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OIL is operating in Upper Assam Basin most of which are more than 25 years old. The PSU has announced increase in crude oil production with a marginal decrease in the production of natural gas for the year 2017-18. This year, the company signed an agreement with Assam Petrochemicals and Government of Assam, signed MoU agreement with HPCL, and achieved success in production of heavy oil in Baghewala Field in Rajasthan using chemical simulation process. Mr P K Sharma, Director Operations, OIL shares insights into
the
recent
achievements
and future plans of Oil India Ltd in an exclusive interaction with Offshore World
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INTERVIEW What factors have led to an increase of 3.57% increase in
Tell us about the pilot projec t initiated using Cyclic
crude oil production but a marginal decrease in natural gas
Steam Injec tion Technology for produc tion of heav y oil.
production during the fiscal 2017-18 for OIL? How does the
What are the challenges in implementing this technology
company plan to fur ther increase the production of crude oil
and how does the company plan to leverage this
& natural gas in the current fiscal?
technology fur ther?
OIL is operating in Upper Assam Basin since 1959 which is our major
It is planned to apply CSS in newly drilled vertical well. Installation
producing asset. Almost all fields are more than 25 years old. However,
of necessary surface infrastructure is in progress. The main challenges
our expertise in operating in such challenging environment helps us
are mainly technical which will be overcome by application of suitable
to deal with the problem of declining production. Though a dip is
technologies. Well completion requires major change in comparison to
production may be experienced in a cyclic fashion, nevertheless, we
conventional completions. More sophisticated down hole jewelries will
have increased our production on consideration of long term span. During the fiscal 2017-18 some proactive measures were taken which paid the dividends. Asset based restructuring of operations created an
be required to successfully complete CSS project. CSS would simulate the reservoir to make the otherwise immovable oil to well bore which will be pumped out using suitable artificial lift methods.
atmosphere of focused attention to individual fields. Optimized liquid withdrawal pattern, prioritization of high potential areas for well
Give us an overview of seismic surveys in PML & NELP blocks
intervention and completion added to better performance. Making a few
to identify new prospects? What has been the progress so far
discoveries in already matured field and quick monetization helped us
in KG Basin exploratory wells, especially the one where HPHT
to reverse the declining trend in crude oil production and register an
technology is deployed?
increase of 3.57 per cent. Seismic sur veys have been primar y tools of hydrocarbon exploration. In gas production front, although we star ted with fairly high note
2D can be termed as a reconnaissance tool, in medium to large
some unforeseen changes in production behavior of high producing
sized struc tures for struc tural interpretation. 3D seismic can be
gas wells, presence of corrosive carbon dioxide which was hither to
termed as a development tool used for struc tural and stratigraphic
not present, affected gas production. Moreover, prolonged plant shut
interpretation. OIL’s PML blocks are ex tensively covered with 2D and
downs of a few major customers also contributed to less production
3D sur veys and fur ther sur veys are being done selec tively to identify
during the year. In order to address the issues, we are in process of
new oil in the old fields. And we had quite good surprises in our
creation of more infrastructures in gas related operations, mainly
existing old fields.
pipe lines, to optimize production potential of new fields to enhance production. A significant upside change in gas production will be visible in three years’ time.
In case of OIL operated NELP blocks, 2D/3D surveys have been completed. Wherever, normal survey operations were difficult due to logistical problems OIL has adopted cable less and seis loop surveys for
P l e a s e s h a r e i n s i g h t s i n t o t h e p r o d u c t i o n o f h e av y
exploratory activities. At present OIL is pursuing post survey exploration
oil in Baghewala Field in Rajasthan using chemical
activities in 5 blocks, where good prospects exist.
s i m u l a t i o n p r o c e s s.
Oil India Limited (OIL) operates 1(one) onshore NELP Block KG-
Recently the chemical simulation job was carried out in one of the wells
ONN-2004/1 in KG Basin. Of the 8(eight) exploratory wells drilled in the
in Baghewala field and well is producing 30 bbls of oil daily. Initially
Block, 5(five) are shallow wells and 3(three) are deep HPHT wells. All
about 3000 ltrs of Chemical formulation was pumped through casing
the 5(five) shallow wells have been tested for establishing presence of
and displaced by pumping water and kept shut-in well for 24 hours.
hydrocarbon and the well Dangeru-1 has tested positive. 1(one) HPHT
Continuous chemical injection is being done to the production string.
well, Thanelanka-1 has been tested and presence of hydrocarbon has
The well is in operation on SRP. The well is under production without any
been established there. The other 2(two) HPHT wells will be taken up
rod floating problem. However, it is too early to comment on the success
for testing soon. Hydrofrac jobs will be carried out in two HPHT wells to
of the chemical simulation job carried out in well.
establish the full production potential of the wells.
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INTERVIEW OIL signed an MoU with Assam Petrochemicals Ltd (APL) and Government of Assam to take 49% stake in the 500TPD Methanol & 200 TPD Formaldehyde project in February,2018 during the Advantage Assam summit. How does this move fit into the company’s growth strategy in short and long term?
Karimganj Districts. Grant of authorisation from PNGRB received for both the Geographical Areas in Sept, 2018. Planning for pre-project activities is in progress. Tell us about the star t-up development fund earmarked by OIL and two projects viz. development of a commercial bio-
OIL has committed APL for the supply of Natural Gas which is an assured
electrochemical prototype for treatment of produced water
natural gas customer. OIL will be expanding its business portfolios in oil
and concurrent production of value added products and
& gas value chain as per its vision. The proposed project is expected to
effluent treatment plant through electrolytic technique. How
give good economic return. Through investment in this project OIL will
does OIL plan to engage with the student fraternity at large
gainfully diversify into the petrochemical sphere.
to encourage them for developing new ideas and how can the
The investment will help the state PSU, APL to sustain its business
students benefit?
through a larger and more competitive plant. This will also generate
In response to Start-up initiative of Govt. of India, the Board of Oil India
both direct and indirect additional employment for the people of
Limited (OIL) in its 469 th meeting held on 30.09.2016, approved a corpus
the region.
of ` 50 crore towards OIL Start-up fund to foster, nurture and incubate
During the 8 th & 9 th bidding rounds of CGD, OIL bagged two
new ideas related to E&P Industry.
projects in consortium to develop CGD network in geographical
For implementation of the initiative, it was decided that initially
areas of Ambala & Kurukshetra & Kolhapur with HPCL and
the process of developing Star t-ups will be taken up through
Cachar Hailakandi- Karimganj districts and Kamrup-Kamrup
Technology Incubation Centre of IIT G uwahati ( TIC-IITG).
Metropolitan Districts in Assam with AGCL & GAIL Gas. Tell us
Accordingly, OIL signed a MoU with Indian Institute of Technology,
about the progress made so far on these projects and when will
G uwahati (IITG) in D ecember, 2016. The objec tive of this initiative of OIL is to create an effec tive Star t-up ecosystem. Technical
these lines be commissioned. OIL in Consor tium with HPCL has been authorized by PNGRB to develop CGD network in Ambala-Kurukshetra and Kolhapur Districts under 8 th round of CGD bidding in Feb-Mar, 2018 with completion of minimum work program target by 2023. The project covers laying, building, operating or expanding city or local natural gas distribution network for supplying piped natural gas for Transpor t (CNG), Domestic (PNG),
Incubation Centre ( TIC) of IIT, G uwahati, is already ac tive for its alumni and faculties. IITG would provide their facilities in their TIC and their laborator y and other ser vices for promotion of Star tups of Nor th East at a mutually agreed cost to OIL. Suppor t of IITG will primarily be in the following ac tivities: a.
Commercial and Industrial customers. A Joint Venture Agreement (JVA) was signed between OIL and HPCL in July, 2018. The process for incorporation of Joint Venture Company (JVC) between OIL and HPCL with equity ratio of 50:50 is currently going on. The detailed
ups received by OIL. b.
Providing space and facilities of TIC and mentoring the Start-ups
c.
Certifying milestone achievement of the Start-ups, with their due diligence on the progress of the project.
project repor t is completed and the planning for implementation work is presently going on. Debt tie -up is also completed for the project. Gas Sale agreement signed with GAIL for supply of gas to Kolhapur and Ambala-Kurukshetra. A tripartite MoU was signed between Assam Gas Company Ltd, Oil India Ltd, and GAIL Gas Ltd to take part in 9 th round of CGD bidding with equity stake of 48%: 26%:26% respectively. The Consortium of AGCL, OIL and GAIL Gas won the bids for development of CGD network in Kamrup-Kamrup Metropolitan Districts and Cachar, Hailakandi and www.oswindia.com
Assisting OIL in the Screening process of the proposals for Start-
Regards the status of the 2 (two) Start-up projects initiated during the first phase of funding viz: a.
Development of a commercial bio-electrochemical prototype for treatment of produced water and concurrent production of value added products
b.
Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) for waste water from Drilling Effluent Pits through electrolytic technique.
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INTERVIEW Both the proponents have completed their respective laborator y work
project was awarded by the Ministry of Energy & Mining (“MEM”) and
and have also developed prototype, which are being tested at field
involved a construction of a 12” x 741 kilometres cross-country multi-
locations of OIL.
product pipeline from Al-Rawyan to Port Sudan. The pipeline was built
OIL has also recently signed Tripar tite agreements with another 2 (two) Star t-up companies for funding in the 2 nd phase of screening. The 3 rd phase of screening has also been completed and 1 (one) star t-up company has been found to be technically qualified. OIL has initiated the process of getting approvals for funding. OIL is also the par t of common platform recently formed by MoP&NG to take the Star t-up
on a “Build, Operate, Lease and Transfer” basis and after its completion was leased back to the MEM. The consortium engaged Dodsal Pte Ltd. as the EPC contractor for the project. Construction was completed in September 2005. How does OIL plan to expand the renewable energy portfolio?
initiative for ward in a progressive manner.
OIL established 5 wind turbine set ups in 3 states viz Rajasthan, Gujarat
OIL in the recent past had conducted a workshop at IITG for students
solar installations in Rajasthan are generating 14 MW. Even though no
from various universities of North East on its Start-up initiative. In
immediate plans are at hand for expansion, we would like to adopt the
the workshop, challenges being faced by E&P Industry in general and
policy of wait and act in the case of RE portfolio.
and Madhya Pradesh with an installed capacity of 174 MW. Similarly 2
OIL in particular were highlighted. Students from several universities of NE participated in the workshop including few through VC. OIL also continues to participate in various Start-up programs being held in NE, where students do participate. Similar workshops are also planned in near future in various premier institutes of the country.
Which are the key focus areas for OIL in the foreseeable future? Our key expertise is in exploration and production. Therefore, these will remain as our main focus areas now and in foreseeable future as well. In the recent reassessment of basin potential there has been
S hare with us an over view of OIL’s international footprint in ac tivities spanning from E&P to pipelines and other related ac tivities.
substantial increase in the prognosticated Hydrocarbon resources of India particularly in Upper Assam Basin area and KG Basin. There is lot of undiscovered potential in these basins. We are operating in both areas. This will give us further impetus to focus on exploration and production
OIL have par ticipating interests internationally in 13 exploration,
in an enhanced way. Through these efforts only a quantum jump in the
development and producing blocks covering 46294 square kilometres of
production is expected in near future.
exploration acreages in Gabon, Libya, Myanmar, Nigeria, Bangladesh, Venezuela, the United States, Mozambique, Yemen and Russia. It is the operator in respect of the block in Gabon and is a joint operator in Venezuela, and non-operator in other blocks. Internationally, OIL plans to seek to continue acquiring mixed por tfolio of producing and exploration assets. OIL intends to implement this strategy both through joint ventures with other leading industr y par ticipants, as well as through its MoU with IOCL. In addition to its MoU with IOCL, OIL has entered into cer tain other MoUs, with various companies in the upstream and downstream sectors in order to pursue exploration and production oppor tunities both in India and overseas. I am happy to mention that Russian assets have become now cash positive and company is receiving dividends. In November 2004, OIL entered into a participation agreement with OVL to form a joint venture where OIL holds a 10.00 per cent interest and OVL holds a 90.00 per cent interest for the construction of a product pipeline in Sudan under a contract from the Sudanese government. This www.oswindia.com
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Unique Range of Products for Oil & Gas Industry Mr T P Singh , Sales Director, FLIR Systems holds the degree in Electronics and Communication and Management from IIM Calcutta. He has specialized in Digital Marketing from DMI, Ireland and is responsible to drive the instrument sales in Emerging Markets for FLIR. He talks at length about the thermal imaging technologies the company offers for the Oil & Gas industry.
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INTERVIEW K i n d l y e l a b o r at e o n F L I R ’s
g l o b a l o p e r at i o n s a n d i t s
C3. Other products include point and shoot Ex series, Exx series for experienced users and professional T series which has unique feature
c o r e v a l u e s. FLIR is a NASDAQ listed company having head office in USA. Globally,
of tilt-table optics.
FLIR did a business of around USD 1.8 Billion (approx. ` 12,100 Crore,
Under Online offerings, we have product range under Automation
as per current USD/INR rate). In 2017, our revenue Growth as compared
por tfolio which has fixed type of products for 24x7 Temperature
to 2016 has been 8.3%. We say ourselves World’s six th Sense, as at
monitoring. These products can be integrated with computers for
FLIR, we provide superpower vision, helping people around the world
real time temperature monitoring. Main applications broadly include
save lives, protect the environment, and enhance productivity. We’re
Automated Inspections, Flare monitoring, Process control, Condition
building more than innovative technologies; we’re striving to build a
Monitoring and Fire Prevention detection. Almost 9 types of camera
more sustainable, more efficient, safer future.
families (and 30 plus different products) are available under this fixed type range for different applications to suit customer needs.
How is FLIR positioned globally in thermal technology domain and what are the key differentiators from the other
For Gas visualization, we have OGI (Optical Gas Imaging) range of
market players?
products. These products can visualize gas like VOC (Methane, Ethane,
FLIR is uniquely positioned to capitalize on the proliferation of Thermal Technology with 5 key factors, which include lower cost volume leader, high end heritage brand name, established footprint in
propane, butane, CNG, Natural Gas), SF6, CO from safe distance under normal operating conditions. This is a ver y useful product for Oil & Gas sector and we have many satisfied customers worldwide.
distribution, 1550 patents and patent applications of IP por tfolio and
We also have complete range of fire fighting Thermal cameras. FLIR
sizeable market share.
K65 is one of them. The FLIR K65 is the advanced, feature -rich thermal imaging camera you need when NFPA® compliance is a must. With
Please tell us about your India Operations.
fully sealed connectors and a secured batter y, the K65 is designed
Wide range of products under Instruments portfolio are available in India through our very strong channel partners, all of them have trained technical teams to provide best services to our potential/existing customers. We have Hundreds of happy customers all over India which include Electrical Utilities, oil & gas plants, different manufacturing companies, service providers and Integrators. To help these customers use our products effectively, we have online/frequent offline training courses in India. Our Service Center is also set up in Delhi.
Thermal Imaging Cameras for offline and online temperature measurements, Gas visualization cameras for Offshore and Onshore applications, Firefighting cameras, Test and Measurement equipments, of
products
for
Electrical/Mechanical,
firefighting. When it comes to test & measurement range, we offer, multimeters, Clamp meters, Insulation testers, Thermometers, Voltage detectors, Borescopes and Moisture meters. Selected models have FLIR unique, Infrared Guided Measurement through Infrared detector that guides faults, and accurately measures the temperature. Ex tech is also a
When it comes to Oil & Gas sector, we have hundreds of products-
range
Imagers covering useability, image quality, and durability for
you straight to the problem, visualizes the heat generated by electrical
What products does FLIR offer to the Oil & Gas Sector?
Ex tech
to be fully compliant with the NFPA 1801-2013 Standard for Thermal
HVAC,
Safety applications.
FLIR company under which provide 400 plus different products for applications like Electrical, Plant Maintenance, Health & Safety, HVAC, Lab and Water Quality are available. Ex tech is also ISO 9001:2015 company with 45 years of experience. In India, we cover complete range of Ex tech products. What is unique about the OGI range of products which you just
Under offline Thermal Cameras range, our star ting range is from ` 70,000/- with World’s first pocket sized Thermal Camera model
mentioned? Well, we have many products in this categor y but for Oil & Gas, two
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major products that we offer are GF320 and GF309. The FLIR GFx320
two different things. This one critical aspect can be defined as IFOV-
represents ground breaking technology for visualizing fugitive
Instantaneous field of view. We have developed an online tool to help
hydrocarbon leaks at natural gas well sites, off-shore platforms, liquid
our customers to choose the right product. IFOV has been shown as
natural gas terminals, and more. Its Intrinsically Safe designation
point 2 in picture being shared here.
means sur veyors can work confidently inside critical safety zones. And thanks to the GFx320’s ergonomic features, such as the ar ticulating LCD screen, sur veyors can work quickly and comfor tably all day. The FLIR GF309 is designed for high temperature industrial furnace applications. These infrared cameras are ideal for monitoring all types of furnaces, heaters, and boilers, par ticularly in the chemical, petrochemical, and utility industries. Custom-built to see through flames, the FLIR GF309 also features a detachable heat shield designed
What is the growth potential for your business in India? India has lot of potential and future looks bright. Our Indian Industrial base is growing and all require good tools like Thermal Cameras for temperature measurement, Gas leakage visualization along with quality Test and Measurement tools to have efficient, smooth operations and for producing good quality products. Future in India looks ver y bright.
to reflect heat away from the camera and camera operator, providing increased protection. With so many produc ts, how does one identify the right product? This is ver y impor tant question. The main answer is - define your application first. One should clearly know whats the smallest object size they want to measure and from what distance. Please note that seeing the object with Thermal camera and accurate measurement are www.oswindia.com
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Future Trends in Subsea Control Systems S u b s e a p ro d u c tion s y s te m (S PS ) te c hno l ogy is constantl y facing chal l enges to be abl e to g o d e e p e r, b e at m o re re m o te loc ations a nd ha ndle harsher produc tion fl uids. This coupl ed w ith the advance me nt i n s u b s e a p roce s s ing a nd compre s s ion te c hnol ogy is driving fast-track technol ogy devel opment in var i o u s S P S b u i l d i n g b l oc ks.
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ubsea produc tion system (SPS) technology is constantly facing challenges to be able to go deeper, be at more remote locations and handle harsher produc tion fluids. This coupled with the advancement in subsea processing and compression technology is driving fast-track technology development in various SPS building b l o c k s. S u b s e a co nt ro l s y s te m s, o n e o f t h e m o s t i m p o r t a nt S P S building blocks, are not isolated from this wave of change. The focus of the latest developments in this area is to enable: (1) installation of more instrumentation to monitor the condition of the system,
(2) higher elec trical power to power the equipment at the sea bed, and (3) increase of data transmission capacit y and speed. These will b e s u p p o r te d by d i gi t a l i z at i o n , w h i c h d ri ve s i nte grat i o n o f d at a , h a rd wa re, d i s c i p l i n e s, va l u e c h a i n s, i n d u s t r i e s, b u s i n e s s m o d e l s and people. The ar ticle will provide an over view of the future trends in subsea control systems, developed to address the challenges of the ever dynamic subsea industr y. 1 . U s e o f S i m u l a t i o n To o l s (Digital Twins): Th e re i s a g ro w i n g i n t e re s t i n s i m u l a t i o n technology which can help analyze the technically complex and diverse system of subsea p ro d u c t i o n . An o p e rato r t ra i n i n g s i m u l ato r (OTS) takes care of the gap between theoretical training and hands- on prac tice. A dynamic s i m u l at i o n to o l a l l o w s v i r t u a l te s t i n g a n d analysis of components through state-of-the-art software programs. The major benefits of simulation software are: Operator Training: Simulation can improve trainees’ skills and allow them to undertake high-risk activities or procedural tasks and learn from error within a safe environment without dangerous implications. This reduces risks involved in start-up and shutdown activities.
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FEATURES electric system will enable cost savings for both topsides and umbilicals. It will also create opportunities for further cost reduction and a more flexible SPS in comparison with conventional electrohydraulic systems. Key drivers for exploring electrification of subsea production system include: Reduced Cost - Simplified umbilicals, reduction in subsea hardware and equipment required on the topside Lower Operating Expenses - Better predictive maintenance, hydraulic fluid is not required Reduced Environmental Impact - No release of hydraulic fluid to the sea, no high pressure equipment required on the topside Enabling digitalization - Ability to monitor functionality and conditions Higher Flexibility - Easy tie -backs, plug and play integration of control systems configuration and logic programmed for the plant. This provides the ability to test control strategies and identify potential design flaws that may lead to downtime and production loss.
3. Faster Subsea Communication: The links to topsides from a subsea installation can be communication bottlenecks when utilizing dedicated shielded twisted pairs or coaxial
Increased Safety: It provides the ability to test both safety and process interlocks. This reduces the risk before commissioning by allowing users to gain familiarity and build process and operational competencies before deploying to offshore locations.
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Capture Knowledge for the Future: As the knowledge base utilized for the simulation grows, the skillsets of the operators using it can be extended accordingly. 2. All Electric Systems: The high cost of deep water installations has increased the reliability demands of subsea control systems. Fields in deep water or requiring a long step-out severely limit the practicality of electro-hydraulic control systems. As a result, the subsea industr y has been working on the development of an allelectric control system for many years. Electrical control of subsea valves is of growing importance in advanced boosting or separation systems. Electrical actuators are already used to operate subsea valves for controlling process fluid. The allOffshore World | 21 | August-September 2018
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FEATURES Resistance to Electromagnetic Interference: Fiber has a very low rate of bit error, as a result of fiber being so resistant to elec tromagnetic inter ference. Fiber optic transmission is virtually noise free. Easy to Accommodate Increasing Subsea Equipment: With the use of fiber optic cable, new equipment can be added to the existing cable infrastructure.
(CPS). Typically with this setup, data transmission rates have been low and transmission per formance is becoming insufficient to cater to the ever-increasing demand for subsea data. A high bandwidth communication link is now a critical enabler for the continued d e ve l o p m e nt o f s u b s e a co nt ro l s. A f i b e r o p t i c l i n k f u l f i l s a l l t h e requirements for subsea communication.
4. Condition Monitoring and Use of Data: Condition monitoring (CM) is the process of monitoring the parameters of machinery condition in order to identify significant changes indicative of a developing fault. There are three main approaches to maintenance - reactive, periodic, and predictive. Predictive maintenance is preferred for high value equipment as this uses the actual condition of an asset to determine the potential for failure. CM is a major component of predictive maintenance. The ability to detect damage at an early stage can reduce the costs and down-time associated with repair of critical damage. The use of condition monitoring allows maintenance to be scheduled or other actions to be taken to prevent damage and avoid its consequences. Condition monitoring has a unique benefit in that conditions that would shorten the normal lifespan of a piece of equipment can be addressed before they develop into a major failure. C M d at a a cq u i s i t i o n i s p e r f o r m e d by t h e u s e o f f i xe d s e n s o r s o r measurement devices permanently mounted to the monitored machine. An
Generally a fiber optic link goes from the subsea gateway to the topside umbilical termination unit (TUTU) to the first communication node subsea, usually the subsea routing module. There are numerous advantages of using a fiber optic link, which include: Extremely High Bandwidth: No other cable-based data transmission medium offers the bandwidth that fiber does.
increase in computing power of the available electronics and decreasing costs enables the analysis of this enormous volume of data collected by the sensors and provides meaningful reports for condition monitoring. The data collection at the transducer involves signal conditioning, filtering, sampling and digital signal processing. The key advantages of condition monitoring are: ď Ź
be monitored are well selected and properly analyzed, this gives warning of potential failure well in advance. The information gained
Longer Distance: In fiber optic transmission, optical cables are capable of providing low power loss, which enables signals to be transmitted for a longer distance.
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Gives early warning of potential failure: When parameters to
Gives information about the nature of the failure: When there is a failure in the system, CM can be used for a root cause analysis. The rate of sampling and access to maintenance history on the machine may have an influence on the quality of the final decisions made.
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FEATURES Conclusion: Fa s te r i m p l e m e nt at i o n o f n e x t - g e n e rat i o n s u b s e a co nt ro l s systems will certainly benefit the customer as well as the industry overall. Training simulators will enhance operator efficiency by giving them the training required them to make correct decisions. All-electric systems will create oppor tunities for cost reduction and a more flexible SPS in comparison with conventional electrohydraulic systems. Fiber optic communication provides the high bandwidth required to cater to the increased demand of subsea data. Condition monitoring systems lead to optimization of systems and production.
Allows management of failure: Identification of a failure does not necessarily mean that immediate maintenance action is needed. CM can be used to plan maintenance action.
It may be concluded that high per formance control systems enabled by advanced technology ensure a prolonged life of field, reduced capital and operating expenditure, increased produc tivit y, reliabilit y and safet y.
Evaluates corrective action: Immediately after a system has been repaired it should be subject to condition monitoring testing. This will potentially identify assembly or installation faults that may lead to early failure. Use for performance optimization: CM enables the understanding of bottlenecks or backlogs in the production stream which can assist in optimization of the assets involved.
5. Subsea Internet of Things (SIoT ): The term SIoT is inherited from the term Internet of Things (IoT). SIoT is a network of smart sensors and smart devices used to provide operational intelligence such as performance, condition and diagnostic information. Unlike IoT, SIoT focuses on subsea communication through the water and the water-air boundary. SIoT systems are based on smart, wireless devices incorporating radio and hybrid technologies. SIoT systems incorporate standard sensors including temperature, pressure, flow, vibration, corrosion and video. Processed information is shared between nearby wireless sensor nodes. SIoT systems can be used for environmental monitoring, oil and gas production control and optimization and subsea asset integrity management. There is also a recent increase of interest in the integration of IoT and cloud computing. Subsea cloud computing provides an efficient means for SIoT systems to manage large data sets. It is an adaption of cloud computing frameworks to meet the needs of the underwater environment. www.oswindia.com
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Digital transformation driving upside for the LNG industry
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current industry hot topic is the impact of digital transformation
concepts, such as repeatable, modular compression and regasification
on the LNG value chain. The market outlook for Liquified Natural
plants that can be implemented on floating vessels, are also redefining
Gas (LNG) is relatively bullish, as the US and Australia are well
the equation for driving down time and CAPEX.
positioned as reliable LNG suppliers to energy hungr y Asia Pacific, especially Japan. Well suppor ted by pro-environment policies, LNG is
The LNG industr y is transiting from long-term to shor t-term contracts,
a relatively cleaner source of energy for the power generation industr y.
which will commoditize the industry overtime. The financing parameters
R elatively affordable with lower carbon output, the usage of LNG
for capital-intensive LNG refrigeration plants have changed with shorter
(compared to coal) helps countries reduce the amount of particulate and
timeframes and reduced planning cycles. As such, the entrepreneurial
greenhouse gas emissions. In Southeast Asia, the Lantau Group sees the
L N G p l aye r s n e e d to a cce l e rate t h e i r a d o p t i o n o f n e w d i s ru p t i ve
proliferation of LNG regasification plants, as an ongoing trend for the
te c h n o l o g i e s to s e c u re t h e b e s t p o s s i b l e co m p e t i t i ve a dva nt a g e.
rest of this decade. According to BP, India is one of the fastest growing large energy consumers globally and IEA projects the countr y’s share in the global energy market to reach nearly 7% by 2020. Like China, India is also tr ying to rely less on coal and increase usage of LNG to reduce pollution.
Clearly, the time delay in bringing LNG projects to completion needs to be shor tened, factoring new market realities. In doing so, producers are well positioned to mitigate delays in completing LNG projects by driving down capital costs, in areas, such as new contracting models, reduced project execution risk.
A changing game for LNG players I n d u s t r y t a i lw i n d s, s u c h a s grow i n g m i d d l e - c l a s s p o p u l at i o n s i n emerging markets and the deployment of asset optimization software, h e l p a cce l e r ate u p s i d e f o r t h e L N G m a r ke t. Wi t h t h e p e rc e p t i o n that market risks are increasing, the LNG industr y is likely to face increasing restrictions in securing capital expenditure (CAPEX). Without sufficient CAPEX, future supply can be impacted. Factors impacting
Transform digitally with a clear roadmap To increase productivity via digital transformation, process companies need a clear roadmap. This roadmap needs to align with the company’s objectives, be pegged to measureable outcomes, demonstrate a clear re t u r n o n i nve s t m e nt ( R O I ) , f a c to r p re v i o u s e f f o r t s to t ra n s f o r m digitally and the subsequent impact on the organization. Companies
access to capital, include the duration of contrac ting timelines, as
need to be flexible and recognize that digital transformation presents
well as increasing expor t facility reliability and supply chain agility.
an immense oppor tunity to increase profitability. In adopting the right
The capital-intensive nature of the LNG industr y forces companies
technology solutions, leading companies become lean and agile. The
to optimize their logistics operations and strengthen operational
best per forming companies will be those who have adopted cutting
excellence. This necessitates the adoption of the latest automation
edge innovation in a pragmatic manner. With the emergence of digital
technology, such as analytics, ar tificial intelligence (AI) and advanced
technologies, the adoption of digital transformation is accelerated.
machine learning software. In adopting innovative asset optimization
However, there are roadblocks. In a global sur vey, AspenTech found
soft ware, process and capital-intensive companies can reduce risk,
out that only 38% out of hundreds of refiners expec t a significant
increase reliability and accelerate returns on investment (ROI). New
return on investment in less than two years from digital transformation
To i n c re a s e p ro d u c t i v i t y v i a d i g i t a l t ra n s f o r m a t i o n , p ro ce s s co m p a n i e s n e e d a c l e a r ro a d m a p. Th i s ro a d m a p n e e d s to a l i g n w i t h t h e co m p a n y ’s o b j e c t i ve s , b e p e g g e d to m e a s u re a b l e o u tco m e s , d e m o n s t ra te a c l e a r re t u r n o n i n ve s t m e n t ( R O I ) , f a c to r p re v i o u s e f f o r t s to t ra n s f o r m d i g i t a l l y a n d t h e s u b s e q u e n t i m p a c t o n t h e o rg a n i z a t i o n . www.oswindia.com
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FEATURES Co m p a n i e s w i l l i n g to u t i l i z e re a l - t i m e o p e ra t i o n a l d a t a , a d va n ce d a n a l y t i c s ( e n a b l e d b y m a c h i n e l e a r n i n g ) ; m u l t i va r i a te a n a l y s i s a n d r i c h p ro ce s s k n o w l e d g e w i l l b e i n d u s t r y l e a d e r s o f to m o r ro w. driven initiatives. This means that companies need to be diligent and
disciplined in devising a good plan to succeed.
Machine learning keeps expensive LNG assets running, increasing the reliability and uptime of LNG compressor trains;
Digitally twinning crucial LNG assets can save millions of dollars
A master game plan
across the lifecycle to achieve a wide range of operating benefits
To accelerate returns, companies need a five-step plan to succeed. First, it
and safety assurance;
is necessary to maximize value from current technology, as new initiatives
need to be integrated and built upon existing infrastructure. Second, it is necessary to understand the level of maturity in an organization. Digital
design process, reducing the time and CAPEX of LNG projects;
transformation is strongly tied to organizational change, as the level of collaboration between teams increases. This is because all technology investments and digital transformation initiatives should be linked to
Concurrent and smar t engineering software optimizes the LNG Co l l a b o r a t i o n i m p r o v e s w o r k f l o w s a n d r e l a t i o n s h i p s w i t h contractors, while eliminating cost and time overruns;
By producing at optimum capacity, advanced control can yield several thousand times return on investment.
expected business benefits, payback and return. Four th, companies need to identify key success metrics when adopting such initiatives.
As emerging technologies advances, there is no turning back from the
For example, the key measures of refining excellence include feed and
rapidly accelerating digital transformation wave. Smart companies need
product flexibility; reliability and uptime; energy use optimization and the
to be razor sharp in tracking ROI and be armed with a pragmatic roadmap
overall cost of leadership. Fifth, companies should encourage workforce
to advance ahead of the market competition in a strategic manner.
skills development. Beyond a solid master plan to achieve optimal digital transformation, technical and operational competenc y needs to be present. In outsourcing technical work, companies risk draining technical expertise. Leading energy companies benefit greatly by choosing the right technology software to transform digitally. For example, a LNG firm from the Gulf of Mexico has employed machine learning based prescriptive maintenance in Louisiana to obtain early warning of compressor operating risks. With reduced compressor downtime, the company saved several millions of dollars per year in maintenance expenses. Locking in upstream upside Industr y leaders advocate the accelerated schedule, which is the e a r l y m o n e t i z at i o n o f s u cce s s f u l d i s co ve r i e s. Th e L N G i n d u s t r y ’s interconnec ted ecosystem is geared towards adopting new digital
Ron Beck Energy Industr y Direc tor AspenTech
technologies to improve asset-heav y businesses. Successful digital transformation is adopting a combination of new and existing technologies, targeted at LNG and upstream assets. Companies willing to utilize real-time operational data, advanced analytics (enabled by
Sunil Patil
machine learning); multivariate analysis and rich process knowledge will
Business Consulting Direc tor,
be industry leaders of tomorrow. The following examples show how asset
AspenTech
optimization can help LNG companies achieve operational excellence: Offshore World | 29 | August-September 2018
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The Market Outlook for Light NGL Feedstocks
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thylene and propylene monomers ser ve as the basic building block for the world’s highest volume plastics. The over whelming majorit y of ethylene is produced in steam crackers that use
naphtha or ethane as their feedstock . Propylene has traditionally mostly been byproduced from steam crackers and refiner y fluidized catalytic crackers (FCCs), but propylene is increasingly being produced “on purpose” via propane dehydrogenation (PDH) and metathesis. Commercial production of NGLs (ethane, propane, butanes and natural gasoline) nearly all comes as a byproduc t of natural gas processing and crude oil refining. Global 2018 produc tion of NGLs is expec ted to be around 460 million metric tons.
second largest application for LPG is for petrochemical feedstocks. Petrochemical applications that cannot substitute any feedstocks for NGLs are considered base chemical applications; examples include the produc tion of maleic anhydride and propane dehydrogenation. I n co nt ra s t, t h e re a re f e e d s to c k f l ex i b l e s te a m c ra c ke r s i n w h i c h LPG can substitute as a feed for naphtha or ethane. These substitute feedstock applications are price sensitive and ser ve as the market clearing mechanism for LPG. Residential / commercial applications are considered premium demand because consumers will generally pay a premium for LPG over the price sensitive demand from petrochemical consumers.
Market Clearing Mechanisms Ethane is produced as a specification product primarily to ser ve as a feedstock for steam crackers. The small remainder of produced ethane is used as fuel, and is often produced only to avoid exceeding the BTU specification in the sales gas. A large amount of ethane is left in natural gas around the world – the de facto market clearing mechanism for ethane.
Impac t of US Shale Development on NGLs D evelopment of US shales for the produc tion of crude oil and natural gas has resulted in large increases in ethane and propane production, although produc tion of all US NGLs has risen. The only NGL with a significant demand component driving produc tion is ethane, since ethane that is not recovered for petrochemical use at gas processing plants (a.k.a “rejec ted ethane”) is left in the natural gas stream.
Roughly half of global LPG (propane and butanes) is used in residential a n d c o m m e rc i a l a p p l i c a t i o n s s u c h a s c o o k i n g a n d h e a t i n g. Th e
Availabilit y of all the NGLs in the US has exceeded domestic demand, resulting in large quantities of NGL expor ts. The US is now the only
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Figure 2: Global LPG production growth is led by only a few sources
large scale expor ter of ethane in the world, has become the world’s largest LPG expor ter, and sends nearly all its surplus natural gasoline to Canada for use as a diluent. US Ethane Demand P r i o r to t h e s h a l e b o o m , U S e t h a n e a v a i l a b i l i t y w a s d e c re a s i n g g r a d u a l l y a s c o n ve n t i o n a l c r u d e o i l a n d n a t u r a l g a s p ro d u c t i o n declined. As shale development commenced, increasingly available ethane was fed into flexible ethylene crackers (Fig 1), mostly d i s p l a c i n g n a p ht h a a n d s o m e p ro p a n e. By 2 0 1 1 f l ex i b l e e t h a n e capacit y was nearly maximized, forcing surplus ethane into rejec tion and creating oppor tunities to look for alternative uses of ethane. In 2013 pipeline shipments of ethane to Canada began. Meanwhile, entrepreneurs pondered expor ting waterborne ethane for fuel and petrochemicals, and petrochemical companies were planning a first wave of new ethane -based ethylene crackers. By 2016 t wo ethane expor t terminals were operating, the first of the new ethane -based e t h y l e n e c r a c ke r s b e g a n o p e r a t i o n , a n d e t h a n e re j e c t i o n b e g a n to subside. The first wave of firm petrochemical projec ts on the US Gulf Coast will be mostly completed by 2020. With increasing shale -based NGL produc tion there is still not enough domestic demand to consume ava i l a b l e e t h a n e. Co n s e q u e nt ly, a s e co n d wave o f n e w d o m e s t i c
e t h a n e - b a s e d e t h y l e n e c r a c ke r s i s b e i n g e v a l u a t e d, a l o n g w i t h additional ethane expor ts. US Ethane Expor ts Three ethane pipelines to Canada are in operation. With increasing availabilit y of ethane from Canadian shale plays, it seems unlikely that more pipeline capacit y from the US will be needed. There are t wo ethane marine expor t terminals operating in the US: t h e S u n o co ( E n e rg y Tra n s f e r Pa r t n e r s ) te r m i n a l at M a rc u s H o o k , Pennsylvania on the East Coast, and the Enterprise terminal at Morgan’s Point, Texas on the Gulf Coast. Most of the ethane from these terminals is moving to Nor thwest Europe and to India, with smaller amounts sent to Brazil and Mexico. The Sunoco terminal is currently constrained by the capacit y of the ~70,000 b/d Mariner East 1 pipeline, which has been shipping both propane and ethane from the Marcellus / Utica plays and dealing with a temporar y pipeline shutdown. 2018 ethane expor ts through July have only averaged about 20,000 b/d. Some capacit y is still available at the Enterprise terminal, but could potentially be filled by the GAIL cracker projec t in India if it proceeds as announced. There has been great interest in ethane expor ts to China. The SP Chemical cracker in China should begin impor ting ethane by 2019 –
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Fig 3
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Figure 3: Global LPG demand growth will continue to be dominated by Asia
the only Chinese projec t to construc t ethane -related impor t assets so far. Since existing ethane terminal capacit y is largely committed, incremental projec ts will require additional infrastruc ture: expor t terminals, ethane carrier ships and impor t terminals. Two new ethane expor t terminals have been announced for the US Gulf Coast, but neither project has yet made obvious physical progress on any of the required infrastruc ture. American Ethane has several announced offtake par tners in China for their projec t; if it proceeds it will likely be much delayed from the announced 2020 star tups. The Energy Transfer Par tners / Zhejiang Satellite Orbit project (announced star tup 4Q 2020) has the benefit of a par tner with ethane expor t terminal experience. Targa Resources had previously offered to construc t an ethane expor t te rm i n a l o n t h e Ho u s to n S h i p Ch a n n e l p e n d i n g a w i l l i n g o f f t a ke par tner, but none has emerged. Enterprise has also stated that they could expand their ethane expor t terminal capacit y. Since new US East Coast terminals are difficult to get approved, the most reasonable location for expansion of USEC ethane expor ts would be Marcus Hook. Global LPG Supply and Demand About 60% of global LPG produc tion comes from gas processing with nearly all the balance from refining. The great majorit y of supply www.oswindia.com
growth comes from the US, Canada, the Middle East, Russia, China and India (Fig 2). Of these sources, only the China/ India LPG growth is sourced from refineries, and these countries are net impor ters. Russia hopes to use incremental supply as domestic petrochemical feedstock, so expor ts may not grow. Thus, incremental waterborne LPG supply will come mainly from the US and the Middle East. Asia is the only region in the world with rapid volumetric demand growth (Fig 3), and most of this growth comes from the residential / commercial market and from petrochemical feedstock demand. LPG demand in the US is flat. Propane is losing to ethane in the petrochemicals market and to natural gas in the residential / commercial market. Butane demand is mostly saturated in the refineries. The European market is mostly mature: recent demand increases have come from LPG substitution of naphtha in olefins crackers, but this market is unlikely to grow. European residential / commercial markets are mostly declining. Middle East market growth is mostly from petrochemical feedstock applications, but from a small base. Latin American demand growth is modest and is mostly from residential / commercial demand. African residential / commercial demand is growth is rapid on a percentage basis, but the overall volume is relatively small, as affordability and infrastructure remain major issues. Residential / commercial demand is growing in Asia much more quickly
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FEATURES than in other regions. Asia has an enormous population that is growing rapidly and is becoming increasingly wealthy. LPG availability from the US and the Middle East has improved. Perhaps the largest impac t has come from governments’ willingness to suppor t LPG demand growth. For example, India and Indonesia have introduced subsidy programs to increase LPG demand for residential applications, and these countries have the second and four th largest populations in the world. Other highly populated countries such as Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t have subsidy programs, but they do have relatively new legislation that allows LPG markets to grow with less government inter vention. Fo r p ro p a n e, t h e g l o b a l g ro w t h i n re s i d e nt i a l / co m m e rc i a l a n d o t h e r p re m i u m d e m a n d i s n o t s u f f i c i e nt to ke e p u p w i t h ra p i d ly increasing supplies, largely because the US LPG expor ts are mostly propane. Consequently, large amounts of propane are lef t for the p e t ro c h e m i c a l m a r ke t s t o c l e a r. S u r p l u s p ro p a n e , c o u p l e d w i t h strong demand for propylene, makes the new PDH units in China and elsewhere economical. However, much of the incremental residential / commercial demand in South Asia has a high frac tion of butane, thereby leaving much less butane for the chemicals markets to clear. Indeed, over the past few years during periods of high demand there
have been tight butane markets that have resulted in high butane prices relative to propane. Conclusion U S s h a l e d e ve l o p m e nt i s l i ke ly to co nt i n u e to a cce l e rate at l e a s t through the mid-2020s, resulting in a continuing increase in the availabilit y of ethane and LPG around the world. The waterborne ethane expor t industr y is in its nascent stages, and the ex tent to which China impor ts US ethane will have an impac t on the pricing of US ethane. US LPG expor ts will also continue to increase, with propane continuing to have a large global surplus, while butane could face seasonal tightness.
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to coil and sheet, Ultra Alloy 825 is also available as wire rod in our long products portfolio. “This is yet another step towards corrosion mitigation by Outokumpu for the hostile industrial applications with improved metallurgy products. Innovations is an ongoing activity at Outokumpu and we have many milestone applications in India since 2006” says Mr. Yatinder Suri, M.D and Country Head, Outokumpu India
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“Our goal was to develop the industr y’s most advanced frac plug that delivers increased efficiency to help operators reduce rig time and save
Wild Well Control Names New President
costs,” said Mark Dawson, vice president of Completion Tools. “Illusion Spire is the only efficient dissolvable plug that decreases water costs
Wild Well Control, a Superior Energy
and substantially increases flowback to help maximize operators’ asset
Services company and the global leader in
value.” During multiple field trials conducted in Nor th America basins,
well control and engineering services, has
Illusion Spire demonstrated fluid and time efficiency improvements
named Bryan Ellis as president.
that are unprecedented compared to other plugs on the market. In a
Ellis, who has been with Wild Well since 2008, succeeds Freddy Gebhardt as
typical wellbore, this can save thousands of barrels of fluid and reduce overall pump time.
president effective immediately. Most recently, Ellis served as a chief administrative officer overseeing all financial and administrative operations. “Bryan’s contributions have been integral to the success of Wild Well Control. As president, he will continue to expand the world class response, engineering and training services that Wild Well offers. Bryan is a proven leader who is committed to Wild Well’s mission of fully supporting our clients’ needs,” said Freddy Gebhardt, former president, Wild Well Control.
Shell Agrees to Sell Upstream Interests in Denmark to Noreco for USD 1.9 billion Royal Dutch Shell plc (Shell), through its affiliate Shell Overseas Holdings Limited, has reached an agreement with publicly listed Nor wegian Energy Company ASA (Noreco), to sell its shares in Shell Olie - og Gasudvinding Danmark B.V. (SOGU) for a consideration amount of $1.9 billion. SOGU is a wholly- owned Shell subsidiar y that holds a 36.8% non- operating interest in the Danish Underground Consor tium (DUC). The sale is subjec t to regulator y approval and
Ellis has more than 20 years’ experience in the oil and gas industry
expec ted to be completed in 2019. The transac tion’s effec tive date
providing financial and operational leadership. He graduated from Texas
is 1 Januar y 2017.
A&M University with a Bachelor of Business Administration and master’s
Andy Brown, Shell’s Upstream Director, said: ‘’Today’s announcement
in accounting. Freddy Gebhardt, who has stepped down as president, will remain active with Wild Well in the role of senior advisor, supporting business opportunities globally. Gebhardt’s career spans 40 years in the well control industry. His dedication and leadership have been critical in continuing to keep Wild Well a market leader in the well control industry.
is consistent with Shell’s strategy to simplify its por tfolio through a $30 billion divestment programme, and contributes to our goal of reshaping the company into a world class investment case.’’ As par t of the agreement, Noreco will assume all of Shell’s existing commitments and obligations, including the Tyra redevelopment and the decommissioning costs associated with the assets. The sale represents production of some 67,000 boe/d (Shell share) in 2017. Under the agreement, Shell Trading and Supply and Shell Energy
Halliburton Releases First Fluid Efficient Dissolvable Frac Plug Halliburton Company NYSE: HAL today released the Illusion® Spire, the first fluid efficient dissolvable frac plug. This offering expands on the capabilities of current dissolvable plugs, but with a larger internal diameter and less mass for greater efficiency. In the unconventional market, the time to bring a well on production is critical. Traditional plug designs can result in suboptimal plug conveyance
Europe Limited will continue to have oil and gas lifting rights from the SOGU assets for a period after completion. The transaction is a share sale which means that, upon completion, local SOGU staff primarily dedicated to DUC will continue to be employed by their current entity, which will be owned by Noreco at completion. “We are very proud and grateful to have been part of the Danish Underground Consortium since its inception five decades ago’’ said
can pump faster, resulting in reduced completion time. The reduced plug
Shell’s Country Chair, Lee Hodder. ‘’The DUC continues to provide material tax revenues, jobs and energy security to Denmark, and the Tyra redevelopment will ensure that this will be the case for decades to come. I would like to pay tribute to the staff, stakeholders, partners and
size also drives quicker and more consistent dissolution time.
authorities who have contributed.’’
and excessive fluid volumes. Halliburton Completion Tools designed the Illusion Spire technology with a water saving element so that operators
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Shell adds new, deep-water production in Brazil New, deep-water production is underway today at Lula Extreme South in the Brazilian Santos Basin. Royal Dutch Shell plc, through its subsidiary Shell Brasil Petróleo Ltda. (Shell) and consortium partners, announces that the FPSO P-69 is now producing. Operated by Petrobras, P-69 is a standardized vessel that can process up to 150,000 barrels of oil and 6 million cubic meters of natural gas daily. It will ramp up production through eight producing and seven injection wells. “The Brazilian pre-salt fields are some of the best deep-water provinces in the world,” said Andy Brown, Upstream Director for Shell. “With significant flow rates, deep-water Brazil projects are breaking even under $40 per barrel. We commend Petrobras on this production milestone, and we look forward to progressing additional development plans with our consortium partners as well as for our recently-acquired, deep-water Brazil blocks.” Following Lula Extreme South, the next FPSO is P-67 for Lula North. The Libra product sharing agreement continues to progress with an extended well test as well as the Mero 1 FPSO, and additional FPSOs are planned. Shell also has development drilling planned for its operated, Gato do Mato South field in 2019. Shell has a 25 percent stake in the Lula consortium, operated by Petrobras (65 percent). Galp, through its subsidiary Petrogal Brasil, holds the remaining 10 percent interest.
New Premium Oil Filtration System for Power End Lubrication The leading cause of premature power end failure is contamination of the lubrication oil. To address this issue Caterpillar has released a premium Oil Filtration system for the Power End Lubrication as an installed standard attachment. The Cat® Well Stimulation Pump Power End Lube Oil Filtration allows oil to be cleaned with the specifications that Caterpillar recommends. By integrating industry leading filters from the TH55 transmission into the power end filtration system, Caterpillar provides world class filtration to power ends, as well as parts commonality with the transmission of choice for well stimulation customers. The oil filtration system is available on every Power End Only, Complete Pump, and Configurable Pump horsepower. One benefit of the system is simplified maintenance, as it is capable of being mounted on the power end itself, allowing for rapid filter changes. Meticulously designed, the filtration system provides its greatest benefit of limiting contamination downstream. Now, there is less chance of debris being introduced from intermediate components. www.oswindia.com
Another convenience of the system is the ability to use the same tools for transmission filter changes. Two additional features of the system include an integrated bypass sensor and sampling ports both upstream and downstream of the filter to allow for a consistent oil sampling process. In conjunction with a Scheduled Oil Sampling (SOS) program, this allows extended oil change intervals while ensuring satisfactory oil cleanliness. The oil filtration system is fully integrated with the Pump Electronic Monitoring System (PEMS), which provides oil pressure, oil temperature, and filter differential pressure data via J1939 standard. Available now, the new system is compatible with and recommended for retrofit of already shipped Cat power ends.
Unique Group to provide Integrated Hydrographic Survey Vessel Package to Government Entity Unique Group, a world leading integrated subsea and offshore solution provider, announced today that its Marine & Subsea division has entered into a high value contract with the Southern African Shipyards to provide a turnkey package for Hydrographic Survey vessels and Hydrographic office set up. The project will include multiple new build vessels - main vessel and support vessels. Unique Group will act as a technology partner to the shipyard and provide the vessel’s Dynamic Positioning systems and Navigational equipment package. As part of the project, Unique Group will also provide complete integration of the Hydrographic equipment package, which will include centralised operations between the main vessel and smaller support vessels. The Hydrographic office set up onshore will also be updated with new computer hardware and the latest processing software for chart production, data collection, processing, reporting and backup solutions. Unique Group will provide a full package including technical support and relevant operational and maintenance training for the staff. Harry Gandhi, CEO Unique Group commented, “Unique Group has always been at the forefront of innovation and customer satisfaction. Our team specialises in working with partners to deliver projects on time and with the best available solution. We are pleased to have been chosen for a significant project to provide complete vessel integration for a reputed client like Southern African Shipyards.” Unique Group provides a wide range of bespoke marine and offshore solutions, for subsea and merchant maritime industries around the world. Specialised solutions include - marine automation, cargo management and level sensors, temperature & pressure transmitters, integrated navigation & communication and vessel performance system for the offshore and research segments.
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of efficiency of 96% over a broad speed range, the DST2-560 motors are ver y energy-efficient.
Trendsetter Engineering System Makes a Splash
TC7
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Talos Energy successfully deployed and installed a flexible well jumper using Trendsetter Engineering’s TC7 clamp connectors and TEX gaskets to connect the Mt. Providence subsea well to the Pompano template system. The TC7 clamp connectors were supplied as part of a larger scope of work where Trendsetter Engineering developed new hardware, including a template adapter module and subsea tree connector porch, to assist Talos Energy facilitate long term growth from their existing assets.
In a move to continue strengthening their logistical operations, World Fuel Services (WFS) has welcomed a new supply vessel to its offering. The 75m LOA, 3100 DWT product tanker, Whitstar, was deployed in early September 2018 to operate along the east and south coast with the task of servicing UK terminals. Owned by Whitaker Tankers, Whitstar was built in 2004 and is fitted with versatile deep well pumps capable of delivering fuel in volumes of up to 450 m 3 /hr. The vessel also hosts epoxy coated cargo tanks, closed loading and has tank level radars fitted and its hull is also strengthened to enable access to NAABSA berths. This latest addition to the WFS-operated tanker fleet is large enough to keep storage terminals topped up but small enough to deliver bunkers to vessels. In chartering this vessel, greater control of the supply chain has been achieved with enhanced flexibility and versatility that enables WFS to provide fuel solutions together with operational excellence.
Baumüller Expands Portfolio of High-Torque Motors Baumüller is breaking its own shaft height record with the current expansion of its motor portfolio. With a shaft height of 560 mm, the new DST2-560 high-torque motors are now the largest motors that the manufacturer and pioneer of direct drive technology offers in series production. With a maximum torque of up to 80,000 Nm, the motors are suitable for use in various industries and systems, such as ser vo presses, ex truders and shredders. The water-cooled high-torque motors offer ver y high torques even at low speeds and also impress with outstanding true running characteristics, a robust design and a smooth housing sur face that is not prone to accumulating dir t. Specifically designed for use in ships, the DST2-560 is optionally also available with so-called wing mounts. These feet diametrically arranged on the outer diameter of the motor make it easier to integrate it into the ship design. In addition, the high-torque motors have already been prepared for approval according to Lloyd’s Register and the DNV GL. With degrees
The Trendsetter Connection System (TCS) is a family of subsea connector solutions developed to meet industr y needs for reliable, innovative connector products. The hear t of the TCS is Trendsetter’s proprietar y TEX metal-to-metal (MTM) gasket system. Trendsetter first introduced its subsea connector and TEX gasket technology to the industr y in 2013. These include options from 2” through 16” nominal sizes, as well as multi-bore, 400°F and 20,000 psi capabilities. “Trendsetter’s high pressure and high temperature connectors will set a new standard for per formance and ease of operability in the most difficult of subsea applications. Through development in conjunction with industr y operators, these connectors overcome real-world challenges under the harshest operating conditions.” said Chris Perr y, Product Line Manager, Trendsetter Connection Systems. The Mt. Providence well, located in 1,850 feet water depth, has since been successfully commissioned and is currently in production. Trendsetter Engineering has been awarded an additional template adapter module to facilitate future tiebacks to the Pompano template.
OCIMF releases Guidelines for Offshore Tanker Operations The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) has released a new book for the offshore industr y. Guidelines for Offshore Tanker Operations provides guidance on equipment and procedures for mooring and transferring crude oil and other petroleum produc ts bet ween offshore terminals and offtake tankers, in par ticular F(P) SO and SPM buoy terminals and conventional and DP tankers. “This new book is designed to promote compatibilit y and harmonisation bet ween offshore terminals and offtake tankers so that cargo can be transferred safely”, explains OCIMF Direc tor Rob Dr ysdale. “It should be essential reading for tanker technical operators, terminal operators, tanker- and terminal-based personnel, offshore projec t development teams, regulator y officials and anyone involved in these operations.” This is the second book OCIMF has released for the offshore industr y this year, following on from the release of Cargo Guidelines for F(P)SOs in July.
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New System Modeling Workbench for Teamcenter enables multi-domain digital twin Siemens has announced the new System Modeling Workbench for Teamcenter® software, built in partnership with Obeo, to extend Siemens’ model-based systems engineering (MBSE) offering. This solution will integrate the Teamcenter portfolio with both SysML general purpose modelling language for engineering and Capella, an open-source modeling tool dedicated to system, software and hardware architecture. Building on its extensive MBSE technology, Siemens PLM Software is further enriching the solution with a strong commitment to open-source software, enabling these technologies to integrate with the multi-domain digital twin. Using Teamcenter to maintain the digital thread, this integration allows organizations to see and understand the effect of any decisions made across all available domains, ultimately helping enable more efficient and more informed product development. “The result of this partnership brings engineers using Siemens PLM Software the benefits of closed-loop model integration between architecture and downstream engineering,” said Etienne Juliot, vicepresident and cofounder of Obeo. “The best way to find a good trade-off between reliability, cost, and performance, and at the same time to master the complexity of multi-concern systems, is to design all these aspects in a unique repository, as a single source of truth.” Based on a field-proven methodological guidance, System Modeling Workbench for Teamcenter helps product architects better understand their customer needs, define and share the solution among stakeholders, enable engineering-wide collaboration, evaluate earlier to justify architectural choices, and complete master verification and validation. Users can benefit from seamless data exchanges between product lifecycle management (PLM) and SysML or Capella projects, as well as simple access to leverage the lifecycle of models, requirements and diagrams. With this solution, customers can now create and capture an integrated, multi-domain engineering product architecture that enables the downstream domains to communicate with each other within the context of the product development lifecycle. Enabling this multi-domain digital thread, which supports nearly all aspects of product development including mechanical, electrical, software, reliability, cost, manufacturing down to servicing, allows everyone to understand how a change may affect the full spectrum of processes within a product. Working in a truly integrated, multi-domain central repository of information, more informed product decisions can be made and greater innovations can be realized. “System Modeling Workbench for Teamcenter provides advanced MBSE capabilities, building upon our core business principal of openness,” said Joe Bohman, senior vice president of Lifecycle Collaboration Software for Siemens PLM Software. “An integrated multi-domain digital twin, spanning mechanical, electrical, software, and manufacturing domains will be a game changer for customers looking to increase product efficiency and innovation ability, all while satisfying the end users changing needs.” www.oswindia.com
DEEPA™ Boosts Oil Production from Mature Vertical Wells by up to 250% – Cleansorb, a leading provider of chemical well treatments that enhance hydrocarbon production for the international oil and gas industry, today announced that it dramatically increased oil production by up to 250% from mature vertical wells in Canada by treating them with a DEEPA™ formulation that increases the matrix permeability of the rock and simultaneously remediates nearby wellbore damage. Initially, Cleansorb developed DEEPA™ in-situ acidizing for deep matrix acidizing treatments and to stimulate production from natural fractures in carbonate formations. This was followed by ORCA™ for WBM, to remove drilling damage from water-based drill-in fluids in openhole wells, particularly in long horizontal wells, and ORCA for OBM to remove drilling damage from oil-based drill-in fluids in open hole wells. Founded in 1994, Cleansorb supports customers around the world from its global headquarters in Guildford, England. These mature vertical wells, which have been producing for nearly 40 years, are located in the carbonate Swan Hills Formation in Canada, and had a slight tendency to accumulate scale near the wellbore. “To address this issue and enhance production, the customer wanted to investigate novel approaches to treat their assets, so opted to treat them with DEEPA, which we developed to dissolve scale and enhance matrix permeability of the rock,” said Ian McKay, Director & Co-founder of Cleansorb. Production soars DEEPA, which delivers organic acid deep into the rock matrix via in-situ acid generation, increases permeability uniformly around the wellbore. To treat the Swan Hills Formation wells Cleansorb, and its local partner, formulated a custom DEEPA treatment suitable for a bottom hole static temperature of 90–110°C (194–230°F), which was then administered. Following a brief 24-hour shut-in period to allow the treatment to dissolve the scale and penetrate the rock, production in each well rose by 200–250%, and remained at that level. This result exceeded the customer’s expectations. “The proof lies in that extraordinary production improvement of 250%,” said the Vice President of Operations & Technology for the operating company. “DEEPA doesn’t let us down.” Since the initial wells were treated in the carbonate Swan Hills Formation, similar results were achieved when applied to mature wells located in sandstone formations containing 5–10% carbonate. Over time, approximately 30 mature wells in Canada have been successfully treated with DEEPA. “Because every well is different, every well will respond differently. That said, doubling production following treatment with DEEPA is not out of the ordinary,” said Ian McKay. “In this case, there was a very slight scaling tendency, so the wells had accumulated scale throughout their 40-year producing life, which was then cleared with DEEPA. Similar production improvement is certainly achievable on other mature fields with long-term scaling issues, once treated with DEEPA. It’s a very simple, straightforward way to revitalize production, effectively extending the life of a field that might have otherwise been slated for decommissioning.”
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MoPNG launches Bid round – II under Discovered Small Field Policy India is the world’s fifth-largest economy with the size of over 2.6 Trillion USD. Recently, it surpassed France and soon India is set to leapfrog Britain to become the fourth-largest economy. India is the 3 rd largest energy consumer in the world. Its energy consumption is expected to grow by 4.2% p.a. which is faster than all major economies. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), India is expected to account for almost one-third of the global growth in energy demand by 2040.
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Single licence for all types of hydrocarbons No signature bonus Exploration allowed during the entire contract period Full pricing and marketing freedom Royalty rates further reduced for shallow water compared to DSF-I
Crude Oil, LNG Prices to Remain Firm; CGD Business to Grow India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) has maintained a stable outlook on public and private oil and gas entities for the remainder of FY19. Ind-Ra expects public sector companies to sustain their strong linkages
To maintain the thrust on economic growth, it is imperative that the countr y’s Oil & Gas sector grows consistently so as to enable energy
with the government and maintain business stability in cases where the
security and accessibility to its people. In addition to several other
will benefit from likely strong domestic crude oil prices and a moderate
reforms, Government has implemented new contracting policies such as the Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP), and the Discovered Small Fields (DSF) policy. These are primarily based on the four energy pillars as laid by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi viz. Energy Access, Energy Efficiency, Energy Sustainability and Energy Security.
subsidy burden in 2HFY19. Conversely, downstream entities would sustain their gross refining margins, due to a higher crack spread and continued inventory gains, driven by high crude oil prices. Although continued capex could moderately increase their leverage ratios, credit profiles would remain comfortable.
Bid round – II under Discovered Small Field Policy was launched by Mr. Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas & Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. He also released the Model Revenue sharing contract and Notice Inviting Offer for the same. The bids will close
Ind-Ra expects crude oil prices to remain between USD65/bbl-USD70/ bbl in 2HFY19, driven by increasing geo-political tensions, OPEC supply cuts and draw downs in crude oil inventory stocks along with slower growth in the total exploration capex in the US.
in December 2018. The signing of contracts with the successful bidder for 59 discovered small fields clubbed into 25 contract areas is likely to be done in January next year. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Pradhan said that Systematic
ratings are based on standalone financial profiles. Upstream entities
The higher crude oil prices along with higher crack spreads for diesel and kerosene, improved refining complexities, better distillate yields and a
reforms have been initiated in the last four years in the Hydrocarbon sector,
strong domestic demand supporting high capacity utilisation are likely
which have brought about consistency, certainty, and transparency in the
to support the gross refining margins of oil marketing companies for
policy making. The Government has shown that it is capable of taking strong
the remainder of the year as well. City gas distribution (CGD) network is
and clear decisions in the national interest. All these factors have made India a preferred destination for foreign investors. Encouraged with the Success of Bid Round-I, the Minister expressed the hope that there will be massive interest from Industry, especially from Private Sector since the Government is offering larger field areas in commercially producing basins now.
likely to significantly expand, with 78 geographical areas approved for
Features of DSF Bid Round–II include: • No previous technical experience required for bidders, easy entry and investor friendly policy • Large field areas on offer in already producing basins • Established Hydrocarbon resource base of over 190 MMT (O+OEG) • Better fiscal system through Revenue Sharing Contracts • Area having oil/gas discoveries; Potential of upsides in the area; Ready processing facilities nearby; Ready market • Easy bidding process; minimum requirements; transparent award; swift processing of approvals
issuance out of the 86 in the 9 th CGD Bidding Round. Around 1.53 million piped natural gas connections and 537 compressed natural gas stations are to be built by September 2020, according to the phase out plan by Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board, leading to an estimated 1.7 metric standard cubic metre per day (mmscmd) additional gas volume from the CGD network till September 2020 and 3.6 mmscmd till September 2021. Ind-Ra further expects the LNG import volumes to go up in 2HFY19, despite the rise in international spot prices. LNG prices would remain firm above USD9/bbl, driven by a strong demand from China, Japan and Korea. While the incremental CGD demand is expected to be met from domestic production, growth in other sectors especially fertilizers and power would push LNG import volumes up domestically.
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Cabinet approves Policy Framework to Promote and Incentivize Enhanced Recovery Methods for Oil and Gas The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi has approved the Policy framework to promote and incentivize Enhanced Recovery (ER)/ Improved Recovery (IR)/ Unconventional Hydrocarbon (UHC) production
Technological interventions have significant potential in stimulating the recovery of hydrocarbon reserves from the matured/aging fields. An increase by 5% in recovery rate of original in-place volume in oil production is envisaged producing 120 MMT additional oil in next 20 years. In case of gas, an increase of 3% recovery rate on original in-place volume is envisaged, leading to additional production of 52 BCM of gas in next 20 years.
Methods/techniques to improve recovery factor of existing hydrocarbons reserves for augmenting domestic production of oil and gas. The ER includes Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) and Enhanced Gas Recovery (EGR), Unconventional Hydrocarbon (UHC) production methods include Shale oil and gas production, tight oil and gas production, production from oil shale, gas hydrates and heavy oil. Enhanced Recovery, Improved Recovery and exploration and exploitation of unconventional hydrocarbons are capital intensive, technologically complex and challenging in nature. It calls for supporting infrastructure, logistic support, fiscal incentives and enabling environment. The strategic objective of the Policy is to build a supportive
41 New Blocks Place Cairn among the Largest Exploration Startups In The World Mr. Dharmendra Pradhan, Hon’ble Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, officiated the contract signing for the 41 new exploration blocks awarded to Cairn Oil & Gas, Vedanta Limited. As part of the Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP) round I auction, the government has allotted 41 of 55 oil blocks auctioned to Cairn, in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Tripura, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and Gujarat.
ecosystem through academic and research institutes, industry - academia
The 41 blocks add close to 50,000 square kilometers to Cairn’s portfolio.
collaboration and to support and encourage Exploration and Production
The company currently operates in 6 blocks in India (~6,000 sqkm) and
(E&P) Contractors to deploy ER/IR/UHC Methods/techniques. The Policy
South Africa. The addition will catapult Cairn to become among the largest
will be applicable to all contractual regimes and Nomination fields. This
exploration startups in the world.
policy initiative is expected to spur new investment, provide impetus to economic activities and generate additional employment opportunities. The Policy is expected to facilitate induction of new, innovative and cutting-edge technology and forging technological collaboration to improve productivity of existing fields.
Speaking on the development, Anil Agarwal, Executive Chairman, Vedanta PLC, said, “We congratulate the government for their progressive vision to develop this national asset, and appreciate the faith they have reposed in us. We are committed to producing 50% of India’s crude, and the new explorations will take us closer to that vision. India has great potential and this is a huge enabler
The Policy envisages systemic assessment of every field for its ER potential, appraisal of appropriate ER techniques and fiscal incentives to de-risk the cost involved in ER Projects to make the investment financially viable. Mandatory Screening of fields through designated institutions, to be notified by Government, and conducting Pilot before actual implementation of ER Project on commercial level, are other prominent features of the Policy. An Enhanced Recovery (ER) Committee comprising of representatives of Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Directorate General of Hydrocarbons (DGH), experts from upstream sector,
to boost domestic production to lead the nation towards energy security”. Mr. Sudhir Mathur, CEO, Cairn Oil & Gas said, “We are looking forward to large, global partnerships to undertake exploration aggressively in these blocks, even as we continue to chase new discoveries in existing fields. We recently announced a new gas discovery in the KG basin. More recently, we feel encouraged by the incentives provided to Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR). We have invested deeply in it and will continue to be early adopters of technology to enhance production for the nation”.
and academia would monitor and implement the Policy. The Policy,
The new exploration opportunity will mark a phase of significant
having a sunset clause, will be effective for 10 years from the date of its
expansion for the oil & gas industry in India. Cairn has already planned
notification. However, the fiscal incentives will be available for a period
investments worth $4 billion in existing fields over the next three to four
of 120 months from the date of commencement of production in ER/UHC
years, of which contracts worth $2.3 billion have been awarded to ramp
projects. In case of IR Projects, the incentives will be available from the
up oil and gas production through increased exploration, enhanced oil
date of achievement of the prescribed benchmark. Defined timelines have
recovery, and development projects. The new fields are expected to
been prescribed to complete the various processes under the Policy. The
require an additional investment of $500 million in these States, which
fiscal incentives are extended in form of partial waiver of applicable Cess/
will increase manifold in case of discovery. This addition will further
Royalty on incremental production resulting from the adoption of ER
Cairn’s ambition to contribute to 50% of India’s crude oil production.
methods on designated wells.
Cairn currently contributes to a quarter of India’s crude oil production.
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to minimizing difficulty of sugarcane farmers. Ethanol availability for
Ethanol Blended Petrol Programme was launched by the Government
sugarcane juice and 100% sugarcane juice for first time. Increased
in 2003 on pilot basis which has been subsequently extended to
ethanol blending in petrol has many benefits including reduction in
the Notified 21 States and 4 Union-Territories to promote the use of
import dependency, support to agricultural sector, more environmental
alternative and environment friendly fuels. This intervention also seeks
friendly fuel, lesser pollution and additional income to farmers.
EBP Programme is expected to increase significantly due to higher price being offered for procurement of ethanol from B heavy molasses / partial
to reduce import dependence for energy requirements and give boost to agriculture sector. Government has notified administered price of, ethanol since 2014. This decision has significantly improved the supply of ethanol during the past four years.
About 10,000 CNG stations planned; Bio-ATF and Bio-CNG policies to be formulated Despite changing global trends, consumption of petrol and diesel in
The ethanol procured by Public Sector OMCs has increased from 38
India is growing in excess of 5% per annum. Whatever be the scenario
crore litre in ethanol supply year 2013-14 to estimated 140 crore litre
of the growth of Electric vehicles, India would still need higher refining
in 2017-18. Consistent surplus of sugar production is depressing sugar
capacities. To achieve cleaner emissions, India will leapfrog from BS-
price. Consequently, sugarcane farmer’s dues have increased due to
IV to BS-VI standards, and the NCT of Delhi has already switched to
lower capability of sugar industr y to pay the farmers. Government
the better fuel since April this year. Mr. Dharmendra Pradhan, Union
has taken many decisions for reduction of cane farmer’s dues. With a
Minister, Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas , Govt. of India has said
view to limit sugar production in the Countr y, Government has taken
the Government has already implemented fuel efficiency norms for
multiple steps including, allowing diversion of B heavy molasses / sugarcane juice for production of ethanol. As the ex-mill price of sugar has increased from the earlier estimated price, there is a need
commercial heavy vehicles.
to revise price of B heavy molasses / par tial sugarcane juice and 100% sugarcane juice for production of ethanol. It is wor th noting that as compared to ethanol derived from C heavy molasses route, diversion of B heavy molasses reduces the sugar by about 20% and increases ethanol availability by about 100%. On the other hand, diversion of sugarcane juice reduces sugar by 100% and increases ethanol availability by about 600%.
Talking about the gas based transportation solutions, the Minister said that the use of CNG, LNG and Bio-CNG is being promoted in the sector, and there are plans in place to have about 10,000 CNG stations within a decade, covering over half of the country. On the issue of promoting LNG as a fuel for long distance transportation by heavy commercial vehicles, Shri Pradhan informed about the efforts being made by Public sector oil companies and some private enterprises in setting up LNG distribution infrastructure. He said that 12 bio-refineries are being set up and steps are being taken to achieve 10% ethanol blending. Soon, Bio-ATF and
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime
Bio-CNG policies will be formulated. Indian Oil has tied up with the
Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval to revise / fix the
Delhi Government to introduce 50 Hydrogen enriched CNG buses next
price of ethanol derived from B heavy molasses / partial sugarcane juice
year. On the issue of Electric Vehicles, Shri Pradhan said that there are
and fix a higher price for 100% sugarcane juice based ethanol for the
challenges concerning setting up of infrastructure and economy of
forthcoming sugar season 2018-19 during ethanol supply year from 1
converting to EVs, and Inter-ministerial teams are working to put in
st
December 2018 to 30 November 2019
place a comprehensive policy on the matter.
The decision will serve multiple purposes of reducing excess sugar in
In the session, Mr Graham Stuart, Parliamentary Under Secretary of
the country, increasing liquidity with the sugar mills for settling cane
State, UK, Dr Lam Pin Min, Senior Minister for Health and Transport,
farmer’s dues and making higher ethanol available for Ethanol Blended
Singapore and Mrs Sindisiwe Chikunga, Deputy Minister of Transport,
Petrol (EBP) Programme. All distilleries will be able to take benefit of the scheme and large number of them are expected to supply ethanol
South Africa also participated. All of them outlined the trends and
for the EBP programme. Remunerative price to ethanol suppliers will
Mr. Stuart appreciated the Indian Government’s efforts to provide LPG
help in reduction of cane farmer’s arrears, in the process contributing
and Electricity to a large number of citizens.
th
developments in the mobility sector in their respective countries.
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Opportunity for Public Private Partnership (PPP) in Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Program Government of India has decided to keep the nation ahead in the quest for securing its vital crude oil buffer inventory by seeking to almost double the capacity of its underground storage caverns through the ambitious Phase-II programme which seeks Public Private Partnership in India’s emerging Hydrocarbon Sector. Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Ltd. (ISPRL), a SPV created for the purpose of building the SPRs has successfully completed and commissioned the Phase I SPRs program. The Union Cabinet has now accorded in principle approval for the Phase-II SPR program which entails creation of additional storage facilities of 6.5 MMT of crude oil to be stored in underground rock caverns at Chandikhol in Odisha and Padur in Karnataka with an envisaged investment outlay of `11,000 Crores (US$ 1.6 Billion). The investment model seeks partnership through DBFOT (Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Transfer) and offers prospective concessionaire the rights on the crude oil inventory as per an agreed term where the Government of India will have the first right of refusal on the inventory in times of exigencies. As a key takeaway the Concessionaire will have access to the large Indian refining market and multiple other revenue streams. Government of India’s one of the key initiative towards energy security of the country - the strategic petroleum reserves program, envisions creation of additional crude oil reserves facilities in Private Public Partnership (PPP) mode and the road show for the same was launched here today by Mr. Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas ( MoP&NG) and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (SDE). Speaking on the occasion, Shri Pradhan said that on world energy landscape, India is the 3rd largest consumer of energy and also the 3rd largest importer of crude oil in the world. With Indian economy growing rapidly, energy demand is forecasted to grow more than any other country in the world in the next two decades. India has a very large requirement of petroleum fuels. Demand for petroleum products has been increasing at a CAGR of 5.5% from 2013 to 2017. He said that our domestic production will be unable to meet our ever increasing domestic demand of petroleum fuels and petrochemicals and India will continue to depend on imports for foreseeable future. The Minister said that in last one year, we have also faced severe headwinds by way of rising oil prices. Since October 2017, crude prices have gone up 50% in US Dollar terms and 70% in Indian Rupee terms. Much of it is to do with geo-political events imposed on the World. We have to mitigate the impact and use the challenge as an opportunity. One of the mitigation measure is to create enough strategic reserve within the country to store adequate crude physically within the country. This will not only help in avoiding disruption in case of supply side disruptions, it will also help in reducing price volatility. Mr. Pradhan said that with the objective to meet the energy security, Government of India formed Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Limited (ISPRL), a SPV under Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. To further improve strategic reserve, the union cabinet granted approval for establishing additional 6.5 MMT of strategic www.oswindia.com
petroleum reserve which will be able to provide extra 12 days of supply. After a detailed study considering technical and commercial factors, two locations Chandikhol in Odisha and Padur in Karnataka have been selected as the optimum location for these SPRs. These two SPRs will add strategic petroleum reserves of 12 days in addition to 10 days of reserves achieved in Phase I. Indian refiners maintain 65 days of crude storage, and when added to the storage planned and achieved by ISPRL, takes the Indian crude storage tally to 87 days. This is very close to the storage of 90 days mandated by IEA for member countries. On the issue of Phase-II, he said that these are large investments requiring more than 1.5 billion US dollars of capital, and the Government plans to develop this under PPP framework. The Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas Dr. M.M. Kutty and senior officers of the Ministry, Oil companies, ISPRL, stakeholders were present on the occasion.
Contracts signed under OALP Bid Round-I Government of India has signed the contracts of the blocks awarded under the Open Acreage Licensing Programme (OALP) Bid Round - Iwith the awardees at New Delhi. Initially, 110 e-bids were received for 55 blocks on offer with participation from 9 companies, singly or in consortium. Finally, contracts have been signed for all 55 blocks with 6 companies. The details of the contract areas signed is placed at Annexure 1. This will add a huge accretion of 59,282 sq.km to the exploration area. This is about 65% of the area presently under exploration in the country. This will lead to significant increase in E&P activities in India and in long run discoveries from these field may significantly boost domestic production. The bid round-I of OALP was launched in January 2018 under the liberalized Hydrocarbon Exploration and Licensing Policy (HELP). It is for the first time that bidding in the E&P sector in India was for blocks that had been selected by bidders themselves with government playing a facilitator role. The OALP bid round-I has received overwhelming enthusiasm from various stakeholders of E&P industry, with all 55 blocks on offer receiving bids and being awarded. Mr. Dharmendra Pradhan congratulated the awardees and assured them of complete support and assistance from the Government. He reiterated the relentless efforts of the government to enhance domestic hydrocarbon production by putting forth new policy initiatives and new offers so that the true potential of Indian sedimentary basins is realized. The Minister said that the Companies have committed investment of about ` 6000 Crore for exploring under this round. He said there is huge potential in these reserves and their exploration will positively impact the Indian economy. He said that the Government is working in a transparent manner, and policies are being made, after extensive consultation with all stakeholders. Shri Pradhan said that Minimum Government-Maximum Governance is not only a slogan for us, but a guiding principle. He said that India has already become third largest energy consumer in the world and the Government is committed to provide affordable energy to its citizens, and for this purpose, several initiatives have been taken to enhance the production of hydrocarbons.
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The Russell Eco Filters safeguards the quality of your liquids by eliminating oversized contamination. The strainer achieves consistently high flow rates with the unique SpiroKlene System, which continuously cleans a reusable strainer element. It improves product quality by eliminating contamination; increases productivity with easy clean and tool-free maintenance; and safeguards operators’ health and the environment. For details contact: Russell Finex Pvt Ltd A-1201 Rustomjee Adarsh Regal Adarsh Vihar Complex Off Marve Road Malad (W) Mumbai 400 064
CORTEC, offers its new CRV26 pressure relief valve (PRV). The CRV26 PRV is a product of the CORTEC Fluid Control division of CORTEC, which provides a complete line of high-end valves designed and manufactured according to specific project specifications. CRV26 PRV is engineered to protect drilling systems against the dangers of over-pressurization and is the first of its kind to be rated to 10,000 PSI systems. The CRV26 PRV is suitable for frac system relief, mud pump relief and managed pressure drilling (MPD) and is compatible with API 6A and NACE MR0175 requirements. For details contact: CORTEC Fluid Control 208 Equity Blvd Houma, LA 70360, U.S.A. Tel: +1 985-223-1966 Fax: 985-223-1936 E-mail: sales@uscortec.com
Submersible Pumps In today’s water parched world, it has become strenuous for local water bodies to be able to provide a steady supply of water. The concept of rainwater harvesting in buildings has been the need of the hour. To help buildings with their rainwater delivery systems Grundfos has excellent dewatering systems. One of the prime examples would be the DWK and the DPK pumps. Grundfos DWK and DPK are submersible pumps designed for dewatering and drainage applications. The cast-iron construction and the hydraulic design contribute durability and high efficiency. The dif f e re nce s bet ween the DWK and DPK pump ranges lie in the discharge arrangement and the installation t ype. The DPK range of submersible drainage pumps provides surface water drainage, combining installation flexibility and high-pressure capabilities with reliability and ease of service. The DPK range presents a surprisingly compact design, considering the pressure capabilities on offer. Together with the solid cast-iron construction and available installation options, the DPK range is per fect for drainage pit applications. DPK pumps has an in-house motor protection that provides protection against overheating; double mechanical seal provided in the oil chamber of this pump ensures a trouble-free operation; auto coupling/ring stand aids in easy installation of the pump in submerged conditions. For details contact: Grundfos Pumps India Pvt Ltd 118 Rajiv Gandhi Salai Thoraipakkam Chennai 600 097 Tel: 044-45966800 Fax: 91-044-45966969 www.oswindia.com
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PRODUCTS Submersible Pumps In today’s water parched world, it has become strenuous for local water bodies to be able to provide a steady supply of water. The concept of rainwater harvesting in buildings has been the need of the hour. To help buildings with their rainwater delivery systems Grundfos has excellent dewatering systems. One of the prime examples would be the DWK and the DPK pumps. Grundfos DWK and DPK are submersible pumps designed for dewatering and drainage applications. The cast-iron construction and the hydraulic design contribute durability and high-efficiency. The differences between the DWK and DPK pump ranges lie in the discharge arrangement and the installation type. The DWK range of submersible pumps combines durable performance with ease of installation. With a solid cast iron construction and narrow design this pump range is ideal for pits, temporary or fixed installation, or in situations where effective dewatering is needed. In cases where there is a presence of abrasives like sand or where power supply is limited, the DWK pumps prove to be ideal. DPK pump variant comes with a long-life motor, which helps in bringing down the maintenance costs; circuit operates independently and is responsible for providing the necessary protection against overheating of the motor; SS, high-chrome impeller helps ensure an increased lifetime. For details contact: Grundfos Pumps India Pvt Ltd 118 Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Thoraipakkam Chennai 600 097 Tel: 044-45966800 Fax: 91-044-45966969
Strainer & Filtration Solutions Including Airpel and Plenty brands, the vast array of products within the SPX FLOW filtration portfolio forms one of the biggest collection of filtration solutions available from a single supplier in the marketplace. Manufactured in Western Europe, the quality, durability and effectiveness of SPX FLOW filters and strainers have, for a long time, made them the solution of choice within industries such as oil and gas, water and wastewater, petrochemical, automotive and power generation. The diverse range of filtration solutions includes single, dual and multi-basket designs for pressures up to 50 bar; automatic and self-cleaning filters, back-flushing strainers, and models in a full range of sizes up to 36”. Standard, ‘commodity’ models are complemented by fully engineered, customized solutions, fabricated to meet customer needs in a range of materials including cast iron, cast steel, SS, duplex and super duplex. Large filtration areas reduce pressure drop and the amount of cleaning required, while quick release covers promote rapid and easy maintenance to reduce any process downtime. Duplex strainers provide two filtration chambers with an integral flow changeover valve, enabling cleaning and replacement of baskets to be carried out without any interruption to the flow and providing that one of the chambers is always in operation for continuous service. Models also have a compact design to offer a small footprint and easy installation. From cost-effective, standard models to custom-fabricated solutions; SPX FLOW has the experience and capability to deliver value, benefit and complete peace of mind to its customers. For details contact: SPX International Ltd Lodge Park House Kettering Parkway, Kettering Venture Park Kettering NN15 6XU, U.K. Tel: +44 (0)1604 889921 E-mail: Maryanne.Johnson@spxflow.com Offshore World | 49 | August-September 2018
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PRODUCTS Mineral Analysers & Identifiers The TerraSpec line of mineral analysers provides portable, rapid and non-destructive analysis of minerals in the lab or the field. Mineral geologists appreciate the TerraSpec mineral analyser’s portability and ability to rapidly identify key minerals. When used as ore analyser; results are presented in seconds to speed ones processing decisions. For details contact: Aimil Ltd Naimex House A-8 Mohan Co-op Indl Estate Mathura Road, New Delhi 110 044 Tel: 011-30810200 Fax: 91-011-26950011 E-mail: info@aimil.com
Oil -free G as R ecover y an d R eco mp ressio n As part of the oil-free HAUG Sauer range, HAUG.Pluto is ideally suited for the recovery and recompression of gases such as helium, SF6, oxygen and nitrogen. Oil-free HAUG Sauer compressors are known to provide unparalleled process purity and safety. Even in operations with long standstills, frequent interruptions and cold starts, these compressors operate with maximum reliability. Their durable components are designed for a particularly long service life. For details contact: J P Sauer & Sohn Maschinenbau GmbH Brauner Berg 15 24159 Kiel, Germany Tel: +49 431 3940-0 E-mail: William.koester@sauercompressors.de
Condition Monitoring & Predictive Maintenance NORD DRIVESYSTEMS uses condition monitoring and predictive maintenance to achieve max plant availability and high cost-efficiency. While condition monitoring only enables the state of wear to be detected, predictive maintenance can ideally enable a maintenance date to be planned well in advance. This requires intelligent frequency inverters with integrated PLCs, which can take autonomous decisions and evaluate motor and gear unit status data from virtual and physical sensors. With the aid of virtual sensors based on mathematical algorithms and the PLC which is integrated into the NORD frequency inverter, in combination with the known physical characteristics of the gear oil, the lifespan of the oil can be determined with sufficient accuracy from the calculated drive output which is determined from the measured electrical data. This allows an assessment of the degree of use of the gear oil and the predicted date for the oil change. For industrial gear units, physical temperature and vibration sensors are both economical and advisable. Especially vibration sensors offer a range of advantages. Detailed manufacturers' databases exist for all of the bearings which are installed in industrial gear units. These databases contain the characteristic vibration frequencies for all components of each bearing type. The individual frequencies can therefore be clearly identified and attributed to particular components. The frequency spectrum can be analysed on the basis of the time signal or an FFT analysis (Fast Fourier-Transform). This not only enables the ideal or necessary maintenance time to be calculated, it also indicates the location of the fault and which replacement parts are required. The autonomous drive communicates its status data to a secure cloud. There, this data is available for analysis with filter and analysis tools, so that monitoring of the drive units can be carried out from anywhere in the world. The data are transparently presented in a browser-based web interface and the plant can be viewed at a glance in a clear 3D illustration. For details contact: Getriebebau NORD GmbH & Co KG Getriebebau-Nord-StraĂ&#x;e 1 22941 Bargteheide/Hamburg Germany Tel: +49 45 32 / 2 89 -0 Fax: +49 45 32 / 2 89 -22 53 E-mail: Joerg.Niermann@nord.com www.oswindia.com
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PRODUCTS Centrifugal In-line Pumps The CR pump range from Grundfos is one of the most extensive in-line pumps on the market that can match all customer requirements. With many innovative features unique to Grundfos, CR pumps provide superior reliability and the lowest possible cost of ownership to customers. By manufacturing their own motors, Grundfos ensures maximum performance in all its pumps. The Grundfos motor IE3 efficiency is extremely silent and resilient. They are also available in the self-regulating MGE configuration, featuring an integrated frequency converter meeting IE5 efficiency. The pump houses a specially designed cartridge seal that increases reliability, ensures safe handling and enables easy service and access. Shaft seal solutions configurations come in a wide choice of materials which allows for a better temperature handling. The temperatures can range from -40°C to 180°C. Pump efficiency is maximized by state-of-the-art hydraulic design and carefully crafted production technology. The CR is available in four different materials: titanium, stainless steel AISI 316 and stainless steel AISI 304, and AISI 304/cast iron. For details contact: Grundfos Pumps India Pvt Ltd 118 Rajiv Gandhi Salai Thoraipakkam Chennai 600 097 Tel: 044-45966800 Fax: 91-044-45966969
Ultra EC Brushless Motors with Ultra High Torque Portescap is globally ISO 9001:2008 certified and their production site in India is also ISO 14001:2004 and OHSAS 18001:2007 certified. Portescap offers 2 more new length sizes under its ECT range of Ultra EC Brushless Slotless motors: the 35 mm 22ECT35 and the 48 mm 22ECT48. These new 22ECT motors along with higher torque capacity are light in weight and come in a compact package which helps in further miniaturization of the customer application. Their 22ECT motors are specially optimized for high continuous torque at low to medium speeds, maximizing power between 10K and 20K rpm. The 22ECT motors are powered by their patented Ultra Coil Technology and patented multipolar rotor design, which provides torque of up to 41.6 mNm. The 22ECT motor weighs almost 28 per cent lesser than comparative motors and it is the lightest 4 pole motor which can be adapted in most applications in the medical and industrial markets especially in industrial hand tools where high torque lightweight motor is required to reduce the fatigue of the user. The new 22ECT is also an ideal choice for applications such as humanoid robots, lab automation equipment, electric grippers and land surveying devices. Portescap succeeds in providing a high quality, long lasting and high performance brushless motor which is an ideal choice for geared applications because of its minimal speed drop and low motor heating under load. Their low inertia makes them an exceptional option for applications requiring fast stopping, starting and acceleration. The new 22ECT motors are available with hall sensors and a total of 3 different coils to match your speed and voltage requirements. Upon request, Portescap can also provide options for customization including gearboxes, encoders, coil variations and mechanical interface modifications. For details contact: Portescap Unit No: 2, SDF-1 SEEPZ-SEZ Andheri (E), Mumbai 400 096 Tel: 022-42006200 Fax: 91-022-42004036 E-mail: sales.asia@portescap.com Offshore World | 51 | August-September 2018
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PRODUCTS Radial Diaphragm Valves
Weir Diaphragm Valves
Cipriani Harrison’s radial diaphragm valves are made from forged AISI 316L as per ASME BPE specifications. Radial diaphragm valves are widely accepted due to their unique design features which minimise dead legs in critical pharma and biotech operations. The aseptic design minimises hold-up volumes helping to avoid contamination. The diaphragms of these valves are compliant with FDA 177.2600 and UJSP Class VI. The available sizes ranges from ½” to 2” both in manually and pneumatically actuated versions.
Cipriani Harrison’s weir diaphragm valves are made from bar stock/forging and cover a range of sizes from 1/2” to 1”. These valves are made as per the ASME BPE specifications. All the elastomers used for the diaphragms (Viton, EPDM, PTFE, Buna) are FDA approved USP Class VI Grade rubbers are also available on request. The standard surface finish of the valve is 0.4Ra and 0.2Ra available on request. Cipriani Harrison’s diaphragm valve utilises a patented new diaphragm design called hygieniseal.
For details contact: Cipriani Harrison Valves Pvt Ltd Sub Plot No: 2, B/s Margin Impex Ltd Nr Phase IV, GIDC Estate V U Nagar, Anand, Gujarat 388 121 Tel: 02692-235082, 235282 Fax: 91-02692-236385 E-mail: info@harrisonengineers.com
For details contact: Cipriani Harrison Valves Pvt Ltd Sub Plot No: 2, B/s Margin Impex Ltd Nr Phase IV, GIDC Estate V U Nagar, Anand, Gujarat 388 121 Tel: 02602-235082, 235282 Fax: 91-02692-236385 E-mail: info@harrisonengineers.com
Pump Impeller The KSB Group offers a special impeller for its Movitec multi-stage high-pressure pumps. This new impeller significantly improves these pumps’ suction characteristics (NPSH value). It proves its worth particularly in applications with critical inlet conditions (eg, boiler-feed applications) as well as applications in which the pump is required to take in water from low-lying tanks or at higher temperatures. Under these conditions, a pressure drop in the intake area may cause cavitation to occur in the first pump stage. This can result in excessive wear of pump parts or motor bearings as well as a reduced service life of the pump due to damaged parts and an unbalanced hydraulic system. The new impeller features a modified inlet dia, vanes allowing a slightly diagonal throughflow and a newly designed stage casing, all of which serve to substantially improve the pump’s NPSH curve. The multi-stage centrifugal pumps from the Movitec range are designed for handling fluids such as water, coolants, condensate and mineral oils. They are ideal for a wide variety of applications ranging from industrial boiler feed installations in steam circuits, recirculation and fire-fighting systems, cooling water circuits and washing plants to pressure boosting in general process applications. For details contact: KSB Pumps Ltd Mumbai-Pune Road Pune, Maharashtra 411 018 Tel: 020-27101231 Fax: 91-020-27426000 E-mail: Yagnesh.Buch@ksb.com www.oswindia.com
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PRODUCTS Booster Pumps (CMB Series) The CM booster pump is one of the highly efficient booster pumps offered by Grundfos. Combined with a high efficiency motor this innovative horizontal multi-stage centrifugal pump is designed to cover a wide range of applications. Its built-in thermal protection enables the pump to handle liquid temperatures ranging from 20°C to 120°C. CM booster pump’s electro-coated cast iron parts with corrosion and wear-resistant SS components along with dry running protection gives this pump a long life. CM booster pumps with pressure controller for constant water pressure is ideal when space is a constraint near overhead tanks and can also be installed inside homes. It is also supplied with pressure tank in which the pump will start when the water pressure drops below the pre-set level and stops once the pressure reaches the pre-set level. CM boosters makes minimal sound even when the auto On-Off feature is continuously under operation. Available in many variants like CMB Pressure Manager 1, CMB Pressure Tank, CMB with Pressure Switch, etc, these pumps can be used for pressure boosting for home and gardening, supplying water from shallow wells and many more. For details contact: Grundfos Pumps India Pvt Ltd 118 Rajiv Gandhi Salai Thoraipakkam Chennai 600 097 Tel: 044-45966800 Fax: 91-044-45966969
Solar Pumps Grundfos has always been a forerunner in developing sustainable pump solutions that not only protect our water resources, but also save on the energy consumed by the pumps. To do so, they have developed pumping systems that are capable of utilizing renewable energy to operate. They are: SQFlex Pumps: Submersible Pumping System - The SQFlex system is an environmentally-friendly water supply system developed by Grundfos. With its built-in electronics and protections, the pump is compatible with both DC and AC power supply without requiring an external inverter. The solar submersible SQFlex pumps are fitted with a permanent magnet motor, which enables the efficient use of solar energy. The SQ Flex pumps can be adapted to any water supply need according to the conditions of the installation site as it is light weight and flexible with regard to the energy supply and performance. Smart Solarz is a solar powered self-priming pump, which is manufactured for domestic purposes. It comes in play where the power supply is erratic. It is extremely lightweight and easy to install. Also to prevent corrosion, the wet parts of the pump are made of food grade engineered polymers. These pumps are best suited for houses and buildings, who have a max of two additional floors apart from a ground floor, making it ideal for farmhouses, beach houses and can also be used in rural and semi-urban areas. It operates with solar panels of 250 W / 36 V (open circuit) and has a 150 W \ 24 V BLDC motor. For details contact: Grundfos Pumps India Pvt Ltd 118 Rajiv Gandhi Salai Thoraipakkam Chennai 600 097 Tel: 044-45966800 Fax: 91-044-45966969 Offshore World | 53 | August-September 2018
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PRODUCTS Tight Head Drums
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They pose no problem, however, for Muller’s highly practical and ruggedly constructed tight head drums. These drums can also be used with the cleverly designed Muller emptying systems. They are available from 23 to 240 litre capacity containerisable, stackable and completely drainable. Internal and external surface coatings galvanised, UN Certified and FDA/BGA/BAG-compliant versions on request. For details contact: Vinisa E I Pvt Ltd 6 Himalaya House Palton Road Mumbai 400 001 Tel: 022-22614088, 22622391 E-mail: vinisa@vsnl.net
Anton Paar’s range of Abbematrefractometers embody over years of technical expertise. They measure the refractive index and concentration of liquids, gels and solids. These truly universal refractometers cover all applications in all industries. Abbematrefractometers are built with care and precision using the highest quality materials. It is designed for routine analysis and quality control ranging from checks on incoming raw materials to intermediate and final product. Selectable from industry specific sets of scale. Built-in LCD screen and membrane keys are resistant to spillage and dirt. For details contact: Shreedhar Instruments 16 Shreeji Krupa Society Opp: MGVCL Circle Office Next to GNERS Medical College Gotri Road, Vadodara Gujarat 390 023 Telefax: 91-0265-2323041 E-mail: sales@shreedhargroup.com
Drive Solutions NORD DRIVESYSTEMS offers application-specific equipment options characterised by high performance and efficiency, specially designed for pumps, agitators, and mixers whose processes result in high radial and axial bearing loads. An agitator version (VL2 bearing) with increased bearing spacing and reinforced bearings as well as a Drywell version (VL3 bearing) with additional oil drip plate and leakage or oil sensor are also available. The bearing spacing of the VL2 and VL3 versions is increased with attachments while the gear unit size remains unchanged. NORD also offers bearings that were intentionally oversized to meet the requirements of applications such as pumps or agitators. Chemical, pharmaceutical, food or water treatment sector – the robust drive solutions by NORD DRIVESYSTEMS offer top reliability and ensure unobstructed operation. Reinforced and larger output shaft bearings allow the gear unit to absorb the high axial and radial forces and thus prolong the service life. For details contact: Getriebebau NORD GmbH & Co KG Getriebebau-Nord-Straße 1 22941 Bargteheide/Hamburg Germany Tel: +49 45 32 / 2 89 -0 Fax: +49 45 32 / 2 89 -22 53 E-mail: pl.muthusekkar@nord.com / Joerg.Niermann@nord.com www.oswindia.com
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PRODUCTS Heavy Duty Screw and Vane Pumps Within the SPX FLOW business, the breadth and depth of pumping knowledge is based on decades of pump development and experience. From its Plenty brand, comes a wide range of vane and screw pumps which are widely used for the pumping of heavy viscous fluids across industries such as oil and gas, power generation and naval, and are ideal for forced lubrication of rotating machinery and fuel transfer processes. Plenty Triro triple screw pumps provide reliable, quiet, pulse and vibration-free operation. The clever design of these compact pumps with just three moving parts, increases pump reliability, reduces noise pollution and minimizes impact on other downstream equipment. They deliver a stable flow of fuel and oil and offer better efficiency than equivalent centrifugal pump models. Well proven within the oil and petrochemical industries, the Plenty Twinro two screw pumps offer an ideal solution for heavy duty fuel transfer in accordance with API specifications. The pumps can handle most bulk liquid transfer duties, and are used extensively in bulk loading and unloading applications. Each rotor is a precisely machined piece; the accurate screw profile ensures volumetric efficiency, accuracy, low running costs and reduced deflection even at high pressure discharge. The unique SPX FLOW Plenty vane pump offers advantages over conventional vane pump technology with gentle, low shear pumping action; low rate of wear; lower running costs, and variable flow without the need for variable speed drive systems. The pump incorporates a rotor between the vane tips and the stationary body core with two sets of parallel flats machined on the inside surface against which the vanes run. The ends of the vanes are angled to give a component of force to drive the rotor around and creating the same action as traditional vane pump designs, the shaft and rotor centrelines are eccentric and form expanding and contracting cavities as the shaft rotates. Precision engineering, heavy blades and high quality manufacturing ensure the Vane pumps offer long life and exceptional performance. SPX FLOW’s experience with refinery and oil and gas specifications means that customers are assured of compliant solutions with all necessary documentation. The understanding of international specifications is supported by innate industry expertise and the ability to customize and package a pump to meet the most exacting of requirements. For details contact: SPX International Ltd Lodge Park House, Kettering Parkway Kettering Venture Park, Kettering NN15 6XU, U.K. Tel: +44 (0)1604 889921 E-mail: Maryanne.Johnson@spxflow.com
Mini Flow Loop System Chandler Engg has expanded its Model 6500 Friction Flow Loop line with the addition of the Model 6500-M Mini Loop, a patent-pending benchtop unit designed to measure the friction pressure created by different slick water fracturing fluids. The unit determines the effects of friction reducers on fracturing fluids over a wide range of pressures, flow rate conditions and pipe diameters. The Model 6500-M Mini Loop circulates fluid through a single test section and uses custom software to record and analyze the test data. Chandler Engg’s proprietary software allows for total operator control over flow rate, test time and temperature for each individual test. The software is designed to be easy to use and powerful enough to collect and calculate all required data during the test cycle. The low volume, compact design and custom software make this instrument ideal for Quality Control Testing. For details contact: Chandler Engg 2001 N Indianwood Ave. Broken Arrow, OK 74012, U.S.A. Tel: +1-918-250-7200 E-mail: chandler.sales@ametek.com Offshore World | 55 | August-September 2018
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PRODUCTS Valve Manifold
Compact Torsion Swivel
For many applications, Cipriani Harrison supplies valve clusters (manifold) mounted on the SS frame. There are number of advantages in the prefabricated manifold: uniform and better quality of welding and surface finish; valve clusters (manifold) can be pre-tested before dispatch; and cost-effective solution and lower start-up time for system/plant. For details contact: Cipriani Harrison Valves Pvt Ltd Sub Plot No: 2, Besides Margin Impex Ltd, Nr Phase IV GIDC Estate, V U Nager Anand, Gujarat 388 121 Tel: 02692-235082, 235182 Fax: 91-02692-236385 E-mail: info@harrisonengineers.com
OPW Engineered Systems, part of OPW's Fluid segment within Dover Corpn offers compact torsion swivel (CTS) hose loader the solution that is ideal to replace loading arms in situations where tight clearances are required. The CTS hose loader features a fully integrated internal torsion spring for a streamlined profile and has been engineered to replace existing FMC TL Loaders or any application where space is a premium. The CTS is another addition to OPW Engineered Systems’ complete line of terminal equipment including loading arms, swivel joints, couplers, electronics and accessories. For details contact: Dover India Pvt Ltd – PSG 40 Poonamallee By-pass, Sanneerkuppam, Chennai 600 056 Tel: 044-26271020, 25271023 E-mail: sales.psgindia@psgdover.com
Tools for Developing Digital Twins Maplesoft offers a MapleSim, the advanced system-level modeling tool. From digital twins for virtual commissioning to system-level models for complex engineering design projects, the latest release provides new tools for developing digital twins, in addition to greater connectivity with other modeling tools and expanded modeling scope. MapleSim is used across wide applications and industries, including the creation of physicsbased digital twins for virtual commissioning. Identifying the optimal motor size required to drive a mechanism is one of the most important goals of simulation with digital twins, and MapleSim 2018 provides tools that make this task easier. The new 1-D Motion Generation App allows engineers to create motion profiles that adhere to defined velocity and acceleration constraints. They can define the desired motion of the joints, and then run the simulation to discover the torques and forces required to create that motion. This information can then be used to correctly size the motors, ensuring optimum performance at minimal cost. MapleSim is a natural environment for modeling multi-domain systems that supports the rapid creation and testing of initial concepts. With MapleSim, engineers can try out more ideas in less time, identify and prevent unexpected interactions between different domains and generate computationally efficient models. New features in MapleSim 2018 further enable this work with more connectivity options and increased modeling scope. MapleSim 2018 provides greater toolchain connectivity with the ability to import models from even more software tools. With the expanded FMI support, engineers can import models defined using FMI 2.0 Fixed-Step Co-Simulation, as well as FMI Model Exchange. Other improvements include enhanced Modelica support for easy access to more 3 rd party component libraries inside MapleSim. In addition, the MapleSim Heat Transfer Library from CYBERNET offers improved tools for studying heat transfer effects and preventing overheating, while the MapleSim Hydraulics Library from Modelon and MapleSim Pneumatics Library from Modelon add-ons can both now take into account temperature effects during simulations. MapleSim is available in English, Japanese, and French. For details contact: Maplesoft 615 Kumpf Drive Waterloo, ON N2V 1K8 Canada www.oswindia.com
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EVENTS DIARY
events diary IFAT India
Dates: 15-17 October 2018 Venue: Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai Event: India’s leading trade fair for water, sewage, solid waste and recycling will again open its doors for everyone in Mumbai. IFAT India is an ideal platform to network with industry leaders and business partners in the environmental technology sector from across the globe. For details contact: Messe Muenchen India Pvt Ltd 507 & 508 INIZIO, 5 th Floor Cardinal Gracias Rd, Chakala Andheri (E), Mumbai 400 099 Tel: 022-42554744 E-mail: info@ifat-india.com / enquiry@ifat-india.com
Analytica China
Dates: 31 O c tober-02 November 2018 Venue: Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC), Shanghai, China Event: This event is involved with various laborator y technologies which are used in the medical and health labs all over the world. The event is involved in displaying the modern equipment which aims to benefit the visitors with its application. Many industrialists who have gained success in the respec tive fields are present in this event and provide information and solution to the issues of the visitors. The show is strongly suppor ted by the Chinese government and other leading institutions. The location also adds to the popularit y of the event as Shanghai is known as the most economical state of China For details contact: Messe Munchen GmbH Messegelaende Muenchen, Germany Tel: +(49)-(89)-94920720 Fax: +(49)-(89)-94920119
Date: 12-15 November 2018 Venue: Central Plaza, Al Maa’red Hall, Abu Dhabi Event: Established in 1984, the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference is a world-class business forum, where oil and gas professionals convene to engage in dialogue, create par tnerships, do business and identify solutions and strategies that will shape the industr y for the years ahead. ADIPEC has grown exponentially to become the world’s meeting point for oil and gas professionals. Today, over USD 10.34 billion of business is concluded during the exhibition, placing ADIPEC at the ver y hear t of international business of the global energy sector. Over 102,000 trade professionals attend ADIPEC, while 950+ industr y leading exper ts share their knowledge and understanding across the event’s expansive line -up of strategic and technical conference sessions. For details contact: Tel: +97124444909 Email: Adipec.sales@dmgeventsme.com
Electronica 2018
Dates: 13-16 November 2018 Venue: Messe Muenchen, Munich, Germany Event: Whether it comes to PCBs, semiconductors, sensors, connectors or displays: Electronica is the best place to find out which components, systems and applications are made possible by the latest developments. You can see the entire world of electronics here - on Planet e. For the first time, SEMICON Europa will take place in parallel with Electronica in 2018, for example. It is the largest microelectronics trade show and conference in Europe. For details contact: Messe Muenchen India Pvt Ltd “INIZIO” 507 & 508, 5 th Floor Cardinal Gracias Road, Opp: P&G Bldg Chakala, Andheri (E), Mumbai 400 099 Tel: 022-42554705
Annual Cybersecurity Conference for the Oil & Natural Gas Industry
Date: 6-7 November 2018 Venue: The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center, The Woodlands, U.S.A. Event: The Annual Cybersecurity Conference for the Oil & Natural Gas Industry, organized by The American Petroleum Institute will take place from 6 to 7 November 2018 at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center in The Woodlands, U.S.A. This conference provides the attendees with an opportunity to discover methods for thwarting the bad guys, what the scene looks like over the horizon and how the latest technologies can help to counter cyber espionage, address cyber warfare, and make the cyber efforts secure. The conference aims to provide an opportunity to network with cybersecurity professionals, and to candidly discuss challenges and share solutions. For details contact: The American Petroleum Institute 1220 L Street NW Washington DC 20005-4070, U.S.A.
ADIPEC 2018
Powder & Bulk Solids Montreal
Dates: 14-15 November 2018 Venue: Palais des Congres de Montreal, Montreal, Canada Event: The event will showcase wide variety of automation related services associated with this field. Thus event like this will organize wide variety of workshops, seminar presentation and open forum questionnaires with the help of it the exhibitors will showcase products and services like accessories, components, automation, instrumentation, controls, conveyers, feeders, dryers, dust collection, scrubbers and material handling equipment associated with this field. Beside this the event will cordially invite all the eminent and distinguished experts associated with this field. For details contact: UBM UBM plc, Ludgate House 245 Blackfriars Road London, U.K. Tel: +44-0-20-7921-5000
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BOOKSHELF
Stratification, Rollover and Handling of LNG, LPG and Other Cryogenic Liquid Mixtures
Author: Ralph G Scurlock Price: $69.87 No of pages: 134 pages (Paperback) Publisher: Springer (1st Edition) About the book: This short, practical book offers advice on the safe storage, handling and transportation of liquid natural gas (LNG), liquid petroleum gas (LPG) and other cryogenic fluid mixtures. It begins with a review of the physical properties of LNG and LPG, and a brief overview of basic handling and storage methods. The chapters that follow address more in-depth topics such as heat flows in LNG and LPG storage systems, insulation techniques and surface evaporation phenomena. Two chapters are then devoted to the specific sequence of problems caused by stratification and rollover, and the techniques used to manage and alleviate these issues. The book then considers the use of vacuum insulated tanks for the storage of pressurised LNG, and the effective transfer of liquids avoiding 2-phase flow. It concludes with a summary of safe storage and handling protocols, and addresses the specific health issues encountered when dealing with cryogenic liquid mixtures. Throughout the book the author presents real-life case studies to illustrate the situation being discussed. Written in a practical style, it will prove an invaluable companion to anyone working with LNG, LPG or other cryogenic liquid mixtures.
Catalytic Control of Hydrocarbon Emission from LPG Fuelled Vehicles
Authors: Suverna Trivedi, Ram Prasad and Sony Chaddha Price: $59.00 No of pages: 140 pages (Paperback) Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing About the book: Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) - a petrol substitute for automobiles is ever more increasing due to its clean combustion, higher octane rating and considerably lower CO, HC, CO 2 and particulate matter emissions compared to gasoline. The major drawback associated with them is the emission of unburned hydrocarbon along with other pollutants such as NOx and CO. Apart from the health problems, HCs also causes tangible environmental damage like the formation of photochemical smog, depletion of stratospheric ozone and the production of ground-level ozone. As the regulation on LPG engines emissions are becoming more stringent, engine modification and exhaust treatment are needed for improved emission control systems. The catalytic oxidation is one of the most effective method to reduce emission of HCs from LPG vehicles. Spinel oxides have been extensively investigated as a potential substitute for costly noble metal based catalysts. Thus, the objective of the present work is to develop an efficient catalyst for the combustion of HCs within the temperature window of vehicles exhaust.
Design of LPG and LNG Jetties with Navigation and Risk Analysis
Author: L N Patnaik Price: $31.86 No of pages: 99 pages (Hardcover) Publisher: CBS Publisher & Distributors P Ltd (1st Edition) About the book: Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) are both hazardous gases which are transported only in liquid form under certain pressure and/or at reduced temperatures. Though potentially hazardous these gases can safely be transported by ships holding special types of containers which can be handled in jetty system specially constructed at seaports. This book covers design of the jetties used for LPG and LNG transportation along with navigation and risk analysis. Besides the designing of the jetty fendering system navigational channels tanker moorings requirement of shipping tugs etc. Also discussed is hazard analysis along with rules and regulations specific to handling LPG and LNG tankers in a port complex. The book is expected to serve as a handy guide and reference to all the engineering personnel engaged in designing of LPG and LNG jetties including navigation and administering the seaports and navigation channels keeping the operational hazards in check. www.oswindia.com
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