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A New Year – a new look…

Welcome to the January issue of Subsea & Offshore Service Magazine, the journal for the subsea, offshore and renewables markets.

In this first issue of 2015 we are covering a huge variety of topics, from Ports & Quayside Facilities to Subsea Equipment & Underwater Services, Fasteners & Bolt Tensioners, Lifting Equipment, Winches & Deck Machinery and Hazardous Area.

On page 16 you will find a short piece on Aberdeen Harbour funding received for environmental impact assessment.

Page 22 you can find details of Technip’s Deep Explorer diving support vessel which is currently being built by Vard.

The Sparrows Group in the ‘Lifting Equipment’ section, on page 23, and Mike Morrison discusses the developments in tensioner technology, followed on page 24 by Motive Offshore’s Dave Acton who discusses the importance of certified equipment in the oil and gas industry.

In our new ‘Hazardous Area’ supplement, starting on page 34, you can read about Paradigm’s game changing technology, which will change the way oil and gas operators carry out fire deluge safety testing for the first time in 50 years.

If you have any news, reviews or product launches then, please email it to me, editor@sosmagazine.biz for consideration in our future issues.

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Contents Shift needed to maximize UKCS potential

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Reftrade UK takes market lead as it expands fleet

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New oil & gas app puts training records back in the hands of the offshore workforce

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Expandable bolts save time and money

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Cost effective detection system resists harsh offshore marine environments

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New emergency tank repai kits bought by Statoil

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Shift needed to maximize UKCS potential Industry Viewpoint

by international standards. Making the right changes could mean billions of pounds of difference to the UKCS, and simultaneously increase the taxable income as more oil and gas is recovered.”

Crucial to the changes will be the new regulator “with teeth”; the OGA, announced following the Wood Review.

Businesses emphasised the need for the regulator to have the ability to encourage, incentivise, or enforce new ways of working.

Companies operating in the North Sea require a cultural shift to make the most of its potential, according to a new report from Deloitte, the business advisory firm.

The report, which gauges the oil and gas industry’s reaction to Sir Ian Wood’s Maximizing Recovery Review, calls on the new regulator – the Oil and Gas Authority (OGA), the government and companies operating in the North Sea to adapt to a new reality in the basin.

Overall, the research found respondents: ● Supported a strong new regulator which can demonstrate focus and influence. ● Wanted HM Treasury to outline a stable, simple and internationally competitive fiscal regime which reflects the diverse profile of the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS). ● Thought closer collaboration between companies would help drive efficiency and cut costs related to extraction, while tax incentives and possibly different ownership models could encourage the sharing of infrastructure.

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“The UK’s oil and gas industry is going

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through a serious period of transition; its three major stakeholder groups need to change significantly and adapt quickly,” says Derek Henderson, senior partner in Deloitte’s Aberdeen office. “There must be more collaboration both between and within the groups, with companies working together to make extraction more economically viable and increased coordination between departments at Whitehall.”

The report also found that drilling activity on the UKCS needs to double to more than 90 wells per year over the next two decades to make the most of the estimated US$1.3 trillion worth of oil and gas which potentially remains, based on the successful extraction of the estimated remaining 15 billion recoverable boe and assumes a $90 per barrel oil price.

“Only about a third of the known recoverable resources in the UKCS are left. The ‘easy oil’ days are gone and we need a fiscal regime that is more reflective of the current state of the basin,” says Henderson. “Companies are looking for a tax system which is simple to navigate, stable over the longer-term, incentivises investment and is competitive

“The industry is very supportive of the new regulator and the Wood Review as a whole,” says Geoff Gibbons, Deloitte oil and gas consulting partner. “However, those leading the OGA must have the powers required to lead companies and the UK government in the right direction and make sure the utmost is done to maximize the resources left in the North Sea. Nevertheless, industry cannot afford to sit and wait for the regulator to drive change. Respondents were quick to point out that many of the measures required have been known for some time and there is strong scepticism that real change will be delivered.”

Gibbons went on to say that if the industry can achieve all of the steps outlined by the Wood Review in time, this shift could help make the most of the remaining resource on the UKCS through maximizing volumes, economic extraction and eventually effective decommissioning.

In addition to Deloitte’s report, Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce’s (AGCC) released its own report that says for the first time since 2008, more operators and contractors are pessimistic about their UKCS activity than are optimistic. Almost two-thirds of all firms surveyed (62%) believe the government’s top priority with regard to the sector should be a revision to the fiscal regime to ensure it encourages exploration and extraction.

News In Brief

News In Brief....

Harkand awarded multi-million pound Southern North Sea deal with major operator Harkand has secured a multi-million pound contract with a leading independent oil and gas operator to commence work across their assets in the Southern North Sea region later this month.

The deal will see Harkand mobilise their dive support vessel, the Harkand Atlantis, to excavate and remove existing spools and install a flexible jumper at an open water, existing subsea well location.

Siem Offshore handed contract cancellations

Saipem hit by South Stream project cancellation

Norwegian support vessel operator Siem Offshore Inc. has received notices of termination for three vessels that were booked for work in 2015.

Italian oil and gas industry contractor

Karmorneftegaz SARL has sent the termination notices in respect of seasonal work in the Kara Sea for the two Anchor Handling Tug Supply vessels Siem Topaz and Siem Amethyst and for Platform Supply Vessel Siem Pilot.

for the South Stream pipeline construction

According to the contract, an early termination fee is payable.

Karmorneftegaz SARL (Luxembourg) is the joint venture established between Rosneft (66.67%) and ExxonMobil (33.33%) for the project in the Kara Sea.

They will also commence engineering work for production tie-back scope at the site of a new subsea well at another location.

Harkand provides offshore vessels, ROVs, diving, survey services, project management and engineering to the oil and gas and renewables industries.

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Employing close to 1,000 people at operation bases in Aberdeen and Houston with headquarters in London; Harkand aims at being the leading subsea IRM and light construction contractor globally.

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of suspension of Marine Spread activities”

from their client South Stream Transport B.V. contract.

Saipem says that the notification covers all

vessels currently engaged in activities related to pipe laying. In the contract announcement from March 2014, Saipem said that the

pipeline construction on the project would be carried out by Saipem 7000, the J-Lay vessel, and Castoro Sei, the S-lay vessel.

Saipem had been contracted by South Stream

Transport B.V. for the construction of the first line of the South Stream Offshore Pipeline,

from Russia to Bulgaria across the Black Sea,

for a total value of approximately EUR 2 billion

Earlier this year, Harkand delivered a successful multi-well fault-finding campaign across the operator’s subsea assets off Humberside in the Southern North Sea. Harkand Europe managing director David Kerr said: “This contract award builds on the excellent relationship we have developed together. We are committed to supporting this important client’s needs and delivering reliable and quality services in all sectors of the North Sea.”

Saipem says it has received a “Notification

USD (2.47bn), as well as to provide supporting works relating to the construction of the

second line of the South Stream Offshore

Pipeline for a total value of approximately EUR

Entrepreneurial Scotland reveals the wood group’s Bob Keiller as a Hall of Fame inductee.

Bob Keiller, CEO of Aberdeenheadquartered Wood Group has been named in the Entrepreneurial Scotland Hall of Fame at this year’s Entrepreneur of the Year ceremony held on Thursday, 27 November by Entrepreneurial Scotland in association with Deloitte.

Established in 2002 to recognise exceptional leadership, the Entrepreneurial Scotland Hall of Fame recognises successful entrepreneurs in Scotland who had made a huge contribution to Scottish business life. Mr Keiller follows esteemed names like Sir Moir Lockhead, Donald Macdonald and Sir Ian Wood who have all received the accolade.

The event on Thursday, which saw Peter Vardy of the Peter Vardy Group named as Entrepreneur of the Year, also saw the official coming together of the Saltire Foundation and the Entrepreneurial Exchange to form Entrepreneurial Scotland.

400 million (USD 494m).

Earlier it was reported that Pieter Schelte,

world’s largest crane vessel, lost the South Stream contract.

Russia shelved the South Stream project

because of reluctance of the EU to give the

go-ahead for plans to supply southern Europe with gas via Bulgaria. Putin added that Turkey may be an alternative option for the plans.

Following the cancellation, Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Gazprom Management

Committee and Mehmet Konuk, Chairman

of the Board of Directors of Botas Petroleum Pipeline Corporation signed in Ankara a Memorandum of Understanding on

constructing an offshore gas pipeline across the Black Sea towards Turkey.

News In Brief....

ISN targets UKCS growth with Aberdeen acquisition

HepcoMotion acquires automation specialist Severn Automation

The International Well Control Forum (IWCF) - the independent, not-for-profit organisation, which sets international training standards for well control - has launched a new certification system designed to make it easier for candidates and employers to verify qualifications.

ISN has acquired Aberdeen IT consultancy, Virtual Stream, for an undisclosed sum.

The new operation will trade as HepcoAutomation, retaining Severn’s existing staff and premises in Telford, Shropshire.

Severn have built up a fine reputation for innovative automation solutions and excellent customer service, not just in the Telford area but across the UK.

IWCF is continuing to make significant changes to training programmes to ensure consistently high standards of instruction for global well control training in line with OGP 476 recommendations.

As part of the commitment to ensure continuity across well control training, IWCF has introduced increased security features to help combat instances of fraudulent certificates.

The measures include holograms, serial numbers and watermarks as well as a QR code, which will allow candidates or employers instant access to the IWCF system to verify the certificate’s authenticity. The wallet cards have also been updated to reflect these changes, giving candidates the benefit of having all the information they need in an easy-tocarry format.

Antony Quin, General Manager of IWCF said: “While certificate fraud isn’t common, we have been made aware of some instances where training centres have issued invalid certificates or individuals tampered with their qualifications.

Fortunately, we have always worked closely with operators and encouraged them to be vigilant and these instances have been pickedup. The new measures we have introduced will help prevent this from happening as the certificates will be much harder to duplicate. Feedback from the training centres so far has also been very encouraging.”

The system is expected to be rolled out to IWCF’s global network of training centres from April 2015.

The specialist information and communications technology (ICT) services firm, headquartered in London, is enhancing its oil and gas expertise and presence by establishing an operation in the heart of Aberdeen, through this acquisition.

ISN works with oil and gas companies at every stage of their asset or business maturity, and delivers high performance ICT solutions and services that power companies from head office to well site, both in the UK and internationally.

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IWCF introduces new style certificates to combat fraud

HepcoMotion have been working closely with Severn for over 18 months. In that time customers have experienced the benefits of the close integration between the two companies. With a flexible approach to solving customers’ problems manufacturing organisations will be able to obtain automation systems that provide real value for money.

“With our long established experience in linear motion and Severn’s undoubted motion control expertise, we will be able to satisfy a much broader range of customers’ requirements” says HepcoMotion’s Sales Director Christopher Rees.

Mercury Hitches a Ride The convoy consisting of three main and two spare sea tugs towing Mercury jackup rig left Arkhangelsk seaport on November 14, 2014, said Rosmorport in a release.

The towed construction was assembled at shipbuilding production association of Astrakhan for further assembly at Turkmensky shelf of the Caspian Sea in order to drill boreholes with depth of more than 9 km for hydrocarbons extraction. It is planned to install the jackup rig, which height and weight are 145 metres and 11 thousand tons, respectively, at depths of 107 meters. The rig can accommodate 105 persons.

Pilotage of the towage convoy is provided by the Astrakhan Branch pilots together with VTS operators of Astrakhan and Olya seaport, and departments of navigational and hydrographic information services of the branch, representatives of which provided marine survey of the convoy route.

The new operation will have considerably more manufacturing capacity with the ability to utilise Hepco’s main manufacturing plant in Tiverton Devon for the construction of certain machine elements.

Mark Bragg, previous part owner of Severn Automation will be the General Manager of the new operation and will support the sales effort working closely with Hepco’s nationwide network of Sales Engineers. Mark comments “We are looking forward to an exciting future working as part of Hepco and the possibilities this new venture will bring, the work that Severn Automation undertakes is a perfect match for Hepco and its range of linear products. Now as HepcoAutomation we can now give the customer the option of a complete turnkey solution from design concept to completion.”

Such has been the smooth transition to the new organisation that orders are already being taken for HepcoAutomation.

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Hydro Group secures Canadian defence contract Aberdeen based, Hydro Group Plc, a global design and manufacturer of underwater cables and connectors for subsea, underwater, topside and onshore applications, has secured a six figure contract with the Canadian Department of National Defence.

Hydro Group has been selected by the Canadian National Defence Organisation for cable repair work and to design and develop a new cable system infrastructure for an undersea sensor range installation in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

responded to the urgent need to return the damaged system to full operation.

“We are especially pleased that our initial service has led to the development of our business with the Canadian Defence Organisation and we will continue to design and deliver reliable cable connection systems to meet their requirements.”

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The contract follows a string of successful projects supporting a Canadian Naval installation in Victoria, British Columbia in 2013. Hydro Group successfully repaired on-site a submerged sensor network that was out of service due to a damaged cable, restoring the range to full functionality, meeting environmental and life time requirements of the system.

Graham Wilkie, Hydro Group Sales Director, said: “The contract is a direct result of Hydro Group’s capabilities, as well as the quality of our work. We were pleased to receive the initial request for support from the Canadian National Defence Organisation and

AIS continues growth UK Offshore and renewable energy training specialists, Advanced Industrial Solutions (AIS) is celebrating after a phenomenal year of trading which has seen it create 58 new jobs and grow turnover by more than 100%.

In the last year, the North Shields based company has unveiled a brand new state-of-the-art offshore survival centre, a new £1m purpose built hotel and a new CompEx Electrical centre, as well as launching innovative new services such as interest free finance.

These new projects have contributed to 105% growth in business turnover and the creation of 58 new jobs at AIS – including several senior level appointments.

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This pace of growth looks set to continue in 2015. In January the company is poised to launch a dedicated Renewable Energy Centre of Excellence - endorsed by industry bodies such as RenewableUK and the Global Wind Organisation - and a Careers Advice Centre where people can get all the careers information and guidance they need to enter the global energy industry.

“Companies get peace of mind because we manage all their staff training programmes – organising and scheduling courses and accommodation to minimise the impact on individuals. And for people paying for their own training we provide all the support and guidance they need to pursue an offshore career, as well as offering financial help through interest free finance packages.

“This approach has helped us to scoop a number of new training contracts this year which has significantly boosted our turnover. Moving forward AIS has ambitious plans to work with the education sector to develop training programmes for young people which will deliver the highly-skilled future workforce that the UK and industry desperately needs.”

AIS is also planning a number of initiatives with the education sector to help create the next generation of skilled and motivated workers for the global energy industry.

AIS managing director, Paul Stonebanks said: “AIS has seen an average growth of more than 80% year-on-year since our inception seven years ago but 2014 really has been exceptional.

“One of our key strengths is our ability to respond quickly to customer needs. Businesses are increasingly conscious of staff well-being, as well as overall costs - while individuals need

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help with careers guidance and financing. We’ve responded by creating a world-class offshore training village where people and companies can get all the skills training they need for the global energy sector in one place – they can even stay in our low-cost onsite hotel.

Some of the 58 staff taken on in 2014

Latest Oil and Gas UK report shows offshore industry increasingly pessimistic

Published quarterly, the index captures a snapshot of the industry mood and gauges a number of economic indicators, including business confidence, activity levels, business revenue, investment and employment with a higher rating (above zero) indicating a more positive outlook and a lower rating (below zero) expressing a more negative opinion.

Oonagh Werngren, Oil & Gas UK’s operations director, said: “Over the last six quarters, there has been a marked trend towards declining optimism in the sector but this is the first time the overall index has moved into negative territory since 2009.

The industry urgently awaits an announcement on the 28th Licensing Round, the appointment of the new chief executive officer of the Oil and Gas Authority and the outcome of the Treasury’s fiscal review to ensure that the basin remains competitive on a global basis. Together, answers on these should help boost confidence in the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS).

Ahead of the announcement of the CEO for the new Oil and Gas Authority, the industry has been working with the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) to implement some of the key recommendations of the Wood Report aimed at maximising recovery from the UKCS. This will help deliver both opportunity and certainty in the UKCS which, despite the current pessimism, last year saw capital investment reach £14.4 billion – its highest in three decades.”

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The Q3 2014 Oil & Gas UK Business Sentiment Index published last October shows that optimism in the sector continues to decline with a drop from two points above zero on the -50 to +50 index to seven points below zero. While there are still some companies expressing optimism, the majority of survey respondents cite rising costs, a reduction in drilling and the drop in oil price among factors curbing the optimism.

In recent months, the North Sea oil and gas industry has been considering the implications of a falling oil price which makes it harder to attract new investment. Many of our survey respondents expressed concern over future activity levels, which have not been helped by rising costs.

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Inaugural industry event sees Stirling Group - Altor open its doors to the public An Aberdeen HSE and risk management firm opened its doors this month to give people a glimpse of how varied a career in oil and gas can be.

Stirling Group - Altor took part in the first ever National Oil & Gas Skills Week which welcomed 4,000 people from all walks of life to more than 50 events at venues across the UK. Organisers OPITO, the industry skills organisation, said an average of 1,000 people per day took part in the inaugural National Oil and Gas Skills Week which saw events of all shapes and sizes take place in Norwich, Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft, Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Fort William, North Shields and London from November 11-14th.

Nicola Laurenson, Project Manager, who organised the event at Stirling Group - Altor said: “The week has enabled companies like Altor to show another side of the oil and gas industry, away from the traditional view of offshore workers.

This is a dynamic industry which relies on a huge number of support staff and we were keen to engage with the wider workforce, particularly those with no existing oil and gas experience.

I had to remain calm while dealing with a very high pressure situation.

“The day was very enjoyable and has given me a good insight into what a career in this area might involve.”

OPITO UK managing director John McDonald said: “The Stirling Group Altor event during Doors Open Day fitted perfectly with the ethos behind National Oil & Gas Skills Week; to give people a closer look inside the industry and see

the scale of different careers it offers.

It’s about opening people up to the myriad of opportunities, whether it’s in training, study or transferring their skills, so they can see a logical way to join this innovative sector.

“Our hope is that those who took part in the Doors Open Day initiative will have a better understanding of all the exciting and varied roles this industry has to offer.”

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Nicola Laurenson briefs delegates in the Stirling Group - Altor Incident Management Centre ahead of scenario

“The feedback on the day was excellent and we were very pleased to support this initiative. We take pride in having a strong workforce and hope to have encouraged more people to consider a career in HSE and risk management services.”

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Stirling Group - Altor welcomed delegates from a range of backgrounds, including final year RGU Law and Management student Kieren Murphy who heard about the event through his university.

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Delegates role played a number of key roles during the event including HSE, media and site contact

“I have been studying environmental law as well as safety regulations and had previously completed a placement with an oil firm which included emergency response training,” he explains. “I am interested in working in health & safety after graduating, so this was the ideal opportunity to learn more in a practical way.”

Kieren was tasked with the role of Duty Manager, a position he found challenging.

“As the key client representative in the room, all decisions came down to me and

Keiren Murphy takes on the role of duty manager

Industry News

Deep Casing Tools awarded Statoil frame agreement Deep Casing Tools is pleased to announce the signing of a frame agreement with Statoil Petroleum AS. The contract covers the supply of Deep Casing Tools’ revolutionary drillable casing and liner reamer technology, including its high-speed, drillable reaming system, the Turbocaser™ Express, already deployed by Statoil. The agreement applies to the Norwegian Continental Shelf and has a contract life of two years with three option periods of two years each.

Deep Casing Tools CEO Lance Davis said: “This very significant multi-year agreement cements the foundation of our Norwegian and North Sea business as we continue to build our track record.

The opportunity in Norway, as in other arenas, is to provide solutions to some key industry drivers: risk reduction when running tubulars to total depth, reducing flat time and trouble zone costs, and improving well bore conditions for cement placement and integrity.

In answer to growing industry demand, we have now supplied more than 200 tools globally.”

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North East engineering firm OSBIT Power has revealed a 450% growth in turnover for the last year as profits went up from £21,000 to £1.4m.

Staff numbers have increased from 19 to 32 and OP has been able to pay off all of the company start-up debts.

These remarkable results are a source of great pride at OP and provide us with a powerful platform to build on.

MD Dr Tony Trapp said: “This is the year that Osbit Power earned its place among the world’s most innovative offshore engineering design and build businesses.

We have worked hard and constantly pushed the boundaries to stay at the very top of our game.

Company strategy is to organically grow the business providing world-class solutions to a diverse range of customers, generally related to offshore oil and gas, and offshore renewables. In achieving this growth OP will generate wealth for the region, the owners and all staff.

OP engineers are the key resource for the company. OP has a mix of experienced engineers and new recruits. Five fresh graduates joined the business this summer. Six student placements have been completed in 2014 and two of these are signed up to join the business after graduation next year.“ During the year OP, now in its fifth year and based in Riding Mill in Northumberland, was successful in winning a number of larger contracts and gained important customers including three different Technip businesses, Subsea 7, GE Oil and Gas, Helix and Deepocean.

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Technology supplied during the year included a walk to work system for offshore wind and a 35m telescopic gangway to connect an accommodation barge to an oil platform.

Other areas of activity include launch and recovery systems for equipment and cables, fatigue test rigs and seabed trenching equipment.

The company’s performance is particularly good news for OP’s staff, as 20% of the value of the business is allocated to a share options scheme for the benefit of the entire workforce.

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Reftrade UK takes market lead as it expands fleet Aberdeen-based, Reftrade UK has increased its fleet of refrigerated containers and temperature controlled units for sale and lease to the offshore energy sector, following a highly successful period of international growth.

Reftrade UK has introduced 23 additional units to its rental fleet which included four Zoned containers which are available to the European market, following an investment of over £500,000 by the Reftrade Group.

Greg Spence, managing director of Reftrade UK said: “We have experienced significant interest in our range of refrigerated units

across Europe, which has prompted us to increase our fleet by adding 23 new units this year to meet client demand.

“Reftrade UK enjoys a unique market position, as the only locally owned company supplying top-of-the-range, DNV accredited refrigerated units to the global energy industry. Operating from our headquarters in Aberdeen, the oil capital of Europe, ideally positions us to react quickly to the changing needs of the industry and offer our clients local, round-the-clock technical support and mobilisation.”

Reftrade UK is the only supplier of refrigerated containers and temperature controlled units which is owned and operated from Aberdeen.

Greg continued, “The Reftrade UK product range is constantly evolving in line with client requirements. I am confident that our increased and improved range of containers will appeal to new and existing clients.”

Reftrade UK has a proven track record of supplying quality, bespoke Zoned and Safe Area units that exceed both British and European safety standards.

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Flexlife see global demand grow following a successful six months Flexlife, specialist provider of flexible pipe integrity and engineering services for the oil and gas industry, has generated more than £4million in new orders over the first six months of this financial year.

The company, which launched seven years ago, is widely recognised throughout the industry for its expertise and excellence in the integrity and engineering of flexible risers and flowlines.

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Expanding its global reach beyond the UKCS and West Africa where demand continues, Flexlife has also generated new business in the US, with approximately half of all new orders coming from its Houston base, which opened in 2012. The company has already won £2million in contracts so far in the US this year, with further deals in progress.

Flexlife CEO, Ciaran O’Donnell, said: “The Houston market has improved our exposure to customers with existing flexible riser systems inventory and capital projects globally. It’s amazing how much interest we have generated in the States, and in such a short period of time. We have no doubt the office and this market and region, will continue to grow in its capabilities and contract wins.

“The value we bring through our unique knowledge of flexible riser systems throughout their entire life cycle is really the key to our growth. We employ high caliber professionals with both academic and practical backgrounds who are complimented by a specialist expertise in subsea flexible product design, manufacture, installation and operation,” said O’Donnell.

Flexlife has accrued an enviable breadth of subsea expertise through its work with operating companies across the industry.

With engineering staff between its HQ in Aberdeen and its Newcastle and Houston offering, the company is continuing to add new services to operators, building on their heritage in technology and service development around flexibles.

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Flexible riser systems have now been deployed worldwide for 30 years, and historically have proven extremely reliable. However like all long service products, they can suffer integrity problems over time. A lack of inspection or maintenance can be one of the biggest issues affecting performance.

As a safety critical item, flexible flowlines need to be fit for

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purpose and have a sufficient operational life so they can continue to be utilised in a safe manner. Flexlife works together with clients to ensure the integrity of their subsea flexible assets.

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Oil and gas economics specialist Dundas Consultants sees turnover rise 30% to £2.8 million

The achievement follows a year of continuous growth by the company, which was founded by Richard Woodhouse and Alan Crerar in 2011 to provide specialist services in development engineering and petroleum economics, as well as subsurface and well engineering support.

on to undertake a number of exploration and development geology roles and has spent the last few years as a subsurface manager. Since August, Jill’s role as Chief Geologist has seen her build a subsurface team focussed on high quality technical work with a strong business focus.

Over the past 12 months, Dundas Consultants has added BG Group, Cluff Natural Resources, Dana Petroleum, and Iona Energy to its broad client base of oil and gas operators and has brought two new team members on board.

Henry Duncan has worked in well operations and well design predominately for major operators including Shell, and Lundin Petroleum, and has a wealth of experience in managing drilling operations. He joined Dundas Consultants in October as Director of Well Engineering.

Within Dundas, Henry’s area of expertise will remain in drilling engineering and well design, including wells operational readiness and UK legislative requirements.

Reservoir geologist, Jill Marriott, brings over 20 years experience in the oil and gas industry and has previously worked in the UK and Australia for major operators including TAQA and Shell. Having started her career as a sedimentologist, she went

Dundas Consultants director Richard Woodhouse said: “We are extremely pleased to end our trading year on such a high note. We have built on last year’s achievements and our success is in part a result of bringing in more high value work

from across the sector.

This year we undertook one of our largest projects to date, with a joint industry funded multi-discipline study lead by Oil and Gas UK. This was a 3,000-hour assignment covering subsurface work, development engineering and petroleum economics, and it really played to our strengths of integrating thinking across disciplines.”

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Oil and gas technical and commercial specialist Dundas Consultants has seen annual turnover increase by 30% to £2.8 million in only its third year of business.

The company has set an ambitious growth target for 2015.

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Port & Quayside Facilities

DockGuard at Grimsby Increasingly these days, large scale engineering projects are sourced overseas where the draw of cheap materials and labour seem the best option.

However Luton based DockGuard were proud to be involved with the truly British

project for Torsion Arm Fender Systems worth over £1.4M at Grimsby River Terminal.

DockGuard worked extensively with British main contractor Graham Construction Ltd and civil engineering consultant Mouchel Ltd to design a unique Fender and Pile support system for the new Finger Pier.

Fabrication for the pile sleeves and X-bracing was undertaken in British yards.

“Great British engineering from concept design through fabrication and installation is exciting for us to be involved with” a

spokesperson for the company said.

The new terminal is now operational with no difficulties encountered throughout the entire Dockguard supply of eighteen double Torsion Arm fenders including both 1000H and 1100H Cone Fenders, 100T Mooring Bollards, 100T double and quadruple quick release hooks, free standing capstans and 400x400 Hollow D Fenders.

For more information visit: www.dockguard.co.uk

Aberdeen Harbour receives funding for environmental impact assessment Aberdeen Harbour Board has received funding from the European Commission’s TEN-T 2013 transport infrastructure initiative, to support on-going studies into the potential expansion of the Harbour into Nigg Bay.

national and international importance.

It also recognises the Board’s diligence in ensuring all the requirements of any future application, in particular the environmental considerations, are met in their entirety.

The funding will allow the development of an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and the modelling of wave climate in the proposed port using a specially constructed scaled model. A total of 752,500Euros (£0.6m), 50% of the total costs of these studies, will be provided, with the balance being met by the Board.

We are particularly pleased that the Commission considered our application, produced with the assistance of the Aberdeen-based TEN-TaNS Project Framework, to be very ‘relevant, realistic and consistent’, as well as of very good quality. The Board is committed to seeking public funding in support of the Nigg Bay Project, and we hope that similar funding to this will be secured in support of the construction project itself.”

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Colin Parker, Chief Executive of Aberdeen Harbour said: “The award of this funding is hugely significant.

It further demonstrates recognition of this highly strategic project as one of

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Amongst a number of subjects, the EIA will include individual studies into noise

mapping, air quality, visual impact, socio-economic factors, hydrodynamics, fish and bird life, archaeology, traffic/ transport and water sediment/ quality.

The modelling will look into wave analysis, climate and mooring conditions. Both reports are due for completion in 2015.

“Since stating our intention to investigate the possibility of expansion into Nigg Bay,” continued Colin Parker, “we have entered a period of intense and thorough engagement with all key stakeholders including customers, local residents and the wider business community. This process will continue ahead of submitting any potential planning application in the future.”

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Peterhead invests on strong traffic

Meantime, plans have been unveiled for a ÂŁ47 million investment in Peterhead Port to ensure it remains at the forefront of the fishing industry and to enhance and diversify the range of berths for commercial vessels.

Proposals drawn up by Peterhead Port Authority will develop the harbour into a fully integrated, sate-of-the-art fishing hub by 2016. The developments include constructing a much larger fishmarket to cater for continued growth in this sector. The current market at Merchants Quay will then be removed and the berth dredged to 8.5 metres. This will create a 185 metre long deepwater and sheltered quay, supported by 13,000 square metre adjacent working area. Merchants Quay is located adjacent to Smith Quay, which was opened in 2010 and has successfully handled a wide range of projects for the offshore oil and gas industry. These two facilities will complement each other to provide a centre of excellence for handling projects associated with the subsea, renewables and decommissioning

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Peterhead Port Authority has achieved a record tonnage of commercial shipping in 2014. Last year saw the port handle 12,000,000 gross tonnes of shipping for the first time, and further growth in oil and gas trade has already produced another record year. The main growth has been in the number of port calls by larger vessels associated with the subsea construction sector, with Smith Quay proving to be a popular and capable base for efficiently handling projects.

markets. The development includes reclaiming a further 15,000 square metres at Smith Quay, creating more land for handling larger projects, laydown and storage options.

Smith Quay has proven to be a very convenient location for mobilising projects. Clients get a significant advantage from the adjacent secure storage space. The site is popular for quayside fabrication with companies using the space for completing large spool pieces, building cable lay systems and refurbishing reels and tensioners. Large or heavy items can also be stored close to the berth for the duration of a project, thus avoiding high costs for double handling and the delays of arranging road transport off the port. In September 2014, an agreement was completed with NorSea Group, a significant provider of

quayside facilities in the Norwegian oil and gas sector. They will operate the site, bringing investment and expertise to the port. This will provide clients with a choice of service provider at Peterhead. Logistics specialist, Asco recently celebrated 40 years of successfully delivering services at Peterhead from their purpose built facilities in the port.

John Wallace, Chief Executive of Peterhead Port Authority, said “These strategic proposals for the introduction of stateof-the-art facilities will inject fresh confidence into the local industry and help us further position the port as the premier fishing port in Europe and a centre of excellence for oil and gas activity. All aspects of the development will have a tremendous impact on the port, town and subsequently the local business community.

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Subsea Equipment & Underwater Services

Ennsub wins major contract to build bespoke launch and recovery system for Benthic’s latest remotely operated drill unit Ennsub, the independent subsea design, engineering and technology company, has been awarded a contract worth £2 million

by Benthic to build a newly enhanced and portable Launch and Recovery System to complement the latest addition to its seabed drilling and geotechnical drill fleet.

The Launch and Recovery System (LARS4) features Active Heave Compensation and 3000m deployment capability.

It has been designed to provide Benthic and its clients with an enhanced deployment capability in deep and ultra-deepwater conditions and harsh environments. It has been configured to allow mobilisation of Benthic’s Portable Remotely Operated Drills (PRODs) on a wider range of vessels than was previously possible.

The contract includes the detailed design, manufacture and testing of a fully integrated launch and recovery solution, comprising of a high-speed electric winch

with active heave compensation, bespoke deployment system and all associated power and control systems. The work will be undertaken at Ennsub’s new production facility in Teesside, UK. The equipment, which is estimated to take around eight months to design and build, will undergo detailed commissioning during Q2 2015 and will commence operations later that year.

Scott Macknocher, managing director of Ennsub, said: “This award reinforces our belief that an explicit understanding of end-user needs - coupled with creative thinking and technical competence - can result in industry-leading deployment solutions for our customers.

Steve Pywell, chief executive officer, Benthic added: “Benthic is very pleased with how the LARS4 design has been developed - to provide an enhanced deployment capability over a wide range of weather conditions yet fit within a relatively small on-deck footprint. We anticipate that LARS4 will enable Benthic to deliver services to our clients more efficiently and more reliably.”

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“The Benthic LARS4 aims to deliver enhanced operating capabilities over comparable units and complements Benthic’s ambition as a leader in geotechnical seabed investigation.”

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MP Filtri and Macscott Bond announce new partnership.

MP Filtri UK Ltd is pleased to announce the appointment of Macscott Bond as sales partner for Southern Scotland.

Commencing immediately Macscott Bond will become a brand new distribution channel for MP Filtri products.

MP Filtri is a manufacturer of Hydraulic Filtration products, Hydraulic condition monitoring equipment and hydraulic tank accessories.

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Speaking on behalf of MP Filtri, Sales Manager for Scotland and Eire, Paul Gavin said, “Macscott Bond is a long established user of MP Filtri products and is a company who have earned an enviable worldwide reputation for their hydraulic design and manufacturing capability most notably in the marine, defence & oil and gas markets.

Our partnership with Macscott Bond will allow MP Filtri users to access an enormous depth of knowledge and expertise in all aspects of hydraulics, filtration and condition monitoring and will support those who seek the advantages on hydraulic efficiency and performance who wish to upgrade to MP Filtri filtration and condition monitoring technology.”

Brian White General Manager of Macscott Bond and Bill Marsh Managing Director of parent company Mactaggart Scott (pictured) also commented: “We expect MP Filtri to become a valuable addition to our portfolio of products. The MP Filtri range has grown substantially

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in recent years and we use their products for our in house manufacturing wherever possible. We have watched with interest as their range of particle counters has become the industry standard. We share the same goals of outstanding customer service and product quality and look forward to a long and fruitful partnership.”

Macscott Bond operate their manufacturing, administration and product sales functions from their site at Loanhead, Edinburgh and are now available to take enquiries for the complete range of MP Filtri products.

For more details on the MP Filtri range of filtration and hydraulic condition monitoring equipment please get in touch with MacScott Bond at:

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Inspection of Coflexip Flexible Pipe on Seabed with MEC-FITTM Techniquen

The inspection was performed using the patented MEC-FITTM technique developed by Innospection to provide a reliable and technically advanced solution for the inspection of flexible risers operated from offshore installation. MEC-FITTM is based on the combination of an Eddy Current field with a controlled magnetic field which not only allows the deeper penetration into the various armour layers for defect detection in the inner layers but also enables the optimisation of inspection for a specific layer from which a defect signal is received.

The capabilities demonstrated by the MEC-FITTM technique include fast external scanning with the ability to detect localised and general defects such as cracks and corrosion up to the third metal layer from the outside with armour layers having a 30°-45° wire angle. As it is an electromagnetic technique, no annulus flooding is required which minimises the risk of damage to the inner layers of the flexible risers. In addition, only minimal cleaning of the flexible risers is required for the inspection.

Due to the configuration of the 8” Coflexip flexible pipeline to be inspected, the MEC-FITTM technique was further developed which was successfully tested and verified to be sensitive in the detection of defects in the flexible pipes having the tighter armour wire setup at 15° angle.

With a signal to background ratio of >6dB, a 90% Probability of Detection (POD) was achieved in the detection of wire gap and wire misalignment defects such as single and multiple wire gap in the outer layers, multiple wire gap in the inner layers as well as extra wire on top outer layer. In fact, the POD for the defects in the structure with the 15° wire angle was proven to be even higher in comparison to the structure with the 35° wire angle, showing the enhanced defect detection sensitivity of the technique.

Diagram 1 shows a scan map of a section of the flexible riser with analysis filters of different part of the Eddy Current and Magnetic Field system.

To overcome the subsea deployment challenge and the inspection of the flexible pipe on the seabed including the larger

bend of the exposed section, a customised subsea inspection tool known as the MEC- PipeCrawler was built. The subsea tool was tested prior to offshore deployment on the effects of a change in the lift-off in anticipation of the inspection of the exposed flexible pipe’s bent area.

Diagram 2 shows the influence of the various lift-offs on the background signals on an intact 15° wire structure with artificial defects. In principle, a lift-off of 14mm and below has no effect on the background signals. At a lift-off of 18mm, the background signal becomes slightly weaker due to an increasing noise level but the artificial defects on the top layer could still be clearly detected.

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Diagram 3 shows the MEC-PipeCrawler during the inspection of the flexible pipe on the seabed including the exposed bent area.

The MEC-PipeCrawler enables the scanning of the flexible pipe in the axial direction and could be repositioned using its hydraulically driven wheels to perform the inspection in the circumferential orientation. The scanner head with a multiple sensor array covered 180mm circumferentially and several axial runs with overlaps were taken to cover the major accessible areas of the flexible pipe. The distances driven were measured with an encoder wheel. An umbilical connected to the inspection tool supplies the electrical and hydraulic power and is also used for the routing of the signals via fibre optics to the Eddy Current Data Acquisition system located at the topside.

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The analysis of the Eddy Current signals showed clear signal phase separation between wire gaps, corrosion and crack indications. Such analysis of the signal phase versus the magnetic field enables the detection of defects in the different layers. With variation in the field strength, the layer in which the defect is located could also be analysed. The encoded systems in the axial and circumferential orientation allow colour condition maps with generated colour images of the indications and detected defects to be established.

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A successful inspection of an 8” Coflexip flexible pipeline located on the seabed in the North Sea was recently performed

by Innospection in a project with a Norwegian Operator.

The challenge of the inspection was the detection of wire misalignment and defects such as metal loss or wire cracking in the tighter wire setup of the flexible pipe with a 15° wire angle arrangement. The operational task was the inspection of the major accessible area of the flexible pipe on the seabed, including a larger bend of the exposed section.

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New oil & gas app puts training records back in the hands of the offshore workforce Offshore workers will for the first time be able to access their training records at the touch of a button wherever they are in the world thanks to a new mobile application which launched on the 19th November.

Oil and gas skills organisation OPITO has developed the free TRAIN-R mobile app so workers in any international location are better able to plan and track their OPITO training via an iPhone or iPad to ensure their safety and competency certification is always up to date.

The global industry can verify training records through OPITO’s Central Register and the Vantage system to track personnel working offshore. Individual workers however have to date not been able to access the secure database, relying instead on keeping their own records or receiving notification from their employers.

The OPITO TRAIN-R app allows them to access a personalised calendar of their OPITO training and assessment programmes from anywhere around the world at any time, ensuring they are able to remain up to date and compliant with whatever training is needed for their specific role onshore or offshore.

It will also provide information on the network of OPITO-approved training

providers in 40 countries around the world so they can quickly find their nearest approved centre.

With as much as 80% of the estimated 1.5million oil and gas workers worldwide employed on a contracting basis, the app is expected to deliver tangible benefits to both industry employees and employers.

“The need for every offshore worker to be trained to appropriate safety standards and the creation of a system for logging their certification were among the outcomes of Lord Cullen’s investigation into the Piper Alpha tragedy,” said OPITO Group chief executive David Doig.

“This saw workers issued with hard copies of their personal training records up until the establishment of the Central Register and the Vantage system for North Sea operators that we have today.

Having a centrally managed database provided employers with the avenue to verify training records and ended the era of the less reliable paper-based system.

Advances in mobile application technology however mean that once again, every individual can now have their personal training record in their hands.

It gives the offshore workforce more ownership over their training, provides them with proof of their verification at the touch of a button and ensures they have one less thing to remember to do when they are back onshore.”

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Mike Horgan, global sector leader of brownfield and asset management at Amec Foster Wheeler and OPITO chairman said: “Our workforce is not only our greatest asset as a company but having a skilled, competent and certified workforce is also vital to the health of the UKCS. Giving workers the ability to manage their training in an easy and flexible way wherever they are in the world will ensure they remain certified in all aspects of their job.”

The OPITO TRAIN-R app is available to download from the app store or via:

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The innovative design of DTG2 is like no other ROV on the market. Powered by on-board rechargeable batteries negating the need for a bulky surface power supply, Deep Trekker offers many advantages over the typical top side powered ROVs. The on-board batteries mean a smaller diameter tether and thus lower drag and eliminates power loss down the tether. A smart charger simply plugs into the back of the ROV with a 6-8 hour operating life from a single charge. The Deep Trekker range is designed to be ultra-portable at under 9 kgs, ships in a single box and is exceptionally simple to deploy and operate. Users can have eyes in the water in 30 seconds.

The HD camera feed streams live video to the integrated LCD screen on the controller and can be plugged to a digital video recorder or TV-monitor if required.

Deep Trekker is available in 4 basic models with increasing capability culminating with the top of the range DTG-2 “Worker” with a 2 function grabber, increased thruster power, and full sensor suite to provide on screen sea water temperature, heading, pitch and roll, depth and camera angle along with auto heading and depth capability.

The unique design of the Deep Trekker is based around a patented pitching system which means that only two thrusters are required for complete manoeuvrability. An increasing range of accessories including additional lighting, video glasses,

crawler wheels, laser scaler, Tritech Micron sonar, and a thickness gauge are also available.

Planet Ocean MD Terry Sloane commented, “We have been waiting for the right ROV to come along to enhance our other offerings, and Deep Trekker fits the bill exactly. It should be of huge interest to our existing customers in the science, aquaculture, moorings inspection, military, search and rescue, and ports and harbours sectors.

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Planet Ocean is pleased to announce their appointment as UK and Ireland distributors for the Canadian Deep Trekker range of remotely operated vehicles.

It is fantastic value for such a powerful ROV and makes this technology affordable to many new potential users. We look forward to doing customer demonstrations, this really has to be seen!”

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Technip Introduces the Deep Explorer diving support vessel Technip has unveiled the name for its latest newbuild Diving Support Vessel (DSV), currently being built by Vard.

and a 400Te offshore crane, she will also be able to deliver diverless construction activities.

The state-of-the-art vessel will be known as the ‘Deep Explorer’.

Technip’s commitment to investing in the new vessel was announced in April 2014.

The high-specification vessel will be equipped with the latest technology in terms of navigation (Dynamic Positioning class 3) and will feature a 24-man saturated dive system. With her large deck area, working moonpool, work-class ROVs

Following the detailed engineering and design phase, construction of the ship’s hull commenced at Vard Tulcea in Romania a few months ago.

On completion of the hull, the vessel will be towed to Vard Langsten in Norway for final equipment outfitting and commissioning. She is scheduled to join the Technip fleet in 2016.

operations remains global.

Knut Boe, senior vice- president of Technip’s North Sea Canada region, said: “Technip has a long history in the diving industry and we are very pleased to extend our long-term commitment to diving and to the oil and gas industry with the development of this important new vessel. At delivery, the Deep Explorer will be the most advanced DSV in the world.”

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Purpose-designed for the demanding requirements of the North Sea and Canadian markets, the Deep Explorer will be capable of working in extreme weather conditions. Her potential area of

Proserv secures significant contract with Hess Corporation Global-leading energy services company Proserv has secured a major contract win worth in excess of $20 million, underpinning the company’s fast-evolving international footprint and market-leading status in the subsea arena.

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This latest award by Hess Corporation is for the provision of a 12-well subsea control system along with associated topside and subsea interface equipment for the deepwater Stampede development, situated in the Gulf of Mexico.

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Work for the project will be carried out in various Proserv subsea service centres and technology hubs around the world, reinforcing the company’s strong interregional capability. The design and manufacture of the subsea electronics modules (SEMs) and subsea control modules (SCMs) will be carried out by Proserv’s team of subsea experts in Great Yarmouth, UK, with Proserv’s Trondheim facility in Norway providing technical support. Final testing, servicing and the integration of equipment will be carried out at Proserv’s new dedicated controls facility in Houston, USA. The systems will be delivered to the client in a phased approach throughout 2015 and 2016 in line with key project milestones.

Proserv has a long-standing relationship with Hess Corporation and over the past three years has secured work with the operator which, including this latest award, is estimated to be worth around $35 million. These activities included providing subsea controls equipment and services for Hess Corporation’s Tubular Bells field, a fast-track project that has just announced first production, and Hess GoM brownfield projects.

record in delivering bespoke solutions for the energy industry, particularly in the drilling, production, subsea and marine market sectors.

David Lamont, Proserv CEO, said: “This is a significant win for the company that highlights the strength of our technical and engineering expertise as well as our market-leading status in the subsea controls and communications field.

It also comes just weeks after Proserv was acquired by Riverstone Holdings LLC, a major US private equity investor with an impressive track record of backing independent operators and energy service companies.

Proserv has already worked with Hess Corporation on several projects and the award of this contract is testament to the strength of our relationship and their trust in our ability to deliver robust technology solutions and services on time and to the highest standards. We look forward to working with Hess Corporation in the successful delivery of this project and would also like to congratulate them on the expeditious production of first oil from the Tubular Bells development.”

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Proserv, which operates worldwide across several regions, has a 40-year track

The latest contract award builds on Proserv’s high-profile portfolio of clients and projects, and mirrors the company’s global success through contracts with major operators in other international provinces.

Mike Morrison, head of cable and pipeline solutions at the Sparrows Group, discusses developments in tensioner technology.

Previously rental requirements would be solely serviced by hydraulic machinery but the benefits of electrical tensioners mean these are increasingly being requested to provide better precision in cable lay work.

At slower speeds the electrical system is more reactive and is capable of very fine adjustments when compared to hydraulic and can operate just as well once things speed up.

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In recent years, improvements in the technology used for offshore tensioners have been more incremental than radical.

These small yet regular steps forward have delivered a gradual evolution and produced machinery which is now more cost effective, accurate, energy efficient, reliable, mobile and user friendly than ever before.

Tensioners provide support for a variety of cable and pipe-lay procedures and offshore their size generally ranges anywhere from 1.5-tonnes up to 500-tonnes depending on the cable or pipe itself and the water depth.

This fine adjustment means the tensioner can also be designed to operate aboard vessels in rougher waters. The quick response of the drive means it can compensate for vessel movement and can provide savings for clients in not having to wait for conditions to be as calm before work can take place.

At the Sparrows Group, our 50-tonne rental tensioner is designed to be mobilised within a short space of time and can be easily transported by road, so regardless of where a client is in the UK a state-of-the-art tensioner can be delivered within days. The system is set up so it can be installed horizontally or vertically once offshore.

Electric tensioners are also equipped to provide better feedback to the operator with a programmable logic controller (PLC) and human machine interface that provide real-time information such as lay-speed, tension and any other details that are required can be displayed. This can go beyond the operator on the vessel and a serial link can be viewed by the client on the vessel bridge displayed on a laptop.

Remote dial-in has the added benefit of allowing specialist personnel to interrogate and diagnose any system from onshore provided the vessel has a satellite communication link.

An attraction of the improved technology for clients is the use of smaller electric motors that can run the tensioner due to the improved mechanical efficiencies of the design. Using less energy, this provides a more efficient piece of equipment and is quieter to use.

Improving technology is making many aspects of modern life more efficient, safer and cost effective. These everyday enhancements are being mirrored in the refinements to cable and pipe-lay procedures for oil & gas with the latest upgrades in the design and use of tensioners being an excellent example.

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Lifting Equipment

In oil & gas there is a particular demand in the low to mid-range from organisations operating in the shallow and medium depths of the North Sea, Gulf of Mexico, Middle East and Singapore.

Lifting Equipment

Dave Acton, Chief Operating Officer at Motive Offshore, marine equipment specialists, discusses the importance and benefits of certified equipment in the oil and gas industry As the oil and gas industry becomes increasingly safety driven, the need to remain vigilant and focused on maintaining good levels of health and safety is paramount.

Consequently, over the next decade the integrity of assets and equipment is set to bring fresh challenges to the whole energy sector.

Today, the industry is continually working on developing safety standards, specifically with the introduction of asset integrity management.

According to the Oil and Gas UK, Health and Safety Report 2013, this can be defined as, “the means for ensuring that people, systems, processes and resources that deliver integrity are in place, in use and will perform over the whole life cycle of the asset.”

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Furthermore, with an increase in customers continually seeking assurances and certifications on equipment, traceability and verification of compliance are key. This is why it is important that the industry continues to invest in equipment so it remains safe, reliable and efficient for the future.

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As a firm that specialises in the manufacture, supply and rental of a range of equipment for the global energy industry, including winches, HPUs and other specialist marine lifting equipment, we recently made the decision to commit resources, time and money to enhance our subsea equipment range which includes subsea baskets and subsea winches. In light of the market changing requirements and client requests, we invested £400,000 to make improvements to our fleet of subsea baskets, while overall investing around £2million in our entire rental fleet.

To ensure we made accurate and efficient improvements, our in-house research and development team worked closely with DNV GL – the leading technical advisor to the oil and gas industry, for almost three months on a comprehensive refurbishment programme. The enhanced baskets faced thorough prototype testing to ensure they met the appropriate regulations. As a result, all of our baskets are now certified to DNV GL 2.7-3 standard.

As safety is paramount worldwide and with so many organisations working internationally, it is essential to ensure that businesses meet the appropriate global regulations. This was highlighted to us when we opened our base in Norway, as clients frequently mentioned the requirement for certification. DNV GL’s proactive assistance with the refurbishment allowed us to quickly enhance our equipment, with invaluable support and communication between the DNV GL engineers and our research and development department, our fleet of baskets has been improved.

Obtaining certification also warrants that equipment is safe, sustainable and efficient for industry use and for any offshore environment worldwide. It also is great for an organisation’s reputation and further strengthens its commitment and position in the industry, whilst providing clients with the reassurance that they are working with approved industry leading quality equipment.

Additionally, with approximately 50% of fixed platforms on the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) exceeding design life, the management of ageing equipment has become crucial. Importantly, ageing is not just about how old the equipment, it is about the condition and how that is deteriorating over time.

Working with old and deteriorating equipment could put employees at risk and also a business, if an accident occurs.

As equipment ages, it often cannot operate to the best of its ability, which impacts upon successful completion of a project and can potentially cost more time and money.

As such the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) introduced the Ageing and Life Extension programme (ALE), also known as the KP4, to the offshore industry. The aim of the programme was to promote awareness and management of the risks associated with ageing plant in the offshore oil and gas industry.

The programme focused on the ability of the offshore industry to manage the effects of ageing to ensure installations and equipment is safe for their full life cycle. The KP4 engaged and undertook 33 onshore and offshore inspections and it has been found that the industry has responded well, recognising the importance of the programme, but it was found that more needs to be done for arrangements to be implemented, with no room for complacency.

As a business, Motive Offshore is very forward planning, with certification/ accreditation always in our strategy throughout the design and manufacturing process. Importantly, all equipment manufactured is rigorously tested to ensure compliance with industry standards. It is our hope that this becomes an industry wide goal, with firms striving to place safety at the forefront of their business.

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Purpose designed hoists are suitable for heavy duty underwater operation

The last few decades have seen unparalleled development in the field of oil and gas exploration, particularly offshore. JDN hoists have played their part in this market, offering hoists with lift capacities from 250kg up to 100 tonnes, with specialised units of 200 tonnes lift capacity having been supplied for BOP handling.

The development of subsea hoists means that underwater as well as on-deck lifting operations for a wide range of operational, maintenance and repair functions can be undertaken on jack-up rigs, semi-submersible platforms, drill ships and FPSO vessels.

Even undertaking underwater pipeline and wellhead operations down to levels of 70 metres can also be considered.

The proliferation of offshore wind farms and wave powered generation systems has also increased the potential requirements for suitable power tools that can be safely utilised underwater.

Harbour locations often require underwater work, albeit not at great depths, while lakes, rivers, dams, reservoirs and bridge building operations can also have need for similar inspection, recovery or repair operations.

The viability of JDN hoists in the underwater environment has been demonstrated when their air operated hoists were successfully utilised for the removal and replacement of a 50 ton rudder on a fully loaded bulk carrier vessel. After breakdown during a voyage from Brazil to China, the ship was first towed to a safe mooring off the coast of Venezuela, where the rudder removal and replacement work was undertaken. Three standard air operated JDN Profi 25 tonne capacity hoists were used in conjunction for this operation, with these units being subject to full rebuild procedures after the job completion. The work was successfully undertaken at sea, without the need for cargo removal or transfer.

Subsequent to this exercise, the JDN company have introduced purpose designed hoists suitable for subsea operation, incorporating uprated performance and sealing features to withstand continuous underwater operation, even at depths of 70 metres. They can be supplied for either compressed air or hydraulic operation, utilising a diver-friendly pendant controller which is compatible with constricted, gloved-hand movements.

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Lifting and handling products manufactured by the J D Neuhaus company are engineered for performance, reliability and longevity when operating in extreme environments of dirt, dust, high humidity, and even potentially explosive atmospheres.

Some of the toughest and more unusual conditions are currently experienced by today’s underwater aquanauts. Divers are very often working alone, in conditions of variable depth water pressures and temperatures, combined with poor visibility while also battling with ocean currents. With all these problems to contend with, any tools they use need to be rugged, reliable, easy to operate and comply with the highest performance standards.

This controller is connected by standard length 2 metre hoses to the hoist which ensures the aquanaut, hoist and load are all located within a close working environment. It is designed to ensure instantaneous and sensitive regulation of the hoist movements, providing infinitely variable speed of the load hook during both the raise and lower hoist operations.

The need for voice instructions to/from a surface vessel or rig is obviated, eliminating potential delays or errors created through poor communications. Increased versatility is also provided by the fact that these hook-suspended hoists can also be safely utilised for both horizontal and oblique pulling operations when required. Overload protection is incorporated as standard to cover whatever type of underwater work is undertaken within the demanding inner space environment.

The hoist lift chains provide a 3 metre raise/lower capacity as standard for variable load options of up to 3.2 or 6.4 tonnes respectively. Variations on the length of lift chains or hose feeds to the pendant controller can also be changed for greater versatility. Hoists designed for higher or lower load limits, together with products capable of operating at depths greater than 70 metres could also be manufactured if required.

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The hoist construction utilises stainless steel for smaller exposed nuts and bolts together with valve heads, with grease packed covers fitted for larger fixings and wheel bearings. The remaining exposed metalwork is finished with three layers of traffic yellow RAL 1023 marine protective paint to a 300 micron dry thickness, as normally designated for offshore, salt laden operations. These purpose designed hoists can now successfully accommodate heavy duty, high performance operations with minimum maintenance or lubrication over extended periods of subsea operation. The fact that the hoist, diver operator and workpiece being manipulated are all retained within a regulated, visual distance ensures that maximum control and safety is maintained during difficult handling procedures.

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Lifting Equipment

Continued investment demonstrates First’s commitment to quality First Integrated Solutions, specialists in the supply, installation and maintenance of safety critical services, continues to make major investments in its business in order to support its growing customer base and improve operational efficiencies.

The Aberdeen-headquartered oil and gas service company has recently invested over £1.6million in additional new-build assets to complement its Winches and Deck Machinery division’s offering, demonstrating its commitment to quality, asset integrity and flexibility. This latest investment will create up to five new jobs in the division next year and brings the total spent by the business on its operations this year to over £9million, including £2.5million on new headquarters at the start of the year.

Strengthening its portfolio of high-quality equipment is crucial for First Integrated Solutions as it grows its client base across its five divisions. Sitting alongside the Winches and Deck Machinery division are the Lifting and Inspection, Plant and Tooling, Lifeboats and Marine, and Crane Maintenance and Management Services divisions.

The firm has undergone a major transformation this year, which continued recently with the appointment of its first managing director. Fraser Coull joined the business in early November from Stork.

Recent investments include the purchase of 16 new-build, DNVcompliant lift winches ranging from 18 – 95 tonne pull and 12 new hydraulic power units up to 169kW. In addition, ancillary equipment such as line monitoring systems and sheave packages have also been bought. The new equipment will help standardise the firm’s equipment fleet, which will ultimately improve efficiencies Managing director, Fraser Coull, said: “The investment reinforces the transformation that First Integrated Solutions has undergone this year. This latest tranche in our Winches and Deck Machinery division underlines our commitment to providing customers with quality equipment that is certified, traceable and manufactured as new, with all new components. In that sense, our approach to fleet development is unique.

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“The elements of quality, traceability and flexibility are important to our clients and as a business we can assure them that asset, and therefore, technical and commercial project integrity is maintained. In the long-term we are focused on a standardised fleet of equipment, with component, footprint and overall design

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New DNV-compliant winches

commonality, which will make operations more efficient.

As well as the 16 new winches ranging from 18 – 95 tonne pull and 12 new hydraulic power units, we have added sheaves and a 55 tonne SWL overboarding assembly to our fleet. These extend the division’s capabilities which also extend to rope spooling, lubrication and inspection services, both in the UK and overseas.”

Group finance director, Steven Mearns, added: “This latest investment is another important milestone in our development and reinforces the group’s financial strength. To date, the group has provided over £10million in funding facilities to enable us to invest in infrastructure, talent and working capital.

This stands us in excellent stead to serve our customers going forward, and to achieve our mission to be a trusted partner, delivering premium products and services for safety critical operations to the global oil and gas, renewable and marine industries.”

First Integrated Solutions is also the exclusive UK distributor for Spanish firm IBERCISA’s extensive range of premium quality deck machinery. IBERCISA has a strong track record in hydraulic and energy efficient electric VFD winch systems which are widely used by firms operating in the research, fishing, shipyard, civil, renewable and offshore oil and gas markets.

Headquartered in Aberdeen and with bases in Great Yarmouth, Trinidad and Tobago, First Integrated Solutions employs 122 staff. The company provides products and services to the worldwide oil and gas, marine and renewable industries, specialising in the supply, inspection and maintenance of safety critical solutions. The business comprises five core divisions – Lifting and Inspection, Plant and Tooling, Lifeboats and Marine, Winches and Deck Machinery, and Crane Maintenance and Management. Originally established in 1997, the business was acquired by First Time Group in late 2013. More information on First Integrated Solutions is available at:

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Our innovation, your safety

Tiger Lever Hoists now available with slipping clutch overload protection

New low headroom heavy duty beam clamps added to our expanding range www.tigerlifting.com

Rotrex Winches: A quality assured company Lifting Equipment

Independently assessed quality Rotrex Winches boasts BSI ISO 9001:2008 quality accreditation across its entire range of activities. A structured programme of independent audits by the British Standards Institute (widely recognised as one of the most stringent accreditation bodies in the UK) and the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) ensures that Rotrex Winches best-in-class procedures remain consistent.

Rotrex Winches is also independently assessed by First Point Assessment (part of the Achilles Group) who have recently elevated Rotrex Winches to FPAL Verify status for achieving high level audit results for our Quality, Health & Safety, Competency/ Training and Environmental procedures and activities.

Quality Products The Rotrex Winches range of products includes many brands which are renowned for their proven designs, durable engineering and operational effectiveness and reliability. We hire and sell winches and powered hoists from Ingersoll Rand and from OMAC Engineering. We are exclusive distributors for OMAC products and an Ingersoll Rand UK winch and hoist distributor.

In addition, we hire winches manufactured by Thompson Winches, McTaggart Scott, Stothert & Pitt, Thalens, Rozler and NIM Engineering.

Quality Processes Rotrex Winches ensures that all hire products are fully inspected, maintained and tested in accordance with the LOLER and PUWER regulations. By using competent engineers with experience and training appropriate to each returning hire product, Rotrex Winches ensures that all products for hire are fully fit for purpose and certified at the start of each new hire term.

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– with extensive engineering, repair and rebuild facilities they can handle almost any type and size of winch. These centres of excellence have testing facilities – which cover every aspect of winch testing. Our specialist facilities include a huge linear test bed complemented by a bespoke designed back tension reeling machine (enabling us to test up to 250t tonnes) and a test tower (allowing for dynamic load lifting tests up to 25t through 10 metres).

Part of the Rotrex Group Underpinning our equipment, quality and service is our status as part of Rotrex Group, an associate of the worlds largest organisation dedicated solely to the hire, sales, service and manufacture of winching and lifting equipment.

Rotrex Winches Credentials

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Modulift Video – Spreading the word Have you ever experienced concerns while assembling your Modulift Spreader Beam?

present for the assembly of larger beams, ultimately showing how to build safely and effectively ready for the lift.

Well, fear not, the latest Modulift video will give you all the practical facts, figures and data you need as well as a step-bystep guide of how to construct your beam correctly.

“Having a visual explanation with this new video is a great way to link what is recommended on all our product literature. Hopefully it will provide an easier, fuller picture on how to assemble our Spreader Beams.” Marketing Manager Wendy Armstrong expresses.

The film, “Modulift Assembly Guide” is available to view on the Modulift company website, www.modulift.com and also via their personal YouTube channel – Modulift UK Ltd. Senior design engineer Anthony Culshaw anchors this new film with a full walk-through presentation, providing hints and tips along the way.

Anthony also points out the safety precautions that are detailed on all Modulift User Instructions, accompanied with every Spreader Beam purchased or for hire and strongly recommends they are used in conjunction with this video when assembling.

He continues with the beam build showing each component and how each section should be aligned and affixed along with providing valuable advice on which tools to use, again as mentioned in all user instructions.

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“Modulift has fantastic quality Spreader Beams; we want to make our clientele feel further assured in their construction methods, so believe this will make it clearer still, while enhancing our vision to achieve the very best service in the heavy lifting industry.”

To view the video, visit the website:

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HCL launches super-fast subsea strapping tool

The pneumatic SM-FT-3000 Air Tool is capable of fitting a Smart® Band strap in four-seconds flat, competing favourably with traditional titanium or nickel alloy systems, but with many other benefits including cost and retention.

The SM-FT-3000 tool is designed to

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assemble HCL Smart Band® 32mm (11⁄4”) and 19mm (3⁄4”) systems.

The SM-FT-3000 which has been designed at HCL’s in house R&D centre lab and successfully tested, has received early interest.

HCL Director David Coles, who attended the Houston exhibition to launch the new tool, said: “We have been presenting our offshore strapping products at OTC since 2005 and always attract interest. We expect the launch of the SM- FT-3000 to be quite an attraction this year.

“This new, superfast tool, makes Smart® Bandpolymer an extremely attractive alternative to metallic straps as our straps can now be fitted at faster speeds than most competing metal clamps.

Smart® Band has been specifically designed to cope with harsh subsea environments and is particularly suited to deep water applications because of its hydrostatic compression performance.

Having been proven for many years in subsea strapping applications it is now more attractive than ever with the advent of the new 3000 series tool.

The SM-FT-3000 has had excellent early feedback from clients, who note it is easy to operate and, at just 7kg, extremely light.

We look forward to rolling the new tool out globally over the coming months.”

The SM-FT-3000 is the first in a series of new product developments from HCL Clamping Solutions, which has invested £1⁄4 million into research and development in the last 12 months alone.

Fasteners, Bolts & Tensioners

Bath-based HCL Clamping Solutions, the pioneer of subsea polymer based composite clamping systems, unveiled its high speed new tool for subsea clamping at OTC in Houston.

HCL is a world-leading manufacturer of offshore and subsea strapping solutions.

Smart® Band& Smart® Tie offer an alternative to corrosion resistant metal banding.

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High redundancy cable tensioners for Prysmian Group’s vessel Cable Enterprise Offshore handling systems specialist, Caley Ocean Systems has been awarded a contract by Prysmian Group via its subsidiary Powerlink Services Ltd to supply a number of tensioners for offshore power cable installation. The bespoke, high redundancy system will accommodate both cable and outsized bodies, allowing uninterrupted tensioning of the cable during deepwater installation.

to operate in series to one another.

Each standalone tensioner is fully containerised, with sea fastenings, and integral HPUs. For this project, Caley has introduced a number of new and innovative features, including fully compliant tracks that are able to pass the outsized bodies, many times larger than the cable, while maintaining an even contact pressure and outboard tension.

With tension capacities up to 25 tonne, the three 8m tensioners are designed

The tensioners will be installed onboard Prysmian cable installation vessel, Cable

Enterprise, currently undergoing a major upgrade ahead of an intensive cable installation programme over the next two years. To accommodate environmental sensitivities during deepwater installation of power cables, Caley’s design team has developed the tensioner system with high redundancy levels throughout.

Gregor McPherson, sales director, Caley Ocean Systems, commented, “We are delighted to be awarded this latest contract with Prysmian, and continue a working relationship with Prysmian that, from a personal perspective, began over 25 years ago, while building the 7,000Te carousel in Glasgow, for Prysmian cable ship Giulio Verne.”

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Caley Ocean Systems is a privately owned engineering company based in Glasgow. It specialises in the design, development and manufacture of offshore handling systems for the oil and gas industry, offshore renewable energy, and oceanographic science and research.

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Expandable bolts save time and money Superbolt Expansion Bolts offer a simple and quick bolting solution for large machine couplings that will save time and costs.

Simply put, Superbolt Expansion Bolts are adjustable fitted bolts with an outer diameter that can be expanded to fit the actual bore size. They can replace fitted bolts where the parts to be connected must be precisely aligned and high shear forces act on the connection. Typical applications include coupling bolts on high power drive shafts, such as ship drives, as well as thermal, hydro and wind turbines.

In the majority of cases, when fitted bolts are used, either the fitted bolts are machined to fit the bores or the bores are reworked to match the fitted bolts. Both methods are costly and time consuming because the dimensions must be measured accurately on site and then adapted. In the meantime, work is at a standstill.

Furthermore fitted bolts never fit perfectly. There is always some minute sliding in the joint, which causes the fitted bolts to tilt inside the bores. Contact between the fitted bolt and the bore is limited to four points at which the flange is plastically deformed by the extreme contact pressure. These deformations may not only cause the flange to eventually fail, but make removal of the fitted bolts during maintenance impossible.

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An Expansion Bolt consists of five parts.

The tapered sleeve is placed in the bore and centered by the spacer. The tapered stud is pulled into the sleeve by tightening the Superbolt tensioner on one side.

The sleeve is split along the entire length so it can expand radially and adjust to the bore (yellow arrows, to the left), while a second Superbolt Tensioner on the other side is then tightened to clamp the joint together axially (red arrows, to the left).

Superbolt Expansion Bolts not only produce an optimal fit despite manufacturing tolerances, they can additionally preload the bore in a radial direction. The radial preload helps maintain the contact with the bore and prevents detrimental tilting.

Understandably, expansion bolts can carry much higher loads than fitted bolts.

As a result, Superbolt Expansion Bolts save both time and money. The savings are highest for new designs where the joint can be made smaller while requiring less bores with wider tolerances. Our engineers will gladly support you in optimizing the joint. But retrofits also benefit from no on site machining, fast installation and full reusability.

For positive connections, Superbolt Expansion Bolts are simply the best choice.

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Paradigm launches game changing fire deluge safety testing technology

Hazardous Area

Paradigm Flow Services, the blockage removal experts for the oil and gas sector, is demonstrating a groundbreaking new technology that will change the way oil and gas operators carry out fire deluge safety testing for the first time in 50 years.

Forming part of the company’s Deluge Integrity Management service for clients, the Dry-Flo testing technology eliminates issues with conventional wet testing for fire deluge safety systems which can lead to blockages.

Wet testing, where firewater is pumped through the deluge system to check flow through nozzles, can cause problems with corrosion under insulation, water ingress to electrical junction boxes, and flooding of the process module drains - global issues for oil and gas operators but a particular concern on ageing assets. Dry-Flo successfully uses conditioned and dehumidified air to assess the functionality of deluge nozzles, with remote sensors strategically placed to pick up the air wave signatures throughout the deluge system.

Rob Bain, managing director of Paradigm Flow Services, said: “Operators are looking for a way to minimise exposure to the problems with current testing methods. With a 20% rise in hydrocarbon releases from April 2013 to March 2014 and a 50% initial test failure rate in UK deluge systems, the importance of effective fire safety systems cannot be underestimated. Now is the right time to introduce these new testing measures which will transform how the industry benchmarks deluge performance for the first time in fifty years.

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The Dry-Flo system dovetails with the Health and Safety Executive’s KP4 initiative which aims to improve awareness and management of the risks associated with ageing assets in the offshore oil and gas industry, and also the Asset Stewardship & Technology Strategies from the Wood Review UKCS Maximising

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Recovery Review.”

The Dry-Flo technology will be demonstrated to clients and industry stakeholders at Paradigm’s new office in Drumoak, Aberdeenshire over the next three days, 18th-20th November.

The site includes a full scale 50 nozzle deluge system which has been specifically designed to replicate an offshore environment.

This industry first is game-changing for fire safety testing offshore. Not only does it address the risks associated with wet testing and corrosion; it is quicker to set up and complete the testing, it eliminates the need to cover and protect electrical equipment and it can be conducted while the deluge system is live. This means it is much less intrusive and there are no risks of accidental shutdown due to seawater ingress, reducing the impact on production. Additional benefits are a reduction in personnel required, compared with conventional wet testing, and it is more cost effective.

The data picked up from the air wave signatures is compared against hydraulic models developed by Paradigm engineers and the highly accurate sensors detect any deviations from optimum function. This can help to predict and pinpoint any issues with life-saving fire equipment and enables Paradigm to make recommendations on the best course of remediation.

Paradigm’s Deluge Integrity Management Service applies to the lifetime of safety critical fire water systems. From design and hydraulic modelling to maintenance, inspection and testing, technical experts from the Paradigm team support clients in achieving an efficient and HSE compliant life-of-field solution for fire safety, underpinned by an annual MOT to ensure ongoing effectiveness.

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Mines Rescue Service scoops prestigious green award

MRSL was presented with the Contribution to Skills Award at Scottish Renewables’ Green Energy Awards with judges praising the firm for offering a unique training opportunity for the renewable sector in Scotland.

The firm received renewable industry accreditation less than a year ago for its purpose-built working-at-height training

facility at Crossgates, Fife, which has been designed to educate the renewables workforce of the future.

Errol Parrish, operations manager at MRSL, said: “It is fantastic for MRSL to be recognised as making a significant contribution to skills having only been accredited by the industry for six months.

“We felt there was a need for specialist training facilities that covered both renewables and oil & gas and there has been a great deal of interest from businesses looking to provide the highest levels of safety skills and knowledge to their workforce. We are seeing a steady growth in demand for our training services across the energy industry and it is extremely heartening to receive this award from an industry we are working to serve.”

Judges also praised MRSL for innovatively expanding beyond the remit of its initial operation as a coal mining service to now providing expertise in new burgeoning industries.

Operating across the energy sector, including oil & gas and renewables, MRSL has more than 100 years of skills, experience and knowledge gained from working in a difficult and potentially dangerous environment.

The company has six bases in the UK with Crossgates its only one in Scotland.

Investment was made in the site earlier in the year to address the need for fit-forpurpose training facilities for workers in the renewables sector. The premises include a wind turbine complete with blade, turbine and winch system.

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The vital role played by specialist safety organisation Mines Rescue Service Ltd (MRSL) has been recognised with a prestigious award for its work in protecting those operating in the energy industry.

Councillor John Wincott, Fife Council’s sustainability champion said: “This is fantastic news for Fife and I’d like to congratulate Mines Rescue Service on their awards success. This is another example of Fife leading the way in sustainable economic development and renewable energy generation and strengthens our reputation as a centre for excellence for renewable energy.”

Chicago Pneumatic launches its first industrial ATEX certified impact wrench The CP6748EX offers ultimate power, high quality and excellent ergonomics to professionals working in ATEX explosive hazardous environments.

Chicago Pneumatic has launched its new CP6748EX, ATEX certified (94/9/EC and 99/92/EC) and IP6 rated, industrial duty ½” impact wrench. The wrench’s design, with ATEX classification I M2 / II 2GD cIIB 85°C X, provides a higher level of protection against accidental ignition of flammable gasses and dust in both above and below ground environments. The new CP6748EX combines the benefits of ATEX safety with efficiency, ergonomics, and advanced design to provide a tool for use in hazardous areas which is unmatched in the industry today.

“We recognise the heavy industries, including oil and gas and mining, as important markets and we are excited to be launching our first ATEX certified wrench to meet the needs of customers working in these arduous environments,” says Luis Clement, Chicago Pneumatic Tools Vice-president. “At Chicago Pneumatic we have over a century of expertise and have developed the CP67X8EX series to provide a complete range of tools to professionals.”

The CP6748EX ATEX certified impact wrench is now available from Chicago Pneumatic Tools authorised distributors.

For more information or a distributor in your area, please visit:

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With an ultimate torque of 800 ft-lbs.

[1,085Nm] and 1,200 blows per minute (BPM), the CP6748EX will meet or exceed industrial or heavy maintenance operations’ needs in the oil and gas, petrochemical, mining, and minerals processing industries, in addition to food and grain processing.

The CP6748EX incorporates convenient features such as an easy-to-use singlehanded, glove-friendly, forward/reverse switch and power regulator, friction ring retainer for rapid socket change, balanced grip and progressive teasing trigger.

Compatible with Chicago Pneumatic reaction free balancers, the CP6748EX features an integrated suspension bail to reduce operator fatigue during repetitive operation.

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Cold Testing

Hazardous Area

Marine and fire safety equipment manufacturer Viking Life-Saving Equipment has released the latest model of its popular polar-conditions immersion suit, the Viking PS5002. The suit’s launch was preceded by one of the most rigorous subzero tests ever conducted on this type of personal protection equipment (PPE).

“The PS5002 is a very popular suit that has been proven in polar conditions during many years in the field,” said Jens Peter Kruse, Viking’s Vice President for PPE. “Now, with many of our customers expanding their operations into extremely cold regions, we’ve upgraded both the suit’s capabilities and the tests we subject it to.”

Designed to be worn without a lifejacket, the latest PS5002 features a double layer of insulation, compared with standard immersion suits, that offers protection from extreme cold. The integrated inherent buoyancy keeps as much of the wearer’s body as possible clear of the icy water and the suit can therefore be worn without a lifejacket.

The design extends the length of time the wearer can be expected to survive, providing valuable extra time for search and rescue teams to locate and assist survivors. Also new to the PS5002 is Viking’s high visibility yellow, which is particularly useful for rescue teams attempting to spot survivors at dawn or dusk against the sea as a background. Both the extended survival time and higher visibility can be decisive factors in a part of the world that experiences aroundthe-clock darkness for much of the year.

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Cost-effective detection system resists harsh offshore marine environments Rupture disc burst detection system widely adopted in cost-sensitive oil and gas sector.

Flo-Tel XD offers a significant advantage in that it can be installed utilizing the protection concepts Exd, Exi and Ext, meaning it is extremely versatile and can be used in Zones 0, 1 and 2, subject to the EX concept chosen.

It provides an excellent solution for identifying when a rupture disc functions within arduous operating conditions.

Particular benefits have been seen within the offshore marine environment, where the newly developed stainless steel-cased Flo-Tel XD is being installed to address the concern of corrosion.

The robust, flameproof detection system is intrinsically safe and rated to IP67. It is certified by ATEX and IECEX and can be used across many international markets.

Elfab developed the original system over a decade ago, offering customers across a wide range of industries the unique features of ATEX Zone 0, non-invasive, failsafe and re-useable detection. Ongoing maintenance costs are also kept to a minimum, as periodic checks can be carried out by a non-electrically-qualified fitter using the Test-Tel™ installation tool.

Where Exd-protection is required, installation of Flo-Tel XD in the first instance avoids the costly upgrade of an existing system, and the additional material choice now meets the requirements of the most unforgiving offshore settings.

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Since its launch, the industry’s first Exd approved burst detection system developed by leading UK manufacturer, Elfab, has been widely adopted across oil and gas companies worldwide.

The cost-savings now being realized by Flo-Tel XD users are extremely timely, given the volatility of the global oil and gas sector. Firstly, Elfab’s integrated magnetic detection technology avoids re-wiring costs following a rupture disc burst, as only the disc need replacing.

If you would like more information, or would like to arrange a formal meeting, Call: +44 (0)191 2931234 Or email: pr@elfab.com

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Tranberg announces the launch of the most advanced “Circle” & “H” (C&H) lights for marking offshore helideck platforms Tranberg AS announces today the worldwide product launch of the new CHLITE Touchdown/Positioning Marking fully applying to CAP437, 7th Ed. Lit Touchdown/Positioning Marking (TD/ PM Circle) and Lit Heliport Identification Marking (“H”) system according to the CAP 437 Standards for Offshore Helicopter Landing Areas.

The CHLITE Helideck Lighting Solution is a cooperation between Calzoni S.r.l. – founded 1834 in Bologna-Italy (today an L-3 Company) and Tranberg - founded 1901 in Stavanger-Norway (today member of the R.Stahl Group).

Combining the extensive company experience of Calzoni S.r.l. – addressing the extremely demanding Aerospace & Defense market and Tranberg AS, which is the worlds leading helideck lightning solution provider for maritime and Oil&Gas Offshore applications – resulted in a superior product which is designed and manufactured for hazardous and nonhazardous areas within the international maritime and Oil & Gas offshore industry.

The CHLITE Helideck Lighting Solution has been tested extensively in house to meet the high quality and reliability standards of Tranberg and Calzoni. The main customer benefits are maintenance free Helideck Lightning Solution, which is extremely easy and fast to install, since no over-deck junction boxes are required.

The CHLITE Helideck Lighting Solution is ATEX certified, suitable for Zone 1 and 2, Marking: Ex II 2G Ex mb IIC T6 Gb and will have IECEX and CSA beginning of 2015.

Main customer benefits: • Quick installation.

• Factory sealed LED lighting element.

• Easy to install: Minimum impact on helideck surfaces with no over-deck junction boxes.

• No metallic parts: Corrosion free high performance resin suitable for both aluminium and steel decks.

• Antislip surface.

• Low power consumption.

• High Reliability.

• CAP437 Compliant 7th Ed. • ATEX certified , suitable for Zone 1 & 2 Marking: Ex II 2G Ex mb IIC T6 Gb.

• Extremely low profile (20mm), under the required specifications.

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• Versatile Installation: Cable routing above deck or below deck.

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Eztek For over 21 years Eztek Limited has provided customized surface instrumentation to the oil and gas industry, including hazardous area data loggers, intercom systems, and workshop testing equipment.

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In 2014 the company achieved ISO 9001:2008 certification and moved into its new twostorey office building in Blackburn, Aberdeen.

Now, the company is proud to be part of Subsea UK, bringing its expertise in data logging to the testing of subsea equipment.

Eztek’s MultiLog touch screen data logger is a reliable replacement for paper chart recorders. Existing clients find it invaluable in providing their clients with accurate, consistent testing reports. The unit can be configured to suit client needs and is typically used in pressure testing, push/pull testing and jar testing.

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Ansys Process industries are particularly asset-and resource-intensive, offering significant opportunities for engineering improvements. These advancements can directly impact product and process performance, sustainable and green engineering, and ultimately corporate profitability and the bottom line.

From equipment and processes to chemical and petrochemical refining to glass and metals manufacturing, process-focused customers have used ANSYS simulation technologies to reduce overall costs, conserve energy, minimize environmental impacts, meet higher regulatory standards, and streamline operations through a range of initiatives.

Whether the specific challenges relate to fluid dynamics, thermal management, structural analysis, reaction engineering or another area, ANSYS customers rely on the company’s proven solutions to help them understand, and address, their engineering issues.

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English Braids SK99, the higher grade of Dyneema is associated for the reduction in creep (the permanent elongation, under load, over time) within industries where precision matters. However, the long-term benefits of reduced creep, have started to be appreciated by many other industry professionals. In fact, it is the extended resistance to creep that is delivering cost savings through longer life cycles in use. Up until now this has been viewed as a beneficial bi-product rather than a key selling point.

English Braids are looking to work closely with the fibre manufacturer, DSM Dyneema, to help justify the business case for the change of fibre to SK99 to become a standard product.

www.englishbraids.com Please find us on Stand 30 at SUBSEA EXPO 2015

Halliburton Halliburton is one of the world’s largest providers of products and services to the energy industry. With more than 80,000 employees, representing 140 nationalities in approximately 80 countries, the company serves the upstream oil and gas industry throughout the lifecycle of the reservoir – from locating hydrocarbons and managing geological data, to drilling and formation evaluation, well construction and completion, and optimising production through the life of the field.

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Pacson Valves

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Pacson is a bespoke Subsea Valves manufacturer based in Dundee, Scotland.

Supplying products for Subsea Production Systems worldwide.

We have a combined in house experience of 70 years in the design of subsea valves and pressure control products up to 16″ (400mm bore), with testing capabilities up to 40,000psi (2760 bar).

Our valve range includes Ball, Gate, Rotary Disc , Needle and Check – Piston & Swing types. Our products are designed to API, ASME and ANSI standards using the latest 3D modelling software.

Pacson machines, assembles and tests all valves in house to PSL3/3G and carries out qualification and hyperbaric testing to API 6A/17D.

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threatening the environment they can also be something of a life saver.”

Each Miko Tank Sealer Kit is supplied in a heavy duty IP54 rated case that enables it to be stored in the most practical location for rapid emergency use. In addition to the choice of two neoprene surfaced Plasters, the kit contains two Miko anchor magnets each with a holding force of 450 kg and four smaller magnets capable of holding 90 kg each.

Despite being exceptionally strong permanent magnets, they are all equipped with a release lever that enables them to be detached and repositioned with ease. When used in conjunction with the magnetic layer of the Plaster they provide extremely powerful adhesion that is capable of retaining any volume of hydrocarbons until the tank is emptied for repair.

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Statoil has made a significant investment with Miko Marine AS for the supply of 17 storage tank emergency repair kits which it is distributing around its tank farms and refineries. The kits are seen as a valuable form of insurance against environmental damage and the loss of expensive product that would result from a leak opening in a storage tank.

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By equipping its facilities with Tank Sealer Kits from Miko, Statoil now has a first line of defence against the sudden leaks that are a constant threat to tank farms and storage facilities, whether on land or afloat. Unskilled personnel equipped with Tank Sealer Kits can now quickly close off a leak and prevent any of the valuable contents escaping.

Each Miko kit contains two powerful magnetic patches of different sizes.

The most suitable one can be chosen and applied to the steel tank to cover a leak whether it is above or below water.

Known as a Plaster, it works like a sticking plaster on a wound and can be further secured with powerful permanent magnets that are included in the kit. This enables the patch to easily resist the pressure of the escaping liquid while a layer of soft neoprene at the centre of the newly designed Plaster enables it to fit the shape of the hole and create a leak-proof seal.

This prevents the escape of any more liquid until the tank can be emptied and a permanent repair made.

Introducing his company’s latest product Nicolai Michelsen, managing director of Miko said; “Our products have something in common with the medical industry where patches and plasters are a recognised solution for many ailments.

Our Tank Sealer patches work to compress and staunch a leak in a way that would be familiar to any doctor.

For someone whose valuable liquids are escaping from their leaking tank and

The Tank Sealer Kit is manufactured in Norway by Miko which is the world’s leading specialist in magnetic patch technology. The company has gained many years of experience with its unique products which have been used on numerous occasions to prevent ships sinking or to seal leaks and apertures on offshore structures.

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Linking the Process with the Control Room

Available with a rugged polyster powder coated copper-free aluminium or 316L stainless steel housing, the Easy Switch design is adaptable to suit all manual valve types. Environmentally sealed to IP67 or IP68, the switchbox is ATEX and IECEx certified with optional SIL 2 approval.

The easy to mount magnetic target, featuring a durable glass reinforced magnetic holder, operates two magnetic sensors to provide precise electronic position feedback to the control room. A choice of hermetically sealed proximity switch options offer dependable performance for a wide range of power ratings at ambient temperatures ranging between -60°C and +105°C. The ‘O’ ring sealed, threaded lid is designed for easy removal by hand and provides straightforward access to the wiring terminal block, whilst the option of a second conduit entry adds versatility to wiring configurations.

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Launched at the 2014 Valve World Expo, the Soldo Easy Switch hazardous area limit switchbox for manual valves is designed with minimal moving parts and magnetic switching technology for long-term reliability in the most demanding applications and hostile environments.

The Easy Switch is the latest addition to the established range of Soldo products designed to link the control room with process valves. Soldo has many years of technical expertise enabling the company to provide complete solutions for specialised applications, from product concept design and development through to the manufacture of finished products. All Soldo products are fully supported by a worldwide sales and service network.

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Photoelectric sensors with measuring function from Pepperl+Fuchs Highest precision and reliability when detecting objects! The new generation of photoelectric sensors from Pepperl+Fuchs brings this objective much closer.

The powerful sensor technology marks a breakthrough by combining standard sensors and the latest measuring methods to provide the highest levels of precision and reliability for object detection.

The distance information provided by the integrated measuring technologies offers many advantages. Measurements are recorded with high accuracy and evaluated immediately. This enables faults to be detected and eliminated. “Zero-defect production” is now tantalizingly close.

Realise your ideal application and gain a decisive advantage over the market!

● Reliable and precise object detection with intelligent evaluation of the measured data. ● High resistance to disruptive environmental influences. ● Zero-defect production due to early fault detection and elimination. ● Reliable new solutions for detection tasks.

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Whether in the near range or for distances of up to several hundred meters – the combination of innovative measurement principles and photoelectric sensors from Pepperl+Fuchs delivers the highest levels of precision and detection reliability.

Multi Pixel Technology (MPT) Multi Pixel Technology uses the proven triangulation principle and combines it with the measuring functionality of distance sensors to provide a lowcost, flexible solution for a multitude of sectors. No other technology offers greater reliability for applications over

short distances. ● Diffuse sensor with measurement core technology, RL31 series. ● Diffuse sensor with measurement core technology, MLV41 series. ● Laser light sensor, Linerunner F225.

Pulse Ranging Technology (PRT) Pulse Ranging Technology is an innovative process that employs a direct measuring method to measure distances from just a few centimeters up to several hundred meters extremely accurately. PRT permits precise, reliable, and unambiguous measurements with a high degree of repeat accuracy and short response times, regardless of any constraints imposed by the surroundings or the object. This advanced sensor principle makes genuine time of flight measurement accessible to a wide range of industrial automation applications.

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The photoelectric sensors are also extremely resistant to environmental influences and will master the challenges posed by your industrial application.

Even in extremely challenging applications with stringent requirements, our intelligent sensors provide reliable evaluations - even when confronted with harsh ambient conditions and difficult object surfaces.

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Market leaders team up to deliver a DNVGL qualified deepwater lowering system Cooperation between three companies developing innovative solutions for deepwater installation has led to the introduction of a new system capable of handling heavy loads at depths of well over three kilometers.

The companies involved are Deep Tek, which provides a wide range of services to the oil and gas, salvage, scientific research and deep water mining sectors; Lankhorst Ropes, a world leading rope technology innovator and manufacturer of high performance synthetic ropes; And DSM Dyneema, the producer of Dyneema® ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene fiber.

Working closely together, the three companies have developed a fully integrated system based on Deep Tek’s drum winch technology for deploying and recovering payloads in even the deepest waters. Deep Tek has developed and patented a spooling pattern that allows multiple layers of synthetic fiber rope to be spooled onto a load bearing winch drum with no risk of cutting in. Lankhorst has created a new rope design with fully optimised fatigue and load bearing characteristics for use in the deepwater lowering system. This rope is based on DSM Dyneema’s DM20 XBO fiber and a proprietary coating technology.

The new fully integrated and monitored system makes use of a rope condition management system and takes full advantage of Dyneema® fiber’s outstanding strength, enabling vessel owners to maximize their vessel output by dispensing with the weight of steel wire. It is currently being qualified by classification society DNVGL using Assurance Case methodology, which enables introduction of new technology without relaxing certification requirements.

The system has already found its first commercial success, with two orders

placed by Jaya, the leading offshore energy services group that is now part of the Mermaid Marine Group of Companies.

Jaya will fit the system to 110-tonne cranes designed by J.J Offshore for two new 88-m ships.

Deep Tek’s managing director Moya Crawford says the joint development leverages the three companies’ technological capabilities and expertise, for the benefit of their customers. “It responds to the needs of vessel owners that wish to install higher loads in deeper waters using smaller and more economic vessels than before,” she says.

“It also addresses concerns of major oil companies about the rising cost of developing deepwater fields.”

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Wilco Stroet, Senior Vice President Maritime, Oil and Gas at Lankhorst Ropes says: “All three partners believe the prospects for the new deepwater lowering system are excellent, and we will all be putting our weight behind the technology to make sure it succeeds in what are very competitive markets around the world.”

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The new system is an outstanding example of the integration of worldleading technologies from along the supply chain, and could only be achieved by strong partnership between the parties involved, says Jorn Boesten, Segment Manager Offshore at DSM Dyneema.

“Dyneema® fibers have outstanding potential in deepsea environments, and we are very happy to work together with Lankhorst Ropes and Deep Tek to maximize this potential.”

Technip supplying high tech pipes for Tupi

Technip’s operating center in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, will perform the engineering and project management. The highly technological flexible pipes are designed to meet Petrobras’ requested service life for up to 30 years, sour service application, water depths of up to 2,500 meters and high pressures to inject gas in the reservoir (gas injection pipes). Delivery is scheduled to start in the first half of 2015.

Pioneering track and trace solution will cut significant costs caused by misplaced and delayed equipment Swire Oilfield Services drew upon their expertise and experience as well as that of other materials tracking specialists in military logistics, commercial and retail operations, to develop the pioneering asset tracking system, OverVu®. A state-of-the-art software application, it allows companies to identify, locate and track assets, equipment and materials across the globe through their web-browser. Swire Oilfield Services is due to showcase OverVu at a customer-focused event during OSEA.

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Technip was awarded a contract from Tupi BV, a consortium controlled by Petrobras Netherland BV (PNBV, 65 percent) and constituted also by BG (25 percent) and Galp (10 percent), for the ongoing development of the Iracema North field, located in the Santos Basin pre-salt area, Brazil.

Last month the company announced its intention to invest significant capital spend into its operations across Southeast Asia including the expansion of its Singapore yard and the opening of two new yards in Vietnam and Thailand, enabling it to increase its physical presence in the region’s micro-markets.

In response to market demand and dynamics, Swire Oilfield Services’ track and trace solution uses components which are compliant with international standards for identification of assets and materials, data communications and sharing events. This approach is critically important to the global energy market as a means of fostering market adoption and growth.

Tendeka secures new sandface completion agreement with Statoil

Tendeka has secured a four-year contract extension with Statoil for the supply of sand-face completion equipment for the Troll field, as well as other fields under Statoil’s operation in the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS). The agreement will see Tendeka install up to 40,000 joints of sand screens fitted with autonomous inflow control devices, as well as zonal isolation packers.

The project extension will commence in January 2015 following a successful first contract period in which Tendeka manufactured and supplied more than 16,000 joints of sand screens with inflow control devices (ICDs) and autonomous inflow control devices (AICDs).

Gary Smart, Tendeka’s chief executive said: “The four year contract extension award by Statoil is tremendous news and is testimony to demonstrable technology value and customer service. This award along with a recent stream of awards across several geographies for our sand and inflow control technology expands our position in the global market and confirms Tendeka as the market leader in autonomous inflow control technology.”

ICDs create a more even production profile along the length of a horizontal wellbore to avoid early water or gas breakthrough due to reservoir heterogeneity, fractures or frictional pressure losses. Tendeka’s FloSure AICDs provide this functionality but additionally have a self-regulating adjustable design to provide greater production choking where gas and water break through occurs. This prevents the well from being flooded with unwanted fluids leading to greater recovery, lower water cuts and less gas production.

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Benn Voll, Tendeka’s vice president for completions said: “Tendeka provides ‘best in class’ technology in our sand-face completions to deliver production optimisation and longevity to our clients. We continue to develop our portfolio to extend the application of our technology, in particular our revolutionary range of AICDs.” Mr Voll added: “The Troll field is one of the largest in the North Sea and the four-year agreement will enable us to help Statoil improve oil revenues and extend well life within this field.”

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