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Welcome by malcolm Webb SPe offShore euroPe 2013 chairman Dear Colleagues, I would like to welcome you to the SPE Offshore Europe 2013

conference and exhibition being held in Aberdeen, the energy capital of Europe. The UK oil and gas industry represents a continuing success

story, both in terms of future production and a strong supply

chain. And although the future of the North Sea seems assured, there are plenty of challenges ahead. Yet challenges drive innovation. The offshore oil and gas industry has a deserved international reputation for excellence in engineering, manufacturing and technology allowing it to operate successfully in the mature basin of the UKCS and to export its

expertise. This industry’s story is an inspiring one that needs to be shared with the next generation so that we can continue to have an industry that is dynamic, diverse and dedicated to maintaining a long-term sustainable future.

‘The Next 50 Years’ is therefore an appropriate theme for the forthcoming SPE Offshore Europe event – especially relevant as the show also celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. SPE Offshore Europe 2013 will be forward looking, extending the

far too short a time frame frequently expressed around the UK offshore oil and gas industry’s potential future. There are many decades of life left in the region. We are extending the producing life of many existing fields and new developments will continue to come on stream in the future. We also have a magnificent supply chain operating both in the UK province and internationally. A huge selection of these goods and services will be on display in the largest exhibition of the show’s history.

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The future agenda is very much the focus of the conference with its reinvigorated panel sessions where the major issues the

industry faces will be discussed and debated by leading figures from across the sector, government and other stakeholders. In

the technical sessions, industry experts will present their views and findings to their peers on some of the most important technology challenges ahead. I am honoured to be chairman of SPE Offshore Europe 2013 – an

event where the offshore oil and gas industry’s engineers and technical specialists, along with its business leaders and government, come together to share their views, knowledge and expertise. Such a gathering will have particular importance against the backdrop of the challenges presented by the prevailing global economic climate.

I urge you to attend and be part of developing ideas for the next 50 years of our industry. Make the most of the opportunities to learn at the technical conference, take the time to explore the international exhibition, discover the innovative technology on display and connect with colleagues visiting from all over the world. Malcolm Webb Chairman, SPE Offshore Europe 2013

EnErgy FEstival takEs show to thE city SPE Offshore Europe celebrates its 40th

during the evening in Belmont Street.

Organised by Aberdeen City Council, in

residents and visitors in a city centre festival.

and street theatre, a real flavour of the region is promised in a safe and relaxed

and the Balmoral Group, this festival provides a unique opportunity to celebrate

anniversary this year and is sharing the excitement of the show with Aberdeen

The Energy Festival shifts the focus of the show to the city centre each evening and

promises a fantastic line-up of live events, music and entertainment showcasing the best produce and talent from Aberdeen

city and shire. It will be held from 6-9pm across various locations on Tuesday 3 September to Thursday 5 September.

The quad at Marischal College will offer a

venue for a programme of outdoor music including jazz, international performers

and traditional Scottish music. Aberdeen’s Country Fair will be held for the first time

With crafts to purchase, tasting sessions with local food and drink producers

environment.

Finally, the city will celebrate its

relationship with the oil and gas industry in a photographic exhibition charting the impact of the business on Aberdeen’s

growth and development over the last 40 years. Held at Seventeen in Belmont Street,

work from Aberdeen-based artist Callum Kellie and images from the huge archive of Aberdeen Journals will provide a

fascinating insight into the changing face of the city.

partnership with SPE Offshore Europe, and supported by Taqa Bratani, BP, Shell

the energy industry as a driving force in Aberdeen and to enjoy Europe’s vibrant energy capital.

Visitors can wonder at the surroundings

of Marischal College, the world’s second

largest granite building, while listening to live musical performances

Keep abreast of festival updates at: http://www.offshore-europe. co.uk/Visiting/Energy-Festival/

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Front Cover Image Supplied by: Cygnus Instruments Ltd Cygnus manufactures and supplies ultrasonic thickness gauges which are employed in almost every industrial application around the world.

Contents 5. Editorial 6. News 17. Subsea 24. Pumps & Valves 32. Engineering 37. Protective Coatings 38. Contamination Analysis 40. Lifting

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45. Electrical

Welcome to Offshore Europe by Malcom Webb

Parker Hannifin to host “How to” seminars at Offshore Europe

Offshore Europe Conference “Names to Faces”

Intertek addresses global Mercury pollution problems

High pressure drilling riser in deep water

How long can you afford to have your production or hydraulic application not working?

Secure ROV Hooks - New Innovation Solves Old Problems

Contact Directory A-Z

Hadar to launch T6-rated LED Floodlights

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ukti suPPOrt fOr tHe uk OiL anD Gas suPPLY CHain at OffsHOre eurOPe 2013

At Offshore Europe 2013, UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) will demonstrate how UK companies can benefit from major oil and gas projects in emerging markets such as Brazil, Nigeria, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Saudi Arabia and Malaysia through a series of briefing and networking events. UKTI is strongly committed to helping UK-based businesses fulfil their full potential in world markets and can offer information and support that only government can provide. For example, facilitating access to key decision makers in government and industry; providing in-depth advice on the political, economic and cultural environment; as well as help with identifying business opportunities and provision of specific, detailed market information. The UK oil and gas supply chain is adaptable, efficient and innovative, offering world-class products and services. This high-performing industry rests on a solid knowledge base, cemented by a tradition of academic, engineering and professional excellence. UKTI is determined to make delegates aware of this high-value offering at this important event. The UK’s energy industries are ready for the future and in many respects are at the forefront. Their scientific and engineering expertise is now being more readily applied to alternative energy sources. However, it is also being applied to new developments within the oil and gas industry, making it cleaner, greener and more sustainable. This is an urgent necessity as global demand for energy continues to rise. Although oil and gas will continue to be significant in the global energy mix, new resources are becoming harder to reach and more difficult to produce. Reservoirs are at ever greater depths, at higher temperatures and pressures, and require complex drilling and completion solutions. Ever increasing environmental pressures also need to be managed. Cleaner and more efficient utilisation of oil and gas will be required for new power projects.UK strengths in meeting all of these challenges will be in evidence at Offshore Europe 2013.

For further information on UKTI’s activities at Offshore Europe 2013, please contact: Clemmie Dudley, UKTI Event Team, offshoreeurope@ukti-events.co.uk UK Trade & Investment, Stand 1AA101

Parker Hannifin at OffsHOre eurOPe 2013 Parker hosts ‘how to’ seminars on raising performance and reducing risk. An educational resource focused on raising the performance and reducing the risk of small-bore tubing systems will be on site at Offshore Europe 2013.

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The educational centre is part of one of the most recognisable booths at this regular exhibition: the mobile demonstration centre run by the instrumentation products division of Parker Hannifin - the global leader in motion and control technologies. This year, Parker will be hosting mini training sessions, with experts providing no-cost tuition on the best practice installation of small bore tubing systems using industry-standard two-ferrule tube connections, and another version of the training for medium and high pressure connections up to 150,000 PSI. These valuable seminars will be complemented by many other useful educational presentations from Parker experts. Topical presentations throughout the show include materials selection for corrosion resistance, achieving close-coupling of instruments to piping connections, and improving integrity and reducing potential leak paths by eliminating threaded connections.

“Process instrumentation connections have evolved over a hundred years, and inevitably, connection and valve techniques are steeped in tradition,” says Parker Hannifin’s Charles Harris. “There’s enormous scope for rethinking how things are done to provide more reliable systems and improve performance. Our mobile presentation

centre gives us the means to give practical introductions on such innovations to instrumentation and piping engineers.” Parker’s trailer will also feature the industry’s most comprehensive selection of instrumentation valves, manifolds and tube fittings. Many of these are displayed in a real-world format using a long process pipeline equipped with the spectrum of common plant instrumentation, but interfaced using components based on nextgeneration principles.

For more information on the company, please contact: Parker Hannifin, Instrumentation Products Division Europe, Riverside Road, Barnstaple EX31 1NP, UK. Tel: +44 (0)1271 313131 E-Mail: ipd@parker.com Or visit us at Offshore Europe on Stand X60

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OSE conference for 2013

a sustainable future for oil and gas The oil and gas industry represents a continuing success story, both in terms of future production and a strong supply chain. Although its future seems assured, there are plenty of challenges ahead. Yet challenges are the driver of innovation and the technical sessions planned for this year’s SPE Offshore Europe – to be held at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre from 3-6 September – will demonstrate that the industry’s engineering, manufacturing and technology excellence is set to assure a longterm sustainable future. Anthony Onukwu, independent production technologist working for Shell UK and chairman of the SPE Aberdeen Section, said: “We received a record number of paper proposals for this year’s conference so the barrier was set very high for those accepted. The technical committees are confident that they have selected a strong programme, addressing the topics and issues relevant to a global oil and gas industry audience.” The themes of the conference technical sessions cover a variety of exploration and production topics ranging from advances in subsea construction and technology, developments in pipeline analysis and FPSO integrity to drilling, reservoir management and health, safety and the environment. The technical papers provide fascinating case studies of operator and service company global experiences, as well as examples of new technology and research projects to allow the industry to explore and operate in more hostile environments and increasingly deep waters. Synopses of the sessions are provided below. The conference committee has selected papers from all over the world. Speakers will come predominantly from Europe but will be joined by colleagues from the US, Africa, the Middle East and Asia. The technical sessions run alongside the rest of the conference programme which includes 11 keynote sessions on topics ranging from the future energy mix, the independent oil company, operations in frontier areas, industry progress since Macondo and oilfield goods and services to drilling, safety, skills, finance, decommissioning and technology. A breakfast briefing and topical lunch are also planned for each day of the event.

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DRILLING

Chairs: Dan Scott, Baker Hughes and Hermann Spoerker, OMV Group This session includes several case studies and applications of new technology including rotary steerable drilling in a subsalt application and a novel survey process using a rotary steerable system. Analysis of critical buckling loads in drill strings in different well bore configurations are presented, along with discussion of data management and document control. A case study of the

development and field application of a unique non-aqueous mud, and a risk-based analysis on pulling a subsea BOP complete the presentations. The ePosters have a diverse set of topics from use of subsea wellheads with a jack-up, improving hole quality by controlling vibrations, fatigue of subsea threaded connections, and a heavy duty riser in deep water.

CemeNtING aND CompLetIoNs

Chairs: Ron Bland, Baker Hughes and Rolv Rommetveit, eDrilling Solutions This session highlights: how close attention to risk analysis, improved work flows and updated models can provide safer and more reliable zonal isolation even in fast creeping salts in Brazil; the first intelligent well completion in the Troll field using feedthrough swellable packers for zonal isolation; the reliability and fundamentals of sand control; NPT reduction from use of a new real-time casing running advisory system; and the use of expandable liner hangers and the advantages of their use in milling compared to conventional hangers.

CemeNtING aND CompLetIoNs eposteR sessIoN Chairperson: Ron Bland, Baker Hughes

This ePoster session presents: a case history on ECD reduction using clay-free invert emulsion fluids in a HT Norwegian well; how in-field measurements were used for verification of a full bore HP 24-inch riser design used on a jack-up rig in the North Sea; a new 3D virtual drilling simulator that can aid the training of drilling crews for tripping operations; and how modelling was used to estimate realistic average natural fracture widths drilling a carbonate reservoir with oil-based mud where options are limited.

HeaLtH aND saFetY, oIL spILL pReVeNtIoN aND eNVIRoNmeNt Chairs: Paolo Linzi, ENI and Steingrim Boshein, Statoil

Preventing hydrocarbons entering the environment is the top objective of our industry and maximum effort is exercised to this end. The industry reputation and all companies’ licenced to carry out exploration and production operations are inevitably affected when significant incidents occur. It is important that the industry learns from previous events and builds the ability to implement the best available techniques to prevent incidents and mitigate their consequences, when they occur. This session will address both aspects of prevention and mitigation. Topics addressed will include: the management of abnormal situations and why it should be an integral part of a comprehensive process safety management programme; the significance of human factors as underlying causes for

the conference: names to faces

anthony Onukwu

dan Scott

Hermann Spoerker

ron Bland

paolo linzi

Howard Harte

ilaria de Santo

Craig durham

Brian Hudson

Howard thompson

alex West

derek Miller

Managing Oil SpillS epOSter SeSSiOn Chair: Paolo Linzi, ENI

envirOnMent: tOOlS and ManageMent Chair: Emmanuel Garland, Total

Environment, although a rather recent discipline, is now seen as an absolute need. The session will look at various aspects of the

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hydrocarbon releases and where organisations should focus their efforts going forward; the management of longterm/large scale environmental responses and the challenges associated with them. Innovative methods for the containment of blowout releases to mitigate/minimise the consequences of subsea releases (including pipeline) and the use of oil and gas tracking and monitoring autonomous systems to drive the most effective intervention to combat a spill will also be reviewed.

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subject, focusing on advanced tools for improving knowledge of the physical and living environment, for developing an environmental case, choosing the best environmental option, and minimising the impact of drilling activities.

HealtH and Safety

Chairs: Howard Harte, Health & Safety Executive and Megan Thomas, ERM The continuing importance of safety to the sector is the focus of this session and its relevance has only been further highlighted given incidents worldwide and closer to home in the North Sea. The management of accident hazards is a priority and one that this session will explore with a number of papers looking at technological advances addressing the issue, as well as lessons learned from incidents, with speakers from industry providing practical insights. Given that people are integral to safe operations, the session will examine human factors and organisational capacity to deliver excellence. Moreover, chronic health issues are an essential part of the risk management framework, and the session will also discuss this often overlooked aspect of health and safety management.

ReSeRVOIR ManaGeMent

Chairs: Ben Stewart, Halliburton and David Dangfa, Schlumberger With the global increase in oil and gas demand and depleting reserves, most operators are looking for innovative ways to maximise production. In some of these mature fields, low production is not necessarily associated with depleting reserves but inappropriate reservoir depletion strategies and production enhancement approaches. These inevitably result in well and reservoir performance related problems and ultimately low hydrocarbon recovery.

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Extending field life and improving both the estimation of the oil in place and the recovery factor of North Sea fields is made possible by technical and operational innovation. This session looks at the emerging technologies that will further contribute to this trend such as nanotechnology, new seismic techniques and novel borehole measurements of fluid flow and reservoir properties.

facIlItIeS & InfRaStRuctuRe

Chairs: Craig Durham, Nexen and Brian Hudson, AMEC This session features some of the latest work on modelling subsea pipeline performance, including real-time flow simulation of pipelines to provide virtual measurement of hydraulic conditions and throughput; using experimental data to validate the effect of pipeline burial depth on heat transfer co-efficients; and modelling flow-induced vibration using computational flow dynamics and finite element analysis to establish the fatigue life remaining in existing infrastructure. The session will illustrate just how far pipeline modelling has come in the last few years and how this can be used to improve asset integrity and optimise flowline design in marginal field tiebacks.

enablInG fIeld lIfe extenSIOn

Chairs: Howard Thompson, AMEC and Alex West, Westlord Associates Ltd

This session presents papers and case studies which highlight a variety of reservoir management principles. Miscible gas injection, high definition seismic imaging and GOC /WOC evaluation techniques will be addressed. Other topics covered will include reservoir modeling of gas condensate reservoirs and industry collaborative forum on well intervention.

This session addresses key engineering and technical issues through which the best use can be made of existing assets to achieve healthy net revenues into the future. It includes consideration of process simplification, qualification of technology, improving asset integrity, and achieving compact solutions. The session will be illustrated throughout with practical examples of technology developments and field life extension. The interests of those concerned with future tiebacks, real estate challenges, maintaining integrity and the redevelopments of existing complexes will be engaged.

ReSeRVOIR deVelOpMent: plannInG and tecHnIqueS

adVanceS In SubSea cOnStRuctIOn and tecHnOlOGy

Chairs: Astley Hastings, University of Aberdeen and Heikki Jutila, Gaffney-Cline

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ReSeRVOIR eValuatIOn

Chairs: Ilaria De Santo, Schlumberger and Tim Whittle, BG Group

This session addresses the techniques and issues associated with increasing the production and reserves of mature fields. A wide range of fields are presented including HPHT and heavy oil and gas, with an interesting variety of techniques being presented.

ReSeRVOIR deVelOpMent: plannInG and tecHnIqueS epOSteR SeSSIOn

Chairs: Heikki Jutila, Gaffney-Cline

Chairs: Derek Miller, Chevron North Sea Ltd and Rene Peters, TNO Development of subsea oil and gas fields is placing increasing demands on new technology to operate in harsher environments and to overcome production challenges. At the same time, securing integrity of subsea systems is more important than ever. This session illustrates some interesting examples of pushing the boundaries on subsea developments and also provides some insight to what is next and achievable for subsea construction and field operations in forthcoming years. The challenges of installation will be complemented by examples of the use of latest technologies.

AdvAnces in subseA construction And technology ePoster session Chair: Rene Peters, TNO

insPection And MAintenAnce (An insPector cAlls) ePoster session Inspection and maintenance are key issues in the long-term realisation of value from offshore assets. The development of understanding as to the condition of structures, systems and equipment is often challenging, e.g. where access may be difficult on topsides structures, and may not even be possible in terms of achieving a good level of accuracy for some subsea systems. This session highlights new and proven techniques for assessing conditions topsides, using remotely operated aerial vehicles, and subsea, where the assessment of control, communications and power systems is particularly challenging.

new solutions (old ProbleMs) ePoster session Among a number of perennial problems in field development and operations are those concerned with the following: finding engineered solutions that make small fields economic in terms of the power infrastructure requirement, the repairing of large structures within ageing assets, and the achievement of economic welded subsea repairs. In this session new solutions appropriate to a range of major and lesser repairs are explored, and the feasibility of obtaining electric power from the sea, sufficient to improve the economics of marginal fields, is demonstrated.

new solutions (PlAnning And develoPMent) ePoster session

action. Some of this work has been done while remaining on location offshore. A series of papers discusses the key issues of integrity management encountered, and summarises some of the technologies and techniques that are currently available. Discussion on these papers will be useful for operators in developing their strategies for the maintenance of the integrity of their existing and future floating production installations.

eXPlorAtion

Chairs: Marie Ann Giddins, Schlumberger and Verney Green, Chevron Although the oil provinces offshore Europe can be regarded as mature, it is believed that billions of barrels of reserves are yet to be discovered. Application of innovative technology will drive future exploration success. This session highlights some challenging problems in exploration and successful technical solutions. Subjects range from the operational problems of Arctic exploration, to well testing in the HPHT environment, real-time model calibration and integrated evaluation of unconventional reservoirs.

In this session some significant, disparate, recent advances in technologies relevant to future field development are set out. The advances considered include: compact inline gasliquid separation, the analysis of UKCS hub assets taking into account their development under varying tariff and cost share arrangements, and how effective solutions have been found that enable the use of variable speed drives with subsea cables while avoiding the potential equipment damage that can arise through harmonic resonances and distortion.

ensuring the structurAl And MArine integrity of floAting Production instAllAtions over their lifetiMe

Chairs: Martin Muncer, Health & Safety Executive and Ian Frazer, Noble Denton

In that time there have been incidents with both mooring systems and with hull structural integrity that have required corrective

This ePoster session includes exploration lessons learnt in case studies, plus new technology for data gathering. Emphasis is on effective use of data for exploration decisions.

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The industry has well over two decades of operational experience with floating production systems in the UKCS.

eXPlorAtion cAse studies ePoster session chAirs: MArie Ann giddins, schluMberger And verney green, chevron

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Delving into the Deep Today’s oil and gas operators continue to tackle the world’s deeper and more difficult hydrocarbon formations, taking on the economic and technical complexities posed by these challenging projects. Deepwater exploration and production is playing an ever increasing role in the industry with a growing number of discoveries being made in deep and ultra-deep waters off the

On Day 2, the SUT will be leading two sessions covering aspects of subsea engineering and West African developments. Bob Allwood, chief executive of SUT points out that he has been attending SPE Offshore Europe for the past 30 years and reminds

Douglas-Westwood, more than US$232 billion will be spent on deepwater projects between now and 2020.

predicted the water depths in which we are now able to work. Fewer still would have forecast the importance of the deepwater

coasts of Brazil, West and East Africa, and in the Gulf of Mexico. According to a February 2013 report by energy advisory firm

Reflecting the global interest in deepwater developments and the crucial role they will play in the industry’s future, SPE Offshore Europe 2013 is featuring a Deep Water Zone for the second time. Following its successful launch in 2011, this area is dedicated to the latest state-of-the-art technologies helping the industry advance into one of the world’s most challenging, harsh – yet potentially commercially rewarding – environments. Occupying an entire hall at this year’s event, it is expected that the Deep Water Zone will prove one of the show’s main attractions for both UK and overseas visitors. A dedicated theatre will host industry experts presenting case studies and participating in panel discussions. This will give attendees the opportunity to learn about some of the very latest developments in the sector, with content programmed by the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), the Society for Underwater Technology (SUT), Subsea UK and the National Organisation of the Petroleum Industry (ONIP).

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On Day 1, from 1430-1700, Subsea UK will present a programme

entitled ‘Developing the next wave.’ This session will focus on the future of subsea technology and the next game changing technologies. It will also look beyond at the challenges for the ‘fields of the future’ and the possible technologies yet to be invented.

visitors that in the early days 150 metres was regarded as deep water. He comments: “Back then, few people would have

oil and gas developments in meeting today’s energy demand.”

The morning of Day 3 will see a session led by ONIP. Finally, Subsea UK will run further presentations during the morning of Day 4 around the theme of ‘Resourcing for growth’. The session will provide a practical introduction to Subsea Target, a major strand of Subsea UK’s ongoing workforce and skills strategy. Participants will hear about the support available to businesses seeking to build their skills and workforce capacity and capability. More than 35 companies from this rapidly evolving sector will display their latest products and services, including KBR, Forum Energy Technologies, Saab Seaeye, Helix ESG Well Operations and Canyon Offshore. Aberdeen’s subsea companies will also be well represented, highlighting the city’s standing as the subsea centre of excellence. Mexico’s PEMEX will be participating as the featured operator for 2013.

To keep abreast of programme updates, visit: http://www.offshore-europe.co.uk/Features

Tekmar announces ambiTious plans for oil & gas reTurn The world’s leading cable protection company for the offshore wind industry, Tekmar Energy, has announced ambitious plans to return to the oil and gas market, whilst maintaining its leading position in offshore renewables. As part of the firm’s blueprint for growth it aims to generate £15million in turnover from its oil and gas operations by 2016 as part of a strategy to increase overall

turnover from £22m to £50m and create between 30 and 50 new jobs.

The company, headquartered in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham. is also looking to open a base in Aberdeen whilst expanding its existing operations in the North-East of England. Founded in 1985, the firm initially specialised in oil and gas before moving into the expanding offshore renewables industry when it developed bespoke cable protection systems for cables connecting wind turbines. Chief executive James Richie said: “Within the rapidly expanding subsea oil and gas sector, there is rising demand for high quality,

reliable protection systems for subsea umbilicals, risers and flowlines. We are gearing up to respond to this need with a flexible, high quality service and reduced delivery times. Oil and gas is an area we already know and understand and we feel the time is right for us to return to this sector. The industry rightly demands the highest quality in delivery and safety standards and we have a strong history of meeting these requirements.” Tekmar is fully QHSE compliant and has obtained ISO 9001, 14001 and 18001 accreditations. Over the past five years Tekmar has installed more than 1,200 cable protection systems and has a further 1,000 in design or manufacture for the 26 windfarms it has been involved in across Europe.

The firm’s specially developed Teklink system provides enhanced cable life and resilience – reducing the risk of damage and requirement for maintenance. Teklink can also be installed without the use of divers and also removes the requirement for a j-tube. Tekmar’s success was recently recognised when it was named the Company of the Year and won the Manufacturing Award at the 2012 Durham and Wearside Business Awards. In 2010, Tekmar won the Innovation Award at the North–East Business Awards.

For more information about Tekmar please visit: www.tekmar.co.uk

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Intertek Addresses GlobAl Mercury PollutIon ProbleMs Intertek, the leading quality solutions provider, will tackle the issue of mercury pollution across industries during the “International Conference on Mercury as a Global Pollutant” (ICMGP) in Edinburgh, Scotland, July 28 to August 2, 2013. Intertek will showcase expertise in detecting, monitoring, and controlling mercury, supporting industries such as food, consumer products, and oil & gas. Recent Harvard studies have shown that mercury is a long term problem, as past accumulations built over thousands of years could persist for centuries. The Harvard study advocates prompt reductions in mercury, suggesting that if nothing is done, levels of mercury in the ocean could double by 2050. The ICMGP conference will address and focus upon the upcoming adoption and implementation of the UN sponsored Minimata Convention to control mercury in the environment. International experts will evaluate solutions and challenges to controlling mercury pollution in light of the UNEP Minimata agreement. The treaty is expected to be ratified in Japan this October.

Ruud Overbeek, Vice President for Global Health, Environmental & Regulatory Services at Intertek said: “Managing mercury concentrations present in raw materials and finished products to achieve safer, acceptable and compliant levels is important for producers, users, consumers, and our environment. The accumulation of mercury to unsafe concentration levels in the food chain, for example, can have serious health implications. As a consequence, regulators and safety authorities strictly regulate concentrations in food products. Intertek expert trace residue analysis services help ensure products meet required safety standards.”

environmental concerns, trace-levels of mercury in crude oil can affect product quality, market price, create expensive refining and processing problems, and promote materials corrosion and cracking. The mercury analysis techniques developed by Intertek support our client’s mercury control objectives, and provide important validation and benchmarking for optimizing and managing the control of mercury levels.”

Specialists from Intertek will share their expertise in mercury detection and analysis across oil and gas, coal, petroleum, seafood, and consumer goods including electrical and electronic products. Peter Spitz, Intertek Mercury Technical Manager for East Asia, has pioneered and developed laboratory trace mercury testing methods for the oil and gas industry. Peter commented; “Along with

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bArdex receIves order froM sAMsunG HeAvy IndustrIes

Bardex is pleased to announce that it has received a Purchase Order from Samsung Heavy Industries of Korea for a mooring system for the Ichthys semi-submersible central processing facilities production vessel. The order comprises four moveable Bardex Linear Chain Jacks and twenty eight Bardex proprietary BarLatch™ Fairlead Stoppers, the latter are designed to react the break strength of the 178 mm Grade R4 top chain. Four Bardex designed hydraulic power units, chain jack and ancillary chain handling equipment including computer controlled controls are an integral part of the design and supply order. The CPF will be the world’s largest semi-submersible production vessel and will be located in the Browse Basin offshore Western Australia. Inpex’s Ichthys development holds a likely resource of 12.8 tcf of gas and 527 million barrels of condensate.

Kiowa Ltd hose, hose assemblies and fluid power products Kiowa Ltd are specialists in industrial hose, hose assemblies and fluid power products. Although a relative newcomer to the offshore market; the company has been established for over 21 years providing a wealth of experience, support and training to their ever increasing customer base within this field. A culmination of depth of product knowledge, effective operational advice and onsite consultancy support has established them as a preferred supplier to industry leading organisations.

global audience of engineers, technical specialists, industry leaders and experts to share ideas and debate the issues of the moment in the upstream industry.

Over the past 6 years Kiowa have continued to experience growth despite the economic decline; offering an ever expanding supply base and manufacturing facility. Their focus has always been the customer; maintaining a solid customer base across multiple industries whilst still growing their new business portfolio and breadth of markets.

Kiowa will be showcasing Roman Seliger (RS) breakaway couplings alongside Trelleborg high performance hoses and a series of Reelcraft hose reels to include power rewind/manual crank Stainless Steel large frame reels, powder coated high vis. reels and ATEX approved reels.

The offshore industry represents a continuing success story both in terms of future production and a strong supply chain; the future seems assured but there are plenty of challenges ahead. Challenges drive innovation and the industry has a deserved international reputation for excellence in engineering, manufacturing and technology allowing it to operate successfully. Kiowa’s presence within the offshore market is orientated around providing bespoke hose assemblies and reels that are designed specifically for the customers’ application. To demonstrate their capabilities they are exhibiting at SPE Offshore Europe conference and exhibition 3-6 September in Aberdeen; which attracts a

“We are committed to supporting our customers to meet day to day challenges and meet changes in regulations surrounding product standards as well as health and safety. We will always be happy to discuss projects with existing and potential customers and believe our facilities and the service we provide is second to none. We always aim to provide the right product on time, when and where ever it is required.” Kiowa’s Managing Director, Martin Needham.

For more information call: +44 (0)1529 416200 Visit our web-site: www.kiowa.co.uk E-mail us: sales@kiowa.co.uk Or come and visit us at our stand 3E201

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THE UNDERWATER CENTRE CONTINUES GROWTH WITH INCREASE IN STUDENTS FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE Fort William-based subsea training and trials facility, The Underwater Centre, has seen a 25% increase in the number of students through its doors in 2012, with the number set to increase even further by the end of 2013. There was also a rise in the number of international students training at the Centre, with graduates from countries including Angola, Australia and Iran attributing the quality of the courses, staff and the replication of real working environments as the main factors for choosing to train there. A total of 384 students passed through the Centre’s doors in 2012, more than a 25% increase on the figures from 2011. The figures for 2013 look set to surpass that with 391 students having already completed or booked on to courses by the end of the year. The number of international students also rose between 2011 and 2012, with the figures rising from 167 to 184, accounting for almost half of the total number of graduates. Steve Ham, The Underwater Centre’s General Manager, believes the rise in the number of students coming to train follows a period of growth in the oil and gas industry, which he hopes is set to continue. He said: “It is really important to us to be able to cater well to the large number of students that we deliver training to from across the globe. We try to be as culturally sympathetic as possible and cater for special dietary needs, specific religious observance and of course language challenges. We can deliver our courses in many languages – we’ve recently delivered courses in Russian and provided additional support to Spanish-speaking students.”

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Currently undertaking the Centre’s 13-week Premium Industry Package are Australians Mitch Gale and Tristan Dumesny. This course gives the student the HSE commercial diver qualifications, which include subsea tools training throughout and vital additional skills training such as welding and burning, rigging and slinging and underwater inspection.

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Mitch, who has a background as a boilermaker, said that he decided to retrain after learning of the many career opportunities available in diving. “With a boilermaker background, I looked into underwater welding and cutting and I was pretty much sold on the idea of training as a commercial diver,” he said. “I decided to train at The Underwater Centre because it was highly recommended the structure of the course and the excellent facilities – by other divers in Australia. Living, studying, and diving at the Centre has been a great experience. The staff and students are all easy to get along with and very helpful with regards to my training and diving assessments.

Tristan, who has been friends with Mitch for some time, said: “We decided to come and train here because we wanted to complete the NDT course, which is not available in Australia. The decision to train with The Underwater Centre was easy as the company is world renowned for its course structure, centre and instructors.” As well as the seawater dive site with a large range of underwater structures and facilities, The Underwater Centre has a 1.5million litre indoor dive tank complex, purpose-built welding bays, private pier and three barges with wet bell and closed bell training facilities. The Underwater Centre welcomed its first Iranian students, Alireza Sedaghatdoust and Jalal Rezazadeh Adli, both of whom completed the Centre’s three-week HSE Closed Bell course, which allows them to work at various depths using oxygen and helium breathing mixtures (mixed gas) and saturation techniques. Alireza (36) said he had thought about training as a diver since he was a child, when he first saw divers featured in films and on TV. “When I learned more about the technical and oilfield side of things, I realised they are practical in an underwater environment too and that was a big motivating factor for me,” he said. “The courses at The Underwater Centre are not designed just for a ticket, but provide real training for real jobs. The training was a whole new lesson for me and gave me lots of motivation and a new view of commercial diving. Since completing my training, I have secured a job as Technical Manager and Diving Supervisor/Instructor for IRATECH Sub Systems, although I am now looking for a job internationally.” Jalal (30) added: “I was searching for commercial diving schools on the internet back in 2010 and I found The Underwater Centre. The atmosphere was really friendly and all Instructors and staff were very knowledgeable and experienced.” The Underwater Centre also delivers a number of other subsea training courses, such as Remotely Operated Vehicle pilot technician training, as well as the internationally-recognised HSE air and mixed gas commercial diving courses, which are all designed to equip students with the skills they will need to succeed in their careers.

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Cygnus Instruments Ltd UltrasoUnd in sUbsea & offshore Maintenance Ultrasound is part of our daily lives and is used in many applications to control, give warnings and provide measurements. In the subsea and oil & gas industries, where metal corrosion is a constant challenge, the Cygnus Instruments range of Multiple Echo through-coating thickness gauges have played a major role in providing a solution to this challenge. The Digital Multiple Echo Technique, for remaining metal thickness checks through protective coatings was pioneered by Cygnus 30 years ago. The technique, in conjunction with a single crystal probe (which ensures a straight beam passage of sound) uses three returning echoes. The 1st is ignored as it contains the coating thickness while the 2nd and 3rd echoes represent the time taken to travel through just the metal. Protective coatings up to 20 mm thick are completely ignored, with Deep Coat mode enabled and the 2nd and 3rd echo timings

have to precisely match before a reading is displayed. This matching of the 2nd and 3rd return echoes largely eliminates spurious readings which can be a problem on instruments without this technology. The comprehensive range of Cygnus gauges includes an ROV Mountable model, two hand-held models for commercial divers as well as an explosion proof unit for hazardous environments. The ROV Mountable gauges are available in 3 depth ratings 500, 2000 and 4000 metre. We also offer probe handlers for use with them on all types of ROVs. The Cygnus DIVE wrist-mountable underwater gauge

is depth rated to 300 metres. The Cygnus Intrinsically Safe gauge has the most stringent ATEX and CSA rating. This means thickness measurement surveys can be conducted without the need for hot work permits or expensive plant shutdown. All Cygnus Gauges are simple to use, accurate, reliable and extremely portable.

For more information visit: www.cygnus-instruments.com See us at Offshore Europe on stand 3E65

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Cygnus Instruments Ltd Cygnus House, 30 Prince of Wales Road, Dorchester, Dorset. DT1 1PW Main Reception: +44 (0)1305 265533 Email: sales@cygnus-instruments.com

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Bifold Fluidpower Ltd

Bifold, official Partner of the Marussia f1™ teaM have linked safety with PerforMance to Provide directional control valves and valve asseMBlies for suBsea aPPlications Bifold have been successfully designing and manufacturing valves for operation directly immersed in sea water since 1987 and have applied this experience to develop our extensive range of technically superior subsea valves, maintaining safety factors and reliable operation across the pressure range to over 15,000 psi / 1035 bar with an operating temperature range of -50°C to +140°C. Designed to operate reliably on fluids with contamination levels greater than NAS 1638 Class 12, these true failsafe valves provide the option for reducing the sub-sea control module weight and cost, providing the customer with superior products for their application. With a focus on safety and reliability in subsea control, Bifold’s directional control valves maintain safety factors on pull in and drop out voltage as well as de latch pressure, throughout the pressure range, but also during long term cycling (in cycles) and long term static hold tests.

The Bifold sub-sea range includes Shearseal directional control valves, shuttle valves, pilot operated valves (ball seated and slide), solenoid valves with a range of connector options, check valves, relief valves, pumps, intensifiers, special valve products and control pod products.

Visit us at Offshore Europe, Aberdeen UK, 3th - 6th September 2013, Stand No. 3B60, where you will be able to explore a range of our products. For innovative and reliable valve solutions, visit our website: www.bifold.co.uk where more detailed information and a PDF brochure can be downloaded. For more Information please contact: Gill Bancroft, Tel. +44 (0) 161 345 4777 Fax. +44 (0) 161 345 4780 Email: gbancroft@bifold.co.uk

Our state of the art production facilities based in the UK allow our superior and innovative sub-sea valves to be subjected to extensive test programmes, these include:• Qualification in accordance with ISO 13628-6

• Endurance tested to in excess of 1 million cycles

• Corrosion testing in direct seawater immersion

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• High and low temperature

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storage and function testing

• Hyperbaric function testing to 3500m

• Shock and Vibration testing

Bifold Fluidpower Ltd Greenside Way, Middleton, Manchester. M24 1SW Main Reception: +44 (0)161 3454777 Email: marketing@bifold.co.uk Web: www.bifold.co.uk

Bifold, Official Partner of the Marussia F1™ Team have linked Safety with Performance to provide Directional Control Valves and Valve assemblies for Subsea applications Bifold have been successfully designing and manufacturing valves for operation directly immersed in sea water since 1987 and have applied this experience to develop our extensive range of technically superior subsea valves, maintaining safety factors and reliable operation across the pressure range to over 15,000 psi / 1035 bar with an operating temperature range of -50°C to +140°C. With a focus on safety and reliability in subsea control, Bifold’s directional control valves maintain safety factors on pull in and drop out voltage as well as de latch pressure, throughout the pressure range, but also during long term cycling (in cycles) and long term static hold tests. Qualification in accordance with ISO 13628-6 Endurance tested to in excess of 1 million cycles

High and low temperature storage and function testing Hyperbaric function testing to 3500m

Corrosion testing in direct seawater immersion for 90 days and 50/50 seawater internally at 60°C

Shock and Vibration testing

Contamination resistance testing on class 8 fluid over 30,000 cycles without filter

Visit us at Offshore Europe, Aberdeen UK, 3th - 6th September 2013, Stand No. 3B60

For more information Bifold, Greenside Way, Middleton Manchester, M24 1SW, UK. Tel: +44 (0)161 345 4777 Fax: +44 (0)161 345 4780 Email: marketing@bifold.co.uk Web: www.bifold.co.uk

Official Partner of the Marussia F1™ Team

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Valeport Ltd

Valeport, leading oceanographic and hydrographic instrumentation Valeport are the UK’s leading manufacturer of Oceanographic and Hydrographic instrumentation which include the world’s most accurate Sound Velocity Probes / Sensors, our new Altimeter range, new Radar Level Sensor, Current Meters, Tide Gauges, Wave Recorders, CTD’s, Multi-Parameter CTD’s and GPS Echo Sounders. Engineered solutions to your monitoring challenge.

“An Industry Standard”

Valeport have long been associated with providing reliable products for survey operations offshore. From CTD’s in the early eighties to the well established Midas SVX2, we continue to meet customer requirements. For sound velocity data to enhance your single or multi-beam echo sounder surveys, Valeport offer

Sound Velocity data from an SVP, but still needing the Salinity and Density data from a CTD, the MIDAS SVX2 combines both technologies to give the best of both worlds. a variety of sensors and profilers. The superior performance is recognised by all multi-beam manufacturers and users making the Valeport sensor an “industry favourite” in the field. Latest developments include the Rapid SV profiler which has been developed for the fast collection of Sound Velocity Profiles (SVP) without compromising the quality of data.

“Bathymetric Solutions”

Valeport are the only manufacturer offering a combined altimeter with pressure sensor in such a small package.

The new VA500 altimeter delivers a new approach to the problem of underwater positioning. State of the art signal processing offers unrivalled range and performance from a 500kHz transducer. Millimetre precision, 0.1m – 100m range, RS232/ RS485/0-5V & 0-10V analogue outputs with a wide range power supply address the needs of the ROV, AUV and Hydrographic community in a compact, robust package. The option of integrating a high accuracy pressure sensor (0.01%) as used in the MiniIPS offers an unbeatable package for your underwater positioning requirements, especially if combined with the Midas Bathypack

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Serving the world of Hydrography & Oceanography

• Tide Gauges • Sound Velocity • Current Meters • CTD & Multi-Parameter

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• Echo Sounders & Bathymetry • Wave Recorders • Telemetry Instruments • Ocean Engineering

Tel: +44 (0) 1803 869292 sales@valeport.co.uk

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Atlantas Marine Ltd the benefits of servicing your r.o.v Atlantas Marine are launching a campaign to urge ROV owners and operators to get their subs serviced regularly. Many ROV owners don’t think twice about having their cars serviced every year but their ROV, their livelihood, is often neglected say the Yeovil based commercial marine specialists. Whether for money or time reasons many ROVs never see a service centre until they break down. But smart owners realise it’s a false economy, both in the long and short term, not to have your ROV serviced regularly. Servicing helps you get the most out of your equipment. A properly-maintained and regularly serviced ROV is more reliable as faults will come to light at an earlier stage and are less likely to result in a complete breakdown or costly major repairs. It will also limit the amount of wear and tear on your sub, which means it will hold its value if you come to sell it. “Our ROVs are some of the most reliable on the market - trusted in a wide variety of applications from search and recovery to water management and commercial diving - but even the most reliable ROVs need regular servicing to keep them performing to their best” says Atlantas Marine’s Marketing Co-Ordinator, Fi Edwards “Our customers have found that regular servicing can reduce downtime for repairs and dramatically extend kit life. With the proper care we’ve seen VideoRays log thousands of hours

and many years - we even had one of the original VideoRay Pro units in the workshop last week, still working beautifully after ten years of hard use!” Atlantas Marine are an approved service centre for VideoRay and Ocean Modules. So all service and repair work carried out is approved by the manufacturers and a quick turnaround is normally possible.

For more information visit Atlantas Marine’s Website www.atlantasmarine.com

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Atlantas Marine Ltd Telstar House, Mead Avenue, Houdstone Business Park, Yeovil, Somerset. BA22 8RT Main Reception: +44 (0)1935 426000 Web: www.atlantasmarine.com Email: info@atlantasmarine.com

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PROVIDING A HIGH-PRESSURE DRILLING RISER IN DEEP WATER

Speed was critical when Statoil wanted to use the West Elara jackup rig to install a high-pressure drilling riser for two wells in 132m of water at a Gullfaks satellite field, Norway. The riser had to be ready for installation in eight months to meet the rig’s operational schedule. Claxton Engineering, an Acteon company, managed the project with support from sister companies 2H Offshore, Pulse Structural Monitoring and Subsea Riser Products, who manufactured sections of the riser and supplied the riser spider. The companies jointly delivered a detailed drilling riser solution, bespoke engineering work and a monitoring system to track performance. This project was in unusually deep water for jackup rigs, as Darren Bowyer, project manager, Claxton, explains: “For jackup operations, deep water is over 80m. Leg length determines the depth that jackup rigs can operate in but average jackup rigs like the West Elara are for 80–100m of water, so 132m was challenging. The main issue is scaling up to the needs of deeper water. Depth increases the current and wave deflection of the jackup rig and the drilling riser, and increases loading on the whole system.”

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According to Bowyer, “The industry has little experience of jackup rigs in depths greater than 100m and in harsh environments. This makes for conservatism in design and operations. Furthermore, during high-pressure operations, well control considerations require a large blowout preventer, which adds a stiff component to the drilling riser and changes the dynamics of the string.”

Drilling riser designs aim to minimise the risk of failure and meet design code and standard safety margins, but often have a large built-in “comfort factor” for coping with complex and unpredictable loading. The loading that a riser will face is difficult to model and is usually simplified for the design process because some of the factors are not well understood. For example, engineers must make assumptions about weather patterns in

High pressure drilling riser in deep water their model’s input data. The fatigue information used is often based on standard industry codes rather than component tests and monitoring. Consequently, designers can find it difficult to calibrate their models with data gathered during operations. For this project, 2H improved the model for riser loading, as experience shows that detailed modelling delivers an answer more than 30% closer to reality. The project team also recommended changing operational procedures to reduce riser deflections in the splash zone caused by waves and currents. The modelling indicated the potential for very high fatigue in the original riser design, so it was necessary to change the riser, the rig and the air gap. The alterations to the drilling riser design included adding a vortex-inducedvibration suppression system; using forged rather than welded joints in high-stress and fatigue-prone areas; and upgrading the tensioning system to 500t. Bowyer says, “Adding special fairings to reduce vortex-induced-vibration and drag

was a first for a high-pressure drilling riser in the North Sea.” The rig design changes included increased load capacity for the Texas deck. The rig’s overshot capacity was also reviewed, but it was found to be fit for purpose. This project was the first use of Claxton’s NT-2 tool for deploying a riser and enabled it to be pressure tested before make-up to the blowout preventer. Monitoring and integrity management have become key focus areas, so Pulse developed a riser monitoring system to gather field data; enable integrity management; verify the predicted models; and enable the operator to drill safely. The system included topside and subsea sensors for recording movement, load and dynamic bending parameters. This project has provided valuable insights into the use of jackup systems in deeper water. Bowyer says, “This project had a challenging time frame and about 90% of the riser was changed after the contract award. By drawing on successful projects like this, it should be possible to extend jackup drilling deeper.

Environmental Technologies Ltd PANOLIN BIODEGRADABLE LUBRICANTS PANOLIN ATLANTIS The oil and gas industries are amongst the most regulated and controlled in the world with respect to the marine environment, especially now as we are seeing an increase in offshore activity which includes all forms of renewable energy development. PANOLIN have been involved in the offshore market for about 10 years and have a range of hydraulic oils called ATLANTIS which are formulated in accordance with OSPAR compliance guidelines to meet with the very highest environmental standards. (OSPAR is the Oslo and Paris Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the North East Atlantic). The oils are registered with all of the relevant regulatory bodies involved. These bodies, CEFAS, SODM and KLIMA administer and control the use of fluids in the North Sea, Irish Sea and Norwegian Waters. Oils meeting this requirement are being considered and adopted by many operating companies before any form of offshore activity such as oil and gas exploration, wind farm construction, tidal turbines and wave power generators begins, particularly in areas of Special Scientific Interest and Marine Conservation Zones. In accordance with regulations PANOLIN biodegradable lubricants are currently being used in applications such as Remotely Operated Vehicles, Cranes, Subsea Cable laying and Mining equipment. Operators who want to use these oils can do so with confidence knowing they are registered in compliance with OSPAR and along with the Material Safety Data can assist with the risk assessments that are carried out before any such work is undertaken. PANOLIN HLP SYNTH For many years and throughout many industries HLP SYNTH has been recognised as one of the foremost biodegradable lubricants. This fluid is extensively utilised in hydraulic applications such as Hydro Power, Rail Infrastructure Maintenance, Construction, Ports, Docks and Dredging for its high performance/ long life capability and environmental properties. HLP SYNTH offers many of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ECO-LABELS against its name and thus provides an alternative product with the highest environmental credentials where OSPAR compliance is not required. Both products are available as factory fill options with many Original Equipment Manufacturers which guarantees full environmental compliance right from the start.

For more information please call: +44 (0)1423 522911 or visit: www.env-t.com

Environmental Technologies Ltd Grimbald Road, Knaresborough. HG5 8PY Main Reception: +44 (0)1423 522911 Email: sales@env-t.com Web: www.env-t.com

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PANOLIN biodegradable lubricants are available from ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES LTD official Panolin distributor in the UK and Ireland.

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Hayward Tyler Ltd

Working together to provide a clean seamless customer service

Working together in order to benefit the customers’ needs a single contact point is required, for services this is the key in providing a seamless service offer. Rarely do original equipment manufacturers see the need for partnership to deliver this type of service to its customers. However, Hayward Tyler Ltd and Eureka Pumps AS have not only listened to the market but have made it a reality. Established in 1815 in the UK, the Hayward Tyler Group manufactures a comprehensive range of Fluid Filled Electric Motors and Pumps, custom designed to meet the most demanding of applications and environments. In the Oil and Gas markets the company leads the field with their high specification fluid-filled motors that are supporting some of the most advanced deep sea technology available. Eureka Pumps AS is a pump supplier with 30 years’ experience in the Oil and Gas Industry, offering a range of bespoke engineering solutions that covers the majority of pump applications in the Offshore Industry. Eureka Pumps AS is a market leader among companies operating in the Norwegian Continental shelf, and is also present in International markets with selected applications based on their own technology.

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Both organisations have constantly put service as a priority. Hayward Tyler Ltd providing around the clock support to its worldwide customer base Including Europe, China, North and South America, with workshops in the United Kingdom, USA, China and India with field staff available 24 hours a day 365 days a year. Likewise, Eureka Pumps AS with a wellestablished footprint in Norway, having over three dedicated service locations offer a full range of services from repair through to training and optimisation and resource support.

Throughout the early part of 2013, Hayward Tyler Ltd and Eureka Pumps AS have been working behind the scene to realise the goal of a seamless offer to its existing and future customers. In June, Hayward Tyler Ltd and Eureka Pumps AS announced a heads of agreement which will turn this into a reality. Focusing first in the Norwegian Continental Shelf and UK Offshore Industry both parties have combined to provide Pump and Motor services as a single customer interaction. With future plans to grow their customer base, this seamless opportunity for services in any offshore application will be an integral offer to all customers. Archimedes when he proclaimed “Eureka” had indeed found something new and exciting and fundamental to fluid mechanics, likewise, Hayward Tyler Ltd who have a history of Innovation, from its first submersible electric motor in 1908 to its 2.7MW variable speed driven submersible motor, along with Eureka Pumps AS, hope they have found something as useful for the Offshore Oil & Gas market. The ability to work together to provide a clean seamless customer services, professional with all the benefits derived from going to the Original Equipment Manufacturer without having to worry.

Both companies have always worked in a traditional supplier and Original Equipment Manufacturers principal of managing the whole operation inhouse and dealing with their part of a solution as stand-alone. Both organisations share a philosophy of high customer care delivered through quality products and services and recognise the need for a seamless solution and face to the customer.

Hayward Tyler Ltd 1 Kimpton Road, Luton. LU1 3LD Main Reception: +44 (0)1582 731144 Email: info@haywardtyler.com

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Walther Couplings Ltd

New Diver Screw Type coupliNgS for The oil aND gaS iNDuSTry.

The Walther SH series of Diver screw type was developed out of the need for divers to connect fluid lines with either residual line pressure or in some cases full working pressure which could not be fulfilled by the standard quick release connector which had been used in the early days of subsea field development in the North Sea. The Walther Diver Screw Type SH series have been used on many projects over the last 25 years where mono flying leads and jumpers were required to be connected by a diver and the demand for this application has grown. To satisfy today’s global demand Walther has introduced a NEW range of diver screw types, the new SH-Y44/45 range is currently available in sizes ⅜”, ½”and ¾” and still incorporates Walther unique features which include primary metal to metal Inconel C seal between male and female connectors with dual resilient back up seals selected for fluid compatibility. The metal sealing is unique allowing unlimited number of connections/dis-connections cycles. The male can be bulkhead mounted or used inline the locking sleeve can be specified to be on either the male or female half of the coupling giving more flexibility. Further improvements now allow connectors to be connected at full working pressure. The NEW SH comes with a slim line look and with this now being introduced as a standard range of connectors has reduced manufacturing costs which is reflected in the prices we quote to you the customer. Standardising also has the benefit in reducing the lead time and on some types can be delivered on a 1-2 week delivery. Further additions to the series will include keying with up to 11 non-interchangeable versions.

The new series SH-Y44/45 range All SH type connectors are for long term subsea use and if required can be configured to clients specific requirements with options such as pressure retaining caps, parking adaptors, end terminations and a variety of materials e.g. Stainless Steel, Hiduron, Duplex, Super Duplex & Nitronic 50HS to name a few. The Walther SH Diver Screw Type is currently being utilised by a number of Oil companies globally for various applications including but not restricted to hydraulic control and chemical injection jumpers, umbilical terminations, hose extensions, umbilical extensions/ joints, testing, flushing. If required there is also the SM range developed for topside application and short term subsea. Visit us for a detailed discussion on Stand 4B72 of Offshore Europe in Aberdeen between the 3-6th September 2013 to see and hear what Walther can do to help your business in one of the most demanding environments on the planet.

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If you are looking for a solution to your coupling requirements then give us a call:

The older SH series Diver Screw Type

Telephone: 01442 891929 E-mail: sales@walther-couplings.com Or visit our web site: www.walther-couplings.com

Walther Couplings Ltd 29 Akeman Street, Tring, Hertfordshire. HP23 6AN Main Reception: +44 (0)1442 891929 Email: sales@walther-couplings.com

Walther are a manufacturer of precision engineered coupling solutions for the global oil and gas industry. Walther have an extensive range of mono quick release couplings and multi-couplings for topside and subsea applications.

High Pressure mono and multi couplings Diver Screw Types ROV hot stabs IWOCS Plates Plate elements EDU Whatever your quick connection demands Walther and the team in the UK have a solution for you.

If you are looking for a solution to your coupling requirements then give us a call or visit our Website

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NETZSCH offErS THE ComplETE progrESSiNg CaviTy aNd roTary lobE pump programmE for up-STrEam, mid-STrEam aNd dowN-STrEam produCTioN The pumps are mainly used for fluids with the following properties: ·

High solid content (up to 30% sand)

Low to high viscosities

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High content of gas

High content of water

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Large range of capacities and pressures

Capacities from 6 bpd up to 2,200 bpd

Pressures up to 240 bar (3,400 psi)

Installation depth up to 2,200m (7,700ft)

Artificial lift pumps offer a volumetric efficiency between 75 and 95% with an overall system efficiency between 40 and 70%. They can handle fluids with a viscosity up to 5000 cP at the well head.

NETZSCH Transfer and multi-phase pumps have proven long service life even in the most extreme applications and installation conditions. Operational and maintenance costs are low together with a low initial investment. NETZSCH high-pressure pumps are rated for pressures up to 240 bar (3,400 psi) for universal applications. They are also suitable for water re-injection. At NETZSCH we strive to use our expanding global technological and market leadership for our customers benefit. We see ourselves as far more than just a developer and producer; it is our aim to be your partner for everything from project planning to process consulting to integral service. Consultation services, technical support and product quality are our core strengths. We want to ensure the continued high performance of your pump system and will therefore always be there to assist you with whatever needs you may have – pre order, during the contract, during installation, commissioning and operation. Our highly skilled sales and service staff and our local service partners are always available.

uNiquE NEw gaSkET To dramaTiCally improvE HEaT ExCHaNgEr pErformaNCE Flexitallic’s award-winning Head of Engineering, Russ Currie, has overcome customers’ complex technical issues with poor performing sealing heat exchangers, not addressed by any other engineering company, with an innovative, unique new gasket, ‘ChangeTM’ ChangeTM was launched to mark Flexitallic’s Centennial year - the 100th anniversary of the invention of the spiral wound gasket. Another industry first for Flexitallic, the ChangeTM gasket delivers a more dynamic seal, with superior compression and recovery than any other gasket on the market*. ChangeTM can be supplied

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with Thermiculite, PTFE, graphite filler and a wide variety of other metals, making it suitable for an extensive range of applications.

Russ Currie comments, “We developed a unique sealing construction and new welding process to engineer ChangeTM, which was created in direct response to customers’ longterm problems. ChangeTM has out-performed all alternative gaskets we have tested to date, including our own, and now we are seeking out customers with troublesome applications to challenge ChangeTM to dramatically improve performance. Efficiencies in production methods have also enabled this new technology to be a cost-effective solution for customers.”

*based on Radial Shear Testing (RAST), thermal cycling and leakage tests: Modified Shell Test, ROTT and Compression testing.

For more information on the ChangeTM Gasket please visit us at Offshore Europe Stand C40.

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Ideal solutions for onshore or offshore, upstream or downstream As an expert manufacturer of downhole and surface pumps, we produce oilfield pump systems according to the highest quality standards. The viscosity of your crude oil or its percentage of gas or sand makes no difference to the NETZSCH progressing cavity pumps, our helical rotor system is unbeatable. NETZSCH Pumps & Systems Ltd.

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NeoNickel

Delivering Speciality alloyS Delivering speciality alloys throughout europe throughout Europe

NeoNickel companies have been supplying a wide range of speciality alloys for more than 30 years across the UK and Europe. We have developed the resources, skills and inventory to satisfy the industry’s demanding needs which includes value added processing and the capability to process fast track daily transactional business to major turnkey projects. NeoNickel is dedicated to quality, which is reflected in our quality approvals. Our knowledgeable staff and our team members understand your requirements. We are dedicated to handling orders quickly, accurately and efficiently to support our goal of constantly surpassing your expectations. NeoNickel is a leading European supplier and processor of high alloy creep, heat & corrosion resisting stainless steels, nickel alloys (including C276 & 22) and titanium alloys. Materials stocked include the leading brands ZERON 100® super duplex stainless steel, AL6XN® super austenitic steel, 253MA® heat resisting stainless steel and RA 330® heat resistant alloy. Our extensive product portfolio and conversion capability is designed to deliver quality materials for arduous applications. NeoNickel are specialists at servicing the high performance material requirements for the Aerospace & Power Generation, Oil & Gas, Chemical Process Industries & Thermal processing markets. Available 24 hours a day, NeoNickel provide a rapid response to enquiries and despatch requirements. Same day – next day shipments are a key part of NeoNickel daily routine.

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Alloys for demanding applications NeoNickel supplies its products, which include bar, billet and forgings, sheet and

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Delivering Speciality Alloys throughout Europe OIL AND GAS NeoNickel is proud to be a certified supplier of speciality metals to the Oil and Gas Industry. In addition to our proprietary grades ZERON® 100 and AL-6XN, we offer an extensive inventory of stainless steels, nickel alloys and titanium grades in a variety of product forms. NeoNickels approach sets the industry standard by offering reliable service, superior materials, and unmatched expertise. We also offer in-depth knowledge of material specifications, supply chain management, and metallurgical expertise. NeoNickel brings your project from concept to delivered product. Alloy

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30 years in sea water and still looking good… • Langley developed the original superduplex stainless steel, proven in use over 30 years • FERRALIUM® 255-SD50 sets the benchmark as the highest strength superduplex available • stock available worldwide in a range of bar sizes and plate, sheet and pipe UK

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New Vessel liNiNg system Belzona has been a global leader in the design and application of high temperature vessel linings (above 90°C) for over 20 years. Numerous case studies from across the globe are a testament to their effectiveness and longevity even in highly corrosive environments. In recent years, customers have expressed the need for a cost effective lining for vessels operating below 90°C, which does not compromise on quality and is designed to the most stringent Belzona standards. In 2012 this system was formulated and upon successfully completing trials, introduced to the Oil & Gas upstream and downstream markets. Now proven to satisfy clients’ requirements, the system is available through the global network of Belzona Distributorships and will be demonstrated at Offshore Europe.

Jevon Pugh R&D Manager Belzona Polymerics Ltd.

Aberdeen, Stand 3E101

Join us at Offshore Europe to experience our high performance cold bonding technology and unique corrosion management solutions for process vessels. For your opportunity to find out how Belzona can solve complex problems with minimal disruption to your asset operations please visit stand 3E101.

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Metalcraft

Metalcraft and Maloney Metalcraft showcase expanded capabilities Avingtrans is presenting an exciting new offer for the oil and gas sector at this year’s Offshore Europe when its UK businesses – Metalcraft and Maloney Metalcraft – exhibit as a joint force for the first time (Stand 1AA71).

“By integrating this expertise with that of our Metalcraft facility – which celebrates its 120th anniversary this year – we are effectively streamlining the supply chain, enhancing service levels for our customers and significantly de-risking their investment.”

The companies came together to form Avingtrans Plc’s energy and medical division in July when Exterran UK was acquired from its US parent company and re-branded Maloney Metalcraft in recognition of its respected oil and gas heritage.

Metalcraft manufactures, tests and installs precision-engineered components for a variety of performance-critical industries including the medical, off-shore oil and gas and nuclear energy sectors. It has particular expertise working with traditionally difficult-to-weld alloys, including stainless steel, duplex and aluminium alloys.

The integrated division combines the design and project management expertise of Maloney Metalcraft with the specialist, large pressure-vessel manufacturing expertise of Metalcraft’s team; creating a one-stop shop for the design, manufacture, installation, service and maintenance of systems for oil and gas customers.

Components produced for the oil and gas industry include large complex pressure vessels, pipeline assemblies and other large machined components.

Peter Kenny, managing director of Avingtrans’ energy and medical division, said: “We’re excited by the potential created by the acquisition and are looking forward to talking to customers at the show about our expanded capabilities. “The specialist design and process engineering team at Maloney Metalcraft has over 250 years’ combined experience in the oil and gas industry and has a strong track record developing effective solutions for upstream customers including Talisman, Shell and Petrofac.

DESIGNER & FABRICATOR OF HIGH QUALITY, HIGH SPEC, BESPOKE PACKAGED UPSTREAM OIL & GAS PROCESS EQUIPMENT  Formerly known as: Exterran (UK) Ltd / Hanover (GB) Ltd / Maloney Steelcraft UK Ltd / Burnett & Lewis  Design, Project Management, Procurement, Fabrication, Assembly and Testing all at one location  Core staff team with over 500 years’ combined experience  168 years’ combined manufacturing experience at the Aldridge & Chatteris facilities

Core Product Categories:  Gas Dehydration, Sweetening Conditioning  Oil Separation, Dehydration & Desalting  Produced Water Treatment

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Total Solutions include:  Vessel Fabrication  Pipe Fabrication and Large scale connections  Installation

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Sherwin-Williams Challenges of conventional coating systems in offshore maintenance The conventional offshore maintenance coating systems includes the use of abrasive blasting and solvent-borne protective coatings. This approach has several challenges. For starters, the weather can be extreme and unpredictable offshore. This can make it difficult to properly apply solvent-borne coatings which require strict control of temperature, relative humidity and surface profile conditions to ensure coating durability. In addition, whilst grit blasting delivers a surface that appears ‘clean’, these surfaces can be very easily contaminated by chlorides which can diminish the durability of the traditional solvent-borne coatings. Problems stemming from environmental conditions, spoiled surface preparation or damage to freshly applied coating film caused can increase the number of man hours required over the course of a project, or even lead to premature coating system failures. Realising the problems associated with applying conventional solvent-borne coatings over abrasive steel blasted steel applications, Sherwin-Williams began to partner with Petrobras in Brazil as early

as the mid-1990s to break with tradition. The result was a solution that did not require abrasive blasting or need humidity to be controlled, the steel surface to be completely dried or flash rust to be kept at low levels. A new solution through a proven approach First developed by Sherwin-Williams and Petrobras in Brazil, a new solution was pioneered that combined hydroblasting as the surface preparation method with Dura-Plate 301 (formerly Euronavy 301) a solvent-free epoxy coatings that is surface and humidity tolerant. Today the system is now used successfully worldwide, from yards in South East Asia to offshore waters in Brazil and West Africa. Humidity & Surface Tolerant Coating. Dura-Plate 301 is an edge retentive, solvent-free epoxy system that is both humidity and surface tolerant. The application of the coating is not limited by dew point restrictions and Dura-Plate 301 exhibits a very high adhesion to UHP prepared steel surfaces, allowing for successful protection even over a poor steel roughness profile. UHP Water Jetting. Offering high durability over UHP surface preparation, Sherwin-

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Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine Coatings Tower Works, Kestor Street, Bolton. BL2 2AL Main Reception: +44 (0)1204 521771 Email: enquiries@sherwin.com Web: www.sherwin-williams.com

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MP Filtri (UK) Ltd

Question..... How long can you afford to Have your production or Hydraulic application not working? How much can contamination monitoring save you?

Moisture and temperature sensing for compatible medias.

Condition monitoring has traditionally been expensive but now becoming less so in comparison to downtime, repairs and loss of production.

Data logging and internal 4000 test result memory.

The Product: ICM – Inline Contamination Monitor – now available ATEX approved – rated to Ex nR T5 Gc IP66 Ex II 3G. The ICM- Inline Contamination Monitor is designed to measure and quantify the numbers of solid contaminants in hydraulic, lubrication and transmission applications. The ICM is designed to be an accurate instrument for permanently installed applications using hydrocarbon and synthetic offshore aggressive fuels as well as Bio–medias. There’s also an option for monitoring moisture and temperature levels. (Subject to media compatibility.)

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A continual focus on quality and business improvement has meant that we can provide the best solution for our customers with a vast array of oil and gas applications including offshore, ROV’s, marine and harbour systems.

Features and benefits of the ICM units include channel contamination measurement and display of particulate 4µ - 70µ inclusive. Measures and displays ISO 4406:1999, NAS 1638, AS 4059E Table 1 & 2 (Table 2 is now becoming the standard for Offshore Oil and Gas applications) and ISO 11218.

■ Manual, automatic and remote control functions

Along with all these features and benefits, we have released a new ATEX version of the ICM, with its own display enabling the user to see the cleanliness of their application without having to connect via a PLC or PC/ Laptop. The unit is supplied in a stainless steel enclosure rated to – Ex nR T5 Gc IP66 Ex II 3G.

■ Multicolour LED and remote alarm signalling The ICM is available in many configurations as follows: ■ With and without relays ■ With and without screen ■ Communications with Modbus/Canbus protocols and RS485

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The unit has two internal relays which can perform external events by contamination codes and/or individual particle sizes. By using the two internal relays, (set to an upper limit suitable for your application and a lower one) the ICM can control an external kidney loop filtration system. When the cleanliness is above your recommended level the filtration unit will run and control your cleanliness until the level drops below your lower set cleanliness level. It will then switch off the unit, saving your filter life and power consumption, only using electrical power when required.

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Nautilus Rigging (UK) Ltd

Secure rOV HOOkS - New INNOVatION SOlVeS Old PrOblemS Nautilus Rigging (UK) Ltd, innovators in safe lifting solutions, have introduced their unique range of ROV operated lifting hooks for subsea operations. The new ROV hooks utilize Nautilus’s patented “positive locking” technology, an innovation that significantly enhances the operational and safety aspects of subsea/ ROV lifting operations. Nautilus’s, patented, “positive locking” system was sighted as one of the deciding factors in the design winning the prestigious Woefel, Best Mechanical Engineering Award from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers at OTC and the Offshore Support Vessel conference Innovation of the year award in 2011.

over the hook tip and then pull back down through the internal spring latch thus self releasing the load which often results in damage to expensive equipment and costly downtime recovery operations” “This high risk of self release is eliminated with the Nautilus ROV hook design where the positive locking function maintains load integrity at all times until released by the ROV, with the added benefit that the positive locking arm prevents any unintentional hooking on of umbilical cables and subsea equipment” Nautilus ROV hooks incorporate all the innovative safety features of the company’s topside hooks, including the integrated safety handle and dual sided sliding lock mechanism which makes topside handling a simple, safe and secure operation, removing fingers from the hazardous hook/sling interface area and providing an easy one handed operation. The ROV Hooks are currently available in 2 versions, both with a WLL of 22 tonnes, the Long shank NH-ROV22E and eye top release hook NH-SS22E. The hooks are fitted with a bespoke 316 stainless steel ROV activation wire tested to 1200 kg. Nautilus Hooks are supplied with the manufacturers test certification which includes the individual proof test details and the unique hook number for simple traceability and corporate compliance requirements.

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Model No. NH-SS22E SWL: 22 Tonnes Managing Director, Mr Bill Toon, said “Nautilus ROV hooks were specifically designed to address growing industry concerns over the suitability and safety of traditional “snap on” style ROV hooks which have a known, high risk, of unintentionally self releasing the load due to their internal spring latch design. Unintentional release is especially prevalent when loads pass through the “transition zone” (from air to water) at which time the varying hydrodynamic forces can produce “slack” in the lifting train and allow the lifting sling to flip up

A short video detailing the unique operational and safety benefits, and the full product specifications can be viewed at www.nautilusrigging.com

For more information please call: +44 (0)1224 772323 Or E-Mail: info@nautilusrigging.com

Mr Toon advised “We are delighted at the positive response from the subsea sector, many operators have been quick to recognise the immediate operational benefits and cost savings that our subsea hooks provide, so much so that the first sample production batch sold out within weeks of the launch at subsea 2013 in Aberdeen, though I am pleased to advise that we have now completed the first full production batch and stocks are available for immediate supply” Nautilus ROV hooks are the cost efficient solution to ensuring load integrity, safety, and security for all subsea and ROV assisted lifting and installation operations.

Nautilus Rigging (UK) Ltd

22 23E Burnside Drive, Dyce, Aberdeen, Scotland. AB21 0HW 40

Main Reception: +44 (0)1224 772323 Email: info@nautilusrigging.com Web: www.nautilusrigging.com

NautilusRigging Manufacturers of Nautilus Hooks™

Introducing the world’s first range of ROV hooks with ‘positive locking function’ Nautilus Rigging are raising industry standards with the launch of a range of ROV hooks with patented ‘positive locking function’, built to complement our range of award winning topside hooks. u Nautilus ROV hooks manufactured to BS/EN 1677-1 - CE certified u Individually numbered and proof tested to 2.5 x WLL - supplied with test certification u Long Shank and Eye Top models are supplied with a bespoke primary activation wire fitted u Additional primary wires and secondary wire kits are available as accessories For full details and specifications visit www.nautilusrigging.com

NautilusRigging Safer lifting, efficient solutions

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William Chainsltd Ltd WilliamHackett Hackett chains

Product range develoPments product range developments William Hackett chains will be showing some of their newest products at OE. Despite a 120 year history WHC has a policy of continuously increasing its product range. WHC is well known for its chain sling systems, master links and hoists but the company has the aim of becoming the complete lifting solutions provider.

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The offshore and subsea markets are growing strongly. In addition to ROV operated chain hoists William Hackett Chains now have a range of ROV hooks and shackles. These components have developed to allow deployment and retrieval of loads subsea using ROVs. William Hackett will be showing their latest generation of chain hoists and lever hoists at OE. The specification for these hoists has been tailored to be fully compliant with international standards, whilst meeting the harsh offshore service environment. Also on show will be the latest clamp designs which offer enhanced fleeting performance.

Hackett Duty HackettHeavy Heavy Duty BeamClamp Clam Beam

Recent investment in the WHC Cradley factory has improved the stainless steel welding capability of the company. WHC can now offer made to order, fully welded stainless steel lifting assemblies up to 20mm diameter.

WHC has developed a wide range of load attachment product solutions. Increasing safety awareness standards have driven the requirement for load attachment products in preference to old practices of wrapping a lifting sling around a load. WHC load attachment products vary in features and sophistication, some being permanently welded into position with others able to be temporarily bolted to the load.

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Lifting Point

Swivel Hoist Ring Swivel Hoist Ring

William Hackett Chains Ltd

Offshore Products

Tel: 01665 604200 • Fax: 01665 604204 Email: info@williamhackett.co.uk • www.williamhackett.co.uk

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E-Mail. info@atlantasmarine.com

Belleville Springs Ltd

Tel +44 (0)1527 500500

E-Mail. info@bellevillesprings.com

Bender UK Ltd

Tel +44 (0)1229 480123

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Bardex (UK) Ltd

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Bifold Fluid Power

Tel +44 (0)1494 464138

Tel +44 (0)161 345 4777

E-Mail. sjones@bardex.com

E-Mail. msilva@belzona.com

E-Mail. info@bender-uk.com

E-Mail. gbancroft@bifold.co.uk

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CMP Products

Tel +44 (0)1670 715646

E-Mail. cmp@cmp-products.com

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Cygnus Instruments

Tel +44 (0)1305 265533

E-Mail. sales@cygnus-instruments.com

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Flexitallic Ltd

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Hadar Lighting

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Intertek Moody

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Hayward Tyler Ltd

Kiowa Ltd

Langley Alloys

MP Filtri (UK) Ltd

Metalcraft

Nautilus Rigging (UK) Ltd

NeoNickel Ltd

Netszch Pumps

Pacson Valves Ltd

Parker Hannifin

Reed Exhibitions UK

Reliance Precision Ltd

Seacon (Europe) Ltd

Sherwin-Wiliams

Springmasters Ltd

Tekmar Energy

Tel +44 (0)1349 852308

E-Mail. cfpa@cfpa.co.uk

Tel +44 (0)1709 704100

E-Mail. info@eplan.co.uk

Tel +44 (0)1423 522911

E-Mail. sales@env-technologies.com

Tel +44 (0)7798701873

E-Mail. jallen@gai-tronics.co.uk

Tel +44 (0)1274 851273

Tel +44 (0)1670 814877

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Tel +44 (0)1224 708500

Tel +44 (0)1529 416200

Tel +44 (0)1782 610250

Tel +44 (0)1451 822522

E-Mail. enquiries@flexitallic.eu

E-Mail. enquiries@hadar-lighting.com

E-Mail. info@haywardtyler.com

Website. www.intertek.com

E-Mail. customerservices@kiowa.co.uk

E-Mail. sales@langleyalloys.com

E-Mail. sales@mpfiltri.co.uk

Tel +44 (0)1354 692391

Website. www.metalcraft.co.uk

Tel +44 (0)1224 772323

E-Mail. info@nautilusrigging.com

Tel +44 (0)1254 582999

Tel +44 (0)1935 483900

Tel +44 (0)1382 513655

Tel +44 (0)1271 313131

Tel +44 (0)208 7212134

Tel +44 (0)1484 601000

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Tel +44 (0)1204 521771

Tel +44 (0)1527 521000

Tel +44 (0)1325 379520

E-Mail. salesblackburn@neonickel.com

Website. www.netzsch.com

E-Mail. info@pacson.co.uk

E-Mail. jpd@parker.com

E-Mail. rxinfo@reedexpo.co.uk

Website. www.reliance.co.uk

E-Mail. sales@seaconeurope.com

E-Mail. enquiries@sherwin.com

E-Mail. sales@springmasters.com E-Mail. info@tekmar.co.uk

The Underwater Centre Tel +44 (0)1397 703786

E-Mail. fortwilliam@theunderwatercentre.com

Valeport Ltd

E-Mail. sales@valeport.co.uk

Tubetech International Tel +44 (0)1268 786999

Walther Couplings

Tel +44 (0)1803 869292

Tel +44 (0)1442 891929

William Hackett Chains Tel +44 (0)1665 604200

E-Mail. info@tubetech.com

E-Mail. sales@walther-couplings.com

E-Mail. info@williamhackett.co.uk

EPLAN - EfficiENt ENgiNEEriNg Eplan, a subsidiary of Rittal International, within the Friedhelm Loh Group, is a leader in computer aided engineering (CAE) software and provides innovative solutions for the planning, documentation and management of electrical design projects. The EPLAN ‘platform’ supports interdisciplinary work, from fluid engineering and process plant engineering to harness design and 3D enclosure design tools EPLAN also offers a range of services including training, software support and process consultancy. With a presence in over 50 countries across the globe, EPLAN boasts 600 employees, 35,000 customers and nearly 95,000 licence installations worldwide. EPLAN advises companies on ways to optimise their electrical engineering design processes; from developing software solutions for mechatronic and fluid power engineering to implementing customised CAD, PDM, PLM and ERP interfaces. EPLAN is continuously looking to expand into international markets and provide additional electrical design solutions, with the aim of consistently innovating their products to provide maximum benefits.

For more information call: +44 (0)1709 704100 Visit our Website: www.eplan.co.uk

E-Mail: info@eplan.co.uk

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HADAr tO LAUNcH t6-rAtED LED fLOODLigHtS Hadar Lighting have announced the latest addition to their highly successful HDL106 family of LED floodlights which will be launched at Aberdeen’s prestigious Offshore Europe exhibition in September.

personnel and the new lights will provide this whilst also requiring less power and being virtually maintenance free.”

The new HDL106A lights, certified for Zone 1, T6 Hazardous Areas, are a variation of the company’s HDL106 LED floodlight which was the world’s first certified Ex e LED floodlight and which has made such an impact both offshore and onshore since its launch 3 years ago. They have been developed in response to increasing demand for a low surface temperature fitting.

Weighing and looking the same as normal T4 HDL106 lights, the T6 range is the latest The new HDL106A LED addition to the 106 family floodlight certified for which already includes single, T6Hazardous Areas. double and triple units and the hugely successful emergency variation, the HDL 106E, which was designed specifically for stairwells, muster areas, lifeboat stations and other critical zones in Zone 1 & 2 Hazardous Areas requiring large amount of light even when normal power supplies fail. Established in 2005, and now part of the A-Belco Group, Hadar Lighting is a specialist manufacturer of hazardous area products for the oil, gas, petro-chemical, pharmaceutical and marine industries worldwide offering the design and production of products for Zone Classification Areas 1, 2, 21 & 22, Gas and Dust. Further details of the Hadar range is available at:

www.hadar-lighting.co.uk

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Bill Armstrong, Hadar’s Sales Director, explained, “Our current range of HDL106 LED floodlights have a surface temperature of around 105°C and are therefore rated for T4 applications where surface temperatures cannot exceed 135°C. The by-products of some processes, however, require higher rated lighting with the highest rating being a T6 which means the surface temperature will never exceed 85°C. To achieve this, we’ve used the very latest generation of LED units but run them at low power, thereby producing less heat whilst still producing superb light.” Modern environmental standards ensure such potentially hazardous processes are now carried out in enclosed areas for the safety of the immediate surrounding population. They therefore require proper lighting to ensure the safety of process

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SEA CON®

SEA CON ENCApSulAtiNg thE NEEdS Of itS CuStOmErS As SEA CON continue their growth they are also continuing to find new ways to better serve their expanding market. A prime example of this is SEA CON’s new Encapsulating & Molding facility in the West Houston area, opening to develop even greater levels of support both to the Gulf Coast region and internationally. “There is clear evidence that the market is growing” says SEA CON’s Marketing Manager Melanie Harrison. “The demand on suppliers to increase manufacturing, design, support and customer service also grows in line with this upturn. This new facility is just one of a number of steps we will be taking to achieve our mission”. Concurrent to this growth in demand is the need for suppliers to exhibit great flexibility and the ability to react quickly to customers needs both planned and unforeseen, while still maintaining high levels of quality and innovation. Part of this solution is seen by SEA CON to include holding increased stock of most popular connectors to help fill an increasing need for short order custom assemblies. SEA CON is passionate about the important issue of ensuring the needs of their clients are dealt with quickly and efficiently and the new installation will certainly enable them to meet growing needs and higher expectations.

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SEA CON currently has five main production facilities geared to the delivery of a mass production of subsea connectors. At times this can make it difficult to provide customers with short order custom assemblies. The new work shop will specialize in these short order needs of SEA CON clients, current and future.

The workshop will allow SEA CON to carry more stock of their most popular connectors to mainly benefit their existing customers who don’t necessarily need a molded assembly. Some of the product lines will include the Rubber Molded, WET-CON, ALL-WET and 55/66 series assemblies. Stocks of these are already

held, but this new facility will see these stock levels increase. Craig Newell, Vice President of Sales & Corporate Business Development said “Consistency throughout the business is paramount to our success and the launch of a new Encapsulation and Molding Workshop is just another example of our commitment to over deliver on the promise and work with an overt focus on the changing needs of our clients.”

Mexico, Brazil, the United Kingdom and Norway as well as a worldwide network of agencies and representatives, SEA CON is able to supply very quick solutions to any requirements across the globe.

www.seaconworldwide.com

SEA CON Bio The SEA CON Group are world leaders in underwater connector technology and provide an extensive and diverse range of electrical, optical and hybrid connector assemblies, submersible switches and cable system solutions for many applications within the Oil & Gas, Defense, Oceanographic and Environmental markets. With locations in California and Texas in the USA,

Craig Newell, Vice President of Sales & Corporate Business Development

SEA CON (Europe) Ltd Seacon House, Hewett Road, Gapton Hall Industrial Estate, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. NR31 0RB Main Reception: +44 (0)1493 652733 Email: sales@seaconeurope.com Web: www.seaconeurope.com

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CMP Products Ltd

CMP ProduCts add unions to CoMPrehensive range of Conduit aCCessories For those of you who are unfamiliar with CMP and it’s business area, here is a brief insight. CMP Products is a leading specialist manufacturer of Cable Glands, Cable Connectors and associated accessories, used extensively for power, control, lighting and instrumentation cable applications in connection with IEC and NEC cables for Industrial, Marine & Explosive Atmospheres Cable Glands.

Having the widest portfolio of Cable Gland products to meet every kind of situation imaginable, CMP offers a variety of solutions for use in Marine, Explosive and Non Explosive (Industrial) Atmospheres, for a large selection of cable types. The product search page of the website includes a number of the typical industry standard cable types found around the world that CMP cable glands can be associated with. CMP design and produce Cable Glands with Ex d/Ex e Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 21 & Zone 22 Approvals for use in Gas Group IIC environments under CENELEC & IEC Area Classification rules. Additionally Cable Connectors for NEC Classified Explosive Atmospheres Locations, are available for Class I, II & III, Divisions 1 & 2, where Gas Groups A, B, C, D and Dust Groups E, F & G are present. International Explosive Atmospheres Approvals are held from SIRA, CEPEL/ Inmetro, CSA, UL, GOST, NEPSI, TUV, and CIDET. In addition Marine Classification Society Approvals from Lloyds, DNV & ABS are also held. CMP have designed and developed a new range of conduit accessories with a design that incorporates safety concepts that are acceptable to all certification bodies throughout the world. The new Union range consists of 6 products – ■ 780 – Linear Union ■ 784 - 45° Union

These products are designed to allow connection of rigid and flexible conduit, or terminated cable glands, to any fixed equipment. The ease of installation offered by the Unions/Barrier Unions consequently makes the process of removing the conduit or other terminated cable entry device from the equipment a simple, fast and effective one.

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The PX780, PX784, PX789 also incorporate a barrier compartment and are available with our revolutionary RapidEx Liquid Resin. A revolutionary sealing solution for barrier glands, offering enchanced accuracy, improved reliability & fully compatible with IEC & CEC / NEC wiring code rules.

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Effective & reliable seal. The liquid resin flows between and around the cable conductors ensuring a complete and total seal with zero gaps.

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Easy application & faster curing. Installs in seconds, cures in minutes

Available in Brass, Aluminium or Stainless Steel these Unions and Barrier Unions are approved to ATEX, IECEx and North American standards. They can be used in conjunction with Class I, Div 1 and 2, Ex d and Ex e certified equipment and cable entry devices, and can also be supplied with thread conversion between the forward and rear threads to either a reduced size or a variety of different thread types, e.g. Metric to NPT, or NPT to metric.

To find out more visit: http://www.cmp-products.com/ adaptors_reducers.php

■ 789 - 90° Union

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■ PX780 – Linear Barrier Union ■ PX784 - 45° Barrier Union ■ PX789 - 90° Barrier Union

CMP Products

48 36 Nelson Way, Nelson Park East, Cramlington, Northumberland. NE23 1WH

Main Reception: +44 (0)191 3657411 Email: cmp@cmp-products.com Web: www.cmp-products.co.uk

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CMP PRODUCTS

The CMP range of Thread Conversion Adaptors, Reducers and associated products are available for use in Industrial, Marine and Explosive Atmospheres

• ADAPTORS • REDUCERS • STOPPER PLUGS • IN-LINE, 90°, 45° UNIONS • BREATHER DRAIN PLUGS • INSULATED ADAPTORS

• Ex e and Ex d • Rapidex Resin Barrier Unions/ Couplings Available • Dedicated Machines, Short Lead Times Guaranteed • Range of Materials Available • Range of Thread Forms Available Newcastle (HQ) CMP Products 36, Nelson Park East Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 1WH, United Kingdom

T: +44 191 2657411 E: cmp@cmp-products.com

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GAI-Tronics

ElEmEc3

Hubbell GAI-Tronics is delighted to announce the launch of Elemec3 a digitally controlled Public Address and General Alarm system (PA/GA). Designed principally for life critical installations in the Oil and Gas market, it is suitable for many industrial communications requirements.

shelf units. System expansion is easily achieved by simply adding more modules and reconfiguring the system software accordingly.

Rich in features, the Elemec3 includes: -

The Elemec3, high integrity Public Address & Alarm system, is commonly used on Oil & Gas Platforms, FPSOs, Power Stations, Oil Refineries, Chemical Plants & Industrial Complexes worldwide to ensure the safety of personnel. The equipment is specifically and fundamentally designed for failsafe operation, with extensive system and fault status monitoring to ensure maximum availability at all times. In addition to general paging and emergency broadcasts, alarms can be automatically initiated via a common interface with the fire & gas and emergency shut down systems. For ease of installation and maintenance all cabinet internal connections are on a plug/socket basis. The modular design ensures minimum spares holding is required to support the systems, all of which are standard of the

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Class D intelligent power amplifiers Dual 300W (D600i), Single 550W (D550i) or Single 300W (D300i)

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Up to 35.2 kW (64 amplifiers) of audio Power

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Multiple hot standby power amplifiers

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Up to 64 programmable audio zones

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Up to 16 fully monitored & feature rich programmable access panels

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Message storage and replay up to 50MB

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System status and fault monitoring via Portal remote monitoring software

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Intrinsically Safe ATEX/IEC Ex access panels

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Being compliant to UKOOA, PFEER, IMO, ABS, SOLAS, DNV, CCS, NORSOK, RINA & Lloyds guidelines, The Elemec3 has been designed to meet global standards and can be configured to meet a variety of applications where the installation of a highly reliable and safety critical communication system is essential.

For sales enquiries, please contact Jason Allen E-Mail: jallen@gai-tronics.co.uk Or call +44 (0)7798701873

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NEW Product! • Compliant to UKOOA, PFEER, IMO, ABS, SOLAS, DNV,CCS, NORSOK guidelines

Elemec3

• Class D intelligent power amplifiers in 1U case • Modular design for easy maintenance • Fully monitored & programmable access panels • Message storage and reply up to 50MB

Digitally Digitally Controlled Controlled PA PA and and Alarm Alarm System PA/GA for Oil & Gas System PA/GA for Oil & Gas

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• Remote status & fault monitoring software

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• Two audio paths for simultaneous broadcasting

Class D Power Amplifiers

System Controller

Access Panel

Contact: Jason Allen; T: + 447798701873; E: jallen@gai-tronics.co.uk

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Visit Stand

4b12

Offshore Europe

www.bender-uk.com

BENDER UK Low Mill Business Park, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9EE Tel: 44(0) 1229 480123 Fax: 44(0) 1229 480345

Protecting Offshore Assets for more than

Years

Sherwin-Williams delivers innovative coatings and service solutions to meet the ever evolving challenges of the offshore market. We’re focused on your productivity and success. That’s why our protective coatings: • improve overall job quality • keep downtime to a minimum, with fewer coats, faster return to service and reduced costs • ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

From Protective Coatings to PFP, We’re Your Asset Protection Partner. Stop by stand 4B61to learn about our latest protective coatings. sherwin-williams.com/protectiveEMEA