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Welcome to the August issue of Subsea & Offshore Service

Magazine, the journal for the subsea, offshore and renewables markets.

We are also covering a huge variety of topics, from Subsea Equipment; Courses, Training & Certification, Pumps & Valves, Welding & Fabrication and our ongoing focus on the Hazardous Area market.

We open this edition with a Q&A with Mike Semens-Flanagan, Director of Strategic Planning, IMI Critical Engineering, who gives us his outlook on the current state of the economy affecting the oil and gas sector.

As part of this month’s focus on Courses, Training & Certification (page 30) we take a look at Unique Group and KBAT who have recently collaborated to introduce a series of health, safety and diving courses in the UAE. On page 36, our Pumps & Valves feature is headlined by Cat Pumps who explain how their high pressure reciprocating triplex pumps are being relied upon in the oil and gas industry for dependability, availability and innovative pumping solutions.

On page 39, within Welding & Fabrication, there is an article here which explains how KBR and Subsea 7 have collaborated to deliver concept and front-end engineering and design (FEED) services to the global offshore oil and gas industry.

Finally, from page 40 we review all of the latest news and product innovations associated with the Hazardous Area market.

If you have any news, insights or product launches that you would like to share with our readers prior to SPE Offshore Europe, please send me an email to editor@sosmagazine.biz for consideration in our September issue.

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Contents Q&A with Mike SemensFlanaghan, IMI Critical Engineering

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Lerwick Harbour looks to future with further expansion underway

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Bibby Offshore Singapore delivers subsea projects to Asia Pacific

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Industry accreditations strengthen Survivex training portfolio

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Low flow, high accuracy internal gear pumps

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Pemex confirms explosion on oil platform in Gulf of Mexico

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Q & A’s with Mike Semens-Flanagan, IMI Critical Engineering

Question and answers with Mike Semens-Flanagan, Director Strategic Planning, IMI Critical Engineering products and we now incorporate these features into our range. Meanwhile, the growing use of hydrocarbon injection for optimising field yield and higher levels of sour gas (H2S) have made requirements from customers more stringent, driving new technology development.

Safety requirements are also behind the increased demand for high-integrity pressure protection systems (HIPPS), an area where our IMI CCI business is leading developments.

(Q) What is driving innovation – can you give any examples?

(A) As well as fugitive emissions, increased sour gas content and the drive to reduce the use of flaring are two factors which are shaping our product development focus.

Mike Semens-Flanagan (Q) Describe IMI CE’s offering for the offshore oil & gas sector (A) Our highly engineered range of valves including products featuring patented DRAG® velocity control technology from IMI CCI provides the ultimate in reliability for critical and severe service applications.

This is true on both offshore platforms and also in floating production storage and offload (FPSO) applications where IMI Orton and IMI Truflo Rona are at the forefront of innovation in butterfly valve and ball valve technologies.

(Q) How is the current state of the economy affecting the sector and your work in it?

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(A)The impact of oil prices is clear in upstream operations, especially

exploration. However, our focus as a business is on mid and downstream operations, especially LNG liquefaction and gasification, which have been less impacted in the short term.

(Q) What new legislation/ regulations should the industry be aware of?

How will this affect them?

(A) Demand is growing rapidly for fugitive emissions safeguards as well as fire-safe

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The latest systems from IMI CCI for dealing with fugitive emissions consist of a mass micro-flowmeter with intelligent logic which continuously and automatically monitors the performance of control valve packings by measuring the effective leakage passing through the primary packing seals of the valve. If the values exceed preset limits which can be set into the positioner, the system sends a command to the leak port valve to shut off the vent port, with the sealing operation automatically switched to the secondary packing.

This means it can play a key role in reducing the hazard of leaking packing within the plant and greatly enhance safety both in and around the plant.

(Q) How can IMI’s valve products help impact companies’ bottom line?

(A) IMI Critical Engineering’s products are designed to ensure optimal efficiency and reliability, with total lifetime in mind.

This guarantees uptime with no trips, ensuring the customer’s process or platform operates and produces revenue.

Likewise our products can handle the extremes of pressure or temperature along with the harsh environments that processes can produce. It is fundamental to have a product that lasts, does not wear out quickly and allows for planned maintenance/outages. Some extreme fields have choke valves that can be

worn away in matter of weeks or months.

Where these are located in dangerous or hostile environments, unplanned failures are expensive. Our solutions are designed to withstand this and provide a longer lifetime. Furthermore, we have products for such applications that allow upgrade possibilities. For instance chokes designed for a field profile today may well be quite different in three years’ time.

Our products allow for the valve profile to be upgraded to ensure that maximum operating efficiency for field production is possible.

(Q) How can systems designers create safer systems?

(A) The main approach is through the SIL design of systems. This, coupled with the HIPPS solution, ensures the safety of the plant as well as the employees. To ensure this, the plant operator needs to know that the valves will operate when required.

Where this is required, our products incorporate IMI Maxseal solenoid valves, which have partial stroking capability.

This ensures plant designers can optimise performance and maintain uptime while also partial stroke testing with no disruption to production. This ensures valves are operable and ready in the event of an unplanned event. Our HIPPS solution incorporates this and SIL as well as products that are fire safe and use our new fugitive emissions monitoring system, to ensure the safest possible working environment.

(Q) What are your predictions for the sector for the next five years?

(A) The recent oil price declines are causing uncertainty in the industry and investment is being postponed in the regions where the cost of oil and gas production is high. From what we see the cut in capex for new construction may be significant for the short/ medium term, with maximising opex key. A return to a more stable oil price level would support improvement in project levels and in five years’ time we see this as a key sector and a key part of our strategy – to support our customers by solving what will become even harder engineering challenges.

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News In Brief

News In Brief....

Oil & Gas charity fundraiser named ‘Best special event’ at Middle East Event Awards 2015

Wood Group secures KPOC pipeline contract

One of the region’s most popular charity events, The Oil Barons Charity Ball, which this year raised more than USD 200,000 has been named Best Special Event at the Middle East Event Awards held on 3rd June 2015 at the JW Marquis Marriott Hotel, Dubai. Held under the patronage of H.E Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Culture, Youth and Community Development, and presented by the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC), the Oil Barons Charity Ball is the largest gala dinner for the Oil and Gas industry in the Middle East attracting 2,000 distinguished guests and senior industry figures from across the oil producing region.

the Kebabangan Petroleum Operating

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The charity fundraiser organised by international exhibition company, DMG Events Middle East & Asia, took place in March of this year and has raised over USD 2.3 million for Friends of Cancer Patients (FOCP), a UAE based non-profit organisation during their eight year partnership.

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Wood Group Kenny (WGK) will support Company (KPOC) in pipeline engineering and flow assurance engineering studies

for the Kamansu East (KME) field offshore Sabah, Malaysia.

The scope of work will include concept

select studies and definition engineering on subsea heating options, thus

preventing hydrates, for the 30km gas

pipeline which runs from the KME field

in 750 meters of water to their new shelf edge Kebabangan platform.

Bob MacDonald, CEO of Wood Group Kenny, said: “This project is a great

opportunity to tackle the challenges posed by subsea pipeline heating for deepwater projects. It is an honour to work with KPOC on the Kamansu East project.”

Harkand secures decommissioning work in UKCS for Maersk Oil

Simon Mellor, President, DMG Events Middle East & Asia, said: “The Middle East Event Awards 2015 celebrates the outstanding achievements of the region’s events’ industry. Winning the award is a huge honour and is dedicated to all those fighting their personal battle with cancer.

The award is further motivation for the talented staff at DMG Events to continue with their exceptional efforts in organising highly successful and popular events that can contribute towards the development of the local community.”

Global inspection, repair and maintenance (IRM) company Harkand, has commenced decommissioning work in the United Kingdom Continental Shelf supporting Maersk Oil UK’s work in the Leadon field.

Additional features include world-class entertainment with previous performances from Heather Small, award-winning lead singer of M People; soul singer Jae Franklin; Dubai’s reputed band, The Maplejacks and the wonderful DJ Cuppy.

This new award will see Harkand deliver project management and engineering services to the Danish owned oil and gas company around their drill rig programme for subsea well plug and abandonment.

Earlier this year, the IRM firm secured a multi-million pound 12-month frame agreement with Maersk Oil in the region for the provision of its two dive support vessels (DSVs), the Harkand Da Vinci and Harkand Atlantis as well as supporting onshore and offshore personnel.

Sparrows Group appoints experienced Director to oversee Americas growth The Sparrows Group has boosted its senior management team with the appointment of an experienced Director to head up its operations across the Americas.

Steve Bertone joins the global leader in the provision of engineered products and services in the specialist areas of lifting and handling, cable and pipe lay, and fluid power to the offshore oil and gas industry, after 33 years with McDermott International.

In his new role, Mr Bertone will be based in Houston and will oversee all of Sparrows Group’s operations in the US, Brazil, Mexico and the Caribbean.

Mr Bertone said: “The Americas is a region that presents a wealth of exciting opportunities for a well-respected business like Sparrows Group.

The company has been operating here for many years and the specialist knowledge and excellent reputation for quality and value will provide a good foundation for further growth.

I am joining a talented team in a region where demand is growing for our services.

The Sparrows Group has a wealth of engineering capabilities and this expertise is increasingly being used to support clients to optimise their efficiency by improving the performance, reliability and safety of their critical equipment and people.”

Before joining Sparrows Group, Mr Bertone was McDermott’s Vice President of Marine Operations and has held the roles of Country Manager for Qatar and Saudi Arabia. He has an engineering background and graduated with a Masters from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in the state of New York.

News In Brief....

AVEVA recently announced that Danny Forster will be its keynote speaker at the AVEVA World Summit 2015. As the host of the award winning Discovery Channel show “Build it Bigger”, Danny will share his unique insight into ambitious and pioneering construction projects around the world.

His subject matter and engaging style will be an ideal match for the challenges faced by the executives and senior managers that attend the Summit from across the process plant, power, marine and construction industries.

‘We are absolutely delighted that Danny Forster will be the keynote speaker at this year’s AVEVA World Summit’, said Mat Truche-Gordon, Executive Vice President of Business Strategy and Marketing, AVEVA. ‘Our delegates share Danny’s enthusiasm and vision for engineering and construction and I am confident that he will inspire them with his distinctive perspective on some of the world’s most amazing building projects. Our customers understand the complexities of a mega project and have a very direct connection with Danny’s experience. It promises to be a very energizing session.’

Taking place on the 20th-22nd of October 2015, in the Grand Hyatt Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the Summit is firmly established as AVEVA’s premier international customer conference.

It provides a unique opportunity to learn about new developments at AVEVA and enables delegates to share their own experiences as Owner Operators, EPCs and Shipbuilders.

Peterson and Veolia announce new Great Yarmouth decommissioning facility to support Southern North Sea Peterson, the international energy logistics provider in partnership with Veolia the UK’s leading environmental solutions provider, has today announced a £1million investment in the development of a new, purpose built decommissioning facility in Great Yarmouth.

The new site in Great Yarmouth port, operated with joint venture partner Veolia, and developed in cooperation with the, and with support funding from NewAnglia LEP, will provide operators in the Southern North Sea (“SNS”) with access to a full service decommissioning facility and market leading expertise and experience.

Peterson was awarded £70,000 from New Anglia LEP’s flagship Growing Business Fund, to help establish the new facility.

The centre, based at the Outer Harbour, is located on one of six sites on the Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft Enterprise Zone.

New partner for OTT Hydrometry in Ireland OTT Hydrometry, the specialist manufacturer of environmental monitoring equipment, has appointed NVM Ltd as exclusive distributor for Ireland.

Based in Drogheda in Co. Louth, NVM will be responsible for sales and service in Ireland with immediate effect.

“We are delighted with this agreement,” says NVM Managing Director Noel Carr. “OTT products enjoy an excellent reputation around the world, and have a large installed base in Ireland, so, coupled with the introduction of OTT equipment to our existing clients, this represents an excellent growth opportunity for us.”

Denholm Oilfield Services grows operating profit to £15.9 Million Denholm Oilfield Services Limited has announced a 3.9% increase in operating profit in its latest set of annual results.

During the year to December 31st 2014, the organisation saw operating profit increase by £0.6 million or 3.9% to £15.9 million compared with £15.3 million in 2013. The growth has been achieved in spite of challenging trading conditions and has been attributed to improved results in the Caspian Basin, and in its freight forwarding and UK engineering interests.

News In Brief

Danny Forster announced as keynote speaker for AVEVA World Summit 2015

In addition, Denholm Oilfield Services is underlining its confidence in the future by forging ahead with expansion plans which will be funded by the planned demerger from parent organisation J. & J. Denholm Limited which announced a 7.7% increase in profits to £23.8 million for the year to December 31st, 2014.

Commenting on the news J. & J. Denholm Limited chairman John Denholm said: “These results are encouraging given the challenging market. Denholm Oilfield Services turned in a solid performance and the underlying result moved forward in spite of the downturn in the oil price and its knock-on effect on the industry in the second half of the year.”

Denholm Oilfield Services Chief Executive Michael Beveridge added: “The demerger of the Oilfield Services business will allow the business to take advantage of the growth opportunities available to us in our core services and geographies and beyond.”

Key markets include specialist electrical and instrumentation, valve management, freight forwarding and recruitment operations.

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Industry News

Houlder strengthens Saipem’s grip in Caspian Sea Pin pile installation and restraining frame delivered to Shah Deniz gas field development.

Houlder’s Marine Equipment business has delivered a pin pile installation and restraining frame to Saipem as part of the Shah Deniz gas field development. The development, 100km from Baku, Azerbaijan, requires the installation of eight steel jacket foundations for two new platforms. Houlder’s frame installed temporary pin piles prior to the installation of skirt foundations.

Saipem installed the innovative restraining frame on the deck of the heavy lift ship Derrick Barge Azerbaijan (DBA) tasked with the jacket installation. It horizontally restrained and adjusted the inclination of 140m, 525t steel foundation monopiles - keeping them vertical as they were driven in 95m of water.

This required the frame to deliver operational horizontal force resistance of 75t in any direction within a 4m diameter operating envelope.

Top horizontal restraining frame – this can adjust the pile position through +/- 2m of fore/aft longitudinal movement driven by two cylinders attached to the cantilever base structure.

Houlder delivered the contract under a turnkey arrangement – being accountable for the design from initial concept through

Restraining arms – these grip the 2.5m diameter monopiles directly with non-friction pads maintaining a 50mm air gap.

to fabrication. The complete 80t frame was supplied ex-works and packed ready for transport. Houlder then deployed a team to Baku to supervise installation.

Dario Frisinghelli, Saipem Project Manager commented, “The restraining frame was used for offshore installation of all 8 foundation Pin Piles. The system, acting by hydraulic jacks on two degrees of freedom in the horizontal plane, proved greatly effective during operation. This allowed Saipem to maintain the verticality of the Pile during the transient phase of self-weight penetration to depth of 24m into the seabed. This control was particularly important during the first meters where a layer of hard soil resulted in an extremely reduced penetration speed affecting the overall instability of the pile.”

The frame comprises the following: A cantilever base structure – this deck frame is a steel, bolted sub-assembly welded to the side of the DBA vessel.

Access gangways – bolted to the top frame structure, main gangways provide easy access for human intervention at the pile and restraining arms as required. Secondary gangways provide access to pins and cylinder valves.

Key to successful operation are primary and secondary control systems that allow cylinders to maintain smooth, equal displacement at all times. For example, under normal operation the transverse cylinders work under closed loop position control.

This ensures they remain aligned with an expected accuracy of 20-30mm.

“We were able to bring our combined understanding of vessel operations, heavy lifting and pile handling to support Saipem with a challenging installation. Our approach of fully integrating our design and build teams also supported delivery against tight timescales and to budget.“ James Russell, Houlder Director of Marine Equipment

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Base horizontal restraining frame - this can adjust the pile position through +/- 2m of port/starboard transverse movement driven by large transverse cylinders.

Hydraulically driven, their closed position is at maximum cylinder extension to prevent crushing.

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Adapt and innovate

Since June 2014, the oil and gas industry has seen a significant drop in the price for crude oil. During this declining period, the price of crude oil fell from $100 per barrel to $60, even falling to below $50 in January 2015 (EIA, 2015).

Doshi & Corrigan (2015) suggest this price plummet comes after a decrease in demand for oil, caused by weak economic activity, due to the financial crisis which struck most of the world, and factors which have altered the demand for energy from hydrocarbons. In this modern age, we as a race are increasingly concerned about protecting our planet for generations to come; therefore we are becoming more reliant on other forms of energy. In addition to this, The Economist (2014) indicates that the United States’ domestic production has nearly doubled over the last six years and America has become the world’s largest oil producer. Although it does not export crude oil, it now imports much less as it utilises its own domestic supply, creating a lot of excess supply. Saudi, Nigerian and Algerian oil that once was sold in the United States is suddenly competing for Asian markets, and the producers are then required to drop prices.

Ultimately it comes down to the simple economics of supply and demand.

Getting stuck in a price war with competitors can lead to a race to the bottom; instead companies should turn their attention to entering available markets within the Oil & Gas Industry to ensure their long-term success. A way to do this is to expand their existing product lines, enabling them to take advantage of opportunities which present themselves in different market sectors. By diversifying primary products or services, businesses can effectively combat the current challenges facing the Oil & Gas Industry. Through adding new products to their portfolio, which complement their existing products, businesses can offer consumers a more attractive full package of solutions.

Companies can sell more to existing customers, without the pressure of acquiring a high number of new customers; and avoiding the need to reduce costs to remain competitive.

Industry News

Emily Ann Smith, Marketing, HTL Group, looks closely at some of the challenges facing the oil and gas industry and how it can move forward

To battle the decline in oil prices, businesses cannot solely rely on reducing their prices to entice consumers.

CIS Group completes subsea piling operation in North Sea for Subsea 7 Conductor Installation Services Ltd (CIS), an Acteon company that provides hammer services to install conductors and drive piles, announced that it successfully completed a subsea piling operation for Subsea 7 in the UK North Sea. CIS used its remotely-operated Subsea Piling System, which makes it possible to drive piles as large as 42 inches in diameter, in water depths to 300 metres. The operation was executed as part of the Cladhan Field Development, located approximately 100 km northeast of the Shetland Islands. The development will eventually connect Cladhan field via a new subsea tieback to the Tern Alpha oil production platform, which lies 17.5km northeast of Cladhan field. In preparation for the tieback, CIS drove piles to secure a subsea manifold to the seabed on Cladhan field.

“This operation on Cladhan field for Subsea 7 was the first time that the company had commissioned a subsea operation from CIS to use our remotely-operated Subsea Piling System.

We are very pleased that it performed reliably, and that the operation was completed ahead of schedule.” Andy Penman, Group Managing Director of CIS. Rapid response

Work was carried out as a result of a contract awarded to CIS by Subsea 7 on 9th April 2015. Following preparation and testing of all equipment at its base in Great Yarmouth, England, CIS transported it to the port of Nigg in Invergordon, Scotland.

On 28th April 2015, it was loaded onto the support vessel, from which CIS would carry out the subsea piling operation remotely.

In the early hours of 30th April 2015, the crew set sail for Cladhan field to the site of the subsea pile-driving operation.

The subsea operation commenced and completed on 2nd May 2015. CIS worked in a maximum water depth of 160 metres to drive four 24-inch pipeline end manifold (PLEM) piles.

Each pile was driven to its target depth of 12 metres.

The piles driven measured 16.5 metres from the Seven Falcon vessel, ultimately reaching a depth of 12 metres (39.4 feet) below the mudline of the seafloor.

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Industry News

Expro secures $100million Tullow Oil contract win International oilfield services company, Expro, has been awarded new contracts from Tullow Oil plc, Africa’s leading independent oil company.

Worth in excess of $100 million over three years, the contracts will see Expro work across Tullow Oil’s assets in Ghana, including the Jubilee Field and the Tweneboa-Enyenra-Ntomme (TEN) field project.

Following on from Expro’s phase one contract for Jubilee, involving more than 10 completions, the company has been awarded continued services for phase 1a. This covers completions on new wells for Jubilee, as well as interventions and remedial work.

A number of Expro’s product lines and services will be utilised, including large bore subsea completion landing strings, subsea exploration and appraisal landing strings, high flow rate surface well testing and sampling services. The TEN project will also see Expro provide subsea completion work in all planned wells.

Riccardo Muttoni, Expro’s Sub-Saharan Africa Region Director, comments: “We are delighted to work with Tullow in delivering a range of world class projects, strengthening our existing partnership and delivering value to their Ghanaian business.

“These contracts build on investments Expro has made over the past 5 years including the establishment of our world class operating facility in Takoradi. We are proud that 70% of our workforce in-country, including 20 graduate engineers, is Ghanaian, which we are looking to increase to 85% by 2017.”

“We look forward to utilising Expro’s expertise in the offshore environment to deliver our key projects in Ghana.

Major investments have been undertakento date by both Tullow and Expro, with emphasis on local content development plans to further create opportunities for local businesses and people.”

Charles Darku, Tullow Ghana’s General Manager

Advanced tank lining brings new benefits MSIS has increased its business development team in Aberdeenshire with a number of key managerial appointments as it gears up for significant overseas expansion and continues to grow its UKCS position.

The company, which provides specialist cleaning and waste management products and services both on and offshore, is on track to increase its £11million turnover by 50% in the next three years through expansion at home and abroad, with 10% of revenues to come from international business.

Scott Laing, Alex Cain, Mike Ironside and Sarah Brown have been appointed to support the Inverurie based company’s plans to break into the Middle-Eastern and West African markets.

With an in-depth knowledge of global markets and oilfield products, Scott Laing has been appointed as Business Development Manager. He has 23 years of experience of mergers and acquisitions in the upstream oil and gas sector worldwide.

Mike Ironside, who takes up the role of Senior Account Manager at MSIS, has enjoyed an extensive career in the oil and gas industry where he has worked in a number of engineering, operational support and business development roles.

Alex Cain, who has more than 16 years’ experience in the oilfield services business, becomes Account Manager at MSIS. Sarah Brown joins MSIS as an Account Manager, she holds a chemical engineering degree and has 14 years of industry experience including roles in manufacturing, research and development and operations.

The new 17,500 square foot base within the Kirkwood Commercial Park in Inverurie comprises a workshop, yard and warehouse to support the company’s expanded range of products and services, including new specialist cleaning equipment and bespoke training in the areas of confined entry and high pressure washing.

Student project shows future of engineering in safe hands

The EES is a national scheme that links teams of up to six school students from Year 12, and their teacher, with local companies to work on real engineering, scientific and technological problems. In operation since 1984, the idea of the EES is to provide in-depth experience that will enable students to make informed decisions about their future studies and career.

Depth of knowledge.

Subsurface flow and pressure measurement down to 4000 metres. Axial Turbines, Oval Gear Flowmeters and Pressure Sensors for sea water, hydraulic fluids and additives. Stainless steel, Hastelloy, Inconel, ATEX and high pressure designs.

•Down to 4000m depth • Flow rate to 9000 L/Min • Flowmeter pressure ratings to 20,000 PSI • Pressure measurement to 43,500 PSI

Industry News

Underwater cabling specialist, Global Marine Systems Limited, and its joint venture partner Huawei Marine Networks (HMN), an expert in state-of-the-art submerged telecommunication systems, have participated in the Engineering Education Scheme (EES), organised by the Engineering Development Trust (EDT) for the second year running.

Quality products and excellent service,

• ATEX & Subsea designs

In the EES project, Global Marine and HMN once again supported four students (Rosie Hudson, Peter Barron, Ashley Wiggins and Ed Spurling) from Bury St Edmunds County

Upper School in Suffolk. The students were asked to develop a new method of wrapping yarn on to armoured cables and create a working prototype of a ‘motorised serving machine for armoured cable’. During the six-month project phase, the students were encouraged to show industrial enterprise, creativity and innovation, which would allow them to gain extensive experience of problem solving, team-working and project management. Personal development education through work related learning is at the core of the EES.

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the average regional marks in nine of the 13 categories, showing particular skill in planning, creating solutions and report writing.

N0 1 Subsea Butler.indd 1 10/04/2015 Under the guidance of their teacher at Bury St Edmunds County “The students enjoyed the experience and Upper School, Roger Rande, as well as Dave Foulger, Design expressed their ambition to pursue engineering Manager at HMN (and a STEM Ambassador for the EES), and careers, which was the ultimate aim of the Adrian Jarvis, Senior Mechanical Engineer at HMN, the students project, The prototype was a great success and developed concepts, designed parts, created and tested will now be developed further by HMN.” prototypes, and prepared for their final assessment.

Adrian Jarvis, Senior Mechanical Engineer at HMN

The project culminated with a ‘Celebration and Assessment Day’ hosted at the University of Hertfordshire earlier this year.

Here, the students set-up a display stand highlighting details of the project and delivered a separate presentation of their work for scrutiny by a panel of experts. Feedback from the assessors was extremely positive. The team excelled themselves, beating

The students have been presented with EES certificates signed

by Gordon Mizner, Chief Executive of the EDT. Last year over 1,200 students participated in the EES – historically over 90% of participants go on to study for a STEM-related degree the most popular being engineering.

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Industry News

Trelleborg senior appointment signals industry ambition Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has promoted David Brown to lead its oil and gas focus globally in a move described as a “clear signal of ambition.”

Previously Trelleborg Sealing Solutions UK Managing Director and Oil and Gas Lead in Europe, David has taken on the role of Global Lead Group Director Oil and Gas with immediate effect, and will relocate to Houston in the U.S. David will be responsible for supporting and driving strategic global growth plans in oil and gas, including launching the Asia Pacific Lead Group.

The move also comes as the company launches a recruitment drive to strengthen the technical sales team at its Aberdeen office.

David graduated from Bolton University in 1983 and has more than 30 years’

experience in polymer technology for automotive, aerospace and general industrial applications.

He joined Trelleborg in January 2008 having previously held various senior positions in the sealing industry.

Peter Hahn, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions President Marketing Americas, who David will report directly to, said: “We have appointed David because we are ambitious and we believe David can further our reputation as one of the world’s leading developers, manufacturers and suppliers of precision polymer seals and bearings.

This appointment is a clear signal of our ambition.

“I am relishing the prospect of taking on this new role.

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has a bright future and I’m looking forward to playing an increasing role in furthering our position in this key industry.”

David Brown Global Lead Group Director Oil and Gas

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has the largest sealing portfolio in the industry.

David has an impressive background and pedigree and with his strategic direction, we believe he can steer us to the next level in our oil and gas focus.”

ECOWAS and Penspen sign contract for a feasibility study for the extension of the gas pipeline network in West Africa The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and international energy services company Penspen announced the completion of contract signing in February 2015 to enable a formal start to the Feasibility Study examining the current West African Gas Pipeline (WAGP) system performance and its possible future network extension to other ECOWAS states.

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The work will look at how WAGP has performed since its completion in 2010 and what measures need to be taken to optimise its operation. The work includes a technical and economic analysis of the extension of the pipeline conditions; market assessments will be made of possible ECOWAS countries to consider where network extension can be substantiated and

The study is planned to take 18 months and will include a number of validation workshops to review progress and study results involving Experts from ECOWAS member states and subregional institutions.

The kick-off meeting was held in Abuja with experts from Penspen and a team of ECOWAS headed by Mr Bayaornibe DABIRE, Director of Energy, ECOWAS Commission who quoted in his opening remarks the importance of WAGP and the need for its extension as an opportunity to meet energy demand in the region.

“The signing of the contract for this significant study marks yet another occasion where the critical early phase abilities and experience of Penspen has been recognised by multi-nation clients. This study builds on our established work and reputation gained for other feasibility study work on major projects such as KampalaKigali, AGRI, TAPI and Trans Sahara” Peter O’Sullivan, CEO of Penspen

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estimates of the required investments will be made to quantify costs and benefits.

ECOWAS includes 15 member states covering an area of over five million one hundred (5,1) square kilometers with an estimated population of about 300 million inhabitants. WAGP at present runs from Nigeria to Benin, Togo and Ghana a total distance of 678km with 569km offshore.

Lerwick Harbour looks to future with further expansion underway At Dales Voe South, the quay is being extended by 75-metres to 130 metres, with a load-bearing capacity of 60 tonnes per square metre, unique in Scotland. The full quay will have 12.5 metres water depth alongside, amongst the deepest of its type in Scotland. Completion is due next spring. The extension will be complemented by increased, adjacent laydown for equipment and materials, with a phased expansion totalling 45,000 square metres by 2016.

An L-shaped jetty at Holmsgarth North jetty will extend to 800-metres-plus when completed next year, with ultimately 10-metres’ water depth alongside. The outer arm will create additional berthing for offshore industry vessels.

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Further expansion of facilities for the offshore industry at deep-water Lerwick Harbour underlines the Port Authority’s confidence in the sector’s future, with three development projects, costing around £30 million and including 880 metres of additional quays, on schedule.

“The harbour already has almost 4,000 metres of quay, including over 1,300 metres of deep-water berthing, and 130,000 square metres of laydown, meeting offshore industry requirements.

The latest developments will underpin Lerwick’s continuing role as a leading support centre, with the versatile facilities servicing ongoing operations, including subsea developments – particularly west of Shetland – and opening the door to further decommissioning work and the renewables market.”

Sandra Laurenson, Lerwick Port Authority Chief Executive

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New times, new challenges With less than two months before the free-toattend SPE Offshore Europe 2015 opens its doors in Aberdeen, the industry is looking forward to welcoming visitors from all over the globe to discuss and debate both the technical and people challenges facing the oil and gas business today.

On the exhibition floor, around 1500 global organisations will showcase their technologies, services and expertise. At least 300 companies, large and small, will be exhibiting for the first time at the show. Exhibitors will represent the complete supply chain of companies including operators, drilling contractors and oilfield service companies, consolidating Aberdeen’s established reputation as a supplier of services and products to projects worldwide. Reflective of the global nature of the industry as a whole there will be a large overseas exhibitor presence with 34 international pavilions.

Over the four days of the event from 8-11th September 2015, there will be a series of keynote sessions, technical sessions, topical lunches and breakfast briefings. A key message throughout will be that the industry is far from over and that it has a long and bright future, despite the current difficult market conditions.

The keynote programme, chaired by Michael Engell-Jensen, Executive Director of the International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (IOGP), will open with a plenary session focusing on the basic challenge of meeting energy demand while balancing concerns over climate change, security of supply and consumer affordability. Speakers from the International Energy Agency, Schlumberger and Aker Solutions are already confirmed. Topics to be addressed during the following 11 keynote sessions include: health; the safety and security of people and assets; well intervention; financing investments; oil spill response; and inspiring the next generation to join the industry.

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The technical programme, chaired by Charles Woodburn, Chief Executive Officer, Expro, will present more than 75 papers, demonstrating that the industry’s engineering, manufacturing and technology excellence is set to assure a long-term sustainable future. Speakers drawn from all over the world will discuss topics such as asset and well integrity, maximising economic recovery, smarter field development, pipelines and risers, subsea processing, talent development, unconventional gas development, process safety, and decommissioning.

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Planning is also well under way on the Deepwater Zone, where a dedicated theatre will host industry experts presenting topical case studies and participating in panel discussions.

With content programmed by Subsea UK and the Society for Underwater Technology, these sessions will address deepwater developments; the future of inspection, repair and maintenance; new technologies for efficiency and effectiveness; and subsea challenges for enabling deepwater production. In the event’s largest Deepwater Zone to date, some 48 companies from this rapidly evolving sector will display their latest products and services. These range from equipment such as valves, imaging systems and underwater vehicles to well control and intervention products, specialist material solutions and inspection services.

The exciting breakfast briefings and topical lunches are bound to sell out fast. On the opening morning, Tuesday 8th September, Steve Varley, UK Chairman and Managing Partner, EY, and Lars Christian Bachar, Executive Vice President, Development & Production International, Statoil, will speak at the Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce business breakfast. Oil & Gas UK is organising a breakfast briefing on its Economic Report 2015 on Wednesday 9th September. Then, on Thursday 10th September, international oil and energy consultant, Manouchehr Takin, will chair the breakfast slot on ‘The price of oil, did market analysts forget about E&P?’ And on Friday 11th September the breakfast session will focus on feeding the pipeline of female talent in STEM. BP’s Bernard Looney, Chief Operating Officer, Production, is the confirmed lunch speaker on Tuesday 8th September. And on Thursday 10th September, the lunch session will be given over to a small operators’ panel chaired by Neil McCulloch, President, North Sea, EnQuest. Speakers will include: Oonagh Werngren, Operations Director, Oil & Gas UK; John Pearson, Group President Northern Europe & CIS, Amec Foster Wheeler; Matt Corbin, Managing Director, Aker Solutions; and Robin Allan, Director of Business Units, Premier Oil. With its emphasis on recognising the long-term need for a secure talent pipeline, the event will be running ‘Inspire’, its largest ever programme of activities for a younger audience.

“The short-term impact of the recent downturn on our industry has undoubtedly cast a shadow over the sector and its attractiveness to new and emerging talent. But, as the past has taught us, we cannot afford to lose our next generation as they play a vital part in advancing safety, innovation and the technology our industry demands. While we must take action to respond to these challenging conditions, we need to maintain our focus on the high quality workforce of the future.” Charles Woodburn A wide range of ‘Inspire’ events and workshops throughout the week, organised in advance by SPE and supported by OPITO, will allow students to engage with the industry face-to-face and learn more about this impressive industry.

With so many industry leaders and influencers under one roof, there will be ample opportunities to network with new contacts and colleagues from around the world.

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Offshore Europe 2015: 3D animation is a leading solution for the complex Oil and Gas industry Attracting a global audience of engineers, technical specialists and industry leaders, SPE Offshore Europe is a leading event for businesses across the world to showcase the best technologies and solutions in the industry.

3D also provides the perfect opportunity to interact with an audience through programmes such as Augmented Reality (AR).

This programme is unique in that it provides audiences with an accurate 3D digital representation of their physical environment from just a 2D trigger.

As hundreds of exhibitors gather, the need to achieve credibility and visitor attention in a competitive market is vital for Oil and Gas companies. But as the industry finds itself under financial pressure, businesses now require more cost-effective solutions to display their service offering without sacrificing quality.

Through the use of AVC Media’s augmented reality platform, ClevAR, we are able to create triggers for clients that activate the display of 3D models when a smartphone or tablet is pointed at them. By activating ClevAR, users can interact with the AR content which can be anything from images to animations and videos.

Among recent advances in technology 3D animation has come to the forefront, becoming a popular tool used to demonstrate businesses capabilities at industry trade shows.

Robert Hancock, Production Manager of 3D & Motion Graphics at AVC Media, explains why 3D animation is a key solution for Oil and Gas companies.

He said: “At industry exhibitions such as Offshore Europe, 3D animation has emerged as a favoured marketing tool because it allows businesses to display Oil and Gas content to audiences in a simplified way, presenting true-to-life demonstrations that are easy to manipulate.

“There has been steady development and increasing demand for 3D animation as companies are now recognising its value. The key attraction to 3D animation is its ability to display complex products and processes when traditional filming and imagery cannot. With stimulating visuals and powerful content, 3D animation can visually engage your audience and draw clients to your stand.

Along with its marketing uses, many companies use 3D animation as a highly effective training tool. Very often AVC Media work with clients from the pre-engineering planning phase through to the full project lifecycle to commission offshore. These animations deliver consistent, languageindependent training prior to mobilisation. When reading the process from a manual it is open to individual interpretation, whereas an animation can provide a concise language free message.

At a time where Oil and Gas companies are making financial cut backs, 3D Animation has become a cost-effective solution for using at exhibitions such as Offshore Europe. With no need for actors, props or materials it provides a huge advantage, saving businesses both time and money.”

AVC Media, the Aberdeen based media and communications company, has one of the largest 3D animation studios in the North-East of Scotland. With over 20 years’ experience the company has a track record for providing 3D animation, motion graphics and technical visualisation across the Oil and Gas, renewable, engineering and sports sectors.

Keith Robertson, General Manager of AVC Media’s Media and Sport Production said that the increased demand for 3D animation has led to the expansion of the company’s services.

A completed 3D render produced by AVC Media

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In this current climate clients are looking to save money and reduce budgets and by using 3D animation it enables them to visualise a project before having to compete with costly demonstrations and offshore experiments.

With over 20 years’ experience in 3D animation within the Oil and Gas Industry, AVC Media is ideally placed to assist and produce market leading animations both onshore or offshore.’’

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‘’The 3D animation division within AVC Media has seen steady growth over the last 12 months with some fantastic animations produced for projects all over the world. Due to the growing demand we have increased our portfolio by offering our clients a diverse range of animations options to suit.

Keith Robertson, General Manager of AVC Media’s Media and Sport Production.

High Tech Metal Seals (HTMS)

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High Tech Metal Seals (HTMS) is a privately owned company, founded in 1999 by a group of sealing specialists. They design and manufacture elastic and resilient metal seals which are highly equipped to withstand extreme temperatures and pressures, making them flexibly adaptive to a wide array of environments.

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• Seal diameter range from 5 mm up to 4 m • Seal cross sections from 0.79 to 12.70 mm • Temperatures from -270°C up to 650°C (higher temperatures on request) • Subsea, radiation, corrosive media, etc.

• Unlimited shelf life • In-house plating and coating facilities (silver, nickel, gold, tin, PTFE, PEEK) In the upcoming Offshore Europe Exhibition 2015, it is our pleasure to invite you to visit our exhibit at stand 4A131.

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Kiowa Ltd showcases the new generation of Roman Seliger dry disconnect couplings & spring rewind slow retraction reels.

A completely new generation of dry disconnect couplings have just been launched by Roman Seliger and are being showcased by Kiowa Ltd at the 2015 SPE Offshore Show along with our spring rewind slow retraction reels.

In the process of loading fluid media dry disconnect couplings are the most

important safety component being used to prevent one of the most serious safety hazards; the tensile load on the load line.

halves in the separated (decoupled) state are blocked by a sealing mechanism so that no media can escape.

The new TX coupling meets all of today’s industry requirements and has been designed around a basic bayonet principle according to STANAG 3756 that has been tried and tested for decades.

The coupling has been designed to work on the basic principle of both coupling

The Kiowa spring rewind, safety series hose reels have an adjustable slow retraction safety feature which takes spring rewind hose reels to the next level in hose management.

The superior twin pedestal design and quality component parts provide long term, trouble free service.

Kiowa Ltd are able to provide a complete technical consultancy for your project or application.

For more information or to discuss call the Technical Sales Team on:

T: 01529 416200 Or e-mail: sales@kiowa.co.uk Visit Kiowa on Stand No. 4E48 to find out more. www.kiowa.co.uk

TWI: Providing internationally recognised qualifications demanded by industry

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TWI offers a complete range of underwater inspection and non-destructive testing (NDT) courses around the world, leading to internationally recognised certification from major awarding bodies.

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With options tailored for personnel involved in plant inspection and in-service inspection, as well as a host of other disciplines, training with TWI improves industrial capability and enhances careers.

TWI’s Middlesbrough office is the only place in the UK where divers can carry out their training and gain CSWIP certification in the same location.

With courses ranging from underwater inspection diver through to ROV inspector and underwater inspection controller, the centre offers all the training necessary to forge a lucrative career underwater.

TWI also provides a full selection of topside plant inspection and NDT training programmes.

Taking place in Aberdeen, Middlesbrough, Rotherham, Port Talbot or at TWI’s headquarters just outside Cambridge, these range from training in conventional techniques such as radiographic interpretation and penetrant testing, through to advanced methods including time of flight diffraction, digital

radiography and phased array ultrasonic testing.

TWI’s NDT courses lead to certification from CSWIP and PCN, providing qualifications recognised and required by employers all over the world. Training is also available covering essential knowledge and skills for plant and inservice inspection, again underpinned by CSWIP certification.

TWI Training and Examination Services is the world’s largest provider of training in NDT, welding and welding inspection.

Thanks to its excellent global reputation, it has established offices around the world, and last year delivered training to more than 26,000 students from more than 70 countries.

To find out more about courses available from TWI: Visit: www.twitraining.com Or email: trainexam@twitraining.com Come and see us on Stand No. 4E101

Innovative Ellis gets set to show the way at OE2015

Ellis (Stand 3C62) is planning a world first at Offshore Europe 2015 – with the globally renowned cable cleat manufacturer set to unveil to the industry its two-in-one cable guide and clamp.

Designed specifically to assist in the installation and subsequent restraint of high voltage (HV) cables, the Cable Guide Clamp was initially developed for an offshore project for Siemens prior to Ellis’ in-house team designing and manufacturing a full range suitable for use with large diameter cables.The dual purpose solution enables cables to be guided by it into their final location, while trumpeted entry and exit points ensure the cable is not damaged when fed through particularly sharp angled turns.

Once the cable is laid correctly, the top half of the guide is removed, a fixing piece installed directly onto the cable and the top half re-secured, thus turning it into a fully-functioning HV cable clamp.

Paul Nolan, UK Sales Director of Ellis, said: “Two major factors in our on-going success have been our ability to innovate and the tried and trusted nature of our products.

This though was the first time a customer came to us with a new product requirement during a live project situation – something that clearly demonstrates the level of trust the market has in us to deliver, even when under immense pressure.”

The challenge Siemens set the Ellis team, which had previously developed a rollersystem for the installation of HV cables in power tunnels, was to find a way to feed, and then restrain, seven 117mm diameter cables along a specified route within a fabricated structure, which featured a significant number of twists and turns.

to any project – something that really does make us stand out from the opposition,” added Paul.

In addition to the Cable Guide Clamp, Ellis will also be showcasing its market leading Colossus, Emperor, Phoenix and Vulcan cleats at OE2015.

For information on Ellis, its products and services visit them on Stand 3C62 in the EIC Pavilion, log on to: www.ellispatents.co.uk Or call +44(0)1944 758395 See the Cable Guide Clamp in action here: https://goo.gl/iiTD5J

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Cable cleat trend-setter to unveil world’s first cable guide clamp.

“To come through this challenge with Siemens’ problem solved; a major specification secured; and an entirely new product range ready to launch is a clear demonstration of the expertise and technical know-how Ellis is able to bring

Total Carbide is one of the European leaders in the development, design and manufacture of high specification Tungsten Carbide Wear Parts.

Taking initial concepts, through to full component production, Total Carbide works in partnership with clients to optimise the lifetime of their components in applications.

Contact our technical sales team on: 01844 275171

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From a “self-contained” operation based in Princes Risborough, Bucks, the extended range of services include: > In house material / grade development. > The latest high corrosion / erosion resistant materials. > Quality assured to ISO 9001:2008. > Highly experienced “time served” operational and technical sales teams. > Over 60 years Tungsten Carbide Wear Part experience across 40 industries. > Flexibility on production quantities ranging from 1 to 500,000. > Fully equipped “on-site” grinding and ultra-high finishing department. > Design reviews and “cost- down” solutions. > Many long established client partnerships of over 25 years standing.

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Intraform™ is here!

Intraform™ is a new process to produce tungsten carbide components with complex internal forms for use in harsh environments and performance critical applications, such as valves in highpressure fluid applications.

The process has been developed and refined over many years using the expertise of the in-house R&D specialists and has more than exceeded predicted results.

The Intraform™ process allows them to create complex internal wear critical forms which can last up to 10X longer than equivalent cast steel parts.

The resulting increase in component performance and reliability drastically reduces the impact and cost of downtime through component failure or unexpected maintenance requirements.

Key advantages of components produced using the Intraform™ process are: • Hardwearing internal forms in Tungsten Carbide.

• Components last up to 10 X longer than equivalent cast metal parts.

• Incredibly durable.

• Independently tested to 760 bar 25,000 times.

• Dramatically reduce impact and cost of downtime.

• Build competitive advantage into your products.

For more information, visit: www.totalcarbide.co.uk Or contact the technical sales team on: 01844 275171

Top turret performance from Abtech’s Nautilus

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The Nautilus is an IP68 rated, Ex e terminal enclosure manufactured from marine grade 316 stainless steel. Capable of being submerged to one hundred metres depth, the Nautilus provides a unique solution for maintaining critical electrical connections during periods of temporary submersion whilst ensuring Zone 1 hazardous area protection under normal operating conditions.

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One specific application for this enclosure is the protection of essential power, instrumentation and lighting connections within an FPSO turret system. When operating in cyclonic regions such as those off the coast of Western Australia, the FPSO may need to be de-mounted from its umbilical system to avoid damage during a severe storm. The vessel can then be at sea for several weeks with the internal turret area partially submerged.

Once a cyclone has passed the FPSO can return and the turret successfully mated back to the sub-sea system without the need to rewire critical connections. This allows production to re-commence with a minimal loss of equipment and revenue.

In this example, the Nautilus would be required to maintain its IP68 rating for the whole period, thus the enclosure has been independently tested to ensure continuous ingress protection at fifty metres for two weeks. Further testing achieved one hundred metres of submersion protection for a client specified

period of five days. The Nautilus is IECEx and ATEX compliant and is suitable for operation over a -50°C to +55°C ambient temperature range.

Further information on the Nautilus can be found on the Abtech website: http://www.abtech.eu/products/hazardousarea-enclosures/nautilus-stainless-steel

Safehouse Habitats SPE Offshore Europe Show Preview

Over the past 13 years, Safehouse have helped deliver more than 10 million hours of safe productivity by providing an engineered control measure to the risks associated with hot work in hazardous environments.

For the first time, the company will be exhibiting at Offshore Europe and sharing their bespoke product – Safehouse Habitats – with key members of the industry.

From its inception in Dundee, Safehouse has grown and operates in seven international locations with their habitats being used on a range of assets in over 35 countries. They aim to become the global leader in their marketplace and to revolutionise the approach to hot work to significantly increase production uptime.

To find out more about how Safehouse’s flagship technology can fit into your process safety management system and help to reduce costs, visit the team on stand 2E26.

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Multi Phase Separator Control Over the years, many traditional technologies used for interface and, increasingly, multiphase measurement and control have often proven unreliable when heavy emulsions, sand, mud and foam are involved.

This is because the parameters on which the measurements are based are not constant or stable and build up interferes with sensitive instruments used. Changes to both the products and processing in the vessel contribute to this uncertainty, making the separation characteristics and interface(s) difficult to understand and control effectively.

For applications in separators, treaters, free water knockout drums and desalters for example, the development of a clean and distinct, well-behaved interface boundary is often only achieved by longer residence times (not always available), large quantities of effective chemical demulsifiers (expensive), higher operating temperatures (extra energy inputs) or specialized separation technology (new capital equipment). However, in spite of these best efforts, there can still be a degree of an emulsion layer still remaining in the process, so how can that be effectively monitored and therefore controlled?

Effectively monitoring the emulsion layer between the upper and lower fluids is critical and being aware of multiple phases foam, mud or sludge build up in the process is also extremely important. Understanding if and how these co-exist, behave and respond in the separation process, is key to the maximization of quality crude throughput.

Nuclear gauging technology can help with this, by making independent multiple density measurements across a defined span of the vessel elevation gives a valuable insight into the separation process.

The operator has a density profile that monitors the dynamic changes on a real time basis. Detection of very small density changes verifies the separation development when subjected to different treatments. This can enable the automatic control of water withdrawal, dosing of additives, optimise production and minimise outages.

The VEGA Multi-Point Density Array radiometric solution works by measuring the changing density at fixed points across the process. Each point can be monitored to produce a detailed

picture of what is happening in the vessel, along with point alarms for sand and foam detection. If no clear process interface exists, an emulsion layer can be accurately tracked from the brine on the bottom to the oil towards the top of the vessel.

The VEGA MDA system offers many benefits to the end user. These include: 1. Multi phase density profile across the elevation span monitors changes in the separation process on a real time basis.

2. Externally mounted electronics withstand higher process temperatures, offer easier maintenance and performance monitoring.

3. Monitoring each fixed point enables trending to show how the interface/emulsion is changing.

4. if any single density detector fails, it does not compromise the operation of the system, offering high reliability.

5. When no clear interface exists, the system provides valuable information about the emulsion layer.

6. Flexible mounting bracket system provides ease of installation.

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7. Simple air and brine water calibration reduces the commissioning time to a minimum.

VEGA’s strong tradition of product development and refinement continues with the Multi-Point Density Array (MDA) solution for fixed-point interface profiling measurements for these difficult interface/heavy emulsion processes. Visit the VEGA stand Hall 4 D75 at Offshore Europe 7-11th September to discover more about separator interphase and phase monitoring solutions.

For more information regarding VEGA’s Multi-Point Density Array system please contact: Gary Baker ay VEGA Controls Ltd. gary.baker@vega.com

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Bibby Offshore Singapore successfully delivers subsea projects to Asia Pacific Bibby Offshore’s Asian division, Bibby Offshore Singapore (BOS), has expanded its foothold in the Southeast Asian oil and gas sector by securing multimillion dollars (US) worth of contracts in the first half of 2015.

construction, manufacturing and financial services company that appointed BOS to perform ROV inspection work on its Yetagun D Platform offshore Myanmar.

The project involved a cathodic protection survey, anode survey and flooded member inspection in water depths of up to 110m

Drawing on its international fleet of subsea support vessels and work class ROVs, the past six months have seen the division being appointed to perform ROV pipeline inspection, remedial and project management work for companies including Moattama Gas Transportation Company (MGTC) offshore Myanmar, and Singapore based Seascape, a Mermaid Subsea Services company.

“We are committed to supporting the continued development of the region’s energy sector, and provide efficient and successful delivery of subsea projects to the Asia Pacific region and India. We strive to be seen as a leading supplier of specialist ROV equipment, and experienced personnel, and look to further position Bibby Offshore Singapore as the partner of choice.”

Most recently, in April 2015 BOS completed work for Indian-based Larsen & Toubro, a major technology, engineering,

Bibby Offshore now employs more than 1,450 people onshore and offshore worldwide, with offices in Aberdeen, Newcastle, Singapore, Trinidad, Houston, and Norway.

Peter Hughes, Managing Director at BOS

Intelligent Solution increases capability of Dive Bell System A leading UK engineering powerhouse has recently delivered a complex turnkey project to significantly increase the performance and extend the lifespan of an existing Dive Bell Handling system.

Red Marine, based in the North East of England, has successfully developed and delivered two shock absorber systems to Subsea 7, a global offshore contractor.

Each system to be installed on the Osprey Dive Support Vessel later this year is a custom unit with a shock absorber and winch line tensioning system to enhance the protection of the dive bell and handling system during launch and recovery operations.

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Joe Orrell, Managing Director at Red Marine said: “We are delighted to have

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developed such an advanced hydromechanical system that will ultimately save Subsea 7 time and money through enhancing the capability and lifespan of the Osprey vessel.

As a progressive and supportive engineering house, we have worked closely with Subsea 7, as we do with all clients, to deliver a solution that meets their specific requirements. This is achieved through collective and intelligent thinking combined with the ability to rapidly take a viable concept through to design, manufacture and testing.”

The shock absorbers are designed to significantly reduce any shock loading on the lift winch wire caused by the differential motions of the vessel and the diving bell. In operation, a maximum acceptable line tension is set and once this value is reached a shock absorbing cylinder extends releasing extra wire length, up to 3.2m, into the system reducing line tension in a controlled manner down to an acceptable level.

Further to this, an advanced slack management capability ensures wire tension will stay above a minimum acceptable level if the vessel and bell move towards each other, reducing the

risk of snatch loadings on the system.

Certified in accordance with stringent DNV codes for diving launch and recovery systems, each dive bell shock absorber system weighs 4.3 tonnes and has been manufactured using Red Marine’s proven supply chain.

“Red Marine has unprecedented expertise in the industry with the winning combination of both equipment design experience and a first-hand understanding of offshore operations. We have a great team that has built a strong reputation for excellent client delivery, meeting and in many cases exceeding their requirements.”

Joe Orrell, Managing Director at Red Marine

Established in 2008, Red Marine’s core services include offshore installation engineering, subsea solutions and qualification testing. The company is well known in the industry for the rapid delivery of intelligent solutions to complex offshore challenges.

Clients include Subsea 7, Technip, FMC Technologies and GE Oil and Gas.

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Subsea critical components enhanced with CVD coating technology

By Dr Yuri Zhuk, Technical Director, Hardide Coatings The extreme environments and working conditions in the oil and gas industry put increased pressure on the tools being used. Exposure to sand and other elements can lead to corrosion, abrasion and erosion resulting in component failures and unscheduled downtime.

In a subsea environment, components are at particular risk from chloride, sour gas and sour oil (H2S), all of which attack stainless steel. Maintenance or replacement of failed parts is costly as subsea interventions can involve a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) or saturation diver. In order to prevent unscheduled downtime and costly maintenance, extending component life has become a key focus.

Hardide Coatings, innovator in advanced surface coating technology, provides advanced materials solutions to help the oil and gas industry solve problems, improve efficiency and reduce downtime. Tool failures not only mean costs for repair and replacement, any downtime and loss of production is also expensive when rig hire costs are high.

Using Hardide coatings, the lifetime of critical components can be increased dramatically, so more time can be spent on operations.

A solution is developed

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Providing a solution against corrosion, erosion and abrasion in a subsea environment is difficult. Common anticorrosion coatings are not hard and will not effectively protect against abrasion.

The hard materials traditionally used on tools in severe environments can be brittle, risking fracture under shock loads which might be catastrophic, limiting their life and performance.

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Hardide coatings are advanced nanostructured tungsten carbide-based coatings applied by low temperature CVD (chemical vapour deposition).

Providing exceptional wear and corrosion resistance combined with toughness and ductility, the patented coatings add value to components and reduce operational costs by saving downtime, increasing productivity and improving performance.

They can be precision applied to

Components being prepared for Hardide coating

Hardide coated components being precision measured

Components being loaded into Hardide coating reactor

Hardide coated ball valves and seats

More components being loaded into Hardide coating reactor

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internal as well as external surfaces and complex geometries, enabling a level of engineering design flexibility that is not possible with alternative technologies.

grinding which is not possible on intricate shapes.

In the past hard chromium electroplated coatings have been used successfully, but they are in the process of being phased out under EU REACH regulations, which will ban the process in 2017, and evertightening restrictions imposed by the US OSHA regulations due to the toxic hexavalent chromium salts used in the plating process.

HVOF thermal spray coating technology is another alternative used to deposit tungsten carbide grains contained in a cobalt binder. This is a line-of-sight technique and as such is unsuitable for coating internal faces and other complex designs. The resultant coatings are rough and porous in nature and often require

Coating the parts

Crystallised from the gas phase atomby-atom, the resulting CVD coating is conformal and can coat internal and external surfaces and complex shapes.

The coatings are a metallic tungsten matrix with dispersed nano-particles of tungsten carbide typically between 1 and 10 nanometres in size.

Dispersed tungsten carbide nano-particles give the material enhanced hardness which can be controlled and tailored to give a typical range of hardness of between 1100 and 1600Hv and, with some types of Hardide coating, up to 3500Hv. Abrasion resistance is up to 12 times better than hard chrome or 500 times better than Inconel.

Nano-structured materials are known

Coatings applications

A number of Hardide coating variants are offered to solve problems such as severe wear, corrosion or galling.

They are in commercial use around the world by operators, service companies and manufacturers in E&P, drilling, and highend valve and pump manufacturers.

Applications range from metering, control and shut-off valves, positive displacement, centrifugal, rotary and axial pump components, to the internal surfaces of very small diameter nozzles and tubes as well as bends, liners, elbow joints and flanges. The coatings can also be used in severe conditions such as

fracking and oil drilling tools including mud driven hydraulic parts.

Other equipment such as valves will be found in subsea equipment like ROVs and using a Hardide coating can increase the lifetime of a critical component dramatically.

Case studies have proved that critical components can last up to four times longer with a Hardide coating than traditional materials, saving on costly component failure and general maintenance. Critical components for subsea applications are often complex shapes and traditional coatings methods would not offer the flexibility to coat these parts. The uniform application of Hardide coatings is important for components such as ball valves which need to maintain their spherical shape.

Components being loaded into Hardide coating reactor

In one case, coating two mating components with a Hardide coating not only improved the life of the components but increased the performance of the ROV by doubling the speed and enabling it to operate at almost 100% efficiency.

Conclusion

In an industry which is fast-paced and challenging, companies are under increasing pressure to seek ways to improve performance while delivering reduction in downtime and meeting environmental regulations.

The challenging environment puts pressure on the equipment, leading to failure of critical components, downtime and lost production. Hardide Coatings range of tungsten carbide CVD coatings provide an effective solution for these problems, ensuring extended life of tools and less time spent on maintenance.

Hardide coated components are an easy solution to implement, they offer improvement without the need for complex re-engineering. Using the latest materials technology, the coatings are an evolution in performance rather than a revolution of existing parts.

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to possess unique toughness, crack and impact resistant features.

Other key properties include resistance to acids (including H2S) and the absence of porosity. The porosity, measured as the difference between theoretical and actual material density, is typically less than 0.04% while the coating completely covers the substrate without any through pores. Unlike sprayed tungsten carbide, Hardide does not use cobalt binder which can be attacked by acids; this is especially important for processing sour oil.

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Xodus appoints Global Subsurface Lead Xodus Group has promoted Andrew Sewell to the role of Global Subsurface Lead to drive forward its global subsurface capabilities.

Mr Sewell has more than 24 years’ experience working in the oil and gas industry, initially as a Geophysicist, and joined Xodus in 2012 as Subsurface Manager. He previously worked with Senergy (now LR Senergy) as Region Manager for Europe and Africa.

He started his career with Schlumberger after graduating from Cambridge

University with a MA in Physics in 1991.

“In the current market conditions operators are looking to reduce costs and maximise production from mature or marginal fields,” said Mr Sewell.

“In addition, the M&A market is becoming increasingly active as oil and gas companies look to buy production and financial companies are now looking to invest in oil and gas companies/assets.

Xodus Subsurface is well placed to support all types of companies in this dynamic marketplace. We boast a global team of multi-disciplined talent covering exploration and production, with a strong pedigree and track record in supporting M&A deals. By combining this broad wealth of knowledge with the latest software technologies, we can propel our capabilities to deliver high standard products with innovative solutions, efficiently and cost-effectively.”

Andrew Sewell

Xodus’ subsurface offering manages all technical aspects of exploration and

reservoir development and includes the core disciplines of geology, geophysics, petrophysics and reservoir engineering, as well as more niche skill sets required for activities such as fracture characterisation.

The company provides technical services to E&P companies, investors, start-ups, governments and regulatory bodies, and also expert services to a wide range of private equity businesses and other financial institutions.

“Our seamless integration of services from exploration through production and development can greatly enhance the quality of what we deliver as well as saving valuable project time. Andrew’s experience and passion for his field of expertise inspires and motivates the team and I’m confident his ambitions in this new role will be realised.”

Steve Swindell, COO of Xodus

TSC and Fugro TSM are proud to announce the signing of a supply agreement for diver deployed ACFM® products TSC Inspection Systems and Asia based Fugro TSM are delighted to announce the signing of a two year frame agreement covering the supply of subsea diver deployed ACFM® products.

The agreement came in to effect from May 1st 2015 and has options to be extended on completion of the initial two year period.

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“During the last quarter of 2014, TSC established a presence in Singapore with an objective of creating strong working relationships with key customers in the region, who regularly use ACFM® technology in order to ensure they

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receive the best operational and technical support possible.” says, Paul Watkins, TSC’s Business Development Director, he continued, “Fugro TSM are without doubt a key TSC customer and we take our relationship with them very seriously, so are extremely pleased with the signing of this agreement. Their operational feedback on how our products perform in the field is enormously helpful in our continuing drive to provide top quality equipment; but what’s exciting for both companies is that we now have the opportunity to discuss ways to further enhance the relationship by introducing additional ACFM® based products and services and we are looking forward to developing these discussions over the coming year”.

”Having direct access to the actual inventor of ACFM® technology and being provided with products and operational support from TSC’s facility in Singapore is very beneficial to us and our customers” he added, “We are already talking with TSC about some product

enhancements and new ideas on the deployment of ACFM® in a subsea application so having this close working relationship is very important to Fugro TSM and we are excited about developing it further”.

Damiain Brown, Fugro TSM’s Inspection Manager, based in Perth Australia.

TSC Inspection Systems are the UK based developers and sole suppliers of ACFM® technologies, with bases in Singapore and Aberdeen. ACFM® is an advanced electromagnetic inspection technique for detecting surface breaking cracks in welded structures and is a reliable NDT method used across a broad range of industries.

TSC design and manufacture rugged, field proven ACFM® systems for subsea and above surface applications, together with a wide range of probes.

For further information on TSC Inspection Systems and ACFM® technology, products and services please contact: Paul Watkins Business Development Director on email: pwatkins@tscis.com

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Unique Group joins hands with KBAT to introduce a series of health, safety & diving courses in the UAE Unique Group, one of the world’s leading integrated turnkey subsea and offshore solution providers has recently collaborated with KBA Training Centre (KBAT) based in Singapore in order to offer a series of Health, Safety and Diving courses in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

KBAT is the largest and leading training provider in Asia Pacific offering health & safety consultancy and courses approved

by International Accrediting Bodies such as NEBOSH, IOSH, CIEH, IMCA and IRATA. The courses that will be delivered in the UAE are NEBOSH, IOSH, CIEH, IMCA and other bespoke trainings in the offshore marine, diving and safety industries.

With an increasing importance to promote good health, safety and

environmental practices in the Middle East region, the joint alliance has been timely and beneficial for both the safety and diving professionals. The synergy for safety, training and competence by both organisations ensures the highest quality and relevant training solutions to the range of onshore construction and offshore marine industries.

The course schedule that has been confirmed is as follows: ● NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) in Occupational Health & Safety (30th Aug – 10th Sep 2015) ● NEBOSH International Technical Certificate in Oil & Gas Operational Safety (12th – 17th Sep 2015) ● IOSH Accident Investigation (5th – 6th Sep 2015)

● IMCA Trainee AIR Diving Supervisors (18th – 22nd Oct 2015) ● IMCA Diver Medic Technician (4th – 13th Oct 2015) and refresher (1st – 5th Nov 2015) On account of the newly formed partnership, Ian Huggins, General Manager at Unique Group’s UAE office commented, “We are extremely delighted to be partnering with KBA Training Centre to offer some of their top courses targeting the health & safety sectors of the oil & gas and diving industries.

Unique has always strived to maintain stringent HSE guidelines while working closely with its customers.

Through this partnership, we look forward to enlightening trainees with the best practices in operational safety.”

“The aim of the alliance is not only to promote safety awareness of various stakeholders but to offer quality training solutions to our Middle East clientele.

We believe Unique Group’s on the ground expertise and knowledge will give us better insights of the local market and together we can better refine our range of courses to both the onshore and offshore industries.” Darren Brunton (CFIOSH), Managing Director at KBA

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Founded in 1993, Unique Group (UG) is one of the world’s leading integrated turnkey subsea and offshore solution providers. Through its expanding network of companies, UG is a specialist in the provision of services, and the sale and rental of equipment for Diving, Marine & Subsea, Buoyancy & Ballast, Survey and On-Site Engineering. The Group has an established manufacturing capability for the delivery of customized engineering projects worldwide.

For further information with regards to training courses or in-company package, please email: training@uniquegroup.com Or: divingadmin@kbassociates.org

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Open Course Schedules for NEBOSH, IOSH, CIEH and IMCA Diving courses, now available in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.

HTL appoint dedicated Regional Manager EMEA

Bastien’s appointment forms an integral part of HTL’s ongoing commitment to offer customers a world class service.

As Regional Manager EMEA, Bastien’s main role will be to further establish and support HTL Worldwide’s growing international distribution network in Europe, The Middle East and Africa.

Bastien brings with him a wealth of experience and a successful sales track record in the specialist industrial fastener manufacturing industry; and is also multilingual being fluent in English, French, German and Portuguese.

“Bastien’s appointment is another key part of our ongoing business development strategy which has seen the recent unprecedented growth of our organisation. As our global network of international partners continues to grow, strategically placed Regional Managers will ensure our partners and international clients are fully supported around the world receiving and delivering the unrivalled customer service HTL has become so well known for.

This continues to be an extremely exciting time for us all!”

If you require support, you can contact Bastien on: +44 (0) 7471350186.

Alternatively you can email him on: bastien.wacogne@htl-worldwide.com

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HTL Worldwide are delighted to announce the appointment of Bastien Wacogne as Regional Manager EMEA.

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Atlas Knowledge lands Dolphin Drilling contract Dolphin Drilling has selected learning technologies provider Atlas Knowledge to deliver a new system to manage the competence and training of its workforce in the UK. The contract will employ Atlas to oversee the installation and development of the Competence Assurance Management Solution (CAMS) across seven vessels over the next two years. In addition to the competency programme, Atlas Knowledge will also provide online training courses to the company.

CAMS allows companies to assess individual’s knowledge and performance by tracking their levels of competence against national standards, or those set by the company. A complete training record can be housed within the programme for each employee.

Commercial Director at Atlas Knowledge Kevin Short said: “Efficiency in all departments has become an increasingly important priority for oil and gas companies, especially when managing high costs and tight budgets. CAMS is the best practical solution for businesses who need secure and up to date information on their employees training qualifications and skill levels.”

The CAMS programme, which is available as an exclusively electronic platform, was developed by Atlas Knowledge with direct input from a 100-strong industry

advisory group. CAMS’ ground-breaking data tracking software allows businesses to record and continuously update the competence of every employee from a central hub and online cloud.

“Businesses in oil and gas often work internationally, so they need competency solutions for their business that can be accessed with convenience as projects are ongoing, Up-todate training is a priority for many businesses, and keeping track of paper based training records can be highly time consuming. CAMS enables all staff records to be held in a secure, automated format and allows businesses to get on with their day to day work.”

Kevin Short, Commercial Director at Atlas Knowledge

Industry accreditations strengthen Survivex training portfolio Survivex grows UK and international training portfolio with three new courses.

International energy skills training provider, Survivex, has announced a hattrick of new course accreditations over recent months.

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Survivex has attained approvals from the International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC), American Petroleum Institute (API) and the health and safety training body, NEBOSH. These noteworthy approvals are a response to industry demand andfocus on teaching the skills required for global markets.

CEO, Andrew Green, who took the reins at Survivex in June 2014, explains “As part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing safety and competency levels across the Oil and Gas Industry, our recent focus has been diversification of our current course portfolio. Accreditations from IADC, API and NEBOSH address the specific safety and technical needs of our clients whichever region they operate within.”

The IADC Drilling Industry Training system exists to establish consistency across multiple training providers globally. The

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body has approved Survivex’s internally developed Banksman Slinger course, which covers the principles of banking cranes.

Survivex is also permitted to deliver IADC Rig Pass training, a standardised safety orientation programme for new employees which prepares them for operating environments both on and offshore.

A combination of rigging and banksman training has been assessed and accredited

by API allowing Survivex to deliver Qualified Rigger Training (in accordance with API RP2D).

Another internationally valued standard, the API certification programme has been developed in response to an increasingly competitive business environment and the requirement for suppliers to demonstrate their worldwide service capability.

Mr Green continues, “Receiving accreditations from these international awarding bodies further enhances the

reputation of the Survivex brand for lifting courses across the globe and is fundamental to our vision to grow the international arm of the business.

Our third accreditation comes from NEBOSH. This UK based, but globally recognised standard, is essential for all

personnel working in the field of health and safety.”

These accreditations are the most recent additions to the Survivex training course portfolio and follow on from the announcement earlier this year that the organisation had been awarded its 25th OPITO approval, making it the most accredited single-site training venue in the world.

“Survivex has just celebrated its 4th birthday and we’re pleased to announce that we’ve trained in excess of 184,000 delegates in 39 different countries since opening our doors in 2011.

We’re now entering a new phase in our development which will see us further expand upon our portfolio of accredited courses as well as the development of new and innovative health and safety related services.”

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DNV-GL certifies engine room training New engine room models for simulator training of semi-submersible and drill ship crews have now been certified by DNV-GL. Maersk Training offers courses for all drilling contractors.

Engine Room for Anchor Handling Tug and Supply

Maersk Training has together with Kongsberg Maritime and Maersk Drilling developed the DE88 and DE66 models that are designed to provide in-depth training on the K-Sim Engine simulator platform.

Specifically for Anchor Handling there is a new simulator model, which is based on a medium speed Engine Room configuration from a modern Anchor Handler, Tug & Supply vessel (AHTS) with 4 Krupp Mak medium speed engines and 2 x controllable pitch propellers.

The Certification

The DNV GL-ST-033:2014-08 Maritime Simulator Systems certification, which is based on the requirements of STCW Convention, Regulation I/12, was given to the DE88 Oil Rig, DE66 Drill Ship and M42 AHTS (Anchor Handling Tug & Supply) K-Sim Engine models in June 2015.

Maersk Training also offers Engine Room training for all marine vessels.

The main objective for the model is to cover the operation and system understanding of the vessel’s configurations including the four main engines, which are geared down to two propellers, and four shaft generators with electrical transmission to switch boards and thrusters.

National Hyperbaric Centre teams with DanMedical to deliver a step change in medical support and training to the offshore industry The agreement forms a key part of NHC’s on-going programme of capability enhancements designed to deliver improvements in the quality of medical training and support.

Under the agreement DanMedical’s proven D-MAS HyperSat medical monitoring systems will be available for demonstration and training at NHC. DanMedical’s systems have recently been installed in the hyperbaric chambers of NHC’s facility, allowing real-time medical monitoring of patients.

The D-MAS device measures the patient’s heart rhythm and ECG, blood pressure, blood oxygen content and core

temperature, thereby allowing specialist doctors to provide real-time, expert medical advice from outside the chamber.

D-MAS has already been deployed by a number of leading offshore energy contractors and medical advisors world-wide. With the equipment now also in place at the NHC’s hyperbaric facility, NHC will provide training and first-line support to Aberdeen-based clients and users of DanMedical’s services and devices.

“NHC is committed to improving the safety of subsea operations through the delivery of high-fidelity training and world-class emergency response services.

NHC’s Stuart Sloan monitors a patient using the D-MAS HyperSat from DanMedical

We share this commitment to safety with DanMedical, whose capabilities complement our own. They are a key partner in our mission to advance the services and capabilities of NHC.” Alan Green, General Manager of NHC

“We are delighted to be working with NHC to raise the standard of medical monitoring available to offshore workers.

We believe that NHC, with the support of its parent company JFD, can play a key role in training medics, divers and workers in innovative medical practices that can save lives”.

Peter Couldery, CEO of DanMedical

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Pumps & Valves

PFA lined gear pumps suit aggressive or high purity liquids When pumping applications involve aggressive liquids such as inorganic acids, bases and salts, or those that are regarded as high purity where contact with metallic components must be avoided, the Liquiflo Polygard Series pump are the ideal choice.

These PFA lined magnet drive gear pumps are perfect for accurate and reliable pumping of challenging liquids such as Hydrochloric Acid, Ferric Chloride, Sulphuric Acid, Hydrofluoric Acid, Sodium Hypochlorite, Nitric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide and Chromic Acid.

Available through Michael Smith Engineers these pumps feature nonmetallic wetted parts and offer the important characteristics of zero leakage and therefore safer pumping. They are available in seven sizes in both DIN and ANSI flanged connections and provide flows up to 47 lit/min at differential pressures to 7 bar and they can operate at

temperatures to 90ÂşC. Among the advantages of PFA lined stainless steel housings for these types of pump is that they do not suffer from wicking problems associated with fibre reinforced housings while the effects of heat entrapment and corresponding thermal expansion issues are minimised, as are the effects of fluid absorption.

The stainless steel housings also increase the strength and durability required for process pump applications.

In addition to their corrosive resistance Liquiflo PFA lined pumps provide smooth, pulseless flows so they are easy to monitor and control, also their accurate output (within +/- 2%), means wastage is eliminated. They are also designed for easy servicing so downtime for routine maintenance is minimal.

Examples of applications where Liquiflo Polygard PFA lined pumps have been successful include, pumping hot hydrochloric acid into a chemical reactor

at a speciality chemical manufacturer, injecting ferric chloride into a waste water treatment process and circulating a hot mixture of solvents and hydrochloric acid at a speciality chemical manufacturer.

Further details on Liquiflo PFA Gear Pumps are available from: Mr. Sam Smith.

Michael Smith Engineers Ltd Call: 0800 316 7891 www.michael-smith-engineers.co.uk/ products/liquiflo/liquiflo-polyguard-pfalined-gear-pumps

High pressure performance from Cat Pumps High pressure reciprocating triplex pumps are relied upon in the oil and gas industry for dependability, availability, product support and innovative pumping solutions.

Capable of being operated in some of the most challenging conditions including extreme cold or heat, they are typically used for pumping fluids with wide operating temperatures and those with corrosive and aggressive characteristics.

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in continuous-duty applications. Applications include salt water injection, water and foam injection and enhanced oil recovery.

When oil is being pumped from the well large quantities of salt and brackish water are also raised. Once the oil and brine are separated, the saltwater can be injected back into the oil reservoir using the reciprocating triplex pump to re-established sufficient reservoir pressure, allowing the retrieval of unrecovered oil. Cat Pumps’ choice of Nickel Aluminum Bronze and 316 Stainless Steel pumps are ideal for saltwater injection because of their proven reliability in continuous-duty applications and resistance to corrosion.

These qualities also make them the best solution for water and foam injection and Cat Pumps piston pumps have become the industry standard for this application around the world. It is a similar case with enhanced oil recovery and Cat Pumps offers two methods for this application. The first involves pumping liquid CO2, and the second involves the injection of chemicals in the form of polymers and surfactant into the reservoir.

Both options use brass, nickel aluminium bronze, 316 Stainless Steel or Duplex Stainless Steel.

Throughout the oil and gas industry, the most valuable feature of the triplex type positive displacement plunger pump is its relatively smooth, steady and predictable flow output, particularly when compared to single plunger pumps. In effect, it performs as a metering or dosing pump and will integrate with VFD variable speed control and mass flow meter instrumentation.

IMI CCI makes waves with deep water choke valve solution

With extraction of an estimated 125,000bpd of oil and 70mmscf/d gas at the Tahiti facility in the Gulf of Mexico, where valuable energy resources are in abundance at extreme depths, equipment needs to be supremely robust to meet the most rigorous standards in terms of reliability.

During the initial stages of a project, equipment must also be able to withstand initial debris and variable flow as the platform moves into the mature phase.

This project saw IMI Critical Engineering’s IMI CCI business tasked with providing a series of bespoke high-pressure choke valves.

Choke valves are widely used in the sector to control the rate of flow of liquids and gases. Each one had to be able to handle multi-phase flow with entrained solids, which can accelerate the rate of erosion. Carrying out regular repair work on these valves was out of the question due to cost and impact on productivity, so they needed to be reliable, with long service life and requiring

minimal maintenance. Furthermore, they had to be in production within a timeframe of just 24 weeks.

In order to size the valve equipment correctly, the engineers at IMI CCI had to account for multiple system dynamic factors.

Two custom valve designs were provided, an 8 and 6 inch 11,000 API with solid tungsten carbide trim capable of withstanding a 2400psi drop in pressure.

Taking into account the site-specific requirement for lower late life pressures, IMI’s patented DRAG© multi-stage trim technology incorporated windows into the top of the disk stack, thereby limiting the trim exit velocity to a safe level, irrespective of the pressure drop.

Pumps & Valves

IMI Critical Engineering, a leading global provider of flow control solutions, has once again delivered a bespoke solution which has proven able to withstand the unique demands of deepsea oil and gas extraction over extended periods.

After three years of service the valves underwent a scheduled maintenance outage. Although initial inspection found the valves to have a significant amount of black debris and several clogged ports, it was found that the trim was as good as new and that the debris was from initial well flow material and did not affect the valves’ performance.

“Our business thrives on finding creative solutions to the challenges of industry. Our choke valves showcase the highest levels innovation and represent great value for customers.”

John Barnes of IMI CCI

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Welding & Fabrication

North Sea process module departs OGN yard OGN Group has completed construction of an 800-metric ton (882-ton) process module for an unnamed operator’s project in the UK central North Sea. The module sailed late last month from OGN’s Hadrian Yard on the River Tyne.

It will become part of an existing twin platform gas condensate production hub.

OGN fabricated and provided precommissioning support for the 19-m (62ft) high module, incorporating equipment that included a primary separator, condensate heater, gas cooler, water degasser, hydro-cyclones, and condensate recycle pumps.

Additionally, the company has launched a new pipework division to deliver specialist fabrication services for bespoke projects, including for offshore oil and gas installations.

It is capable of processing pipe from 50 mm OD to 1,200 mm OD, with plasma cutting on pipe wall thickness of up to 2025 mm and Oxy-Gas on pipe walls above 25 mm thickness.

Recently the company invested in an automated cutting machine which provides a computer numeric control capacity that could only be achieved previously through manual cutting.

The machine is said to delivering accurately-cut 3D profiles in pipes to provide precise welding fit up connections, and improves productivity by reducing preparation and welding times.

Heerema completed Cygnus topsides and module With the sail away of the Cygnus Alpha Compression Module (ACM) yesterday evening the last of four main structures left Heerema Hartlepool, part of Heerema Fabrication Group (HFG) after two and a half years of construction.

The Cygnus Bravo Wellhead Platform (BWHP) and the Cygnus Alpha Process & Utilities (APU) topside left earlier to the final offshore destination in the Southern North Sea. The key infrastructure, being the Cygnus Alpha Wellhead Platform (AWHP), sailed already in May 2014.

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The Cygnus field consists of two drilling centres, the Alpha and Bravo. Heerema Hartlepool received the frame agreement from operator GDF SUEZ E&P UK Ltd (part of ENGIE Group) in August 2012 for the construction of three topsides, a compression module, with two bridges to connect the three Alpha platforms and a flare tower for the Cygnus field.

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“Within a period of two and a half years we have successfully delivered three topsides and a module from our Hartlepool yard. Alpha Wellhead was built first and the other structures were built simultaneously. The successful completion of such a large-scale project is due to committed teamwork with our client GDF SUEZ E&P UK Ltd. During the fabrication of the topsides we implement the design changes. This shows the strength and flexibility of our organisation when it comes to building complex structures.

During the peak period of this project over 2000 people worked on our Hartlepool yards, where we successfully finished the project safely without major incidents.”

Koos-Jan van Brouwershaven, Chief Executive Officer of the Heerema Fabrication Group

The APU platform is the largest one in the Cygnus field. It is 65x35x25 metres in size and weighs about 4,600 tonnes.

The APU platform receives the gas from the Alpha and Bravo Wellhead platform and optimizes the gas to prepare for transportation through a pipeline to the Bacton gas terminal onshore. Once the APU is installed the ACM module, with the 25 metres tall flare boom, will be incorporated on top of the APU topside.

The BWHP, an unmanned Satellite platform, is 42x25x13 metres in size and weighs approximately 3,200 tonnes and is situated circa 7 km from the main hub. The BWHP will be operated remotely from the APU platform. Maintenance and other personnel can reach the platform by helicopter. The detailed development concept for the field consists of two drilling centres; the Cygnus Alpha and Cygnus Bravo and in total four platforms.

The planned export route is through the ETS pipeline system to the Bacton gas terminal in North Norfolk.

InterMoor concludes bpTT’s Juniper gas contract offshore Trinidad and Tobago Prior to the hookup project, InterMoor completed a contract with bpTT, which included the initial design of a mooring system.

Carried out in a water depth of 100m, the project marks the completion of the company’s mooring and foundation installation campaign for BP Trinidad and Tobago’s (bpTT) gas project.

At its facility located in Morgan City, US, InterMoor designed and fabricated eight piles and provided offshore project management services for the mooring campaign.

According to InterMoor, the hookup required 14 InterMoor personnel offshore, including rig coordinators and superintendents, riggers and engineers aboard the UOS Pathfinder anchor-handling vessel and took less than four days to complete.

As part of this, the driven piles were installed using H-links and 300m of ground chain per leg from the Boa Deep C construction vessel.

The project also included fabrication of driven piles in addition to the installation of a preset mooring spread.

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InterMoor has completed the Juniper contract offshore Trinidad and Tobago with the installation of Diamond Offshore Drilling’s Ocean Victory semisubmersible drilling rig to the preset mooring spread.

“Our engineering, fabrication and operations teams all worked well together and each played important roles in the successful completion of this project.

Our engineering, fabrication and operations teams all worked well together and each played important roles in the successful completion of this project.”

InterMoor Global President Tom Fulton

KBR and Subsea 7 to deliver FEED services to offshore oil and gas industry KBR and Subsea 7 have agreed to team-up to deliver concept and front-end engineering and design (FEED) services to the global offshore oil and gas industry.

As part of a co-operation agreement signed, Granherne, the wholly owned subsidiary of KBR, will support Subsea 7 on concept and FEED studies, with Subsea 7 supporting Granherne by providing it with its subsea engineering and technology.

The alliance, which will use the existing resources of the two companies, will operate on a global basis and can engage with clients to offer them with better solutions during the important concept evaluation phase of a project.

“This alliance will drive improvements in the offshore market.”

development becomes more economic and we look forward to continuing our already strong working partnership with Subsea 7.”

“This alliance will drive improvements in the offshore market with two leading independent companies working together to deliver greater value for clients worldwide.

I look forward to strengthening our relationship with KBR through this alliance which provides the opportunity for early engagement in the project lifecycle when value creation can be optimised and where we can introduce enabling subsea technologies and know-how at the critical concept evaluation stage.”

Subsea 7 CEO, Jean Cahuzac

It will also enable KBR and Subsea 7 to collaborate in the execution phase of offshore projects.

KBR president and CEO Stuart Bradie said: “This alliance combines the complementary skill-sets and know-how of two leading offshore contractors working together to ensure a greater contribution at the early stage of projects.

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According to KBR, the partnership decision will be based on a clear and differentiated value proposition to the client on a project-by-project basis.

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Crowcon launches next-generation “intelligent” fixed-point gas detector Crowcon Detection Instruments Ltd – a leading manufacturer of specialist gas detection equipment – announce the next generation of intelligent gas detectors and transmitters.

XgardIQ is an intelligent and versatile gas detector and transmitter compatible with Crowcon’s full range of sensor technologies. XgardIQ is available fitted with a variety of flammable, toxic or oxygen gas sensors or may be installed with a remote sensor housing up to 15 metres from the transmitter.

Providing analogue 4-20mA and RS-485 Modbus signals as standard, XgardIQ is optionally available with Alarm and Fault relays and HART communications.

This comprehensive set of output interfaces ensures compatibility with virtually any control system from gas detection panels, to PLC’s, DCS’s and SCADA systems.

HART communications enables diagnostic

checking and maintenance using industry-

standard communications tools remotely or locally in the hazardous area. The HART feature also enables XgardIQ to be logged and monitored automatically on asset management systems.

XgardIQ offers powerful features that help to minimise the time that operators must spend in the hazardous area performing routine maintenance functions.

Sensor modules can be simply and quickly “hot-swapped” without a hot-work permit, either for replacement with a new pre-calibrated replacement module, or for temporary removal to a safe area for calibration.

Engineers thus avoid the need to carry compressed gas cylinders on-site and the sensor module can be tested and

calibrated in the safety of a laboratory.

ABB launches a new LED range of lighting fixtures for hazardous locations ABB has launched a new range of LED products for hazardous locations from its DTS branded portfolio - a leading product brand for hazardous lighting and cabinets. DTS’ range comprises linear fittings – EVNL, EVDL and EVTL range, tubular fittings – XFFL and XFPL range, and beacons - XFB and FB range.

“The availability of LED technology in DTS’ industry-leading lighting and beacons brings longer service life, greater energy efficiency and vibration & shock resistance to lighting for hazardous locations,” said Christophe Janin, Director, global product management and engineering, Explosion Protective Components and Systems. “Our luminaires are the most popular items in DTS’ catalogue, and by offering them with LED technology, we deliver our range’s benefits for applications in oil and gas processing, as well as food and beverage, pharmaceutical and chemical processing.”

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The DTS tubular and linear fittings offer an operating life of more than 100,000 hours, output of 5,000 lumens with 100 per cent yield. All components, mounted on a sliding gear tray, permit

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easy installation and maintenance, and may be retrofitted into existing fluorescent fixtures mounted with T8 lamps.

The DTS beacons are equipped with a static LED, lightweight and robust for easy installation.

In addition, both tubular lighting and beacons are manufactured with low-copper, marine-grade aluminum castings and finished with offshore-grade paint. Linear lighting are fiberglass polyester reinforced for high impact strength with a UV protected polycarbonate diffuser to resist harsh environments.

DTS also provides a complete range of enclosures, junction boxes and custom built control panels for hazardous environments, which can be combined with Kopex-Ex flexible conduit systems, cable glands and accessories.

A comprehensive offer that is compliant with most stringent national, European and international regulations including IECEx and ATEX, specifically designed for use in potential explosion gas & dust atmospheres. As for DTS LED products are concerned: linear lighting - Zone 2, 21, 22; tubular lighting - Zone 1, 2, 21, 22; Beacons - Zone 2, 22.

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Gielle’s Novec 1230 plant is MED approved For 50 years Gielle has been a market leader in fire-fighting on-board and they now present their new installation of the Novec1230 fluid fire-fighting system for extinguishing fires in engine rooms, pump rooms, transformer rooms and electrical rooms, for ship and offshore applications.

The Gielle firefighting system can replace, without significant modifications, old systems using Halon, Halotron IIB, carbon dioxide and water mist on board ships.

The firefighting system designed by Gielle has passed the strictest approval tests and today has the most important certifications and approvals such as ABS, Bureau Veritas, RINA, GLLoyd-DNV and the Lloyds Register, etc.

The innovative Gielle solution can detect the development of the fire in a few seconds, extinguish it automatically and rapidly and, as a result, limit damage to a minimum. It also has a series of benefits to the environment and in other areas.

Gielle system presents additional advantages, both in terms of global warming protection: • No effect on the ozone.

• Safe for personal area.

• Very low impact on the global warming.

• No residues after a fire.

• Non-conducting material.

The flexibility of the Gielle firefighting system, together with its considerable extinguishing power, makes it possible to reuse partly or completely piping already installed in the old systems after verification with special software.

Gielle is presently authorized to be the only “Halocarbon Bank” in the world.

Gielle are able to do the maintenance, contribution, major repairs, all test and “door fan test” internationally, thanks to their specialized team and operational offices all over the world.

Rugged panel mounting indicators may be safely installed in Ex e enclosures Thanks to a new range of BEKA rugged panel mounting indicators, it is now possible to safely install 4/20mA loop powered indicators in Ex e increased safety, Ex p pressurised and Ex n panel enclosures located in Zones 1 or 2 without invalidating the panel enclosure’s certification.

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Housed in a 316 stainless steel cast case with an impact resistant front, these IECEx and ATEX certified indicators significantly reduce installation complexity, documentation and cost.

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The instrument certificates include details of where the indicator may be safely installed and confirm that the front of the instrument enclosures complies with Ex n, Ex e and Ex p ingress and impact requirements.

For applications in Zone 2 the Ex nA models eliminate the need for a Zener barrier or galvanic isolator and may be directly connected to a 4/20mA current loop within the enclosure.

This new rugged range includes models with four 15mm high digits, or five 11mm high digits plus a 31 segment bargraph.

All have an operating temperature between -40°C and +70°C and include a square root extractor, sixteen segment lineariser, internal calibrator together with a tare function.

Optional factory accessories include a backlight that may be loop or separately powered and dual alarms with isolated solid state outputs.

To assist system design, installation and maintenance of extra low voltage Ex nA certified instrumentation, BEKA have published Application Guide AG310 which may be downloaded from the BEKA website. This recommends how Ex nA instrumentation should be installed and includes a section dedicated to the use of these new rugged panel indicators.

The indicators have an IP66 front panel and a captive gasket seals the joint between the instrument and the mounting panel allowing them to be washed down.

A novel scale card showing the units of measurement in a window adjacent to the display may be changed on-site without opening the instrument enclosure or removing it from the panel enclosure.

For installation in Ex e and Ex p enclosures located in Zone 1, rugged intrinsically safe Ex ia models are available supported by Application Guide AG300 which may also be downloaded from the BEKA website.

For further information including datasheets, certificates and application guides please visit: www.beka.co.uk/rugged Or phone the BEKA sales office on: 01462 438301

iWAP107 - Get smart, safe and connected in hazardous areas The Extronics iWAP107 is a fully certified Zone 1 access point enclosure system that delivers dramatic performance improvements and cost benefits compared to basic Ex d box solutions.

Hazardous Area

The new iWAP107 system allows the latest MIMO Access Points from market leaders such as Cisco and Aruba to be easily deployed in Zone 1 hazardous areas, improving wireless performance and reliability.

The system employs Extronics unique iSOLATE500 RF galvanic isolators which makes RF outputs intrinsically safe.

This allows standard non-certified antennas to be used; greatly reducing cost whilst providing significant performance gains.

The iSOLATE500 also allows conventional wiring of RF connections which dramatically reduces both install and maintenance times.

Key features are: * Simple & cost-effective Wi-Fi deployment. * Allows use of powerful standard antennas. * Improved coverage - fewer access points. * Vastly reduced install & maintenance. * Future proof - no re-certification necessary. * ATEX & IECEx Zone1 & Class 1 Div 1 certified.

The iWAP107 is designed and built by Extronics, a company with over 20 years of experience in the hazardous area market and which has recently been granted the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise.

The iWAP107 is the perfect system to allow data to be unlocked from all hazardous process areas such e.g. oil rigs, pharmaceutical plants, petro-chemical sites etc.

For further information on this 3rd generation wireless solution, please visit: www.extronics.com.

Collaborative working in hazardous areas at Offshore Europe Organisations are now starting to see the capability of mobility solutions and the impact they can have on operations, helping to reduce cost and improve efficiency. ecom´s game changing new intrinsically safe devices are enabling breakthroughs in workforce productivity, data quality and the speed and accuracy of decision making while in hazardous areas.

This 9th generation Intrinsically Safe mobile phones from ecom and is the most powerful yet, enabling new levels of connectivity, efficiency and safety on-site for your workers

At Offshore Europe 2015, Stand 3A186, you will be able to get hands-on with ecom’s latest ground-breaking Zone 1 devices:

NEW: Tab-Ex® 01

NEW: Smart-Ex® 01

The world’s first Zone 1 & DIV 1 Intrinsically Safe 4G/LTE Smartphone, the Smart-Ex® 01, will be on show at the event.

With an Android 4.4 KitKat operating system, a 4” screen and an 8MP camera, this smartphone is the perfect device for any mobile worker, helping them send, receive and access data while on the move.

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Debuting at Offshore Europe 2015, The Tab-Ex 01® is the world’s first Zone 1/DIV 1 tablet. This device has been developed by both ecom and Samsung and is based on the Samsung Galaxy Tab-Active. With Android 4.4 operating system, an 8” touch screen and 4G/LTE connectivity, this device is set to revolutionise the way engineers, operators and technicians work in hazardous areas.

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Pemex confirms explosion on oil platform in Gulf of Mexico

Hazardous Area

State-owned Petroleos Mexicanos (Pemex) reported an explosion and fire on its Akal-H platform in the Gulf of Mexico, according to the company’s official Twitter account on June 22.

decade, is looking to bring in private partners as Mexico’s energy industry opens to allow competition for the first time in more than seven decades. The company reported a loss of $6.5 billion in the first quarter amid falling oil prices.

Leaking natural gas and oil have been detected at the platform, the company said, but the accident was soon brought under control. No one was injured in the incident, the company said.

The accident at the Akal-H platform is Pemex’s third since 1st April, when seven people died in a fire at the Abkatun A-Permanente platform. Two other workers died last month when a jack-up rig operated by Typhoon Offshore SAPI de CV collapsed in the Campeche Bay. Pemex signed a contract with Industrias Metalicas de Tris SA for 12.2 million pesos ($795,000) in 2007 to upgrade the security system on the Akal-H platform.

Pemex, which has seen production decline every year for a

Moore Industries FS Functional Safety Series - Products you can trust for your safety applications Safety engineers need to know that they can rely on their instrumentation to maintain safe process operations while warning them or preventing possible hazardous conditions.

It’s not enough for products to say they work – engineers need proof of their reliability and applicability in safety settings.

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Moore Industries created the FS Functional Safety Series to give peace of mind to safety engineers when implementing instrumentation in safety applications.

These products have been designed and built to strict IEC 61508 standards, ensuring safe and reliable function – particularly in environments where hazardous or emergency situations are likely to occur. This can assist engineers looking to add a single safety loop,

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isolating a few points or augmenting a larger Safety Instrumented System (SIS).

Designing instruments in accordance with the IEC 61058 standard from the ground up forces the components, any related firmware and circuit design to undergo additional scrutiny that ensures the highest level of reliability. Leading thirdparty safety auditing firm exida audits Moore Industries products and processes to ensure they are in compliance with the IEC 61508 standard. With this certification, end users can rely on FS Functional Safety Series instruments to perform as expected and when demanded.

Current products in the FS Functional Safety Series: SSX and SST Functional Safety Isolators and Splitters: The SSX and SST protect safety systems by isolating an SIS from basic process control or monitoring

systems so that disconnections or other failures don’t impact the safety system.

Unlike standard isolators they also allow the passing of valuable HART data between critical field transmitters and HART enabled host monitoring systems.

The products are certified by exida for use in an SIS up to SIL 3 in monitor mode, where only the input circuit is part of the safety function. For single use mode, the SSX/SST is approved for use in an SIS up to SIL 2.

STA Safety Trip Alarm: SIL 3 capable and certified by exida, the STA is a single-loop logic solver that acts on hazardous process conditions, provides emergency shutdown and provides on/off control in Safety Instrumented Systems. A few or multiple STAs are often used as a cost effective logic solver strategy where larger and more complex safety PLCs or control systems are cost prohibitive or too complex.

SRM Safety Relay Module: The versatile relay repeater module has been certified by exida to SIL 2. It accepts single contact closure inputs from safety logic solvers or other alarm units including the STA. Unlike many other interposing relays, the SRM is a Force Guided Relay, avoiding the possibility of not knowing when contacts have become stuck or welded in position due to unexpected higher than normal switching loads.

If you have any type of mechanical drive problem, Centa Transmissions Ltd can help you solve it

Promoted on stand 4E80 will be ATEX Approved flexible couplings, the new range of electromagnetic clutches, the CENTAWAVE coupling for testing of Multi MW wind turbine drives, robust couplings and shafts for offshore service vessels, plus gears for winches, cranes and other heavy duty applications.

CENTAFLEX-A flexible couplings CENTAFLEX-A is one of Centa’s most versatile shaft-to-shaft, torsionally soft

flexible couplings, offering the ability to twist giving excellent misalignment correction capacity that’s far greater than other dual type couplings.

The twist also gives significant damping under transient load conditions and with a single compressed rubber element, it is easily adaptable to a variety of different applications.

ATEX Approved and safe to use in potentially explosive atmospheres, CENTAFLEX-A is ideal for all types of electric and diesel drives.

Having high performance variable highspeed range capabilities, it is perfect for all types of front PTO drives. Also, its simple yet robust configuration allows for easy in-situ replacement, overcoming all types of misalignment problems.

CENTAFLEX-A is compatible with any kind of electric or diesel engine and typical applications include plant and industrial equipment, generator sets, compressors, pumps, hydraulic drive and marine drives.

With seven different sizes from 250 to 10,600, the new Centa EMC can be fitted

Gears and Gearboxes Partnered with the World’s foremost gear manufacturers, Centa creates innovative drive solutions that may integrate any type of gearbox, from small precision face gears by ASS-AG, Precision Planetary, low backlash gear units from Sumer, high precision robotic drives and Cycloidal speed reducers by Sumitomo and industrial planetary gears by Dinamic Oil and bespoke gear drives, for a multitude of applications, from Katsa.

Engineers and designers looking for reliable, cost effective and robust drive solutions based on more than 36 years experience in the marine, offshore and industrial engineering sectors, means that Centa has encountered and overcome almost every type of drive problem, including vibration and noise caused by misaligned drives. This means that when you have any mechanical drive problem, Centa is capable of solving it.

CENTAWAVE ‘CENTAWAVE’ is a torsionally stiff and homokinetic link coupling that facilitates for angular misalignments of up to 12 degrees and torques from three to 20,000 kNm. It is used primarily to test wind turbine drives and offshore renewable products and is suitable for many test rig applications, from petrol/diesel engines to marine gearboxes and anything in between.

Ask for more information about ATEX Approved flexible couplings, electromagnetic clutches, shafts, gears, brakes and other mechanical drive products for simple or complex problem solving in all types of marine and offshore applications.

Please visit Centa on stand: 4E80 at Offshore Europe.

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CENTA Electromagnetic Clutch range This new range of electro-magnetic clutches (EMC) is designed to make life easy for engineers and engine packagers in the industrial, marine, offshore and power generation industry, where remote clutching of ancillary drives or equipment is required.

directly to the engine SAE flange via a torsionally flexible coupling onto the flywheel, or assembled as a stand-alone unit for auxiliary drives, from the nonflywheel end.

Hazardous Area

Mechanical power transmissions experts, Centa Transmissions, will be showing examples of their extensive range of products for diverse offshore applications at Offshore Europe in September.

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Product Spotlight

Valeport In Action competition winners announced A stunning image of a Weddell Seal in the Antarctica carrying a Valeport CTD sensor and a hands-on video showing the pilot deployment of a Valeport Midas directional wave recorder at the mouth of the UK’s Humber Estuary, have been announced by Valeport as the winners in its first ever product in action competition.

UK-based Valeport designs and manufactures instrumentation for the oceanographic, hydrographic and

hydrometric communities asked its customers worldwide to send in videos and photos of Valeport products in action for a chance to win an iPad Air 2 (video category) and iPad Mini 3 (picture category).

Daniel Costa of the University of California’s photo of a Weddell Seal in the Ross Sea, Antarctica carrying a Valeport CTD sensor integrated into a tag built by the Sea Mammal Research Unit, St Andrews won the picture category.

UTEC Geomarine successfully completes Caspian Sea Project using geoROV™ Technology UTEC Geomarine, the geotechnical service line of UTEC Survey, an Acteon company, has successfully completed the first phase of a geotechnical site investigation in the Caspian Sea for a major oil and gas operator.

The project was completed using a cost-effective, time-efficient suite of remotely operated vehicle (ROV) conveyed technology, comprising of UTEC’s patented geoROV™ seabed cone penetration test (CPT) and sampling system, geoREACT suction skid, and a specially developed rotary core drill.

UTEC Geomarine’s geoROV™ technology is an ROV-compatible, CPT, T-bar and push sampling tool. Key benefits include portability, cost-effectiveness and productivity. The geoROV™ returns high quality soils data at any water depth (depending on ROV).

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The geoROV™ drive unit mounts to all work class ROVs and after initial mobilisation takes less than one hour to fit or remove.

It can be deployed alongside or in between other subsea ROV works, and provides real-time data transmission. Additionally, geoREACT, an ROV tool skid designed to provide additional stability and reaction force for seabed investigation, enabled testing and sampling to take place over the full range of seabed types on this project.

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The geoROV™ has a well-established track record in investigating drill cutting mounds beneath live platforms; establishing geotechnical parameters for design of subsea infrastructure in congested brownfield sites (adjacent to or beneath existing infrastructure); grid-style investigation to provide assurance of ground conditions for gravity base design; investigating geohazards; and conventional route surveys.

“This integrated system has huge cost saving potential for clients requiring geotechnical information. Current challenges in operating conditions means that our clients focus on methods and solutions that deliver significant cost and time reductions. As a result, there is growing interest in UTEC Geomarine’s technology, which removes the need for mobilisation of a dedicated survey vessel when collecting geotechnical survey data.

The geoROV™ has proved to be an extremely valuable and flexible tool, and underlines UTEC Geomarine’s reputation for delivering reliable, efficient solutions to a growing client base, both in the Caspian Sea and globally.”

Jim Edmunds, Technology Director, UTEC Geomarine

During 150 hours of operation in March and April 2015, the programme of testing and sampling involved 91 cone penetration test locations using geoROV 5 cm² PCPT cone; 26 static and cyclic T-Bar test locations using geoROV 50 cm2 T-Bar probe; 60 force probe test locations using geoROV 5 cm² PCPT cone with 2 cm² x 150 mm hardened spike extension; 13 push sample locations using geoROV™ P76 Piston Sampler; 11 rotary core locations using an HD400 drill with 1.0 m x 56 mm core barrel, with real-time logging of drilling parameters.

The Caspian Sea has recently experienced significant growth as an oil-producing region, as more countries and oil and gas operators seek development opportunities. UTEC Geomarine has completed Phase 1 of a multi-phase programme in the region and has supported major operators in the Caspian Sea for the past three years.

Redefining flow control

The new AB550M gearbox is manufactured as standard with cast iron housing components, high performance axial thrust bearings, a protected steel input shaft and a polyurethane coating to deal with arduous applications and aggressive environments.

The ability to support electric actuators weighing up to 46 kgs and input speeds of up to 72rpm offers suitability for many applications in the chemical, power generation, water & sewage treatment, HVAC and general industries.

range can extend from -60ºC to +200ºC, whilst the standard IP67 environmental protection can be increased to IP68 for marine, continuous submersion and buried service duties. A firesafe option conforming to ISO10497 is also available.

With a maximum output torque of 600 Nm, 45mm maximum output bore, output flange sizes from F07 to F16 and +/-5º adjustable 90º stroke, the AB550M will operate a large range of ball, butterfly and plug valves, or power and process dampers.

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The latest addition to the market-leading range of gearboxes manufactured by Rotork Gears is a rugged, industrial grade product designed for use with motorised quarter-turn valves and dampers.

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Maritime Developments’ innovation to the fore at major North Sea development A leading provider of specialist back-deck equipment to the oil and gas industry, Maritime Developments is playing a vital supporting role in a major North Sea development.

The company’s first complete backdeck spread will be used by a major international subsea contractor this summer to carry out the full installation of flexibles and risers.

The centerpiece of the package will be Maritime Developments’ portable vertical lay system (PVLS), with construction nearing completion at the company’s Peterhead facility.

The system will stand more than 23metres in height when fully built, and will be installed over the side of the vessel. The vertical tower is a self-sufficient system which contains a 10-tonne initiation winch and also houses a tensioner, a control van and an HPU - reducing the deck space taken up by the system.

The 75Te system can accept a 75-tonne tensioner to utilise its full design load,

The patented solution features a unique design allowing two track doors to open when in vertical orientation, minimising the potential damage to the product during handling.

To complement the vertical spread, Maritime Developments will deliver a 350-tonne reel drive system (RDS), also on a rental basis, which will operate multiple reels on board the vessel.

The spread will be further supported by an on-deck deflector and roller chute facilitating the transition of the product onto the PVLS.

“Delivery of this spread will mark a significant milestone for the company. This will be the first time a regular vessel has been turned into a pipe laying vessel using solely Maritime Developments’ equipment.

One of the key benefits of using a complete Maritime Developments spread is the ease of use, thanks to the integrated systems that allow the individual elements of the package to ‘speak’ to one another.

There is also a significant cost saving aspect for the client, as vessel day rates can be dramatically reduced thanks to the portable design of our equipment. Special attention to this feature has been put at the design stage to allow for the PVLS to be assembled at the quayside prior to the vessel’s arrival and installed onboard in one piece within a couple of days.”

Maritime Developments CEO, Derek Smith

The Maritime Developments lay spread is scheduled to begin work on its first project in late summer, with the tensioner and reel drive system rented out by the client on a project-by-project basis.

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The PVLS can be installed over the side or over the stern of a vessel. Thanks to its moveable chute, which can fleet by up to 30 degrees, products can be fed into the PVLS from both carousels and reels from different locations on board or under the deck.

but will initially run with a Maritime Developments 50-tonne 4-track tensioner, which forms part of the company’s rental fleet.

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ATR Group invests millions in exclusive ‘whisper quiet’ Zone II compressors Global equipment specialist ATR Group has unveiled two exclusively designed ‘whisper quiet’ type Zone II compressors following a multi-million pound investment in new fleet built to service the UK and international regions.

The Aberdeen based company has collaborated with manufacturers Cummins to deliver improved safety and operating features on the compressors as well as significantly reduce noise emission levels.

These upgrades will offer a safer working

environment to the offshore oil and gas workforce both in the North Sea and internationally.

ATR’s Power Solutions division has an exclusive deal with Cummins for the specific designs of these ATEX DNV 2-7-2 and ATEX NORSOK Z-015 units, making the company the only supplier in the UK.

safety of the equipment are also standard.

The NORSOK model also includes a fixed firefighting detection and suppression system with automatic louvres built into the DNV 2-7-2 container.

Manufactured in Holland, both dieseldriven air compressor models have been fitted with hydrocarbon, (including H2S hydrogen sulphide) detection and shutdown. State-of-the-art ATEX monitoring features to ensure operational

Equalizer’s Xtegrity wins top innovation award Equalizer Flange Integrity Systems (EFIS), part of the Equalizer Group, was recognised for the worldleading innovative design of a new system which will benefit the global oil and gas industry, when it won the Grampian Award for Innovation at the Elevator Awards in the UK.

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The Xtegrity system, developed in response to an industry-wide problem in the oil and gas sector, provides a unique solution for dealing with heavily corroded or degraded bolts in flange joints on offshore and onshore installations. It takes away the need to remove corroded bolts by “replacing” them with a new set of bolts which clamp around the outside of the flange and are held in place with a floating frame.

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Of particular relevance to ageing assets such as those in the North Sea, it provides a solution to the problem through a system which is safer, more efficient and more cost effective that anything else on the market. Xtegrity can reduce the time required to carry out work from days to hours, resulting in potentially huge savings across the energy sector.

The award presented by Elevator (previously known as the Grampian Awards for Business Excellence) went to EFIS for demonstrating that innovation was at the core of its current and future success.

“This is a great achievement for the company and we are delighted to accept this prestigious award,” “The Xtegrity Flange Integrity System has significant operational and commercial benefits with the potential to revolutionise the market. This is a safe, cost-effective and budgetable solution which can significantly reduce or eliminate the need to shutdown in order to carry out necessary work.”

Alan Morrison, General Manager of EFIS.

EFIS was established in 2014 as a new service company set up by Equalizer International as part of the Equalizer Group to take forward the development of the Xtegrity system.

Xtegrity was primarily developed for customers in the energy sector after one of its customers, a global operator,

approached Equalizer and asked them to develop a solution. Its use is now being rolled out across the industry with ongoing potential across a wide range of other industry sectors.

This is the third award won by the Equalizer Group in recent months.

Equalizer International’s Secure-Grip (SG) tools were recognized in the EDF Energy Nuclear Generation Challenge Awards as having an impact on safety and quality while challenging tasks durations and costs.

The company was also awarded a Diploma of Distinction for Innovation at the 8th Gas Engineering Fair EXPO-GAS held in Kielce, Poland. The organisers of the event particularly singled out the SG tools for pipe flange spreading which they highlighted as one the most innovative products on show during the two-day exhibition.

Suretank expands cryogenic tank range with 20ft model partnership with the customer throughout the design and manufacturing process, to develop these custom, large capacity tanks to meet their specific needs.

They are delighted with the results, which will allow them to fulfil their storage and transportation requirements for many years to come.

The 20ft tanks are the latest and largest addition to Suretank’s current cryogenic range, which also includes 10ft and 13ft tanks, with capacities up to 20,000L.

“One of the key benefits of working with Suretank is that we don’t just produce a standard range of products, we create engineered solutions to meet our customers’ needs exactly.

We enjoy the challenge of producing something that is new and innovative and are constantly looking for new opportunities to grow and diversify our offer.”

This shipment of 20ft tanks are destined for the Middle East, to a well-known provider within the oil and gas industry, where they will be used to carry liquid nitrogen. The CSC rated tanks, with a working pressure of 17 Bar, are suitable for both onshore and offshore storage and are approved for road, rail and sea transportation.

John Fitzgerland, Suretank CEO commented: “Our engineers worked in

dioxide and liquid natural gas. All are suitable for both onshore and offshore usage and are built in accordance with DNV2.7-1, EN12079 standards.

The working pressures range from 3Bar to 24Bar. Suretank is the world’s largest manufacturer of tanks and cargo-carrying units for the offshore oil and gas industry and all of its products are produced to DNV 2.7-1 certification as standard.

Suretank products are found worldwide, including the North Sea, West Africa, Gulf of Mexico, Brazil, Canada, Caspian, Sakhalin, India, Australia, Middle East and the Far East. Its product range includes chemical and acid tanks, helifuel tanks, offshore containers, baskets, mudskips and cryogenic tanks.

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Suretank, the world’s leading provider of engineered solutions to the offshore oil and gas industry, is delighted to announce the addition of a 20ft T75 Cryogenic tank for transporting liquefied gases at very low temperatures.

The Suretank range covers 10ft, 13ft and 20ft cryogenic tanks designed to hold liquid argon, liquid oxygen, liquid carbon

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