Subsea & Offshore Service Magazine July '14 issue

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July 2014 Issue

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SOS SUBSEA & OFFSHORE SERVICE MAGAZINE

July 2014 Issue

With a good sized circulation across the UK, we will distribute to the companies that will use the products and services that are advertised in this magazine.

Cover Story p18 Pumps & Valves p34 Subsea Equipment p26 Cables, Glands & Connectors p40

Print runs are increased when we are to attend both the national and international oil and gas exhibitions, gaining our clients as much awareness and exposure as possible.

CONTENTS PD&MS Energy secures contract extension with Fairfield Energy Paradigm Flow Services to showcase blockage technology at NOG 2014

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High quality valves for oil and gas applications

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STL receives commerorative award as Scottish nominee for Technological Innovation

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Magnetic drive pump offers containment for liquified gas

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HTL quadruples its corporate Headquarters

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UK Oil & Gas industry must take action to stay globally cometetive

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Industry Viewpoint

UK Oil and Gas industry must take action on exploration slump to stay competitive globally temporary halts to production in recent years, to a much greater focus on health and safety following the Gulf of Mexico disaster in 2010. Additionally the increase in taxation on North Sea production which was introduced in March 2011 has also made its impact known.’

Dan goes on to explain, ‘The country’s oil and gas output has fallen around two thirds since its peak at the turn of the century, and together the last 3 years have seen the lowest rate of exploration in the history of the UK’s Continental Shelf (UKCS).

This year, 25 exploration wells are planned but this still falls far below the 44 drilled six years ago. Even if all these wells proceed, the rate of drilling is too low to recover even a fraction of the potential resources, so it is imperative that the means are found to turn the level of exploration around.’

Since the first licences were issued for the extraction of oil and gas from the North Sea in 1964, around 42bn barrels of oil have been produced, however it is estimated there could be up to 24bn more in untapped reserves.

Despite strong levels of investment reaching a record last year and sustained since, the UK’s oil and gas industry has warned it faces its “biggest challenge in 50 years” due to the low levels of exploration currently and planned to take place.

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In their most recent annual report industry body Oil and Gas UK stated that the industry remains the UK’s largest industrial investor, paying more tax into the Exchequer than any other corporate sector and with the potential to deliver significant economic benefit in the coming decades. This report also highlighted that the industry can only continue to compete globally if the UK has a strong home market for oilfield goods and services, serving a healthy offshore business. Without greatly improved exploration success, significant improvement in productivity and the urgent implementation of a new and more dynamic approach to regulation and taxation, this potential will not be properly realised.

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Malcolm Webb, Chief Executive of Oil and Gas UK, Britain’s fossil fuel industry lobby group, said “Britain’s waters contain an abundance of oil and gas yet to be found and it is critical we find the means to turn the current state of exploration around. Rig availability and access to capital are the two main barriers noted by our members.”

Dan Saleh, of Oil and Gas recruitment specialist, WRS, expands on this, ‘There are a large number of different factors in this exploration slump, from maintenance work on ageing infrastructure and a spate of helicopter accidents causing

In 2013 the UK Government commissioned Sir Ian Wood to carry out a review of the industry, the first strategy assessment of the country’s oil and gas potential in more than 20 years. His final report, released late February, stated that Britain could lose out on a potential 200 billion pounds (US$335-billion) worth of oil and gas output if measures proposed are not followed.

This report made a series of recommendations, including the setting up of a new independent regulator which would help companies extract as much oil and gas as possible from North Sea fields. Wood also said the regulator should only approve new investments if companies prove they are exploiting resources to their full.

Also included in the Wood review were recommendations for more investment in infrastructure to improve efficiency and more money to be spent on exploration and exploitation of untapped reserves. These actions would put the UK in a much stronger position to exploit the estimated 24 billion barrels of oil remaining, the report states. Wood also stated that the new regulator will block any major investments that do not sufficiently focus on extracting maximum potential from North Sea fields, a move which could result in some operators losing their licences.

In a statement at the time, Britain’s Energy and Climate Change Secretary, Ed Davey, said ‘I fully back Sir Ian Wood’s recommendations and we will start implementing them immediately.’

The government’s aim to appoint a chief executive to run the regulator this summer shows that tackling the decline in oil and gas output is now an urgent matter, but there will be significant investment needed.

A quote from Malcolm Webb, of Oil & Gas UK, sums it up succinctly, ‘We strongly welcome the proposal for a new arm’s length regulator with additional powers and resources…

The (Wood) report is a game changer.’

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News Industry & Products News

News In Brief....

Aubin Group reports promising growth in last year

ITF joins forces with Tullow to tackle well integrity and safety

Retaining benefits in the wake of auto-enrolment

Chemical engineering specialist Aubin Group has reported strong growth following an investment from BGF.

ITF, the organisation driving oil and gas industry collaborative technology development is working with Tullow Oil plc to establish a comprehensive, global wells and completions reliability database and is urging more operators to join the project.

As auto-enrolment staging dates continue,

Discussions are already underway with data librarians and to date more than ten operating companies have shown interest in joining the project.

The landmark introduction of auto-

Aubin Ltd, the parent company of Aubin Group, announced that for the 12 months ending 30 June 2013, turnover was £6.5million, up more than 35% from £4.8million during the same period in the previous financial year In February 2013, Aubin Group received a £2.25million investment from BGF (Business Growth Fund) established to help the UK’s SME sector. Since then, the company has recorded significant growth in its Well Services division and seen steady expansion by launching new divisions and adding to its team of chemical engineering and subsea experts.

oil and gas companies now face the task of examining the consequences that the

new pension scheme will have their current benefit offerings, which can have a direct effect on staff numbers.

enrolment has received a lot of attention

since its 2012 launch, and is expected to enter millions of people into a pension scheme for the first time.

Auto-enrolment opens up pension benefits to a business’s entire staff, and early

numbers show that fewer than expected

employees are opting out. However, this can have consequences on the current benefits

package within a business, which could have a direct effect on employment.

Wenaas bolsters UK presence with key distribution partnership Norway-based Wenaas, the global oil & gas

industry’s leading workwear & PPE supplier, has strengthened its presence in the UK by

appointing the JBS Group as its supplier for the UK oil & gas industry from Aberdeen.

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Paddy Collins, chief executive of Aubin Group, said: “We are delighted with the growth we have achieved as a company in the past year. Since the investment from BGF, we have made many advancements at Aubin Group, allowing us the capabilities to provide made-to-measure solutions to tackle tough operational challenges across the subsea sector. We look forward to continuing this progression in materials technology and engineering to deliver tailored solutions in the full life of field of subsea projects.”

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Over the coming months, a major focus for the business will be on developing its Subsea and Integrity divisions, whilst Aubin Group will also aim to expand on the level of work carried out in the Middle East by its Well Services and Pipelines divisions.

The announcement comes as Wenaas, the

Benefits packages vary by company and can

millionth Ambassador coverall, the offshore

medical care to life assurance policies.

safety expert, marks the sale of its one

oil & gas industry’s leading fire retardant coverall.

include a number of points from private In some cases, these are offered only to managerial sections of the workforce.

Grattan Boyle, chairman of the JBS Group,

Bringing auto-enrolment onboard as an

established our strong reputation within

employers need to look at the cost of their

said: “Our fast turnaround on orders have the oil & gas industry. This is a major area

of focus for Wenaas and aligning ourselves means that we can offer customers world

leading products with an exceptional service.”

additional, staff-wide benefit means that pension structure and review existing

benefits to see how they will be able to

budget in the wake of auto-enrolment.

However, the consequences of restructuring and possibly reducing benefits can have a

direct effect on recruitment and employment

numbers for companies, so retaining benefits and working them around auto-enrolment is vital.

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News In Brief....

IWCF invests £200,000 in new well control training centre to improve global safety standards

CEO of LR Senergy calls for action to tackle drilling skills crisis

GDF SUEZ E&P UK has awarded a five year,

This development supports IWCF’s drive for stricter assessor training, as all new assessors are now required to go through IWCF training as part of the ongoing accreditation requirements.

company LR Senergy, James McCallum has

multi-million pound contract to Sentinel Marine to provide a new 61 metre multi

role Emergency Response & Rescue Vessel

(ERRV) to support drilling operations in the Cygnus field.

The 1,890 tonne ship, named Cygnus

Sentinel, will be built in the Fujian Southeast shipyard in China, due to arrive in the UK

The week-long course at the centre will help improve the way candidates are evaluated throughout their training.

in January 2015. The vessel will provide

The CEO of global leading energy services issued a stark warning that oil and gas

productivity will drop if the drilling sector doesn’t unite and take urgent action to

tackle the drilling skills shortage and focus

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GDF Suez E&P UK orders new emergency response & rescue vessel for Cygnus Field

on excellence in well delivery processes.

Speaking at the Industry Technology

Facilitator’s (ITF) Bi-annual Members’ Forum

meeting recently in Abu Dhabi, Mr McCallum hosted a debate on drilling challenges and

emergency cover for this flagship gas

initiatives.

development in the Southern North Sea.

He highlighted that highly skilled engineers

Jean-Claude Perdigues, Managing Director of

are needed now more than ever to execute

GDF SUEZ E&P UK said: “Placing this

drilling on complex, high risk projects such

order for the Cygnus Sentinel demonstrates

as Shah and Bab sour gas developments in

our long-term commitment to safe and

the Middle East, but with 50% of petroleum

effective operations support in the UK

engineers due to reach retirement age in the

Saltire Energy announced as official AFC sponsor Aberdeen Football Club today announced

that Saltire Energy is the new club sponsor in a three year, seven figure deal that will

see the energy company involved in a major partnership that extends beyond the first Continental Shelf. At peak, Cygnus will

team squad.

provide 5% of the UK’s gas and ensuring the

Also revealed is the new home kit that the

our utmost priority.

incorporating the latest Adidas styles and

safety of our personnel during this project is

team will wear for the 2014-15 campaign,

coming years, concerns are rising about

the potential impact of a lost generation of talent.

materials.

Mr McCallum said: “Concerns are rising

emergency response in the oil and gas sector

Commenting on the deal, Pittodrie Vice

be accompanied by a drop in productivity

company in our continued drive for safety.”

absolutely delighted to have secured

Sentinel Marine has a proven record in

and we look forward to working with the

Jonathan Mitchell, Managing Director

of Sentinel Marine added: “The Cygnus

Sentinel is one of eight multi role ERRVs

being delivered in 2014/2015 by Sentinel environmentally efficient design and offer the crews a high level of on-board comfort.

The vessels will comply with pan European

industry standards, which will allow them to work in all areas of the North Sea as well as throughout the UK Continental Shelf.”

this partnership with Saltire Energy, an

organisation that already enjoys a close

relationship with the club through supporting of several initiatives over the years”.

as new entrants are likelier to make costly

errors, operate at a slower pace and extract

lower yields from more challenging deposits due to a lack of experience, resulting

Incremental non-production time and inefficient operation.

“The set of skills required for drilling

engineers in the region is changing, in

particular on the type of high-risk projects,

where specific skills are required to identify any potential hazards. Risk judgement is

very important at a time when the drilling risks become significantly higher as

geographically difficult and more complex

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Marine. All eight vessels have a fuel and

Chairman George Yule said. “We are

that the exit of senior drilling talent will

mature oil and gas fields are being exploited.

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News Industry & Products News

Wireline Engineering strengthens team with key appointments

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Wireline and well intervention technology specialist Wireline Engineering has announced the addition of three key appointments to develop and strengthen its global management team.

The company has bolstered its workforce with the addition of Douglas Gordon as division sales manager for Asia Pacific, Paul Higginson as division sales manager for Europe Africa and Americas, and Alex Ozzard-Low as global business development manager.

sector, Douglas brings to bear a strong and successful background in strategic and commercial leadership.

Paul Higginson joins Wireline Engineering as division sales manager for Europe, Africa and Americas. With more than 15 years’ experience in the oil and gas industry, Paul previously held a number of senior positions, leading progressive international business strategies.

Wireline Engineering chairman Bill Petrie said: “It’s all about maintaining the momentum we have built up over recent years. The decision to strengthen our sales and business development initiative is fundamental to growing Wireline Engineering globally. Success at Wireline Engineering is based upon building a progressive international platform.

Investing in the management team will reinforce our current customer support capabilities and significantly extend our geographical reach.”

Alex Ozzard-Low re-joins Wireline Engineering to assume overall responsibility for global business development. Based in Lafayette, Louisiana he leads the charge to identify and develop strategies to embrace new markets. Alex will focus initially on Latin America and Africa, with a view to expanding the company’s reach significantly over the next few years. He previously spent ten years with Wireline Engineering in a number of senior roles, and returns after spending two years with Guardian Global Technologies introducing new technologies to the US market.

Douglas Gordon assumes the role of division sales manager of Asia Pacific and will lead the development of business activity and customer support in the Company’s rapidly growing Asia Pacific operations. With more than 14 years’ experience in the international energy

Mr Petrie continued: “Each of these new appointments is an important strategic move in our long term international development and the growth of the business. We see great opportunities ahead, and have ambitious plans to further develop our activities. Separately,

Alex Ozzard-Low

Douglas Gordon

Paul Higginson Douglas, Paul and Alex bring a level of experience to our team that will be hugely beneficial for Wireline Engineering.”

Wireline Engineering develops original well intervention and completion technologies for the oil and gas industry worldwide.

The company was established in 1998 and its headquarters are located in Aberdeen, Scotland. It has international offices in the Americas, Middle East and Far East and employs 40 people worldwide.

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PD&MS Energy secures contract extension with Fairfield Energy Leading international engineering company PD&MS Energy has been awarded an offshore contract extension for engineering work on Fairfield Energy’s North Sea assets.

Following an initial three-year contract, the options will see the Aberdeenheadquartered firm provide engineering, procurement and offshore construction services for an additional two years since May 2014.

The scope of work will focus primarily on Fairfield Energy’s Dunlin platform in the East Shetland basin.

PD&MS Energy chief executive officer Simon Rio said: “We have worked closely with this key client during the initial three-year term and this further award is testament to the relationship that has developed. In the initial term the focus was mainly on small projects and anomaly type work which covered our major disciplines including piping, mechanical, structural, electrical & instrumentation, and more recently HVAC. We are hopeful we can build on this through the new term.

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“Receiving this extension, on the back of other significant wins in recent months, is a reflection of our commitment to provide cost-effective and scalable brownfield EPC services that deliver operational excellence for our clients and gives us a great platform from which to build our business going forward.

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PD & MS Energy Chief Executive Officer Simon Rio “There is a growing demand for effective, cost-efficient design and engineering services across the global oil and gas, drilling and marine industries. This is particularly important in the North Sea however where the production efficiency of fields has fallen from 80% to 60% over

the last seven years and several fields now cost more than £40 per barrel to operate.

“Operators are looking to maximise the value from their assets through consistent, reliability-driven operational efficiency.

PD&MS Energy is rapidly becoming known for delivering a consistent and robust range of technical services and solutions through the lifecycle of assets, and for scaling our execution strategies to give each of clients exactly what they need.”

PD&MS Energy employs more than 200 onshore personnel at locations in Aberdeen, Dundee, Great Yarmouth, Brazil and Baku, Azerbaijan. The company, which recorded a turnover of £47million in 2013 and aims to double its business by 2016, is currently looking to secure new office space in Aberdeen to house up to 400 personnel as part of its continued growth plans.

Proserv on an industry roll to attract new talent

Proserv, which has seen its talent pool soar through organic growth and a succession of strategic acquisitions, is to take on new apprentices and ex-military personnel after participating in a Mobilising the Military initiative organised by subsea industry body, Subsea UK. The event at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre was established to address the energy industry’s skills shortage by encouraging former members of the armed forces to transfer into the subsea sector. It brings together Subsea UK members and highly-skilled service leavers to help fast track new entrants into the industry.

As a result, Proserv anticipates taking on up to 12 ex-Forces personnel and transferring their skills into specific product lines through the company’s training school.

As part of its commitment to helping the energy industry raise awareness and promote the diverse range of long-term career opportunities to young people, Proserv hosted its annual ‘open doors’ day for local students at its Great Yarmouth facility which attracted more than 80 people aged between 16 and 18.

The group were given a tour of the company’s dedicated engineering and manufacturing facility in full operation to help give them an insight into oil and gas careers as trainee designers, engineers and workshop apprentices.

The open day also included a tour of the facilities, technical presentations and demonstrations with opportunities to speak with key product specialists, many of whom have more than 30 years’ experience in the business.

David Lamont, Proserv CEO, said: “As a people-driven organisation, we are committed to helping the energy industry raise awareness and promote the diverse range of long-term career opportunities

to the next generation. The industry offers exciting prospects on a global scale and we hope that the students who visited our facilities will consider a career in oil and gas after experiencing the different types of jobs first hand. In the last few years, we have taken on over 40 apprentices across our UK operations and all have gone onto permanent placements.

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Market-leading energy technology services company, Proserv, is set to add to its more than 2,200-strong global workforce after taking part in events aimed at attracting new talent into the energy industry.

“Last year, we also gave apprentices, who successfully completed their apprenticeship training, the opportunity of placements at our Jebel Ali facility in Dubai as a reward for their hard work and commitment. Three apprentices took up the offer to put their own skills into practice while experiencing how a business successfully operates in another region. As well as the obvious cultural differences, the apprentices learned about the different work ethic and expertise of their counterparts.”

For further information, visit: www.proserv.com

Recently, the company also held a selection and assessment day to recruit up to six new apprentices onto its technician and design apprentice programme.

Potential candidates visited the company’s Birchmoss facility in Aberdeenshire where workshops, exercises and a Q&A session were among the activities designed by the company’s learning & development team to help candidates get a sense of the expectations and opportunities at Proserv.

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Brian Kinsey, president for Proserv’s Europe and West Africa region, said: “Proserv is committed to finding and developing the best talent in order to further strengthen our workforce. Our success is driven by our people and with our capabilities continually evolving and expanding, we are focused on continuing to attract the most highly skilled and experienced people as well as young people who show a real aptitude and potential to carve out a promising career.”

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Industry News

Nominations open for OPITO’s fifth global safety and competency awards Employers and training providers working to achieve the highest safety standards in the oil and gas industry are being invited to submit their nominations for the fifth annual OPITO Safety and Competency Awards 2014.

rationale for adopting OPITO standards, the number of staff trained or assessed to those standards in the past 12 months, geographical location and examples where the standards have shown a tangible improvement in safety and competence.

The accolades will be presented at the OPITO Safety and Competency Conference (OSCC) held at the Fairmont Bab Al Bahr Hotel, Abu Dhabi, UAE on Tuesday 4 November 2014.

The Approved Training Providers Award recognises the training provider which best demonstrates its commitment to developing the skills of its staff to deliver OPITO training. Criteria examines the range of standards used in the development programme, the number of staff involved over the year, structure and timeframe of the development programme and examples of innovation in learning and development.

Any oil and gas company can enter the Employers Award if it can demonstrate how it has improved safety and is delivering a competent workforce. Criteria to be judged will include the

Nominations must arrive no later than Friday 22 August 2014 and further details can be found at www.opito-oscc.com In 2013, SBM took the Employer of the Year award with MSTS/ Falck Safety Services Malaysia winning the Training Provider of the Year accolade. The announcement was made in the presence of Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, the Minister of Energy for the United Arad Emirates and more than 350 delegates from 25 countries.

DOF Subsea wins call-off for MBE and AUV Survey Services Statoil’s Seabed Survey and Light Construction Frame Agreement DOF Subsea Norway AS has been awarded a call-off on an existing survey frame agreement with Statoil Petroleum AS for Multibeam Echosounder (MBE) inspection and AUV survey services in the North Sea. The call-off has a firm period of approximately 50 days in addition to optional services and will be performed during summer season 2014. The scope of work includes vessel-based MBE pipeline inspection in shallow waters, deep water AUV pipeline survey, as well as AUV coral mapping. Project execution will be handled by DOF Subsea’s operating center in Bergen, Norway. The offshore support and ROV vessel, Libas, will be mobilized for execution of the call-off. Libas is chartered from Lgo and can potentially undertake other commitments for DOF Subsea.

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Executive Vice President of DOF Subsea, Jan-Kristian Haukeland, states: “We are pleased to see that DOF Subsea continues to

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be a preferred supplier of survey and inspection services in the North Sea. Our clients know that we can provide them know-how and the best technology available thus ensuring cost efficient and solution-oriented project execution. Our long-lasting client relationships prove that we are successful in creating value for our clients and this is what we in DOF Subsea work for every day.” DOF Subsea has recently completed a successful AUV

pipeline inspection outside the North Sea. The AUV will be transferred to the North Sea to perform the pipeline survey for this Statoil scope.

DOF Subsea has proven capabilities in specialist survey, subsea construction, and inspection, repair and maintenance services worldwide. The company also owns and operates one of the largest global fleets of high-specification vessels, ROVs and dive systems.

The company has seen sustainable growth over the last five years and has almost 1,600 employees worldwide, with almost 300 of those based in Bergen, Norway.

For more information, contact Gert Juel Rasmussen at DOF Subsea AS on +47 55 25 20 00 or email at gert.juel.rasmussen@dofsubsea.com

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Bibby Offshore expands facilities in Westhill Award-winning subsea installation contractor, Bibby Offshore, has further expanded its operations in Westhill, Aberdeenshire, with the opening of a purpose built workshop and warehouse facility last month.

Named, The Hangar, the building has been leased for 15 years and has in excess of 50,000 square foot, including storage, workshops, warehouse, office space, a yard and maintenance facilities.

In addition to the lease agreement, the firm has further invested in the facilities; fitting it out with a 16 tonne Gantry Crane, and five separate workshops for various specialties including fabrication, hydraulics, electronics, dive hats and diver umbilical’s.

The Hangar allows Bibby Offshore to have full control of these functions, which was previously outsourced.

proves our commitment to this area and the growth of the business.

The workshop and warehouse facility is the next major milestone for the business and complements our purpose built headquarters, Atmosphere One, which is already based in Westhill.”

In May 2013, Bibby Offshore relocated to its new multimillion pound, purpose built headquarters at Prospect Park, Westhill.

The company had previously been based at the Harbour area in Aberdeen.

In addition to The Hangar, the company will retain its current facility at the Harbour area’s Nord Centre.

Earlier this year, Bibby Offshore won the Company of the Year award at the 2014 Subsea Expo Awards.

Bibby Offshore and Bibby Remote Intervention Limited, has grown from 10 employees in 2003 to now employ more than 1,300 people onshore and offshore worldwide, with offices in Aberdeen, Liverpool, Newcastle, Houston, Singapore and Trinidad.

The company has an international fleet of eight subsea support vessels and 15 Remote Operating Vehicles (ROV) and will continue to add to their fleet to meet demand.

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John Black, Supply Chain Manager, Bibby Offshore, said: “The Hangar is a significant investment by Bibby Offshore to ensure we are continuing to offer the best in class facilities for our staff and clients. Taking the facility on a long term lease further

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Industry News

Sonardyne companies achieve OHSAS 18001 accreditation Sonardyne International Ltd. is pleased to announce that two of its subsidiary companies, Sonardyne Brasil Ltda and Sonardyne Asia Pte Ltd, have been awarded OHSAS 18001 Safety Management System Standard accreditation following audits of its sites in Rio das Ostras and Singapore. These are the first in the Sonardyne group of companies to formally demonstrate their commitment to health and safety in the workplace by applying for and achieving this certification.

The Occupation Health and Safety Assessment Specification (OHSAS) sets out the minimum requirements for occupational health and safety management for best practise in the workplace.

It is internationally accepted as a method of assessing and auditing occupational health and safety management systems.

Developed by leading trade and international standards bodies, OHSAS 18001 provides a framework for organisations to instigate proper and effective management of health and safety in the workplace.

commercial partners by minimising the risk of incidents and accidents occurring as we conduct our business operations. Now that our operations in Brasil and Singapore are OHSAS 18001 certified, our focus is now on achieving accreditation for our Houston and UK headquarters sites.”

For more information about Sonardyne’s OHSAS certification, please contact Carl Holland, Sonardyne Health and Safety Manager on: +44 (0)1252 872288.

You can also visit www.sonardyne.com.

“Gaining OHSAS 18001 certification demonstrates both Sonardyne Brasil’s and Sonardyne Asia’s commitment to maintaining an effective health and safety culture for their employees,” said John Ramsden, Sonardyne’s Managing Director. “Not only will this benefit us but it will also benefit our

Harkand further expands vessel fleet in North Sea HARKAND, a leading global name in subsea inspection, repair and maintenance and light construction, has extended its ROV support vessel fleet operations in the North Sea by signing a charter agreement for the Surf Ranger.

The multi-purpose ROV, survey and air diving vessel, owned by Go Offshore, will be deployed immediately on its first scope of work, a pipeline and structural inspection campaign for TAQA’s UK business.

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The project includes structural inspection at the Harding, Cormorant Alpha, North Cormorant, Tern and Eider assets, as well as the inspection of various pipelines, dredging works and mattress installation and the associated project management and engineering support.

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David Kerr, managing director of Harkand in Europe, said: “We are pleased to have secured the charter of the Surf Ranger which has a long-established track record of working in both the UK and Norwegian sectors of the North Sea.” Harkand is a leading global name in subsea inspection, repair and maintenance focused on attaining the highest standards in health, safety, quality and environmental performance and delivering excellent project execution.

The Group was launched in February 2013 through the merger of Iremis, Integrated Subsea Services (ISS) and Andrews Survey following investment by Oaktree Capital Management. Employing close to 1,000 people at bases in Aberdeen, London, Houston, Singapore and Perth in Australia, Harkand aims to grow turnover to $1 billion in the next four years.

The 85.4m Surf Ranger is a DP2 multi-purpose ROV, survey and air diving vessel featuring a helideck, 60t TTS Energy AS active heave compensated knuckle boom crane and can accommodate 69 personnel on board. It is permanently equipped with a Triton XLS work class ROV.

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These weights are available in weights of 50 Kg up to 20,000 Kg but the most popular weights are expected to be in the range of 100 KG up to 5000 Kg. The idea of casting came from watching a programme on recovering one of our ancient sailing ships and the only things still in pristine condition were the “cast” canon balls which had lain on the seabed for about 400 years.

The advantage of casting instead of fabrication is the ease, cost and consistent quality of manufacturing the units in numbers.

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In addition to a wide range of HV/LV authorisation and safety training for onshore and offshore power systems, including:

Seabed Supplies have recently introduced their new range of “Cast Iron” seabed clumpweights.

All the weights are cast in the UK at one of England’s most modern Foundries.

The 100 Kg units are already being made in volume and are currently being shipped all over the world.

All enquiries to: Seabed Supplies Ltd. St Peters Marina, Newcastle NE6 1HX. Tel: +44 (0)1912658808 E-Mail:info@seabed-supplies.com

Reliable emulsion monitoring in separators Over the years, many separator interface measurement technologies have found heavy emulsions a difficult challenge, making reliable interface monitoring and control very hard to achieve. In separators, treaters, free water knockout drums and desalters, a clean, distinct, ‘well-behaved’ interface is often only accomplished by longer residence, expensive chemical demulsifiers, higher temperatures or specialist separation technologies.

With variations in modern crude, even optimised separation processes often experience an emulsion layer. Reliable emulsion detection and how it responds, is key to maximise quality crude throughput.

treatments and enable the automation of water withdrawal.

The VEGA Multi-Point Density Array solution measures change at a series of fixed measurement points, each one trending towards higher density (brine) or lower density (oil). If no clear interface exists, then the emulsion layer can be accurately assessed and tracked from the brine on the bottom to the oil towards the top of the vessel.

span, the operator gains a valuable insight into the process. Dynamic changes are accurately monitored with a reliable, real time density profile to optimise the introduction of different separation

installation, with external detectors, which are easy to access, set up and maintain.

A simple air/brine water calibration set up minimises commissioning time. There are no operating temperature restrictions

By using multiple, independent density measurements across a defined vessel

where other systems have had build up issues. It has flexible mounting for ease of

and a longer measurement path deals with build up better than other profiler systems. Even with no clear interface, the system provides valuable emulsion layer information.

Contact info.uk@vega.com for a MDA brochure.

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A new system from VEGA nuclear gauging technology now makes all the difference.

The VEGA MDA System monitors separator process reliably and real time, it has already proven its performance in some of the most challenging applications, for example,

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3sun Group receives full IRATA membership Specialist provider of products and services to the global energy industry 3sun Group has been awarded full operator membership to International Rope Access Trade Association (IRATA).

This accreditation certifies that the Group’s personnel have the required procedures, skills and techniques to safely work at height.

IRATA is the world’s leading authority on industrial rope access, with 3sun Group now boasting full membership until 2017 after having been assessed and verified by an independent third party auditor.

Graham Hacon, CEO of 3sun Group said: “Working within the oil and gas and renewable energy industries, it is essential that we have the required accreditation in place and, as a world renowned industry body, IRATA was a top priority for us.

Being IRATA approved will enable us to widen our service offering, including scaffolding, blade repairs and inspection.

We will also now be able to deliver projects which require level 3 IRATA approved technicians who are capable of site supervision for work scopes requiring rope access.”

Decom North Sea appoints new Chief Executive The Board of Directors at Decom North Sea (DNS), the offshore oil and gas decommissioning forum, are today pleased to announce the appointment of a new chief executive to lead the organisation as it further strengthens its position as the representative body for the decommissioning industry.

Nigel Jenkins will take up the post on July 1 and replaces Brian Nixon, who is retiring after playing an instrumental role in establishing DNS as the voice of the decommissioning sector.

Mr Jenkins previous roles include board leadership positions with AMEC and AECOM and most recently as board director with KDC Contractors, which has a long and successful track record of working on decommissioning projects on and offshore. He also served as a director with DNS from 2011 to 2013.

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DNS Chairman Murdo MacIver, Director Offshore Group for Peterson, said: “Nigel is a proven leader with the experience to help set the vision and strategic direction for Decom North Sea as the market develops. He brings wide experience of collaborative

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working in the Oil and Gas, Nuclear, Water, Telecoms and Manufacturing industries.

“We are confident Nigel will add vital new perspectives, insight, skills and experience to Decom North Sea to the benefit of its members and other stakeholders.’’

He added “The team at Decom North Sea have made tremendous progress in bringing it to the stage is has become the recognised body for the Decommissioning supply chain under Brian Nixon’s leadership. On behalf of the Board and myself, I would also like to take this opportunity to extend our thanks to Brian for his tireless work and support in achieving this over the last four years and wish him the very best for the future.’’

Mr Jenkins said: “I am excited about the future of offshore decommissioning. The recent Wood Review highlighted the need for operators, the supply chain and regulators to work together to develop innovative decommissioning solutions, maximising the value derived from the North Sea. Decom North Sea has become the representative body for the industry and is uniquely positioned to meet this challenge. I am looking forward to leading the organisation through this fascinating period.’’

Latest estimates forecast a spend on decommissioning activity of £40.6billion by 2040, with the total cost of decommissioning in the next five years in the UKCS alone expected to be around £4.5billion focusing on 40 platforms, showing that decommissioning will continue to rise in prominence in the coming years.

Nigel Jenkins, new Chief Executive for DNS

DNS is the only organisation dedicated to bringing operators, the supply chain and other stakeholders together to develop innovative and efficient solutions for offshore asset decommissioning.

Paradigm Flow Services to showcase blockage technology at NOG 2014 integrity of the platforms is a priority. We

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optimisation and asset integrity at Nigeria Oil & Gas (NOG) 2014 recently.

The company, which has developed

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offshore blockage removal, exhibited at this key event for the region back in March.

Rob Bain, managing director of Paradigm Flow Services said: “In West Africa,

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Hone-All goes vertical to meet demand Leighton Buzzard-based precision subcontractor shows no sign in slowing up with its capital investment programme following the announcement of an order for a Sunnen SV-20 vertical honing machine.

This investment comes hot on the heels of the company ordering additional turning and deep hole boring capacity and is being driven by increased demand from one of its largest customers operating in the oil and gas sector. “While we are constantly looking at improving our manufacturing capabilities and capacity, the need for this additional vertical honing capacity required a bit of quick thinking as the customer is ramping up demand very quickly. So we had to make a quick, but considered decision as to which way to proceed,” says Hone-All Precision Director, Andrea Rodney.

to continue to invest in additional and improved manufacturing technology.

“This capital expenditure is just part of the overall picture here at Hone-All as we are continually developing our procedures. This includes our current improvement project working with the MAS team to further improve our internal processes, scheduling and on-time delivery performance. We have also been

accepted onto the Growth Accelerator programme for which only companies that have a proven track record of growth and continuing success are accepted.

This funding is enabling us to develop our short and long term business strategies and improve our business performance management. These are just some of the ongoing projects that provide reassurance and value for our customers,” says Andrea Rodney.

The choice of the Sunnen machine was based on familiarity with the brand and machine availability. Having already an extensive portfolio of Sunnen honing machines this new addition will sit alongside existing vertical honing machines and allow a single operator to control rough honing on one, while finish honing bores up to 200 mm diameter on the new machine.

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Other benefits that confirmed this was the correct machine for Hone-All included the 15-600 revs/min variable speed, 5.5 hp (4.1 kW) spindle that allows the efficient use of two-stage, metal-bond, diamond abrasives, the benefit of which is enhanced bore quality and reduced cycle times. The machine also features the ability to hone parts weighing up to 680 kg, a big advantage in the oil and gas sector.

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The machine is scheduled for installation and will be in full production early July. “At a cost of £65,000 this is a major investment and highlights the commitment that Hone-All is willing to make to support its long-term customers. The strength of the partnerships that we have with our major customers gives us the confidence

The Sunnen SV-20 vertical honing machine will be added to Hone-All’s capacity

TWI can trace the origins of its successful international welding, NDT and inspection training business back as far as the early 1960s when it first began delivering courses to satisfy increasing demand in the UK. In the 1970s, The Welding Institute, encouraged by increasing demand for assurance of competence in the workplace, introduced its Certification Scheme for Welding and Inspection Personnel (CSWIP), now an internationally recognised mark of competence. CSWIP certification schemes are UKAS-accredited to ISO/IEC 17024, the international standard for personnel certification. A decade later, TWI established a dedicated training centre in the UK with over 40 full-time staff. As well as CSWIP, courses are also supported by other internationally recognised certifications including CSWIP, BGAS-CSWIP, EWF/IIW, PCN, SNT-TC-1A. TWI has successfully established its training business on a global scale, becoming the world’s largest training organisation in welding, welding

inspection, underwater and nondestructive testing(NDT). Its international training business currently has regional offices in South East Asia, India, the Middle East, Africa, Central Asia and Europe, and in 2013 training was delivered in over 70 countries to around 18,000 students.

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TWI’s successful training and examinations business runs courses all over the world in welding, welding inspection, underwater and non-destructive testing

Amongst the portfolio of competence courses, TWI offers CSWIP underwater NDT inspection diver training, with specialised training facilities with dive tanks in the UK and Thailand.

A complete range of conventional and advanced NDT courses are also available, covering magnetic particle testing, penetrant testing, radiography, ultrasonic testing and advance ultrasonic testing, alternating current field measurement, eddy current testing, long range ultrasonic testing, thermography and time of flight diffraction.

The courses have three goals:

TWI also runs a comprehensive and internationally recognised CSWIP plant inspector certification scheme at three competency levels in modular format.

● To provide a structured path for continuing professional development of plant integrity practitioners through formal training/certification.

The scheme is designed to suit plant inspectors working for manufacturing works (Vendor), inspection organisations, equipment owners and operators, classification societies, insurance companies and safety regulators.

You can find out more about all these courses on the TWI Training and Examinations website: www.twitraining.com.

You can also contact TWI Training and Examinations customer relations on +44(0) 1223 899500.

● To ensure inspectors and engineers responsible for plant integrity have the essential tools and skills necessary to assess plant safety ● To recognise and certify plant inspector competence

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CIS doubles turnover with global Shell contract Industry News

Craig International Supplies (CIS) has been awarded new contracts

with Shell which will almost double the turnover of its business. The contracts will increase the international reach and buying power of

the procurement division of Scottish family-owned energy services

and shipping firm, Craig Group. The contract awards were announced at OTC in Houston, the world’s largest annual oil and gas show.

Operating globally, CIS is recognised as the largest, privately

owned European procurement and trading house for the oil and gas

industry. The Aberdeen based company has been awarded contracts

by Shell for procurement services in North America and Canada.

The new business, along with contract wins in Europe, will see CIS’s turnover double to almost £100 million in the next 12 months, the

With over 45 experienced buyers who have exceptional knowledge of

time jobs.

integrated ordering system, ebuy, which is unrivalled in the market

opening of a new office in Calgary and the creation of several full-

Jill MacDonald, CIS joint managing director, said: “These are very significant, high value contracts not only for products but for

the company’s clients and their requirements, CIS boasts a unique,

place, allowing clients to streamline the procurement process creating greater efficiencies.

procurement services, which will open the door to new opportunities

Douglas Craig, Craig Group chairman and managing director, said:

is projected to double – taking it close to £100 million and making us

of CIS. We are focused on further growing our international business

for us with all the major players in Calgary. As a result, our turnover one of the biggest providers of procurement services in the region.”

CIS provides an extensive range of products and services to the

global oil and gas industry in 55 countries. Its significant buying

power of £8 million a month allows CIS to make major savings that are passed on to customers, creating competitive advantage.

“Securing this contract is a major milestone in the global expansion in North America and, with Alberta producing nearly 70 per cent of

Canada’s crude oil and almost 80 per cent of its natural gas, creating a stronghold in the area is a key part of our strategy. ”

CIS now employs more than 70 staff in the company’s seven strategic locations around the globe – Aberdeen, Calgary, Houston, Hamburg, Krakow, Cape Town, and Ghana.

Applus RTD unveils another revolutionary NDT service Applus RTD, the global leader in the provision of integrity technology

“With the current, static methods, much time is involved in the

revolutionary NDT range.

processing is required.

services, today unveiled the latest inspection technology in its

The Applus RTD Rayscan Tankscan is a real-time digital radiographic

“This revolutionary technology allows for a steady scanning

inspection of LNG storage tank welds in a single scan movement,

radiographic methods. This has a positive impact on the overall

inspection system, which delivers the capability to complete a full producing a high quality image of each weld.

The system is an advance on current radiography methods, since no

chemical processing of film is required and a steady scanning system is used for dynamic examination.

The system is suitable for both horizontal and vertical welds and its

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rigid frame helps maintain alignment between the X-ray source and

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handling and positioning of the equipment, and often additional

movement instead of static exposures gained through conventional inspection speed, meeting the image quality requirements set by the industry.”

The product has been designed to avoid vibrations, with a rigid frame and support wheels. A safe working distance of only three meters

from the frame is also achieved with a protective shield surrounding the X-ray source, beam and detector.

the digital line detector. This more efficient process can save operator

Rienk added: “We are committed to a program of technological

weld, as well as the number of operators required.

maximize the effectiveness and value of our services.

budgets by reducing the amount of time consumed examining each

research and development aimed at delivering new techniques that

Rienk de Vries, Technology director at Applus RTD, said: “The

“Ensuring the integrity of the infrastructure being used in the global

inspection at a speed that is more suited to the welding process.

paramount importance to Applus RTD that we not only contribute to

Rayscan Tankscan improves the performance of radiography

energy industry is critical to the success of E&P activity and it is of improved standards, but set the bar within the NDT arena.”

MEC Group, through its division Castolin Eutectic, announces the acquisition of Whertec, Inc., headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida, the company will operate as a subsidiary of Eutectic Corporation, USA.

Whertec was founded in 1996 and

Pete Castiglione, sole owner of Whertec, Inc.

protect against excessive wear, corrosion

since its inception in 1996 and the time is

specializes in the application of coatings to

comments, “Whertec has consistently grown

and erosion at elevated temperatures. Over

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A privately owned company with

right for the next step by taking the company

the past years Whertec has secured a leading

into international markets. MEC provides

position in the boiler coatings market

the ideal partner with its global network and

covering the power, recycling, biomass, steel

a range of high technology products that

and pulp & paper industries.

compliment the operational expertise that we have developed over many years. I am

pleased to be taking the business and our

employees into a well-respected, privately

owned company that is prepared to support our vision for expansion.”

For further information on the activities

of Eutectic and Whertec please direct your Whertec will create one of the largest laser coating companies in the world. Whertec Whertec’s competences compliment the

strength of the Castolin Eutectic group which has an established reputation for welding,

brazing and coating technologies covering

has an established reputation for reliability

through the completion of projects on time standards.

In announcing this acquisition, Siegfried

organization with over 108 years’ experience

excited by this acquisition which will

developing metallurgical solutions for

industry. Combining the forces of Castolin

Eutectic and Whertec will create the market leader in surface protection solutions for boilers and pressure vessels covering all

technologies – we are especially proud that

combining the forces of Castolin Eutectic and

www.eutectic.com www.whertec.com

and by meeting with the specified quality

a wide range of industrial applications.

Castolin Eutectic is a technology based

inquiries to the following websites:

Schabel, MEC CEO stated, “We are extremely further strengthen our position in key

market sectors. It will significantly expand our capability to undertake on‐site service

contracts. We have the technology, and with Whertec we add operational expertise which will help with the next phase of our global expansion”.

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Atlantic Offshore Rescue secures long term charter Aberdeen-based standby vessel operator Atlantic Offshore Rescue has secured a five year charter with five, one year options to extend with Shell UK to support operations in the Gannet, Annasuria and the Dana Petroleum Triton Asset in the central North Sea. Ocean Osprey, a brand new Class A tanker assist, rescue and standby ship will be used to provide emergency recovery, rescue cover, tanker assistance and general field support in offshore operations. The vessel is the first of a new H820 design from Havyard Ship Design and was developed in close collaboration with Atlantic Offshore.

The 66.9 metre long vessel was built in Passai, Spain by Zamakona shipbuilders over a fifteen month period to replace Ocean Searcher. Two further sister vessels are also under construction as part of the company’s £300million fleet modernisation programme.

The new vessel has secured 30 jobs and is one of 12 Emergency Response and Rescue Vessels (ERRV) managed by the company from its Aberdeen base.

Ocean Osprey can accommodate up to 21 employees and has the capacity to rescue

Chris Dobson, Master of Ocean Osprey and Mary Brice more than 300 persons. It will make its North Sea debut later this month to begin operations.

Atlantic Offshore Rescue is part of the Atlantic Offshore Group, which is based in Norway. Atlantic Offshore Rescue Ltd employs 350 people (approximately 330 seamen and 20 office-based staff) and provides multi-role offshore and emergency rescue and response vessels for many of the oil majors operating in the North Sea. John Bryce, managing director of Atlantic Offshore Rescue, said: “Securing this charter is down to the first class vessels

we offer clients, as well as the experience and professionalism of our team.

“Ocean Osprey features some of the most up to date shipping technology, replaces Ocean Searcher and secures 30 jobs.

Launching the new vessel is also part of our ongoing commitment to provide the very best, cutting edge emergency response to those operating in the North Sea, an absolutely crucial part of all oil and gas operations.”

In January this year, Atlantic Offshore Rescue commissioned a £6 million Class A ERRV vessel for a two year charter with Nexen Petroleum UK Ltd (Nexen) to provide emergency vessel cover for Nexen’s flagship Golden Eagle Area Development in the North Sea. Mr Bryce continued: “Obtaining this contract, our second long term charter this year, is a real milestone for Atlantic Offshore and, we look forward to fulfilling further contracts in the coming months.”

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Inclusive of Atlantic Offshore Rescue’s 12 vessels, Atlantic Offshore Group currently operates a fleet of 24 ERRVs and PSVs and manages further PSVs on behalf of third parties.

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The Group’s aim is to continue to expand

John Brice, Managing Director of Atlantic Offshore Rescue

its capabilities within both the Norwegian and British sector of the North Sea and to be able to provide cross-border solutions reflecting the needs of its clients for both ERRVs and PSVs.

A Bright Future for Bifold Bifold, on Greenside Way, Middleton have moved to larger premises on Broadgate, Oldham Broadway Business Park (details of full address given below), which means they will be better placed to expand the business in the longer term.

The significant increase in business over the last few years has meant that Bifold has implemented plans for future recruitment, indicating the fluent growth of the business. The new premises has meant that we have been able to achieve significant productivity enhancements with the emphasis very much on Configurable Lean Manufacturing™ - cLean Manufacturing™ this gives the capability to configure engineered to order products over the mobile network and can be delivered within 24 hours.

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Ambitious Valve Manufacturer Bifold Continues to Grow and has Acquired New Premises to Accommodate an Increase in Business

Bifold is the leading manufacturer of instrument valves and pumps for the oil and gas sector and its profits have grown 50% per year since 2002.

Bifold are dedicated to maintaining the excellence of their products and their new facility confirms their commitment to shortening lead times and meeting customer demands.

They would like to take the opportunity to thank all their customers for their continued support

Bifold Fluidpower Ltd, Bifold Group, Broadgate, Oldham Broadway Business Park, Chadderton, Greater Manchester, OL9 9XA. UK.

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Exhibitions

ONS Stavanger may be the next milestones in the global energy story. And consequently where the new business opportunities will open up.

The ONS Conference is known as one of the world’s most important oil, gas and energy fora. Here the big questions of the industry are addressed and debated, giving the delegates a sneak peek into the future of energy world.

Every ONS conference brings together the key players in the international oil and gas industry and ministers and officials from oil and gas producing countries.

The aim is to have the decision makers present when major international issues are discussed.

A further goal of the conference is

to facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration across the global energy industry. The conference speakers present their views on what the future holds for energy resources and production, new technology and innovative solutions.

ONS also aims to be a venue where new forms of energy and new energy solutions are presented.

All in all, this provides the conference delegates with a unique insight into what

ONS conference session: Mega projects – mega opportunities Get an idea of the big game-changing projects coming up in the near future in this afternoon session on the opening day of ONS 2014. Hege Kverneland from National Oilwell Varco (NOV) is one of the panel participants.

Innovation Awards

Hege Kverneland, CTO of National Oilwell Varco commented, ‘Mega projects – mega opportunities’is the name of one of the parallel sessions on Monday 25 August. This session will focus on major upcoming projects that

43 nominees are up for the Large Company nomination, whilst 54 nominees are up for the Small to Medium Enterprise Innovation award.

have huge potential – but also a set of complexities and challenges.

Distinguished Service Award

Hege Kverneland, Chief Technical Officer at National Oilwell Varco is one of the speakers in this session, and she will be covering the topic ‘Unconventional gas – the global game changer’.

The very first director of ONS, Jostein Haukali, has been honoured with the ONS Distinguished Service Award for his important contribution to the development of ONS.

“Shale gas is big in the USA due to the introduction of new technologies and solutions such as pad drilling and walking rigs, long horizontal wells and automation of the drilling process,” says Hege Kverneland.

Jostein Haukali played a key role in the establishment of ONS, together with Arne Rettedal and Torolf Smedvig. Haukali received the award during a ceremony at Stavanger Concert Hall.

Haukali was one of the founders of ONS, and its first director. From 1 January 1973, he worked exclusively to enhance his expertise in the oil industry. He travelled to Houston to learn from OTC, formed visions, developed strategies and built up the organisation that hosted the very first ONS in 1974.

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The session starts at 14.15 on the opening day 25 August.

There will also be a plethora of nominees for the ONS Innovation awards, which will fall into 2 different categories: One for large comnpanies and One for small to medium sized enterprizes.

She will talk about the opportunities and challenges involved in bringing the technologies and solutions linked to unconventional gas to the rest of the world.

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Also contributing in the Mega projects session are Didrik Reymert from Shell, who will talk about the topic ‘The prelude FLNG’, and Geoff Parker from Exxon Mobil with the topic ‘Hebron and Sakhalin’.

National Oilwell Varco (NOV) is involved in equipment, drilling, completion and in the production of shale gas.

“As we are an equipment manufacturer, shale is made for NOV,” she concludes.

“Jostein Haukali is one of the people who have had the greatest influence on the development of ONS. As our first director, he laid a solid foundation and later became our ambassador in the oil and gas industry. His relentless efforts for ONS have been invaluable and we are therefore pleased to grant him our greatest honour, the ONS Distinguished Service Award,” says Lars Takla, chairman of the ONS board.

Subsea Equipment

MODUS takes delivery of newbuild Schilling HD ROV Modus Seabed Intervention Ltd is pleased to announce that the company has taken delivery of a new 150hp HD ROV complete with Launch and Recovery System (LARS) from Schilling Robotics in Davis, California.

The 3,000m rated 150hp work-class ROV is a high performance vehicle and will be deployed by Modus across the range of its subsea operations in IRM (Inspection, Repair and Maintenance), survey, drilling and general construction support.

Jake Tompkins, Managing Director, Modus Seabed Intervention said “We are delighted to be working with Schilling and to continue our fleet development and investment program into specialist subsea technology with this leading edge HD ROV.” Peter MacInnes, VP Sales & Marketing, FMC Technologies Schilling Robotics stated “The HD ROV has proven to be a rugged and highly capable system that is ideal for the varied operational markets supported by Modus.

We are very pleased to have been awarded this contract and look forward to supporting Modus with their strategic focus and continued growth in the subsea industry”.

Hardide Coatings partners with Seatronics in first ROV application Hardide Coatings, provider of advanced surface coating technology, has completed its first application for a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) for Seatronics with exceptional test results resulting in a greatly improved performance which has led to production orders.

Since using the coating on a critical part of the thruster system, the Predator ROV manufactured by Seatronics has increased in performance and power, with critical wear issues also vastly improved.

David Currie, Managing Director at Seatronics, said: “The Observation-class ROV sector is a growing market for us and we want to make the Predator as maintenance-free as possible.

The Hardide coating solved the wear issues we were facing and increased the performance of the ROV. Using the Hardide coating on the Predator was like tuning a car to get more miles per gallon and getting F1 performance.”

Seatronics, an Acteon company is a global leader in the sale and rental of subsea marine electronic equipment. The company manufactures the Predator ROV mainly for the oil and gas market to support operations using a diver or larger ROV to provide backup and support.

ROV operations are a growing market, with recent reports highlighting an 80% increase in ROV expenditure from 2013 to 2017 compared to the previous five year period (DouglasWestwood World ROV Operations Market Forecast).

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Hardide plc CEO Philip Kirkham said: “This is the first time Hardide coatings have been used in the ROV industry. The results from the tests with Seatronics have shown the capability of the coating to make a significant contribution to the performance of this subsea equipment.”

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Seatronics has advanced its services with the Predator, now

offering a fast response with the Rapid Deployment Platform.

The company is also exploring other markets such as hull inspection in the maritime sector, port security, fish farm inspections, with added interest in search and rescue applications further down the line.

Dextera has been named a category winner in Diving & Underwater Technology in the Seawork Innovation Awards. A hotly contested competition for Seawork exhibitors who, in the past 12 months, have introduced and promoted products, vessels, services or projects to their key commercial audience.

Underwater Technology, Renewable Energy and Safety & Training) with a Certificate of Commendation awarded to the winner of each. Winners are determined by an independent panel of judges and the overall winner was awarded the coveted ‘Spirit of Innovation’ trophy.

Atlantas Marine, who are responsible for marketing Dextera, have already had considerable interest in the subsea multitool which took pride of place at the front of their stand at Seawork. Atlantas Marine’s MD Charlie Foll said; “It was fantastic to celebrate this achievement alongside the launch. We hope that winning the innovation award will help to continue to boost Dextera’s profile and look forward to more success in the future”.

Dextera is a 1000m depth rated subsea multi-tool ideal for observation and light intervention class ROVs. Designed and engineered by the people who understand the demands placed on ROV operators best - the operators themselves – Dextera’s proportional control and interchangeable toolheads make it more versatile and capable than other comparable tooling available on the market today.

The fifth annual Innovation Awards was the biggest to date with 28 products shortlisted.

Honours were presented in 6 categories (Vessel Design & Construction, Marine

Civil Engineering & Construction, Marine Equipment, Electronics & Materials, Diving &

Subsea Equipment

Dextera Wins Diving and Underwater Technology Category in Seawork Innovation Awards.

For more information and pricing on Dextera please contact Atlantas Marine on:

+44 (0) 1935 426000 Or email: info@atlantasmarine.com

The Smart Choice ­ Trusted by some of the biggest names in the subsea industry The VideoRay Pro 4 helps you get the job done quickly and safely

So ask yourself ­ Why choose anything else?

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The National Oceanography Centre (NOC), Southampton, have confirmed the order of an ASV C-Enduro The announcement was made at the Long Endurance Marine Unmanned Surface Vehicle Showcase at NOC on Friday 6th June.

NOC will use the USV for oceanographic data collection over extended periods of time.

The purchase comes as UK Science Minister David Willetts announces Robotics and Autonomous Systems as one of the ‘Eight Great Technologies’ to be supported by Government.

C-Enduro was initially developed under an SBRI initiated by NOC’s requirement for a long endurance USV for environmental research.

The project was co-funded by the National Environment Research Council (NERC), NOC’s parent body, with the Technology Strategy Board (TSB) and the Defence, Science and Technology Laboratories (DSTL).

Designed to be at sea for long durations of up to 90 days, C-Enduro is powered by a combination of wind power, solar

power and a lightweight diesel generator.

Formed in 1998, ASV provides rugged, reliable and effective unmanned marine systems using the latest advances in autonomous technology. Based near Portsmouth in the UK, ASV serve international military and security, oil and gas and science and survey industries.

SSCS celebrates 30 years of scour protection

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Seabed Scour Control Systems Limited (SSCS) was established in 1984 to provide Frond Scour Protection Systems and Services to the Offshore Subsea Oil and Gas Industry.

Following an intensive period of product development and on site trials by SSCS and major Offshore Oil and Gas companies, the SSCS Frond Systems were first put to commercial use at new and existing oil and gas development sites in 1986.

The SSCS Frond Mats reduce current velocity and related turbulence in the location they are installed eliminating the conditions which create scour resulting in immediate and permanent protection.

The reduction in current velocity stabilises the seabed and prevents scour occurring. Sediments being transported by the current are captured by the Fronds, and deposited within the Mat. Immediate scour protection is combined with the build-up of a fibre reinforced, compacted sediment sandbank throughout the

fronded area providing strengthened stability. The Frond Mats eliminate the occurrence of scour immediately upon installation and provide permanent maintenance-free protection.

The Frond Mats are not susceptible to edge scour that occurs with other methods, and as a result of the natural tidal motion of the viscous drag created by the buoyant fronds, the protection extends beyond the extremities of the base of the Frond Mat. As a result the Mats protect a greater area of the seabed than is provided by other methods.

These days the SSCS Frond Mats are used extensively in the renewable energy market, which, for the company, is now a greatly expanding market as they celebrate their 30 anniversary.

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Hughes emergency response team emerge triumphant at REA 2014 awards on-site training to other sub-contractors, sharing skills and knowledge that have the potential to save lives in an emergency as part of their daily routine of operations and maintenance infield.

HSSE were delighted to receive the award,

and managing director Ian Hughes passed comment on the win: “We are extremely happy to be recognised by an industry leading body such as the REA. It is our belief that in emergencies, the industry standard ‘golden hour’ should be used as effectively as possible. As a result we are committed to provide rapid response within 30 minutes of any incident. We take great pride in this service and will continue to develop and improve the ERT as the company move forward”. Mr Hughes also expressed his thanks to the ERT crews, head office staff and client support, who continue to work diligently to secure the efficiency and logistics of the operation.

facilitate rapid emergency response and are highly mobile on the site, with an average response time of less than 30 minutes for any incident. In addition, the ERTs have been involved in delivering

About Hughes Sub Surface Engineering Ltd:

Hughes Sub-Surface Engineering Ltd. is a commercial diving and offshore support company operating out of Liverpool in the North-West of the UK, maintaining a strong position as a market leader across the inshore and offshore renewables

sectors. With a range of services covering diving, rope-access, confined space, remote intervention, offshore emergency response and asset management, HSSE have secured a reputation as one of the most diverse and reliable sub-contractors offering works in the industry. As a specialist offshore support and subsea outfit the company takes great pride in delivering projects on time and on budget in all manner of challenging conditions.

Since its inception in 2006, HSSE have completed more than one thousand projects without major incident and with total client satisfaction.

HSSE incorporate the skills of the ERT as standard within the bundled Hughes Offshore Support Services package.

More information can be found at:

http://www.hsse.co.uk/subseaengineering/hughes-offshoresupport-services-hoss/

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The ERT service as part of the Hughes Offshore Support teams has been provided by HSSE since 2012, when the company identified the area of offshore emergency response as one in which significant improvements could be made.

To begin addressing the perceived issues in the field, HSSE began to provide three man teams fully qualified in roped-access, confined space and advanced first aid operations – these teams are deployed in the field on rotating shifts to ensure full cover at a moment’s notice. The ERTs

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Hughes Sub Surface Engineering Ltd (HSSE) has emerged as a top winner at the annual Renewable Energy Association awards, held in London’s Savoy hotel on Thursday 12th June. The company scooped the prestigious Skills Development award in recognition of its efforts in pioneering new offshore emergency response techniques. HSSE has been operating Emergency Response Teams (ERTs) and offshore support across its wind farm projects to provide 24 hour medical and emergency response cover with highly rapid response times as part of their role for providing O&M services for ad-hoc tasks.

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SEAMEC Princess upgrades to Sonardyne Ranger 2 Pro SEAMEC Ltd., one of India’s leading providers of Diving Support Vessels (DSVs) for the offshore oilfield industry, has once again chosen Sonardyne acoustic position reference technology to support its dynamic positioning operations. The company has upgraded the Ranger 1 system installed on the SEAMEC Princess to Sonardyne’s current generation USBL (Ultra-Short Baseline) platform, Ranger 2 Pro, the highest specification system available.

Ranger 2 builds on the simplicity and reliability of Sonardyne’s original Ranger system adding support for 6G (Sixth Generation) acoustic instruments and Wideband 2 signal architecture. These exclusive technologies are proven

to deliver stable positioning for DP operations, low cost of ownership, faster subsea operations and hardware that is easier for users to set up and operate.

In its role as a DSV, maintaining a constant vessel position during subsea operations is a critical requirement for the SEAMEC Princess. As such, Ranger 2 Pro was specified for its ability to operate with a network of transponders deployed on the seabed that offer positioning redundancy in all operating conditions.

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“We have used Sonardyne’s Ranger technology for many years so when the time came to bring the system up to date, the operational and performance gains offered by Ranger 2 made the decision a simple one,” commented KT Thomas, DGM (Tech) for SEAMEC Limited.

“The nature of the work carried out by the vessel demands that our DP system is continuously fed with good quality position reference data. By opting for Ranger 2 in Pro configuration, we’ll be able to meet this requirement.”

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Daniel Tan, Regional Sales Manager for Sonardyne Asia commented, “We have a long standing relationship with SEAMEC so we’re pleased to continue supporting them with the latest technology solutions that will improve the efficiency of their subsea operations, reduce vessel time and generate savings for the company and its clients.”

An engineer from Sonardyne Asia in Singapore completes the installation the SEAMEC Princess’ new through-hull Ranger 2 acoustic transceiver For more information, please contact: Daniel Tan on +65 6542 1911 or visit

www.sonardyne.com.

Women engineers play key role in human powered submarine races

With over a hundred young people from eleven universities from six countries on three continents taking part in the European International Submarine Races (QinetiQ’s Ocean Basin at Gosport, UK, 7 -11 July), the organisers are celebrating National Women in Engineering Day 2014 (23 June) by highlighting the strength of involvement of women in the teams.

Indeed, three of the teams (Delft, Rhine-Waal and Plymouth) are led by women engineers, and the University of Washington team is led underwater by a woman divemaster.

Whether from home or overseas they have one factor in common, all are coming to enjoy competing against each other in a unique sporting and engineering challenge in Europe’s biggest covered fresh water space.

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IMarEST celebrates National Women in Engineering Day ahead of international submarine races event.

“Twenty percent of the participants are women, and we celebrate the complete equality of roles in the teams,” says Race Director, Prof William Megill, FIMarEST. “Some will have taken a very active role in the design of their submarine, which will be racing against the clock fully submerged with the pilot in SCUBA gear pedalling round a gruelling slalom course, some will act as the pilot, others will play pivotal roles in the event.

High performance under pressure The new Jupiter High Flow Valve Pack delivers accurate control of pressure & flow up to 160 lpm and 350 bar for high flow / high power applications.

This compact and low cost unit is suitable for use with any Jupiter 2 Control System for a variety of subsea tooling applications.

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Cortez Subsea secures UK patent for shallow water pipelay technology RAPIDLY-growing subsea services and technology products company Cortez Subsea has been granted a UK patent for its Modular Pipelay System, making new shallow water pipelay technology available to the North Sea for the first time.

The culmination of three years of research and development to bring the technology - a collaboration between Cortez Subsea and NOV Tuboscope Zap-Lok - to the marketplace, the first trials will get underway at the beginning of 2015 and will see Cortez Subsea build on its current six-figure investment over the next six to 12 months.

“This is a significant step in the development of our company towards advancing technology and maximising value for the subsea market,” said Cortez Subsea managing director, Alasdair Cowie.

“The Zap-Lok connection, which has been used onshore and offshore for over 40 years, has gone through significant testing and is now approved by a number of major and independent oil and gas companies who see the advantage of the Zap-Lok technology. We are now progressing towards fabrication and

trials of the units for operations at the beginning of 2015.”

The Modular Pipelay System allows the use of the Zap-Lok connected pipeline to be installed from a suitable offshore multipurpose DP vessel. The Modular Pipelay System is designed to facilitate the storage, handling, connection and deployment of the pipeline in an S-lay configuration onto the seabed at a speed of three to five minutes per joint, which is a daily installation rate of up to five kilometres.

“The market for shallow water and replacement pipelines is significant and expected to continue growing as operators increasingly look to maximise the return on their investments,” added Mr Cowie.

“The Zap-Lok connection coupled with the Modular Pipelay System provides the market with a cost effective pipeline installation method and positions us, as a business, for the next stage of our growth strategy.”

For more information, please go to the Cortez Subsea website: www.cortezsubsea.com

Launch of new subsea research initiative A major subsea research initiative has launched this month.

The National Subsea Research Initiative (NSRI) will be the focal point for the co-ordination of research and development activities for the UK’s subsea oil and gas sector.

As a direct link between the subsea community and academia as well as government, NSRI will facilitate the development of subsea technologies which enable increased recovery of hydrocarbons, prolonging the life of the UKCS as well as innovation which adds value to the UK’s subsea engineering base, helping to maintain the country’s position as a worldleader in subsea.

NSRI will play an influential role in making sure the UK’s subsea technology needs are understood and met within the increasingly complex and competitive technology strategy and associated funding landscape in the UK.

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Subsea UK director and NSRI Steering Group leader John Mair believes that within the current landscape, which includes the Oil and Gas Innovation Centre and the Oil & Gas Technology Strategy

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Board, there is a greater need for more meaningful engagement between industry and academia.

“NSRI will become the single voice on subsea technology in the country. As the ‘go-to’ advisory body and knowledge centre for subsea technology, it will essentially broker the development of subsea technologies, rather than seek to fund R&D activity itself.”

Mr Mair added that with countries like Brazil and Norway continuing to invest significantly higher levels of funding into deepwater research than the UK, there is a more pressing need for an industry-led body in the UK that will build stronger links between industry and academia. “NSRI will be the primary source of knowledge on subsea technology for technology developers, universities, academics and centre of excellence wishing to conduct research or research-related activities. It will engage with, influence and feed into the Oil & Gas Innovation Centre, the Scottish Funding Council and the Technology Strategy Board and other organisations. Like Subsea UK, the organisation will be able to operate across the entire UK in order to access and represent all the subsea companies and potential academic partners.”

2014 continues to be a busy year for Protea with the delivery of an advanced trencher handling system to Canyon Offshore Limited.

Designed to allow the safe launch and recovery of Canyon’s latest trencher, the T1500, the 35t SWL launch and recovery system was recently mobilised on the Maersk Responder and is now operational in the North Sea.

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Protea delivers T1500 launch and recovery system to Canyon Offshore Limited

“We worked closely with the Canyon Offshore project team to develop a system that was tailored to their precise requirements and incorporated the key features they had specified based on many years of operating subsea trenchers.

These included the ability to launch and recover T1500 in high sea states, rapid mobilisation and demobilisation on a range of support vessels and ease of operation and maintenance,” said Tomasz Paszkiewicz, CEO of Protea.

The turnkey handling system was designed and manufactured at Protea’s modern production facility in Southern Poland and completed an extensive test programme before being shipped to the UK. “Our facilities allow the comprehensive functional testing of equipment prior to delivery which minimises the risk of any delays during mobilisation and initial operations,” said Michal Balcer, Protea Project Manager. “To date in 2014 we have delivered over 500 tonnes of equipment to the offshore industry.”

Following shipment to Roysth, Scotland, a team of Protea’s service engineers assisted with the mobilisation of the handling system on the Maersk responder.

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“We have been extremely impressed by the service and equipment provided

by Protea and look forward to the prospect of working with them again in the future,” said Gary Aylmer, Vice President (Trenching and Renewables), Canyon Offshore.

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Medium term growth forecast for global oil and gas production After several years of gains driven by buoyant oil and gas prices, production took a hit in 2009 as the 2008 recession saw the price boom bubble burst. Global hydrocarbon production now looks to a bright future and is set for 16% growth from 2013 to 2020.

Driving this will be large deep water gains, an emerging shallow water gas market and large-scale redevelopments onshore. North America, China, Saudi Arabia and Russia will continue to be big players but will soon be joined by Brazil, Angola and Nigeria as their deep water markets move from strength to strength.

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Traditionally productive markets are in decline and face a variety of futures.

Shallow water oil production is struggling for growth despite high levels of investment while many ageing onshore markets require redevelopment and must turn to unconventionals as the North American markets have in order to stand a chance of long term growth.

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A key driver in offshore production growth will be the deep water and shallow gas markets. For deep water, the most promising are the South Atlantic plays – Brazil, Angola and Nigeria. Despite already overseeing high levels of production, Petrobras will struggle to fulfil the area’s full capacity due to large debts and delays to newbuild FPSOs. In addition to Brazil, pre-salt reservoirs are being explored off West Africa and are showing enormous potential. The shallow gas market is set to be buoyed by high export potential in South-East Asia and Latin America as well as redevelopments in the Gulf of Mexico and Arabian Gulf. Leading the way will be landmark FLNG projects in West Africa and South-East Asia.

conventional oil. Russia is set for greenfield projects that will see production plateau while many of the Gulf States are poised for massive EOR redevelopments of brownfield projects. China is also set for large-scale investment into its onshore fields as it looks to satisfy rapidly growing domestic demand.

Onshore production will continue to be dominated by the Middle Eastern, North American and Russian markets. Douglas Westwood expects USA’s gains in both production and drilling to come from the continued storming success of shale oil and shale gas as well as new efforts into

For more information contact Douglas Westwood on: 01795 594735

Douglas Westwood expect this forecast global growth to be good news for drilling contractors and oilfield services. This is due to the increasing abundance of mature markets requiring more and more wells to be drilled to achieve smaller gains in production. Indeed the DW production forecast requires a 36% well completion increase from 2013-20.

If you need Valves or Actuators for the Oil and Gas sector please contact Zoedale Plc

Cat Pumps gets tough on pressure cleaning been designed, and to provide a long, low maintenance working life, the valves and seats are made from 316 stainless steel and have been hardened and polished for ultimate performance.

High and low pressure seals are fully lubricated and cooled by the pumped liquid. Combined with Cat Pumps special concentric, high density polished ceramic plungers, this feature greatly increases pump life. When the time eventually comes for seal replacement, this is quick since the 5CP range features ‘press in style’ seal cases.

Both side and rear oil gauge sight-glasses are incorporated into the design of the crankcase to make it easier to check the oil level wherever the pump is mounted.

Maintenance is further simplified through the use of “stacked valves” necessitating only three plugs to access the pump valves for inspection and servicing.

For diesel and petrol engine applications, this pump can also be supplied complete with Cat Pumps robust speed-reduction helical gearbox, to fit directly to the chosen engine with a 1” parallel shaft and SAE mounting face.

The 5CP4120 is available in stock for same-day despatch from Cat Pump’s UK headquarters in Fleet, Hampshire, along with installation accessories such as Unloader Valves, and manufacturer’s genuine service spare parts.

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Cat Pumps has announced the development of a new version of its fieldproven 5CP positive displacement triplex plunger pump series. The new 5CP4120 series meets increasing demands for higher pressures in the heavy-duty highend pressure washer market.

“Cat Pumps 5CP series plunger pumps set the industry standard for long lasting pressure washer pumps,” comments Brian Hubbard, General Manager of Cat Pumps UK. “Building on that success, we have extended the pressure range from 3,500 to 4,000 psi (245 to 275 bar). Our new 5CP4120 is a highly robust pump which does not compromise either on performance or build quality.”

The compact model 5CP4120 is rated 17 litres/min at 1,750 rpm and can be used in both belt and direct drive applications.

To satisfy the demanding requirements of the applications for which this pump has

Bifold - cLean manufacturing The Bifold Group of companies have provided peace of mind to contractors, installers and end users for over a century. The innovative range of products, specifically designed with the customer in mind, has gained worldwide approval and credibility for the onerous conditions as found in hazardous (classified) locations, hostile and subsea environments. The customer requirements for sustained safety and reliability under extreme operating conditions are Bifold’s primary objectives.

The Bifold state of the art production facilities based in the UK, allows their superior and innovative designs to be manufactured to rigorous manufacturing and quality standards.

The policy and overall business objective of Bifold, is to provide system packages of the highest quality and in compliance with customer requirements. Bifold guarantee ease of installation and low lifetime cost of ownership - due to superior design, long-life materials, precision manufacturing and testing facilities.

of agents and distributors. Bifold have invested in state of the art machining centres ensuring accuracy of close tolerances, and a rapid turnaround capability together with state of the art assembly and testing facilities.

The customer can be confident that Bifold has the product portfolio and the technical and production capability to provide the correct solution for their system requirements, and provide support during and after installation.

For more information contact: Gill Bancroft +44 (0)161 3454777 E-Mail: gbancroft@bifold.co.uk

Configurable Lean Manufacturing™ - cLean Manufacturing™

With its headquarters in Manchester and subsidiary locations in Houston, USA, Singapore and Taunton, UK, the Bifold Group of Companies are supported worldwide with a global network

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Bifold has developed cLean manufacturing (configurable lean), providing the capability to configure engineered to order products with up to 1038 permutations over the mobile network and deliver within 24 hours.

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Rotork wins valve control contract in project to boost Malaysia’s oil and gas industry Rotork has received orders for over 700 of its latest IQ3 nonintrusive intelligent electric valve actuators with Pakscan P3 two-wire digital control systems for the Pengerang Terminal on the south east coast of Malaysia. Situated near to the city of Johor Bahru, the five million cubic metre capacity terminal is a part of the country’s Economic Transformation Programme, designed to create a more dynamic and progressive oil and gas industry in Malaysia.

With the completion of Phase 1A of the project, 274 explosionproof IQ3 actuators fitted with Rotork Gears IB bevel gearboxes have been installed to operate gate valves on flow control applications throughout new import jetty and storage tank facilities. The actuators are monitored and controlled by eight Pakscan P3 120-channel hot/standby master stations, situated on-site in three cabinets and linked to a centralised Yokogawa SCADA system.

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The well-proven and rugged Rotork IQ3 actuator incorporates advanced data-logging, diagnostic and communication features, providing a high level of functionality and asset management

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abilities. Innovations have been introduced to enable the operator to access more data in the field and, via the Pakscan P3 network, in the control room. Pakscan P3 delivers secure field communications with inbuilt network redundancy and is specifically designed for valve actuation activities in the spacious environments associated with tank farm installations. Each network is capable of monitoring and controlling up to 240 field units without repeaters on a single two-wire highway with a 20 kilometre maximum length.

Rotork’s success with this project has been assisted by customers’ previous experiences with Rotork products and the support of its international sales and service organisation.

More than 300 IQ actuators with Pakscan have been operating reliably for nearly five years at DIALOG’s Tanjung Langsat Tank Farm, with a local source for service engineers and after sales support provided by Rotork Malaysia. For the Pengerang Terminal project, the order for actuators was placed with a valvemaker in China and supplied by Rotork Shanghai, whilst the Pakscan order was placed with Rotork Malaysia.

Magnetic drive pump offers containment for liquefied gases

The Aturia range of SDTM magnetic drive multistage centrifugal and turbine process pumps has been developed specifically for applications requiring low flow-high head in low NPSH systems.

Applications highlighted by AxFlow include liquefied gases such as NH3, CO2, LPG and butane as the pumps particularly suit high end refrigeration applications due to their ability to cope with thin liquids and the containment provided by the magnetic coupling.

AxFlow’s SDTM pumps are available in two or three stage configurations, with both having a centrifugal first stage impeller/ inducer to achieve low NPSH values. The second and third stages utilise regenerative turbines to develop the high heads. As they are machined from solid metal they offer a robust construction and along with their seal-less design provide a reliable and durable solution suitable for refineries, chemical plants and OEM systems.

When required, the SDTM pumps can be built into an API-685 configuration.

The range comprises two basic models, the first being the SDTM 39 2s; two stages with a flow from 0.5 to 10 m³/h and head up to 140 meters (50Hz) or 2 to 50 US gpm and head up to 600 ft (60Hz). The second is the SDTM 39 3s; three stages with flow from

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Magnetic drive pumps offer high levels of liquid and vapour containment and are a highly effective solution for a great many challenging applications, in particular handing liquefied gases.

Such applications are now being addressed by AxFlow with its Aturia SDTM pump range.

0.5 to 10 m³/h and head up to 180 meters (50Hz) or from 2 to 50 US gpm and head up to 900 ft (60Hz).

The hydraulic design of both pumps prevents back flow, while achieving a stable curve with extremely low NPSHr values (lower than 1 meter or 3 ft) at the same time circumventing the need to implement throttling valves or orifice plates.

The unique SDTM concept has a shaft supported on two overdesigned sleeve and journal bearings made of SiC/Carbon. Due to the regenerative turbine self-balancing impeller(s), radial and axial thrust loads have been minimised, even in the presence of high suction pressures. The SDTM operational characteristics, compared to conventional pumps, provide improved reliability by reducing vibration and shaft deflection. The axially ‘floating’ impellers feature ample clearances, thus allowing a reliable operation in extreme temperatures, accommodating thermal expansion or contraction.

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Submersible valve position monitors from K Controls K Controls submersible valve position monitors can be fitted to a wide range of 1/4 turn or linear, hydraulic sub-sea valve actuators.

4-20mA + HART®, PROFIBUS® PA or FOUNDATION™ FIELDBUS signals can be provided to continuously monitor valve position.

End of travel proximity sensor inputs are also an option.

They have been independently tested by SGS Baseefa, IP68 to EN 60529:1991, at a depth of 30 metres for 96 hours. Other versions are available for submersion to 400 metres.

Enclosures are either highalloy austenitic stainless steel or epoxy coated carbon steel.

Units can be supplied with multi pin connectors and the associated cable sets that meet the exacting standards required for both subsea and

shipboard use.

Each cable set can be cut to a predefined length in order to facilitate installation.

Mounting kits for the actuators are usually manufactured from Super Duplex stainless steel.

When not submerged, the position monitors could be in an area where hazardous gasses are present. If this is the case they are supplied Exi or Exd, ATEX and IECEx certified. INMETRO is an option for Brazil.

Applications include rig positioning, sub-sea emergency shut down or manifold valves, dry docks and FPSO ballast tanks.

High quality swivel joints from Rotaflow FV Ltd Rotaflow FV Ltd designs and manufactures high quality swivel joints for a wide range of applications in the chemical, oil & gas, processing and food industries. Swivel joints are a key element in Loading Arms, rotating drums and filters and for relieving torque in hoses.

The patented design of Rotaflow swivel joints allows 360 degree rotation under pressure without leakage. With a clear bore, any fluid passing down a pipe will also pass through a Rotaflow swivel joint without restricting the flow pressure.

The SK Series features Rotaflow’s unique roller system and wide spaced bearings, to give a robust and reliable design.

This range is ideal for the oil and gas industry, process plant applications, wash system designs, slowly rotating drums, filters and applications where offset loads are a problem.

The large block seal allows free movement with low torque.

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The ‘F’ series of swivel joints in hardened carbon steel or ‘FS’ series in 316 stainless steel is designed for small bore applications from ¼” to 2” (DN6 to 50).

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We design and manufacture swivel joints in both carbon steel

and 316 stainless steel and “specials” in any grade of metal to suit customer specification including the larger diameters.

Every joint is tested and additional specific testing including coded welding, rigorous pressure and NDT etc is available on

request. More and more we are rising to the challenge of the demands of quality paperwork with FAT. Rotaflow is also certified to PED Module H for the design, manufacture and repair of swivel joints.

High quality valves for oil and gas applications Pumps & Valves

Quality, standards and certifications are ever increasing in the Oil and Gas market place and only the best products are getting approved for use. Zoedale has seen an increase in demand for duplex and super duplex products and responded by stocking a range of ball valves that fit the bill. Zoedale are the value added re seller for the Omal range of products including pneumatic actuators and ball valves – With both Omal and Zoedale expanding their presence in the Oil and Gas markets the range of Thor and Magnum high quality ball valves are now available to UK organisations.

The Magnum is a wafer / split wafer design and the Thor is split body and flanged to meet API

sizing requirements.

Internally both valves have the same high quality foundation with precision engineered seals in modified PTFE with anti-friction washers and an option to have Devlon seals for increased pressure and temperatures.

The valve bodies are available in Duplex and Super Duplex for use in sea water, aggressive media and critical chemical applications.

Carbon Steel and Stainless Steel options are available which can be ATEX certified.

‘Magnum and Thor can be supplied in sizes DN15 – DN 200’. Both valves are suitable for Oil and Gas use, Paint Plants, Heavy Industrial and Manufacturing applications and are designed to be actuated.

If you are interested in receiving more information on these valves please call 01234 832832 Or visit the website: www.zoedale.co.uk

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Omal products are precision engineered at their factory in Brescia Italy using the finest raw materials. Each item undergoes rigorous quality testing before it leaves the plant and a unique number can be used to trace the item through production back to raw material. Zoedale has a history of providing quality products and the partnership with Omal has been long and fruitful.

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Cables, Glands & Connectors

SEACON (europe) Ltd Now a Signatory of the Supply Chains 21st Century (SC21) Initiative Program SEACON (europe) Ltd (SCE) part of the SEA CON® Group announce they are now a signatory of the SC21 initiative, organized

by ADS the premier trade organization for advancing the UK’s Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space industries. Their involvement is yet another overt example of the commitment of SEA CON to continue its development in parallel with the corporate values and mission.

SC21 has a large number of signatories involved in its national supply chain programme, which has been running since 2006. With a national overall signatory figure of over 600 companies active in the programme, SCE is one the latest high profile companies to show their commitment to this innovative change program, designed to accelerate the competitiveness of the aerospace and defence industry by raising the performance of its supply chain. This will result in members becoming far more competitive in the international markets by the delivery of more competitive solutions, whilst maintaining profitable business growth.

SCE is keen to demonstrate this move is one that will have a significant affect in the form of operational improvements, increased competitiveness and lower set-up times to name just a few of the benefits of SC21.

SEA CON’s Marketing Manager, Melanie Harrison says “Our participation in SC21 will allow us to understand better how the industry will be changing in the future, keep us up to date with developments which in turn will enable us to continue to be pro-active and wherever possible ahead of the curve.”

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SC21 state that the commitment from all their signatories will have a significantly positive effect on the industry. Their signatories are all committed to a collaborative culture, the delivery of innovation throughout the supply chain and above all strong leadership, business integrity and an increased pace of change; aspects that were the core motivations for SCE to embrace the SC21 initiative.

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

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Cables, Glands & Connectors

“Terminating cables is our business” For almost 60 years, CMP Products has continued to have an international reputation for Quality and Reliability across the industry and is regarded as a world leader in the field of Industrial and Explosive Atmosphere Cable Gland, Connector and Accessory design and manufacture. With a presence on every continent, CMP Products is able to deliver high quality, safe products, regardless of location.

CMP Products maintains its position as a leader in the business of terminating cables through its commitment to meeting customer needs, developing new products such as flat form Cable Glands and Multi-Angle Union Range, providing solutions whether standard or bespoke, that pay close attention to application and installer requirements. In addition CMP Products constantly strive to meet the most recent standards & specification. CMP is committed to ensuring it remains the number one choice in its field by achieving standards of excellence through the continuous investment and improvement of processes and development.

International Approvals

RapidEx is a liquid pour, fast curing, liquid resin seal that installs in seconds and cures within minutes. Its unique formula begins with a low viscosity liquid that pours into the cable interstices, completely surrounding the cable conductors and displacing the air from the cable gland’s sealing chamber. This eliminates the human error risks associated with clay compounds as, instead of being manually compressed down; using this liquid resin to naturally flow around all the cable conductors ensures a perfect seal. This enhanced accuracy of application allows for a fully reliable sealing solution.

CMP Cable Cleats CMP Products proudly present their new range of cable cleats.

They have harnessed their extensive knowledge and experience in industrial and hazardous environments, to design and manufacture their wide range of cleats. CMP’s cable cleats have been designed and manufactured to withstand the industrial and hazardous environments products they are specialists in.

CMP Products remains in constant touch with the changes and development of national and international standards that products and equipment intended for use in Explosive atmospheres must meet.

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CMP design and produce Cable Glands with Ex d/Ex e Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 21 & Zone 22 Approvals for use in Gas Group IIC environments under CENELEC & IEC Area Classification rules.

Additionally Cable Connectors for NEC and CEC Classified Explosive Atmosphere Locations, are available for Class I, II & III, Divisions 1 & 2, where Gas Groups A, B, C, D and Dust Groups E, F & G are present.

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All cable installations vary in design from one installation to the next, which is why CMP Products design and manufacture cable cleats for all applications, including single, trefoil, quad and International Explosive Atmospheres Approvals are held including matrix applications. They offer a range that is both comprehensive ATEX, IECEx, INMETRO, CSA, UL, NEPSI, CIDET, CCOE/PESO as well and diverse including specialist applications such as railway and as Russian Trade Union certificates. In addition Marine Classification underground, oil and gas, and petrochemical.

Society Approvals from Lloyds, DNV & ABS are also held.

CMP Products cable cleats are designed, constructed and third RapidEx: “The more accurate and reliable solution party certified in accordance with IEC 61914:2009, to ensure both when sealing cable glands in explosive atmospheres” the safety of personnel and the protection of the cable system. At CMP Products, safety is priority.

CMP Products have developed an innovative and revolutionary sealing solution for barrier glands that delivers increased reliability, CMP Products have the capabilities within their technical cuts time and cost whilst improving safety. department to not only assist with technical queries but also design bespoke applications to suit needs of their clients.

Exceptional customer service, continued research, development and global free training on all their products are what set CMP Products apart from their competitors.

For further information, please call CMP Products on: Tel. +44 (0)191 2657411 E-Mail: customerservices@cmp-products.com Or visit the Website: www.cmp-products.com

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STL receives Commemorative Award as Scottish nominee for Technological Innovation at PWC Private Business Awards Aberdeen-based Subsea Technologies (STL) has been recognised as the Scottish nominee for the Technological Innovation Award at the PWC Private Business Awards.

The company’s managing director Drummond Lawson was presented with a commemorative award at a celebratory dinner at Hotel du Vin, One Devonshire Gardens in Glasgow.

STL was chosen as the Scottish nominee for its class-leading XR Connector.

The XR Connector is the only emergency disconnect package available globally, which is based on a face to face engagement and has no maximum disconnect angle.

Drummond Lawson said, “The whole STL team is delighted with the commemorative award, which recognises our ongoing commitment to developing market leading technologies.

“It is a real honour that the XR is considered to be one of the most innovative technologies being developed in Scotland.”

STL is currently developing an 18 3/4” version of the XR Connector for the drilling riser market. The drilling riser XR will offer the same safety, environmental and operational benefits provided by the 7 3/8” XR, but on a much larger scale.

Its development has been endorsed by key industry figures, including Ian

Fitzsimmons who has stated that the XR “would pass the Macondo test”.

Mr Lawson said, “The 18¾” XR could potentially protect the industry and environment from another disaster akin to the Macondo incident. We have received widespread industry support for its development and are currently seeking sponsorship from an Oil & Gas major to take the project to its next stage.”

Last year, STL was awarded the Subsea 2013 award for ‘New Enterprise’ and the ‘Grampian Award for Innovation’ at the ENET Awards. In 2014, the company was named a finalist at both the Scottish Business Awards and the Scottish Export Awards.

Innovation in the area of insulation monitoring

For the first time a high-resolution display is used in a monitoring device from Bender for the indication of the measured values as well as for making device settings. This display makes it possible to indicate the changes in the insulation values over time using a graph, the isoGraph. In this way the insulation value trend can be estimated and corresponding measures initiated.

The integrated data loggers save both the measured values and the device error and alarm messages in their entirety for the recommended device service life (up to 10 years) with exact allocation of date and time. Event-based fault analysis is therefore possible in conjunction with additionally acquired system measured data.

makes measured values available on the BMS bus for other display devices and the values can be read. Due to the built-in Ethernet interface, Bender service can support you with configuration, troubleshooting and/or fault analysis.

Furthermore, the usage of plug-type terminals ensures efficient installation.

For further inquiries please contact: Caroline Stevens Phone: 01229 589977 E-mail: caroline.stevens@bender-uk.com

Cables, Glands & Connectors

The new insulation monitoring device ISOMETERŽ iso685-D for unearthed AC, AC/DC and DC power supplies (IT systems) nominal AC/DC 0‌690 V and DC 0‌1000 V.

A commissioning wizard also simplifies initial commissioning Three digital inputs, two digital outputs as well as an analogue output are available as interfaces. The digital inputs and outputs can be programmed as required. The RS-485 interface also

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Fasteners & Bolt Tensioners

Announcement of the Intech Services ‘Expanding the product ranges’ Authorized Fastener Coater program At Intech Services, the importance of properly engineered and applied coating system is a high priority.

Although O-Rings and Cord originally formed the core of the Eastern Seals product range, we have always actively looked to expand the stock range to meet the customers’ demands.

The range of products now include Mechanical Seals, Oil Seals, Circlip’s, Back up Rings, Bonded Seals and various Hydraulic products.

In an effort to provide industry competent sources to apply corrosion one coat products, Intech Services established the Intech Services Authorized Fastener Coater program, which is approved by DuPont Fluoropolymer Solutions.

This program gives fastener users the assurance of a quality job performed by the coater. Intech Services is the sole distributor of DuPont™ Teflon® industrial coating in the U.S. and Canada.

Since May 2014 the stocks of Bonded Seals, across the most common BSP ranges have increased hugely with the arrival of a large shipment, thus expanding stocks and marking them as a leading competitor within the bonded seal market.

Chris Dohl, Vice President at Intech Services, says, “Product Stewardship is extremely important to any coating that is honored enough to carry the DuPont™ Teflon® brand.

An authorized fastener coater network is the only way to ensure that our new fastener coating line is being applied correctly. This will enable the end-user to be confident that they will get the performance that they have come to expect from any of the DuPont™ Teflon® Finishes.”

As always, a flexible approach means they can provide the customer with exactly the service they require; whether that be product packaged to individual specifications, special labelling or specific documentation, Eastern Seals can deliver what you need.

The Intech Services Authorized Fastener Program requires the individual coating shops to meet a strict list of standards and testing requirements proving their ability to apply the coating in a way that maximizes the coatings’ performance.

For more information, please visit the Website:

Specifically, the coater must demonstrate process and quality testing for coating and/or plating processes and have the proper equipment to apply and test the coating.

The coater must submit panels with one mil of 857G018 applied over phosphate and under go and pass the following tests: 1000 hours of salt spray per ASTM B117, cross hatch adhesion testing to ensure proper substrate adhesion, MEK rub test to ensure proper curing, and appearance test.

Passing these tests demonstrates the coater is able to apply the fastener coatings to withstand the environments they are engineered to.

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The coaters must agree to allow Intech Services to randomly audit their coating process.

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For more information on becoming authorized or finding an authorized coater, please visit Intech Services’ website: www.intechservices.com

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HTL quadruples its corporate headquarters! larger facility based in Nelson Park Industrial Estate, Cramlington, Northumberland to become the company’s new Corporate

unbelievably versatile due to its compatibility with all major wrench manufacturer’s links.

Headquarters.

In order to maintain their development and growth HTL have

The company, which was established in 1994, stock one of the largest

distribute their fantastic range of tooling. To support this HTL also

rental fleets of premium quality controlled bolting equipment in Europe, servicing UK and Global markets.

Stephen Jones, Managing Director of HTL comments: “Purchasing

recently appointed agents and distributors across the globe to

launched a brand new dedicated worldwide website earlier this year which solely focus’ on serving global markets; htl-worldwide.com.

the new premises is a major step forward in our growth strategy.

Discover how HTL can help you solve your bolting challenges with

employees and now have over 50 staff across three UK facilities in

Phone: 08000 832202 Outside UK: +44 1670 700000

We started out in premises the size of a double garage with two

Manchester, Aberdeen and Cramlington. This is a great performance indicator of how our company has grown as a result of everyone’s

hard work and commitment to our on-going expansion and journey

cutting edge solutions today; Email: sales@hiretorque.com

Visit: hiretorque.com/htl-worldwide.com

Fasteners & Bolt Tensioners

HTL are proud to announce that they have acquired a substantially

to become a true global controlled bolting supplier.”

Traditionally HTL have been an extremely successful distributor of

controlled bolting equipment and related products. The company has

ambitious aspirations for continued growth and it was recognised that the primary route for growth was to become an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). By bringing together decades of knowledge and unrivalled bolting expertise gained over the years, HTL have

designed, developed, manufactured and assembled their own range of hydraulic torque wrenches which are manufactured in the UK

and exported Worldwide. The HTL 3 in 1 hydraulic torque wrench is

Through teaming up with SPX Bolting Systems, HTL supply a huge range of Topside and Subsea Bolt Tensioners!

Designed to work in diverse and harsh environments, both topside and subsea.

The tensioners HTL supply are: • • • • • • • • • •

User friendly Have an anti-slip cylinder surface Incorporate increased safety features Require reduced maintenance Have a stroke of up to 30mm Offer increased productivity Are the most diver friendly available Fit 3/4” - 4” Dia bolts Made from high strength stainless steel Are readily available from HTL*

*Oversized pullers are also available

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Industry Round-up & New Technologies News & Products

Products In Brief....

Allspeeds lightweight cutting tool Simple Innovation

Hydratight highly commended approved provider of the year

Power Jacks invests more than £1million in precision machining

Allspeeds have continued to develop their Webtool softline cutting range over the past couple of years.

Market leading joint integrity specialist Hydratight, has been honoured at the Annual ECITB Training Awards, held 01 May 2014 at The Grand Connaught Rooms, Covent Garden, London.

Fast-evolving engineering company Power

Hydratight received a Highly Commended award for its commitment to mechanical joint integrity training and practices in the UK.

The company has taken delivery of three, state-

Allspeeds now boast the industry’s leading guillotine softline cutter, it all started in response to a demand from the subsea industry.

Offshore divers wanted a tool that was lightweight and had the option to be used by a diver or an ROV, from this the Allspeeds design team went to work on designing just that.

They came up with the SL range of cutters with three different cutting capacities; the SL55, SL80 and the SL135. The Allspeeds design engineers worked on these designs with ease of use and easy maintenance at the forefront of the design, as a result the SL range comes with the following features: • Lightweight with open sided design to allow quick and efficient cut.

• Compact design optimised for efficiency due to its narrow profile.

• Made from stainless steel and coated alloys for subsea protection.

• Developed for simple maintenance.

equipment in order to meet growing global

demand for its products and services including the oil and gas sector.

of-the-art Doosan CNC (computer numerical control) machine tools to address customer

needs for both its core products and precision machining services.

Power Jacks specialises in producing worldclass industrial lifting and positioning

equipment including screw jacks, actuators and lead screws.

ASV’s C-Worker 6 successfully carried out a seabed transponder calibration in 1300m deep waters.

The trials which took place in the Gulf of Mexico were conducted in rough conditions with 2.5m waves.

Bruce Bultitude, chairman and managing

C-Worker is the world’s first unmanned oil and gas workboat. ASV Ltd designed and built the 6m vehicle at their waterside facility in Portchester, UK.

and manufacturing facilities. They have the

ASV Technical Sales Manager Brian Anderson said: “This unique unmanned capability could save the oil and gas industry millions of dollars. The proven ability to conduct precise subsea positioning in challenging conditions, broadens the possible applications for C-Worker”. www.dockyard-mag.com

Jacks has invested more than £1million in new

director at Power Jacks, said: “The Doosan

CNC machine tools are next generation and

further enhance our purpose-built engineering most advanced high definition and high speed capabilities combined with a powerful weight capacity which enables us to deliver best-in-

class products to bigger projects more time and cost effectively.

Currently being commissioned at the

company’s £6million headquarters in Ellon,

with the aim of being operational by mid-June, Power Jacks’ new Doosan cell includes a large vertical turning centre, a large capacity lathe and a new machining centre to compliment

Power Jacks’ already extensive manufacturing machining capability. Power Jacks’ improved

capability allows the company to engineer even larger industrial worm gear screw jacks and

actuators for lifting and positioning applications and also perform larger products for its oil and gas customers, such as valve bodies, tubing hangers, bonnets and flange faces up to 10 tonnes and 2 metre diameter.

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Products In Brief....

Triple contract boost for XPD8 Solutions

Dron & Dickson boosts sales team

Orion Group, the UK’s leading manpower

Asset integrity management specialist XPD8

supply and maintenance of hazardous area

sent a delegation to Canada to support on-

a combined £4million for work in the North

provider to the oil and gas sector, last week going business links and growth in the country.

Solutions has secured contracts worth Sea and Africa and boosted its senior

Dron & Dickson, specialists in design,

electrical equipment, has appointed a new

sales manager to oversee its Hull operation.

management team.

Robert Courtney, who joined Dron &

clients in the Canadian oil and gas capital

In addition, the company has promoted

Aberdeen office in 2013, has been

back in May

monitoring department, to the position of

Representatives from Orion Group visited

Calgary, to host a UK Trade & Investment event

Alan Savage, chairman of Orion Group hosted an evening with Mr Tony Kay OBE, British

Gordon Ellis, who leads the condition

operations director. He previously held the role of condition monitoring manager.

Dickson as a sales coordinator at its

promoted to the role of sales manager at the Hull branch.

Commenting on his new role and relocation

to Hull, Robert said: “I am extremely excited to embark upon a new challenge within

Consulate-General, Calgary. Those attending

Dron & Dickson and contribute to the

discussed the future of Canada’s oil and gas

company’s ongoing success.

industry as the sector responds to changing workplace requirements.

Since joining Dron & Dickson last year, I have been part of a number of major

developments and I am very keen to see

News Industry & Products Round-up & New Technologies

Orion Group goes west to strengthen ties with Canada

what the future holds.

Alan Savage, said: “The markets of the

Americas and Canada are worth a considerable amount to Orion Group and we have a strong presence across the region.

“The Group has offices in Calgary and St.

John’s, with further plans to open an office

in Edmonton in the coming months to cope

with an increase in workforce demand. Orion

Group is on hand to provide the highly skilled personnel to support opportunities in the region.

“It was exciting to host the event in Calgary,

as it allowed me to hear the thoughts of those working at the heart of the industry which is so important. The market remains a priority

for our business operations with $170m sales to over $200m, this year.

“It’s an exciting time for Orion Group and we look forward to building on the progress we

have made during the early part of 2014 as we continue to go from strength to strength.”

There are significant plans in the pipeline

Leighton Buzzard-based precision sub-

Working closely with our business

its capital investment programme following

customers, we hope to take the branch to

contractor shows no sign in slowing up with the announcement of an order for a Sunnen SV-20 vertical honing machine.

This investment comes hot on the heels of

for the Hull operation.

development managers and valued

the next level and maintain the high safety and quality standards that Dron & Dickson products are renowned for.”

the company ordering additional turning and

deep hole boring capacity and is being driven by increased demand from one of its largest

customers operating in the oil and gas sector.

“While we are constantly looking at improving our manufacturing capabilities and capacity, the need for this additional vertical honing

capacity required a bit of quick thinking as the customer is ramping up demand very quickly.

So we had to make a quick, but considered decision as to which way to proceed,” says

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Hone-All goes vertical to meet demand

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Atlantic Offshore Rescue Axflow Ltd

Belleville Springs Ltd Bender UK Bibby Offshore Ltd Bifold Group

Castolin Eutectic Ceep Connectors CMP Products Ltd Cortez Subsea

Craig Group

Decom North Sea DOF Subsea

Eastern Seals Harkand

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Website. www.abacusvalves.com

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Tel +44 (0)8000 832202

Hughes Sub Surf Eng

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