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ABB to explore green hydrogen production systems

ABB and Hydrogen Optimized have agreed to jointly explore the development of large-scale green hydrogen production systems connected to the electrical grid to offer a clean, sustainable and affordable energy source. The order was for two bespoke API

Hydrogen Optimized has ambitions to use its high current water electrolysis technology at scale to produce green hydrogen for emerging clean applications across industries, including chemical, utility and transportation. ABB’s hydrogen research team will explore electrical power supply optimisation through projects involving ABB high power rectifier (HPR) systems. Together, the companies plan to prove that Hydrogen Optimized’s RuggedCell™ water electrolysis technology can be used to develop an integrated product solution based on a 100MW single module plant design concept.

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formalises the agreement to explore the implementation of a demonstration system as well as the preparation of a 100MW plant design and commercialisation strategies.

ABB is a leading worldwide supplier of high power rectifiers for any industrial application, providing maximum availability, highest productivity and with a high priority on personnel safety. Within its HPR range, rectifier systems provide DC current in the range of 5,000A to 550,000A, as single or multiple units and as such can provide nearly unlimited current and voltage combinations and meet most plant specific requirements.

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Amarinth delivers pumps for Malaysian FPSO Helang

Amarinth has delivered its first order to Technical Asia of low NPSH condensate pumps to be used on the FPSO Helang, which has recently commenced operations in the Layang field, Malaysia. 610 OH1 condensate pumps with Plan 53B seal support systems. The pumps are being used within a flash gas compressor package aboard the floating production and storage (FPSO) vessel Helang, which has recently commenced operations in the Layang field, offshore Sarawak, Malaysia. The pumps are for processing condensate and oil onboard the FPSO and so space restrictions demanded they had to operate at extremely low NPSH(A). Amarinth was approached to supply the pumps for its proven expertise in designing pumps for low NPSH duties and delivering bespoke pumps on short lead times.

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AMETEK now offers virtual technical support

AMETEK Solidstate Controls has a new virtual service offering. COVID-19 restrictions have made it challenging for AMETEK engineers to enter some facilities and offer technical support for their equipment. To combat this new challenge, they now offer AMETEK Virtual Support. This new service offers remote expertise through the use of merged reality. AMETEK Virtual Support allows offsite engineers to virtually reach out and examine what the onsite technician is working on. It gives their client that extra layer of confidence that the work being performed is under the watchful eye of an expert, ensuring safety. Using a mobile device, the onsite technician virtually places an engineer inside the equipment. The AMETEK engineer can then facilitate an interactive step-by-step troubleshooting session. Not only does this solution offer quick and clear communications, it reduces downtime.

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The floating production and storage (FPSO) vessel Helang

Blue Water Shipping Americas expansion

As demand increases across the Americas, Blue Water Shipping continues providing the best logistics solutions possible to its clients. In an effort to support the continued development of the region, Blue Water is pleased to announce the addition of industry expert Franziska Inman to the Houston team as new business development vice president.

With many new and existing opportunities quickly approaching, expanding the in-house expertise and resources are an essential part in carrying out the company’s regional and global strategy.

“Expanding our footprint and adding Franziska to the Americas is the appropriate response to the growth within our region. We could not be more excited for her to join our team, she will bring with her many years of experience and a fresh perspective on current and future opportunities,” said Brent Patterson, Regional Director of the Americas.

The Americas is a key growth point for Blue Water, and through the collaborative efforts of the teams in Houston, Guyana, Trinidad and Brazil, Blue Water has demonstrated strong capabilities in executing even the most difficult projects. This includes services related to ExxonMobil’s Liza project and various offshore campaigns in the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico.

Globally, Blue Water has more than 60 offices working closely together to provide services to clients, and the company has an extensive range of special in-house competences; engineers, experienced project freight forwarders, IT developers as well as quality, safety and environmental experts.

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LOC developing reputation as provider of marine surveys

LOC Germany, a subsidiary of LOC Group, the international marine and NES Global Talent (NES), a global

engineering consulting firm, has been leader in engineering and technical

awarded works with Bernhard Schulte resource solutions operating in the

Shipmanagement (BSM) to provide oil and gas, power, renewables,

remote dynamic positioning (DP) trials. chemicals, life sciences and mining two great businesses will create a leading global technical workforce solutions organisation.

The scope of work includes both the preparation of the remote DP trial programme and providing marine engineering consulting on DP systems for two offshore supply vessels of the BSM fleet; the Windea Leibniz and the Windea La Cour.

Securing these works has Tig Gilliam, CEO, NES Global Talent and end markets. I am delighted to and career opportunities for our

enabled the group to expand its capabilities within offshore wind operations. The work is also a reflection of the group’s established reputation as a specialist in dynamic positioning systems.

Emek Ersin Takmaz, General Manager,

scale and deep expertise. Bringing the NES and Fircroft teams together

LOC Germany

Both vessels are engaged in supporting offshore wind farm operations off the coastlines of Germany and the Netherlands. LOC Germany also provides DP services The combined entity will be known

to the DP-2 LNG bunker supply as NES Fircroft and will offer

LOC Germany has already provided a wide range of specialist marine surveys and inspections for the German market since its establishment in June 2019, drawing on the support, expertise and technical reach of other LOC Group offices in Europe. Marine surveys provided so far include CMID, OVID, pre-purchase marine surveys, and condition and suitability surveys.

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New strategic alignment between NES Global Talent and the Fircroft Group

sectors, will combine with the Fircroft Group. Fircroft is a global technical and engineering workforce solutions provider spanning the oil and gas, chemicals, ICT, energy, renewables, mining, automotive and construction sectors. The integration of these

commented: “I am so proud of what this NES team has accomplished over the last few years as we have grown and diversified our services now welcome the Fircroft team to NES’s growing family. Offering the very best solutions for our clients contractors and consultants requires delivers on these requirements and will further strengthen and support our values of service, client focus, compliance and safety.”

vessel Kairos managed by BSM. clients, contractors and consultants extensive breadth, reach and depth of sector expertise, due to the combination of their complementary geographic footprint and industry specialisation. Both brands have a long history of client service excellence and contractor care and will build on their combined heritage and experience to offer superior workforce solutions to their customers.

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Proserv rolls out two new facilities

Leading controls technology provider Proserv Controls has formally unveiled two new cuttingedge facilities in Mussafah, Abu Dhabi and Cumbernauld, near Glasgow, Scotland as it seeks to drive forward its expanding service support business.

Despite the on-going global challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Aberdeen based firm has proactively pursued the establishment of the new sites in recent months as it continues to win significant orders amid the general slowdown. Proserv Controls’ new facility in Abu Dhabi is an upgrade on its previous base in the city, boasting a dedicated service workshop of more than 1,000 sq m, 400 sq m of office space and encompassing a total footprint of almost 3,000 sq m. The Mussafah site delivers a wide range of Proserv’s service and production capabilities including the build, repair and upgrade of all brands of hydraulic control systems, pressure testing facilities, as well as the provision of the firm’s bespoke AEGIS maintenance optimisation solution and remote asset monitoring.

Meanwhile, Proserv’s new site in Cumbernauld, Scotland represents

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the firm’s Service Centre of Excellence for Measurement and replaces its location in Coatbridge. The facility offers almost 800 sq m of space, including a testing laboratory, workshop and office provision. The base will serve as the team’s global headquarters for its growing measurement and metering activities, with a capability to supply independent system design, build and installation.

The centre houses Proserv’s inhouse technical and design teams with their expertise in system modification and upgrade.

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Walter Tosto and SGS agree long term contract

Walter Tosto SpA has announced that it has retained Strategic Growth Services (SGS) on a longterm contract, to support their UK business growth strategy and in particular their focus on engineering contractors based in the UK.

SGS’s scope of this multiyear agreement includes the development of regional/customer engagement and project acquisition strategies. In addition, SGS will represent Walter Tosto for all projects procured from the UK.

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Wood and SGN create decarbonisation roadmap

Wood, the global engineering and consulting company, and gas distribution network company SGN are working together on an important project to evaluate and deliver short, medium and long-term solutions for the cross-sectoral decarbonisation of the north east and east coast of Scotland.

SGN is committed to reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2045, providing heat and warmth to 14m people in homes and businesses across Scotland and southern England. The North East Network & Industrial Cluster development project will deliver a comprehensive and practical roadmap.

Grangemouth Refinery, located on the Firth of Forth in Grangemouth, Scotland