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ABB to support Equinor to develop next generation autonomous oil and gas platforms
ABB is to apply its Adaptive Execution™ methodology to help optimise the first unmanned processing platform for the Krafla field in the North Sea.
Adaptive Execution™ integrates expert teams, new technologies, agile processes, shared learnings and proven methodologies into a more evolved end-to-end solution, tied together with the digital ABB Ability™ platform.
Equinor has employed ABB also to deliver automation solutions for the Krafla oil and gas field development, that is part of the co-ordinated development of the licenses Krafla, Fulla and North of Alvheim (NOA).
The unmanned processing platform (UPP) at Krafla will be wholly remote controlled from an onshore control centre leveraging the market leading distributed control system ABB Ability™ System 800xA equipped with Select I/O.
The ABB system will monitor and control multiple units including two unmanned wellhead platforms and a subsea production system.
— Krafla platform
Enabling sustainable unmanned operations for next generation oil platform
1ABB Adaptive Execution™ 2Digital Twin
Krafla Unmanned field
158 KM ABB will create a digital twin to simulate, test and verify the advanced functions needed for unmanned operations on the control system, before being installed at site.
Brandon Spencer, President of ABB Energy Industries commented: “The platform has been designed with the intention of having no people on board, with no helipad, and the only possible access via ship. Instead, a new generation of remotely based operators will sit onshore, with the ability to start operations at the touch of a button. It is critical, therefore that collectively we get the design right the first time around. Everything needs to be tested and verified before being installed offshore.”
Applying its Adaptive Execution™ methodology, ABB will streamline the entire project execution experience, combining efficient modular design with standardised, repeatable processes.
With no localised power source onsite, the new platform also offers environmental benefits. Drawing power from the power grid onshore, which is primarily hydroelectric, will help to reduce local emissions.
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Amarinth supplies API 610 VS4 and OH2 pumps to the ADNOC Bu Haseer full field project
Amarinth, a world-leading, net-zero designer and manufacturer of low lifecycle cost centrifugal pumps and associated equipment for offshore and onshore oil and gas industries; nuclear and renewable energy generation; desalination, process and industrial markets, has delivered two API 610 VS4 vertical pumps and two API 610 OH2 horizontal pumps to the ADNOC Bu Haseer full field development project. The Bu Haseer oil and gas field is located between Das and Zirku Islands, offshore Abu Dhabi, UAE. Bu Haseer is the first of five new offshore fields being developed which together are expected to produce approximately 1.5bn barrels of oil, while a further onshore area of 7,800 sq km, which is approximately double the size of Dubai, is currently under exploration and development. Bu Haseer is being developed in two phases, an early production system (EPS), which commenced operations in 2018, and the second the full field development (FFD) phase, which comes online in 2020.
The API 610 VS4 vertical pumps were specified for hazardous open drains in a space restricted area and so Amarinth leveraged its expertise on other similar projects to develop a bespoke design where the super duplex vertical pumps could be split into sections for shipping and then assembled within the available space on site. The pumps were manufactured in super duplex stainless steel to handle the sour and toxic fluid, which includes high levels of mono ethylene glycol (MEG), hydrogen sulphide (H2S) and high chloride concentration.
Amarinth API 610 OH2 pump being readied for delivery to the ADNOC Bu Haseer project
The API 610 OH2 horizontal pumps consisted of a scrubber condensate pump and a production separator pump. Specified with a 600lb flange rating, which is double the usual for this type of pump, Amarinth once again used its experience gained in previous demanding projects to deliver a bespoke pump to meet the required rating. The OH2 pumps were manufactured in S6 austenitic stainless steel with chrome impellers to handle the aggressive mix of hydrocarbons, H2S and high chloride concentration in the water. After the pumps had been delivered, Amarinth engineers travelled to Bu Haseer to assist with commissioning.
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Aquaterra Energy secures £1m worth of riser analysis contracts
Aquaterra Energy, a leader in global offshore engineering solutions, has secured the company’s largest riser analysis contract to date, a five year deal with a major Middle Eastern operator to provide green and brownfield riser analysis. Combined with other recent project wins in the Middle East, Aquaterra Energy will now deliver an estimated £1m of riser analysis work over the five year period.
Acting as a primary riser analysis supplier, Aquaterra Energy will manage and deliver multiple scopes of long-term work using its in-house analysis teams. Located in Abu Dhabi and Qatar, the contracts incorporate a wide range of recurring brownfield riser analysis projects, with future greenfield opportunities. The brownfield platform modification projects include slot recovery, slot addition and assisting development of inspection programme of existing conductors. Martin Harrop, Riser Analysis Manager at Aquaterra Energy, commented on the projects delivered to date: “As the operations are often non-standard, we have been working closely with our client’s engineers to find solutions to challenging operational concerns. Our analysis has generated many cost-saving, operational and decarbonisation benefits for our clients in the region.”
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CMP Products supplies thousands of cleats to major nuclear project
Leading manufacturer of cable glands, cleats and accessories, CMP Products, has supplied thousands of products to the world’s largest experimental nuclear fusion project. The ITER research reactor will mimic the sun’s nuclear processes aiming to produce its first plasma in December 2025, potentially paving the way for fusion power of the future. Approximately 50,000 of CMP’s Patriot trefoil and Falcon single cable cleats installed across 94km distance of cables, are capable of withstanding short circuits of 86kA – and a dynamic force of 34,000N/m.
CMP’s dedicated cleat R&D team carried out short circuit calculations and analysis in support of the bid, which drew from a bank of several hundred tests previously conducted in CMP’s research centre.
A detailed guide was presented to the nuclear installation teams, advising spacing and fixing requirements, taking into account axial load calculations and maximising the limited physical space. CMP provided a series of installation training sessions, demonstrating best practice methods to installers. The team also visited the site to carry out handson product training, drawing from similar project experiences. Since launching the product range in 2015, the business has seen the product line go from strength to strength, exploring new markets and investing in a 50,000 sq ft facility dedicated to the development, design and manufacture of cable cleats.
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Costain secures position on Hydrogen Advisory Council Working Group
Costain has secured important roles on the Hydrogen Advisory Council Working Group and the Decarbonised Gas Alliance. These advisory groups support regional and national decarbonisation projects to deliver the government’s net zero carbon vision and improve lives in communities. These appointments will enhance the work Costain is doing to develop, advise and accelerate the decarbonisation agenda including the deblending of hydrogen and its leading role in the South Wales Industrial Cluster.
Grant Johnson, Costain’s front end solution manager oil and gas has been appointed to the standards and regulations working group of the Hydrogen Advisory Council (HAC). The Council is the primary forum for BEIS engagement with industry and it seeks to identify and promote the actions needed to scale up hydrogen use across the energy system. The council is cochaired by Kwasi Kwarteng, Minister of State for Business, Energy and Clean Growth, and Sinead Lynch, UK Country Chair of Shell. Costain is also taking on the role of chair and secretariat of the Decarbonised Gas Alliance (DGA), an influential body representing over 50 organisations working together to decarbonise the gas system. Decarbonised gas aims to re-purpose the existing gas system by using a range of low carbon and renewable gases such as hydrogen to efficiently and cost effectively support the journey to net zero. Chris Barron, Costain’s energy business development manager will be taking the role of chair of the DGA on behalf of Costain.
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Major contract for Harland & Wolff
Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) Offshore Wind Ltd (jointly owned by EDF Renewables and ESB), its tier one service provider, Saipem and InfraStrata, owner of Harland & Wolff, have announced a contract for Harland & Wolff to carry out the fabrication and load-out of eight of the project’s wind turbine generator (WTG) foundation jackets. With work starting from 1 July 2021, Harland & Wolff will use its newly acquired Methil facilities in Fife for the fabrication work, creating around 290 direct and indirect Scottish jobs. Additional support may be provided as required by the company’s other facilities in Arnish, Appledore and Belfast. The foundations, used to support and anchor NnG’s WTGs to the seabed, are being supplied and installed by Saipem who will also supply and install an additional two jackets for the offshore substations. NnG is committed to utilising the Scottish supply chain and this work on the project is a further boost to the offshore wind industry in Scotland, providing new green jobs and manufacturing opportunities. Offshore construction for NnG started in August last year with the installation of casings for the piles and preparing the seabed in advance of the arrival of the steel foundation jackets.
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A computer generated image of NnG Jackets on the cargo barges at Methil
Optilan to deliver security and comms on Saudi’s Jubail – Riyadh water system
Optilan, a leading security and communications company for the energy, infrastructure, pipeline and rail sectors, has been appointed by Limak to deliver communications and security systems on the Jubail – Riyadh water transmission system in Saudi Arabia. Optilan has been selected by Limak, the principal contractor for the state-run Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC), which owns the water transmission system. On completion, it will be one of the largest water transmission systems in the world. Optilan will support Limak in delivering the project by providing the necessary security and communications systems, which will ensure the safe and efficient operation of the water system. Optilan will define the basic layout, design and construction requirements and guarantee performance, by providing key leak detection systems so that the two 88” pipes will be able to transport 1.2 million m³ of potable water per day, once implemented. Optilan will leverage its expertise in critical national infrastructure and precisely list the required key equipment, including the main data, and the necessary functions for the 412km long twin pipeline. Optilan will also provide Limak with a further range of services including: design, documentation; project management; procurement; building cabinets; LAN and WAN networks; FAT; leak detection systems; thirdparty intrusion detection and testing and commissioning at site. This is the latest in a series of international project wins for Optilan as it gears up for another year of strategic growth.
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www.optilan.com
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Rapid Solutions to spearhead solar power in Azerbaijan
UK-based Rapid Solutions, a multidisciplinary engineering company currently celebrating the 25th anniversary of launching its activities in Azerbaijan, has formalised a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hamburg-based solar experts Enerparc. The move is intended to pave the way for a carbon-zero future in Azerbaijan, solar being the most obvious opportunity, as the country has an estimated solar energy potential of 23,040MW, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The signing of the MoU is a logical step for Rapid Solutions as Azerbaijan has pledged to produce 30% of its electricity needs from renewable sources and achieve net-zero by 2050. Rapid Solutions’ sectors range from electrical engineering to transformer repair, much of which is used regardless of how the power is generated. The collaboration is the brainchild of Dr James Onslow of Impel Consultants, who is managing Rapid Solutions’ renewables division.
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Extend your possibilities with Sanicro® 825
Sandvik, a developer and producer of advanced stainless steels, special alloys, titanium and other high-performance materials, has launched Sanicro® 825, Sandvik’s first-ever nickel-iron-chromium alloy in bar and hollow bar, for improved performance in corrosive, hightemperature environments. Sanicro® 825 (UNS NO8825) extends the company’s growing Sanicro® portfolio of nickel alloys and austenitic stainless steels for aggressive wet, corrosive and hightemperature, pressure, acidic and seawater conditions. A high-strength alloy with minimum 40% nickel content, Sanicro® 825 has excellent corrosion resistance to acids and alkalis, superior resistance to stress corrosion cracking (SCC) and good corrosion resistance to phosphoric, nitric, sulphuric and organic acids, seawater, caustic chloride alkalis and ammoniac media. The Sanicro® 825 bar and hollow bar are now available globally. To learn more about this alloy visit Sandvik’s website.
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The Siemens SGT5-4000F gas turbine provides high performance, low power generation costs, long intervals between inspections, and a service-friendly design
Sherwin-Williams, through its Protective & Marine division, has been honoured with the Queen’s Award for Enterprise: Innovation 2021, one of the most prestigious awards for United Kingdom companies that celebrates business excellence and innovation. This is the second Queen’s Award for Enterprise that Sherwin-Williams has received in only five years.
Sherwin-Williams won the Queen’s Award for Enterprise for its FIRETEX® FX6002 coating that delivers exceptional passive fire protection for structural steel. Since its initial launch in 2018, this ultra-fast drying intumescent coating has transformed steelwork projects with its unprecedented speed of curing and dry handling times, gaining speedy adoption by architects, engineers and applicators. Unlike alternative protective coatings, FIRETEX® FX6002 can be applied offsite, enabling paint applicators to transport steelwork in a matter of hours rather than days – which means less downtime, fewer bottlenecks and faster project completion. This year’s recognition is the second Queen’s Award for Enterprise that Sherwin-Williams has received, following the same award for DuraPlateTM 301W in 2016.
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www.leighspaints.co.uk
Siemens Energy to supply gas turbine to new power plant in Côte d’Ivoire
Siemens Energy has signed an agreement with Spanish EPC contractor TSK to provide the company’s highly efficient energy technology and services to Atinkou (formerly known as Ciprel V), a new combined cycle power plant to be built in Jacqueville, Côte d’Ivoire. Owned by ATINKOU SA, a subsidiary of Eranove, the power plant will have an installed capacity of 390MW in combined cycle and introduces the first F-class gas turbine in Sub-Saharan Africa. The plant is scheduled to begin operations in late 2022.
Siemens Energy’s scope of supply includes one SGT5-4000F gas turbine and one SST5-3000 steam turbine, each along with a generator, condenser and an SPPA-T3000 control system. Additionally, a comprehensive 12 year long-term service agreement (LTSA) has been signed between the end customer ATINKOU SA and Siemens Energy.
The SGT5-4000F gas turbine provides high performance, low power generation costs, long intervals between inspections, and a service-friendly design. Optimised flow and cooling add up to high gas turbine efficiency and economical power generation in combined cycle applications.
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