Aker BP and Subsea7 Contract Tenaris to Supply

Tubing, Casing, and Line Pipes for Fenris Project

Aker BP and Subsea7 Norway have contracted Tenaris to supply orders for the Fenris Project, Norway. Tenaris will supply approximately 7,000 tonnes of pipes and 10,000 tonnes of line pipes, of different dimensions, to Aker BP and Subsea7 respectively.

May 22, 2023

Aker BP, Norway, and Subsea7 Norway have contracted Tenaris, Norway, for 2 different purchase orders for the Fenris project. Tenaris will supply casing and tubing to Aker BP, and line pipe to Subsea7 Norway.

Tenaris will also supply 7,000 tons of pipes (approximately), ranging from 10”-17” OD, with TenarisHydril Blue® Max and Blue® Heavy Wall premium connections and Dopeless® technology and with sour service grade, TN 125SS. Dopeless® technology is a dope-free solution, that offers operational and environmental benefits, such as reduced running times, nearly zero rejects/re-makeups, and enhanced safety through zero discharge.

Tenaris will also supply approximately 10,000 tons of 14”, 12”, and 4” OD line pipes to Subsea7 Norway, including the application of anti-corrosion coating.

Fenris is a gas reservoir, which will be developed by an unmanned installation (UI) with 8 slots, subsea tied back 50 kilometers to the Valhall field center in the southernmost part of the Norwegian continental shelf.

Mr. Christer Andersen, Tenaris Country Manager in Norway, said, “The project requires highly sophisticated products that have been extensively tested. In Norway, dope-free solutions are a standard in oil and gas operations, imposed by governmental environmental regulations. For the Fenris project, Tenaris was awarded the supply of intermediate and production casings due to the API RP 5C5 CAL IV testing of TenarisHydril Blue® connections, tested with Dopeless® technology as well as their track record in HPHT projects.”

QuakeWrap's StifPipe Composite Pipe Repair Detroit's Sewage System

StifPipe, QuakeWrap Inc's large-diameter composite pipes, are currently being installed in the latest sewage infrastructure project in Detroit, Michigan. The 16-foot-diameter FRP pipes are set to transfer more than half of Detroit's sewage from a pump station.

May 29, 2023

QuakeWrap Inc's large-diameter composite pipes, known as StifPipe, are being installed in the latest sewage infrastructure project in Detroit, Michigan. QuakeWrap's 16-foot-diameter FRP pipes are set to transfer more than half of Detroit's sewage from a pump station. None of the previous projects have involved StifPipe at the scale required in the Detroit application. “What makes the Detroit project unique is that it's probably the biggest polymer composite pipe in the world,” says Dr. Firat Sever, Pipeline Division manager at QuakeWrap. The pipes being installed in Detroit are 16 feet in diameter and only 2 inches thick. StifPipe is composed of 12 layers of material — four layers of carbon fiber, six layers of glass fiber and two layers of a proprietary core. One of the main advantages of StifPipe, according to QuakeWrap, is that it is relatively lightweight, which makes installation easier.

“The weight of StifPipe for this project is about 450500 pounds per foot. For each segment, you're talking about less than four tons, and that is amazingly light — about 10% the weight of concrete and steel and less than 25% of factory-made, mortar core fiberglass pipes. That says a lot during construction, and contractors love that aspect of the composite pipes,” says Sever. StifPipe's lightweight design means it does not need jacking equipment for its installation and it is advantageous during the shipping process. “This pipe has the highest strengthto-weight ratio of any pipe on the market,” contends Dr. Mo Ehsani, founder and president of QuakeWrap. “That makes it really lightweight, and it doesn't corrode, so it has a lot of advantages. When you use a thicker wall liner that is made of less strong materials, then you will lose hydraulic capacity [the optimal flow of wastewater] and that's quite important, especially when you convey huge volumes of fluid or water.”

Welded Tubes Announces Opening of New 55,000 Sq Ft Small-Diameter, Tight Tolerance Tubing Facility in Mexico

High quality tubing producer, Welded Tubes recently shared plans for a new 55,000 square foot facility, to be set up in Monterrey, Mexico. The new facility will begin operations in early 2024 with a focus on small-diameter, tight tolerance tubing for the automotive industry. The facility is breaking ground on the large Steel Warehouse campus in Monterrey.

Apr 19, 2023

Welded Tubes has announced the opening of a new 55,000 square foot facility in Monterrey, Mexico. The new facility will begin operations in early 2024 with a focus on small-diameter, tight tolerance tubing for the automotive industry, a specialty of the Ohio based manufacturer. "Our customers are increasing their presence in Mexico and have asked us to continue to support their expansion efforts and their commitment to the OEM's." Says Joe Frandanisa, president of Welded Tubes Inc. "We are listening to our customer's needs, and our expansion in Monterey will allow us to grow and strengthen our relationships with them."

The facility is breaking ground on the large Steel Warehouse campus in Monterrey. Steel Warehouse is the sister company of Lock Joint Tube (LJT), the parent company of Welded Tubes. This expansion will strengthen the supply chain of Welded Tubes and their customers. This expansion will take LJT's combined company presence to six locations and be the first international presence for the tubers. The new facility has plans to expand to include LJT's capability range after its first several years in operation.

Kevin Marks, President, Lock Joint Tube is looking forward to the new facility becoming operational. "With the support of Steel Warehouse Mexico, we are expanding into Mexico with a ton of confidence. I anticipate more exciting news in Mexico in the years to come." Says Kevin.