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Subsea Innovation secures number of new multi-million pound contracts

Director of Barclays Wealth and Investment Management comments on Oil & Gas sector

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Petronas’ skills expansion to be supported by IChemE

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Castolin Eutectic new OilTec Headquarters in Dubai?

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Technip celebrates National Women in Engineering Day

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Sonardyne and Liquid Robotics improve data revovery options

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Claxton completes first rigless removal of a stuck bottom hole assembly

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ContributorsLesley Davidson Marketing

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Aimed at Sub-Contractors all the way through to OEM’s, the publication backed by the Website is a great marketing tool for the companies choosing to advertise and market their products and services with us.

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

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

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Now that summer is in full flow, we can look back and review what has been a significant few months for the energy sector. I’m lucky enough to work in Aberdeen, the European oil capital, meaning that I’m operating at the heart of the industry.

Aberdeen remains the engine of growth for Scotland. When Sir Ian Wood published the: ‘UKCS Maximising Recovery Review’ report, everyone involved in the industry knew that its reverberations would be felt across the globe. The crux concluded that the UK economy could benefit by up

to £200billion through the maximisation of resources, while taking urgent action to extend the life of the industry. It has been reassuring to see the Wood Review tackle the big issues and the report has been warmly welcomed.

Of course challenges remain in the energy sector as they always have done and these will have to be faced. The cost of decommission work continues to hit operators hard, while the news in February this year from industry body Oil and Gas UK that only 15 exploration wells were drilled in 2013 gave the sector a short, sharp, shock to the system.

The findings also found an increase in production costs - up by 15.5% - allied with rising costs in extraction. However, this was tempered somewhat by the news that capital investment remained strong. These challenges around production and exploration are looking to be met head on by the Wood Review and we wait to see how far the recommendations will be taken.

June saw the news that 1,000 jobs will be created in the North-East following a new billion pound oil field being backed by the UK Government. This is a positive development. So too was the announcement that a new independent regulator will be based in Aberdeen as the city cements itself at the cornerstone of the sector. This follows Sir Ian’s recommendations and can only be seen as a step in the right direction.

Barclays Wealth and Investment Management use market-leading insights to make sure our advice and solutions help realise our clients’ unique ambitions. We work with them to understand their total wealth situation, using behavioural finance to better understand their financial personality and risk tolerance. The skills and experience of our team in Aberdeen are complemented by the benefits of a global banking model for investment expertise that is delivered locally. It is important nevertheless to appreciate that investments can fall in value as well as rise. You may get back less than you invest.

2014 has shown the oil and gas sector to be as resilient as ever and we look forward to this continuing into 2015.

Mark Flynn, Director, Barclays Wealth and Investment Management, Aberdeen, comments on the oil and gas sector

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FoundOcean completes foundation grouting for new wind farms providing power to three-quarters of a million homes

UK-headquartered FoundOcean secured the final foundations for three of Europe’s largest offshore wind farms in the second quarter, which once operational will have a total installed capacity of over one gigawatt.

FoundOcean grouted the 160th transition piece foundation on Gwynt y Môr Offshore Wind Farm in April 2014. At 576MW, it will be capable of powering up to 400,000 homes. BASF’s MasterFlow 9500 Exagrout was selected for its distinctive properties.

“The ability to mix and pump MasterFlow 9500 at low temperatures was an important attribute, as this bad weather capability went hand in hand with the improved significant wave capability of the Friedrich Ernestine

vessel,” remarked Hans Kahle, Managing Director of RWE Innogy´s Offshore Logistics Company OLC.

Add to this the 40-tripod, 200MW Trianel Wind Farm Borkum whose final foundation was secured on the 15th May, and the 48-jacket, 295MW Nordsee Ost wind farm completed in March 2014. The total number of foundations recently secured will help power nearly 750,000 homes.

Jim Bell, Managing Director of FoundOcean comments, “Our 50 years of repeatedly delivering leading innovative and reliable solutions to the offshore industry, reassures our clients that we are the most reliable and safest solution provider available; which helps FoundOcean maintain its position as the world’s leader in its field.”

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Tekmar boosts senior management team with Technical Director appointment Leading offshore cable protection specialist, Tekmar Energy, has reinforced its senior management team with the appointments of a non-executive technical director and a technical sales manager.

Dr Terry Sheldrake and Charlie Sullivan have taken up the respective roles which further underpin Tekmar’s engineering-led technical expertise.

Dr Sheldrake, a specialist in developing technology strategy, will support the development and implementation of the firm’s innovative products servicing both the oil and gas and offshore wind industries. He joins Tekmar after 15 years in the post of technology leader at GE Wellstream.

Omega Completion Technology strengthens team in Norway

Independent well completion and intervention technology developer and manufacturer Omega Completion Technology has appointed a business development manager in Norway in response to an increase in Scandinavian contracts and projects.

Joachim Nessa has joined Omega’s Stavanger office from Interwell Norway AS where he had worked as sales engineer for three years and previously spent six years as a tool specialist with PI Intervention AS.

RDS wins contract with Wood Group Mustang

RDS, the world’s leading rig design and engineering specialist, has been awarded a contract by Wood Group Mustang to carry out pre-FEED work on Statoil’s proposed Snorre C Tension Leg Platform (TLP) in the North Sea.The Snorre field, spanning blocks 34/4 and 34/7 in the Tampen area of the Norwegian North Sea, is located at a water depth between 300-350 metres and is operated by Statoil on behalf of the Snorre partners.

The pre-FEED work will be undertaken by the RDS team in London who will carry out the full design of the drilling facilities on the TLP.

With preparations underway, a team of 15 - 20 engineering and management personnel at RDS will work on the Snorre C drilling

facility design for the next five months. Simon Drew, Senior Vice President of RDS said: “We are extremely proud to be selected by Wood Group Mustang in the early stages of this key development. “This Project builds on our workload of Statoil Projects and strengthens our portfolio of TLP rig designs. We look forward to applying our experience and collaborating closely with Wood Group Mustang and their customers and partners to meet the goals of this phase of the Snorre development.”

RDS is the rig design and engineering subsidiary of international drilling contractor, KCA Deutag.

The company has an established pedigree in delivering rig engineering at every stage of design, construction and modification for projects across the world.

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80:20 Opens new Aberdeen facility to support regional growth

80:20 Procurement Services Ltd, a Peterson company, has opened a new facility in Aberdeen as part of the firm’s ambitious growth strategy.

The expansion of 80:20’s footprint has created six new posts at new Altens base, with the firm and comes off the back of five contract wins in 2013. It also has the capacity to support future development of the business plan and offers the potential to accommodate up to 25 additional staff.

The move to this new facility comes after Peterson increased its presence in the North East through the expansion of its quayside operations in Aberdeen, as well as in its facilities in Edzell in Aberdeenshire.

Subsea 7 gets released with heavy duty ORTs from Sonardyne

Subsea engineering, construction and installation company, Subsea 7, has taken delivery of a consignment of acoustic release transponders and accompanying heavy duty release frames from Sonardyne International Ltd. The Oceanographic Release Transponders (ORTs) will be used, up to 17 at a time, to assist with the installation of 20 structures being lowered to the seabed via an offshore construction vessel. Once these are landed, the ORTs will be acoustically commanded to ‘open’ and detach the lifting slings from their load.

Recognised for their reliability, durability and long operating range, ORTs are in service with many scientific, defence and commercial organisations that rely upon them for the deployment and recovery of equipment. The acoustic releases ordered by Subsea 7

are depth rated to 2,000 metres and suitable for a wide range of instrument mooring and remote release applications.

“Fitting a Heavy Duty Release Frame significantly increases the safe working load of an ORT so that heavy loads encountered within offshore construction, salvage and oceanography can be supported,” said Paul Griffiths, Sales Manager at Sonardyne. “The ORTs are then controlled from the surface using a Lightweight Command Unit (LCU). For security of operation, a special coding system provides protection against accidental release by noise or acoustic transmissions from other equipment. Each ORT has its own unique ‘address’, enabling a number of units to be deployed in the same area without risk of interference.” www.sonardyne.com

3sun Group delivers full controls obsolescence solution

3sun Group, a specialist provider of products and services to the global energy industry, has successfully completed a full life cycle project for a North Sea oil and gas exploration and production company, worth more than £1million.The client’s topside system posed a significant challenge as the aging system had become unreliable and replacement parts were no longer available. As part of its ongoing strategy toward the management of supportable systems, 3sun Group developed a solution to address the reliability and obsolescence issues.

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Mike Petzolt joins Precision Polymer Engineering

Precision Polymer Engineering (PPE), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high performance molded elastomer seals has appointed Mike Petzolt as Regional Sales Manager for pump and valve applications in the oil and gas industry.

Mike is based at PPE’s Houston office and will be responsible for developing new business opportunities for advanced sealing solutions within PPE’s existing oil & gas market with specific focus on pump and valve applications.

Mike joins PPE having gained 15 years’ valuable experience in the elastomer sealing industry with extensive knowledge gained in the MRO business for pumps and mechanical seals. Mike started his career in the elastomer sealing market as

an inventory specialist and worked his way up to customer service, internal sales and sales associate before moving to PPE.

Mike’s extensive technical knowledge and excellent account management skills will prove a real asset to both PPE and the customers he will be working closely with and will enable PPE to further penetrate the US oil and gas market, increase awareness of the range of services provide by PPE and deliver a more segmented approach to a broad market sector.

Paul Gillyon, PPE Managing Director said “Mike is a real asset to PPE, and his knowledge and skills will undoubtedly prove invaluable to our customers.”

To find out more about the latest new materials from PPE, please visit www.prepol.comsales

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Houston headquartered oil, gas and water treatment specialist, ProSep has launched a new manufacturing service for third party clients at its purpose-built fabrication facility on Clara Road.

ProSep has the capability to construct large structural fabrications, vessels and piping spools, as well as being able to fully assemble packaged equipment.

The company, which offers a life-cycle portfolio of patented solutions to the global oil and gas industry has appointed Mark Hayes, former president of Tubular Structures International LLC McGregor, Texas, as General Manager of the manufacturing division.

The fabrication facility reinforces the company’s commitment to being the industry-leading provider of integrated process separation solutions to the global oil and gas industry.

The workshop boasts four specialized bays for assembly, carbon fabrication, exotic fabrication and piping, and all areas have overhead cranes with large hook clearance. It can manufacture vessels up to 6’ diameter, 60’ long and 3” thick across a complete material range. ProSep can also conduct on site Hydro Testing for piping spools, pressure vessels and any other pressurized equipment. It is therefore well equipped to meet the requirements of a wide variety of global projects to the most stringent international industry standards.

ProSep’s manufacturing team includes dynamic and highly skilled trades-people and technicians who are fully trained and experienced across a varied range of disciplines and activities, from electrical installation, instrumentation and tubing to non-destructive testing (NDT) and fiberglass reinforced products (FRP), insulation and heat tracing.

As part of its global growth ambitions, the company earlier this year announced more than $2 million investment in new headquarters and laboratories in Houston and has so far this year

secured $40 million of global contracts. The company also has operations in the UK and Malaysia and employs more than 100 people globally.

General Manager Mark Hayes, said he’s excited to be part of such a vibrant and ambitious company. “I’ve been really impressed with the growth of ProSep, not only in Houston but worldwide and I’m looking forward to the opportunity to develop our manufacturing capability and sharing this specialist resource with the market.

“Interest in our technology and services has exceeded expectations and our purpose built facility combined with our talented team, will allow for the completion of large and complex packages and products to meet the requirements of our customers.”

ProSep is ISO 9001 certified, FPAL & Achilles registered and ASME certified to Section VIII, Division 1 & 2 and the National Board R stamp.

ProSep opens its facilities to third party manufacturing and appoints new General Manager

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PETRONAS has become the first organisation in Malaysia to receive accreditation for its company training scheme by global professional body, the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE).

PETRONAS, the national oil company of Malaysia, currently employs more than 30,000 employees group-wide, including 3,500 chemical engineers. It plans to grow rapidly over the next few years, including building the USD16 billion Refinery and Petrochemical Integrated Development (RAPID) project.

PETRONAS expects it will need additional chemical engineers to support its expansion and in recent years has been working closely with the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE), to develop its own world-class and globally recognised training scheme.

In June 2014, PETRONAS achieved a major milestone in its skills development strategy with formal accreditation by IChemE for its internal company training scheme called Accelerated Capability Development (ACD) for Chemical Engineering.

Paul Ellis, chair of IChemE Malaysia, said: “PETRONAS is the first company in Malaysia to achieve Accredited Company Training Scheme (ACTS) status. It’s a fantastic achievement and they now have in place an internationally-recognised training scheme of the highest standards.

“They are well set to support their growth plans built around a highly-qualified and skilled team of chemical engineers. We congratulate them on their success and look forward to working with them closely for many years to come.”

In addition to PETRONAS’ ACTS accreditation, the first five employees to become Chartered Chemical Engineers (CEng) and Members of the Institution (MIChemE), resulting from the collaboration, were announced by IChemE: Salihin Mohamed Ismail - process engineering manager; Ikmal Hisham

Maharon - manager, plant improvement and projects; Muhammad Jauhari Hashim - manager, hydrocarbon treatment engineering; Norfaizah Ab Manan - manager, technology management department; and Amru Iskandar Burhan - manager PSR-1 MG3 planning.

Sazali bin Hamzah, President/Chief Executive Officer of PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad, who is himself a chemical engineer, said: “First and foremost, I would like to thank IChemE for all its support and guidance.

“The accreditation of PETRONAS’ ACD for Chemical Engineering by IChemE’s Qualification and International Development function is an important

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milestone in our ongoing effort to improve and standardise the quality of development of world-class chemical engineers in PETRONAS.

“It also serves as an acknowledgement of the unwavering commitment by PETRONAS to ensure engineering capabilities are further developed to the required levels at the right time within its engineering fraternity, specifically its professional chemical engineers who are capable of creating and delivering value to PETRONAS.

“This international standard accreditation will further motivate us to produce more Chartered Chemical Engineers.”

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Paul Ellis with the newly qualified engineers

For the 5th consecutive year CVS opened its doors with more people visiting in one day than previous years. All visitors had the opportunity to get a behind the scenes look at CVS’ ever expanding workshop as well as get involved with 6 supplier demonstrations.

Throughout the day the sales team talked to visitors representing all the major Aberdeen based Oil & Gas companies as well as one group who travelled over 500 miles to tour the facilities, having recently participated in a Lunch & Learn session held at its Newcastle HQ. Ryan Machado, Key Account Manager said “We had a great turn out by nearly all our clients which was great to see and they all showed genuine interest in some of the products and services that we were displaying alongside our suppliers.

Ryan continued “Showcasing a 4” 1500# Flow Control Valve that CVS has recently refurbished in the test rig with the client and other clients watching how we do the performance diagnostics with the DVC6200 was the highlight for me. It captured everything that CVS does in one job, from overhaul and repair of the original valve and actuator to supplying new instrumentation and painting and testing, all under one roof.”

A highlight for CVS’ new Business Development Engineer Jo Mortimer was when a large group arrived from a client company

who only placed their first order with CVS at the beginning of the month. They were there to check out the scope of CVS’ capabilities and what relationships CVS has with its supply partners. Jo said “The Open Day was great because they got to see some great examples of what they’re looking for from a complete valve company and I believe they left very happy and enthused.”

As all the visitors spoke at length to our supply partners it was really encouraging to get their feedback with one quoted as saying: “An excellent & well attended open day at CVS which once again showcased significant advances in personnel and facilities at CVS. The new test area is very impressive.” Another supplier said: “I think we showed that CVS and Emerson have a common purpose, the technical capabilities, and that by working together we are positioned to provide the service that our customers demand.”

Sales Director Mac Stevenson commented “There was a great buzz about the whole day as more and more visitors came and production continued in designated areas so there was minimal disruption.”

Looking ahead, Mac said “With yet another good turnout for the sales team we are looking forward to staging more events including Lunch and Learns at clients’ premises.”

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Leading cargo-carrying unit and A60 engineering cabin specialist OEG Offshore today announces the acquisition of OSCA Environmental Services Limited, significantly expanding its international reach in the Caspian region.

OEG has acquired OSCA’s entire 2,500-unit stock, bases in Baku, Azerbaijan and Aktau, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan as well as stocking locations in Sakhalin, Russia, Gabon, Congo and Angola and full staff of 35 people boosting its global team to more than 165.

It is OEG’s second major global growth move in less than two months, following the establishment of a Joint Venture with Unique Maritime Group to provide offshore equipment for rental and sale in the Middle East, which was announced in May.

OSCA provides containers, associated equipment and services to the energy sector, including small and large drill cuttings boxes, container tipping frames designed to improve cutting removal efficiency, offshore cargo units, waste transport and haulage.

The company specialises in manufacturing, delivering and installing offshore units certified to the DNV 2.7-1 standard, but has recently invested in manufacturing units for operations in conditions to -40C, while the general standard offered by OSCA’s competitors is -20C.

John Heiton, CEO of OEG Offshore, said: “OSCA is a perfect fit for us, as the largest specialist provider of containers and cuttings cargo storage in the Caspian region as well as to Sakhalin and West Africa, it links seamlessly with our successful North Sea, African, Asia Pacific, Australian and Americas’ operations.

“The business has been hugely successful for more than 18 years, delivering European Standard and DNV-certified container

and cargo solutions to operators and the supply chain – its products and vastly experienced team are a huge asset for OEG.

“As part of OEG Group, OSCA’s market-leading position in the Caspian region provides our existing clients with key new products from stock, and introduces our wider offering to a range of new clients.”

Following the acquisition OSCA, which will retain its brand as part of OEG Group, will be led by long-standing commercial manager Donald Guthrie, who steps up to become regional director.

Bob Smith, owner-MD of OSCA who is remaining with the business as chairman of the OSCA group, said: “After establishing the business in 1996, we have had tremendous success and recently worked in parallel with OEG – I have no doubt OSCA will secure further growth as part of the group.

“Achieving international certification and setting new standards for the quality and reliability of container and cargo equipment has been a core focus for OSCA, principles which are also the foundation of OEG’s business.

“Donald Guthrie is the ideal candidate to take on the day-to-day management running of the business and I am sure that he and the rest of the team will continue to provide high quality service to our current and future customers.”

OEG Offshore provides equipment for rental or sale from an international stock of 13,000 units across more than 20 countries, as well as offering a bespoke design and manufacturing service. Its CCUs and A60 modules are strategically located in Europe, the Americas, Africa, Middle East, Caspian, Asia Pacific and Australia.

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Donald Guthrie, OEG CEO John Heiton, Osca Chairman Bob Smith at OEG’s base at Dyce, Aberdeen

North East engineering firm OSBIT Power has lined up more than £10m of new projects in the last nine months which is leading to the firm expanding its workforce.

OSBIT, established four years ago and based in Riding Mill in Northumberland, has secured 23 projects ranging in value from £5,000 to £3m. They are mainly for design and build of complex offshore systems and are for nine different customers including many of the largest offshore contractors in the world.

On top of a workforce of 35, the company is hoping to recruit another eight in the coming months. The company aims to attract outstanding engineers to the region and help to retain capable students and encourage them to work locally and keep supporting the North East economy.

Last year turnover was £1.4m but this company year they are on target to dramatically increase that as the company carries out more work in the oil & gas, offshore wind, wave and tidal stream, submarine telecom and defence sectors.

The company initially targeted the offshore wind market and developed the MaXccess system to provide safe transfer system to enable people on small boats

to safely transfer on and off offshore turbines. This is still the only system to be successfully deployed commercially and customers include Siemens, Statoil, Dong and now Marubeni. More recently OP has expanded into the wider offshore oil and gas market.

Among the 23 projects OSBIT Power has secured are a 150t shock absorber for Technip – which is already working offshore; a 35m MaXccess P35 gangway for Subsea 7 – due to be delivered in August then to Angola in a joint project with Tyne Gangway, and a 60t SWL trenching vehicle launch and recovery system, for delivery in November.

The company has recently delivered a cable lay deck spread and quadrant supplied to Technip Offshore Wind – currently operating at Westermost Rough for Dong Energy; a 200t fatigue test rig for a major product supplier – with delivery this month; a MaXccess T18 wind turbine access system supplied to Marubeni, operating at Fukushima in Japan and twin ROV launch and recovery systems for a new-build semi-submersible – with delivery on schedule for January 2015.

Tony Trapp, Managing Director of OSBIT Power, said: “These are all large scale and high-profile projects right across the world.

Engineering firm to expand workforce after boosting order book by £10m

“Our name stands for On Specification, Budget and In Time, and our success hitting those targets will help turn the spotlight on the North East as a centre of excellence for cutting-edge offshore engineering and confirm OSBIT Power as a market leader.

“After only four years, we have already gained a solid reputation for tech-driven solutions. It helps that we are a small and agile firm that can respond quickly to clients’ demands. The order book we have runs well into next year has been made possible by the skills and experience of our 35-strong team here at OP. There are also six university placement students working here now, and they are taking significant responsibility on some major projects. And four Newcastle University engineering graduates will join this summer.”

OP particularly aims to create wealth for all who work in the business and ensure that any benefits created are spread throughout the workforce via a company share option scheme.

“This is a clear example of how the firm is creating a legacy of work that will help OP and the whole sector continue to grow.”

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UK-based downhole video technology specialist EV has completed a £69 million management buyout backed by Dunedin, the UK mid-market buyout house.

Headquartered in Norwich, EV has become the market leader in downhole video applications for the oil and gas industry, as a result of previous backing from Lime Rock Partners.

The company has experienced significant global growth and expansion since it was established in 2000, recording an increase in turnover from £1m in 2010 to almost £20m in 2014.

EV has a strong exporting record, 85% of its revenues are currently generated overseas. Earlier this year, the company was awarded a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade, in recognition of its continued growth in overseas business.

Francis Neill, chief executive of EV, said: “As a market leading technology company with a global presence, EV represents a strong UK success story. Lime Rock Partners’ backing over the last 4 years has

enabled EV to grow by a factor of 20 and establish operations from Alaska to New Zealand.

“Moving forward we are very excited to have Dunedin joining the team. The backing will enable EV to further grow its business around the world, adding us to the list of the UK’s world class oilfield service companies.”

Oliver Bevan, an investment director at Dunedin who will join EV’s board, added: “EV Offshore has grown quickly over the last three years, fuelled by its world leading products and strong demand from a market beginning to understand the cost and operating benefits that EV can deliver. It has developed market leading down-hole video technology and is now poised to marry this with sensor tools to offer oil and gas well operators significant new capabilities for problem diagnosis and well production optimisation.

“We see a clear opportunity for EV to broaden its product and service offering and in turn deliver significant additional growth. This typifies Dunedin’s approach to investment - backing fantastic UK

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companies and helping them to shine on an international stage.”

EV recently opened a new technology centre in Norwich to house its research and development, which represented a world first in a centre that is completely dedicated to downhole video.

The company’s innovative cameras operate consistently at pressures of up to 15,000 psi and temperatures of up to 175°c. The company has also developed the ability to transmit clear colour, high definition, video images from over 8.5 kilometres below the earth’s surface.

Increasingly, EV’s products are being used in conjunction with other down-hole tools to allow operators to optimise production conditions in the well. The cameras can also be used to provide a video record when old wells are abandoned.

EV, which splits its headquarters between Norwich and Aberdeen, has a team of around 100 employees. The company has 17 worldwide bases and has grown at a rapid pace in the last three years.

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Technip in the UK, specialist in subsea project management, celebrated National Women in Engineering Day on 23rd June by hosting an open evening at its offices in Westhill. The event, aimed at promoting engineering disciplines as a career option to secondary school age pupils, attracted over 100 attendees.

Girls from local schools visited a variety of stands to find out more about a wide range of engineering disciplines and talk to the female engineers who work in those areas. They also enjoyed guided tours of the Technip workshops. Advisers were on hand to provide information on routes into engineering through apprenticeship and graduate schemes at Technip. Those who attended were given a real

insight into what it means to work in the energy industry.

Bill Morrice, Managing Director of Technip in the UK, commented: “We are delighted with the success of this event. We have a responsibility to do all we can to encourage the next generation of women into engineering roles and to highlight the vast job opportunities the industry can offer. The response we had from the pupils was really encouraging and we hope to see many of them back in our offices in the future.”

Attendees were also given an introduction to engineering institutions including the Women’s Engineering Society whose representative was also at the event.

Technip celebrates National Women in Engineering Day

A recent Institution of Mechanical Engineering survey showed that 66% of women associated the term ‘engineering’ more with males than females, and 40% of respondents thought the current image of engineering is deterring women from the profession

While Technip has already had mature policies in place for recruiting, developing and promoting talent – both men and women, since 2013, gender diversity has become one of the key strategic priorities going forward. The Group is now beginning a mindset and culture change journey to a more inclusive work environment.

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Attendees from the local Schools at the event held by Technip

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International subsea inspection, repair, maintenance (IRM) and light construction company Harkand announced the appointment of Jacqueline Hill as the group general counsel.

Miss Hill brings more than 15 years of experience in corporate law, most recently in energy marketing and trading in the UK. She has been instrumental in

advising senior management on corporate structure and governance issues during periods of negotiation and business expansion, including joint ventures, infrastructure accession agreements and day-to-day compliance issues.

In her previous role as general counsel at Gazprom Marketing & Trading Ltd, Miss Hill also provided high level support to the board as well as leading a team of more than 30 legal and compliance staff to establish bases in the UK, North America, Singapore, France, Italy and Belgium. She was also senior legal counsel at EDF Trading Ltd and worked for private practices in London and Melbourne, Australia.

Harkand’s chief executive officer, John Reed, said: “We are excited to bring Jacqueline’s impressive breadth of knowledge to our organisation. She brings with her a strong background in the energy sector as well as an extensive understanding of international jurisdictions, and experience in overseeing the maintenance, development and negotiation of master trading documentation.”

Harkand hires new group general counsel “Jacqueline’s appointment will further enhance our commitment to delivering a first-class service to clients worldwide by ensuring best legal practice and compliance activities while securing a more efficient and effective organisational structure.”

Miss Hill said: “It’s an attractive challenge to be joining an ambitious company which, through its impressive and rapidly growing track record, has significant opportunities to continue to expand and evolve. The company has enjoyed an exceptional growth story to date and I look forward to helping to build on Harkand’s success and further develop the business.”

Harkand provides offshore vessels, ROVs, diving, survey services, project management and engineering to the oil and gas and renewables industries. Employing close to 1,000 people at bases in Aberdeen, London, Houston, and Singapore; Harkand aims to be the leading subsea IRM and light construction contractor globally.

Euro-Gas Management Services Ltd, trusted globally for gas sensing and gas detection solutions, has launched a new website to coincide with the company’s 25th year anniversary. The new website at www.euro-gasman.comshowcases quality gas sensors, gas detection and gas monitoring solutions, enabling the user to add items of interest to an enquiry basket for further assistance with their application and requirements. The website has been created in close dialogue with Euro-Gas’worldwide distributor network and customers to provide clear and easy navigation through to each productand ability to download technical datasheets and manuals.Established in 1989, Euro-Gas has grown from its UK base to effectively deliver gas detection and monitoring products

to a multitude of industries worldwide through its distributor network and with clients including original equipment manufacturers, leading gas detection instrument suppliers, installation specialists and research institutes. Meeting the essential needs relating to the health and safety of personnel and pollution control is at the core of Euro-Gas’principles. This is equalled by high quality customer service, which has forged Euro-Gas’reputation as a trusted gas detection solution provider with global reach. Product ranges include gas sensors and circuitry, gas detector tubes, portable and fixed gas detectors, monitors and gas generators. Ian Russell, Director, comments: “We wish to thank all our customers, suppliers and friends for their continued and solid support over

Euro-Gas celebrates 25 years with new website launch

these 25 years. Everyone working at and representing Euro-Gas is committed to providing high quality gas detection and we will go that extra mile (or kilometre!) to offer customer service to match. We hope the new website will aid our clients with easier navigation to the solution they need and we look forward to being of assistance throughout 2014 and beyond.”

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Sparrows has today announced annual results which show a 12% increase in turnover and almost 25% rise in profits.

The Aberdeen head-quartered company, which provides engineered products and services to the global oil and gas industry primarily in offshore lifting and mechanical handling, has also created over 100 jobs with total employment rising from 1,751 at the end of 2012 to 1,855 in 2014.

Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) were £25.9million with turnover reaching £211.7million. In comparison EBITDA in 2012 was £20.9million on a turnover of £188.8million.

Stewart Mitchell, chief executive officer of Sparrows, said: “Sparrows has capitalised on the buoyant markets in the North Sea and internationally, resulting in excellent results for 2013. International sales have risen, in line with our forecasts, and almost 50% of our revenues are now derived from overseas markets”.

“Increasingly our growth will come from these markets and we are therefore gearing the business towards becoming a much more global entity, while maintaining core competencies in the North Sea. This will enable us to ensure significant, sustainable growth which will deliver a return for our investors while creating and safe-guarding jobs.”

Established in 1973, Sparrows is one of the most well-known and trusted names in the oil and gas industry. Providing oilfield engineering products and services, the company specialises in offshore lifting, crane engineering and services, mechanical handling, pipe and cable lay systems, fluid power engineering, equipment rentals and competence training.

Strong growth positions Sparrows for further global expansion

A collaboration between Sonardyne International Ltd., Shell and ocean data services provider Liquid Robotics has seen the development of a Liquid Robotics Wave Glider autonomous marine vehicle configured for unmanned data retrieval from seafloor sensors. For the last three years, an array of Sonardyne’s autonomous sensors has been recording pressure data for monitoring seafloor subsidence in a Shell-operated deepwater field. Now, using a Wave Glider fitted with a Sonardyne high speed acoustic modem, multiple data harvesting operations have demonstrated the capability to retrieve logged data on demand without the intervention of a conventional survey vessel.

Seabed settlement monitoring is a surveillance tool used to constrain dynamic reservoir models and is undertaken as a part of a comprehensive reservoir surveillance campaign. Changes to the seabed can often be subtle and slow to become apparent so surveillance technologies need to be both precise and repeatable in their measurements to stand any chance of detecting them.

The sensor logging nodes designed and manufactured by Sonardyne operate autonomously and are able to remain deployed for several years without intervention. Depending on the environmental parameters being investigated, a wide range of high precision sensors can be fitted including pressure (depth), temperature, inclination, sound velocity and conductivity. At remotely configurable intervals, each node wakes up, logs and time-stamps sensor data to its onboard memory before returning to standby mode until the next measurement cycle.

The data stored within each sensor node is available for recovery on demand at the surface via the integrated high-speed acoustic modem and during the early stages of the monitoring project, data was conventionally retrieved using acoustic modem technology onboard a vessel of opportunity. However, the new innovative Wave Glider removes the need for such a vessel as it is capable of remaining at sea for many months in all weather conditions, autonomously transiting between each node’s location to collect

Sonardyne and Liquid Robotics improve data recovery options

data. “Using a Wave Glider to harvest data acoustically from seabed instruments is a highly economical, and sustainable way to monitor our production,” said Paul Hatchell, Geophysicist in Shell’s Areal Monitoring research team.

“This method not only significantly reduces the total cost of operations but it also removes the health and safety risks associated with sending a vessel and crew to sea,” added Shaun Dunn, Global Business Manager, Exploration at Sonardyne.

“The collaboration to deploy an autonomous marine vehicle such as the Wave Glider means that we can offer clients such as Shell cost-effective and safe methods of collecting subsea sensor data in remote deepwater offshore fields.” commented Sudhir Pai, Vice President Operations and Technology at Liquid Robotics Oil and Gas.

For more information please contact Shaun Dunn: Call +44 1252 872288 or visit www.sonardyne.com.

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Gloucestershire businessman Andrew Robinson, a director of Stonehouse-based Arc Energy Resources Limited, has won the director development category in the 2014 Institute of Directors (IoD) South West regional awards. Andrew, aged 28, was the highest scorer in the SW IoD Certificate in Company Direction, which encompasses the core knowledge and awareness necessary to function effectively as a director.

Commenting on winning the award Andrew says: “This is a great boost, as the business celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. I have worked here for six years and have been a director for just under a year. The first thing I did was enrol on the IoD director courses so that I would know what I was doing. I was

really pleased to pass, especially when the IoD told me I was one of the top scoring directors.”

Arc Energy Resources was founded by Andrew’s father, managing director Alan in 1994, and his mother Rosemary is also a director. Since joining the business Andrew has been working in a variety of roles, including procurement and scheduling, aiming to learn as much as he can about the firm. The company is a specialist in weld overlay cladding services, providing protection against corrosion and wear for equipment in the oil & gas, nuclear and processing industries. It is currently on target for a record year and has just signed a lease for larger premises. The expansion will include a dedicated research and

Arc Energy Resources director wins 2014 Institute of Directors South West regional award

development facility as well as plans to expand its involvement in the UK’s resurgent nuclear power industry. The South West’s IoD Director of the Year Awards seek to highlight outstanding business people. They aim to celebrate achievements across the region, bring all parts of the enterprise community together and focus UK-wide attention on South West success.

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Simmons & Co makes its mark in the middle-east with biggest oilfield services deal in the regionSimmons & Company International Ltd, has advised on one of the biggest oilfield services deals in the Middle-east. The corporate finance advisers to the energy industry played a key role in the acquisition of National Petroleum Services (NPS) by a consortium of investors led by sovereign-backed investment firm Fajr Capital. The deal, which completed today, is valued in excess of $500 million and believed to be the biggest oil services M&A transaction in the Middle-east to date.

The GCC-based consortium, led by private equity firm Fajr Capital, includes Arab Petroleum Investments Corporation (APICORP) and other regional institutional investors. NPS currently employs 1,300 people and operates in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Iraq, Malaysia and North Africa.

The involvement of the Simmons’ Dubai and Aberdeen teams on this high profile deal marks their growing presence in the Middle-east where they have now been involved in several notable transactions including the sale of Lamprell subsidiary, Inspec, to Intertek, the disposal of Al

Mansoori’s Thailand business and the sale of Clough’s marine construction business to Sapura.

Nick Dalgarno, co-head of Eastern Hemisphere business for Simmons & Co, led the team which advised Fajr Capital and the other investors on the acquisition of NPS. He said: “Our ability to offer a truly global perspective and our deep energy expertise, track-record and contacts position us extremely well in the Middle-east.

“The Middle-east is becoming an increasingly important region for international oilfield services businesses and the expertise of our Aberdeen and Houston teams combined with our presence in Dubai make a compelling proposition for companies in the sector looking to buy, sell or secure investment.”

Simmons’ expanding team in Dubai is fully supported by their Eastern Hemisphere head-quarters in Aberdeen.

Mr Dalgarno added: “Regular visits and involvement from the Aberdeen team

brings a wider European perspective and insight to our local presence, which when combined with our US network and market knowledge, is of real added value to industry in the Middle-east. I am now spending at least one week every month in the region.”

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Due to ongoing business growth at The Online Electronics Group (OEG) a second Aberdeen facility on Great Northern Road commenced operations in July. The new premises are in close proximity to the Group Head Office, Online House on Auchmill Road, both buildings being strategically located alongside the main road to Aberdeen City Centre and Aberdeen International Airport.

Online Valves Limited (OVL) has achieved exceptional growth since 2012 when the business was established and with the support of OEG Business Units in Houston; Dubai; Singapore and Perth, WA, OVL is planning for trends in growth to continue both in home and overseas markets.

OVL’s new premises offers a combination of modern office space, meeting and conference, storage and workshop facilities. The building, some 4000 square feet in area, has all of the heavy lifting and handling capabilities suitable for planned expansion in to stock holding.

OVL Sales Director commented: “Despite being a very young company we are delighted to have outgrown the parent company building so quickly. I believe

Company Expansion leads to new premises for Online Valves Limited in Aberdeen

this rapid growth is due to our total commitment to providing a quality service with fast response and fast deliveries to meet the urgent requirements of the Oil, Gas & Petrochem markets worldwide.”

The new Online Elecronics Group premises at 876 Northern Road, Aberdeen

OVL staff in Aberdeen: Dave Sim, Sales Director; Bill Priest, Project Coordinator and James Padgham, Operations Manager

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OptaSense honoured to be shortlisted for prestigious Royal Academy Award, the premier award for UK innovation in engineering OptaSense, a subsidiary of QinetiQ Group plc and the global leader in Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS), has said it is honoured to be shortlisted for the UK’s most prestigious engineering accolade, the MacRobert Award.

Synonymous with spotting the ‘next big thing’ in the technology sector, the Royal Academy of Engineering MacRobert award is the UK’s longest running national prize for engineering. It identifies outstanding innovation with proven commercial promise and tangible societal benefit.

The awards ceremony, which took place on the 2nd July at the Royal Opera House in London, recognised OptaSense’s ground breaking technology which converts fibre optic cable into a condition monitoring sensor for long infrastructure assets like oil wells, pipelines, railways and roads. The winner was Cobalt Light Systems.

OptaSense provides revenue assurance to these infrastructure asset owners by improving safety and security, increasing their throughput and yield as well as reducing the costs associated with operating these long linear assets. By creating a sensor from the fibre optic

cable next to these arteries of global commerce, OptaSense is building The Earth’s Nervous System™. For the first time these assets can be monitored over their entire length which will mean the world’s energy and transport networks can function more safely and efficiently than they do today.

OptaSense is a platform technology that has applications in multiple vertical markets including oil and gas, subsea, pipeline security, border security, rail and road. In oil and gas, the DAS technology has been successfully deployed in a wide range of onshore applications including microseismic monitoring, production flow monitoring, vertical seismic profiling (VSP) and hydraulic fracture profiling (fracking), and is transforming the industry’s ability to understand in real-time what is happening along the well bore and beyond.

Magnus McEwen-King, OptaSense Managing Director, said: “It is an honour to have been shortlisted for one of the most prestigious engineering awards in the UK. This reflects all of our technical teams’ hard work and reinforces that we are recognised as world leaders in the development of distributed fibre optic acoustic sensing.

“Following the success of our technology onshore, we are currently developing the world’s first fully marinised and qualified DAS system for offshore use in a joint programme with Shell. The system, for the first time, will provide the offshore industry with highly accurate acoustic data acquisition, and will be deployed in water depths of up to 10,000ft.

This again highlights our desire to continually develop this innovative technology.”

Leo Quinn, QinetiQ Group Chief Executive Officer, added: “To be shortlisted for this prestigious Award from the Royal Academy is a further confirmation of QinetiQ’s strategy to build on our technical heritage and drive forward our portfolio of high growth businesses. OptaSense is genuine game-changing technology which I am proud is built in Britain, contributing to both the UK’s export capability and its science and engineering skill base.”

OptaSense operates in 40 countries globally with operations across multiple industries including oil and gas, defence and security, transport and utilities. The DAS specialist was shortlisted against two other candidates from the UK’s thriving engineering sector: Cobalt Light Systems, an SME using cutting-edge materials science to fight terrorism, and Rolls Royce, the engineering giant behind the world’s first vertical take-off system for a supersonic fighter jet.

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OPITO International, the global oil and gas industry’s training standards body, has today agreed to provide £750,000 of funding over five years to the Open University’s international development arm. This builds on a previous agreement which saw OPITO donate £115,000 over the last three years.

The Open University’s international development office works with academic experts to deliver scalable development programmes and teaching and research initiatives which have a positive impact on developing countries.

The Open University is globally recognised for its teaching and pioneering research to address skills and leadership gaps, improve governance, boost economies and drive social, technological and entrepreneurial innovation. Working with governments, NGOs, funding institutions and local partners, it delivers programmes in developing countries such as front-line health, teacher education and the English language in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.

Danni Nti, Director of the International Development Office at the Open University, said: “We work where our expertise can have the most impact and where our programmes help build sustainable, social and economic development. We are entirely reliant on the generosity and foresight of funders and donors like OPITO to enable us to take distance education to countries which face enormous challenges.”

“The beauty of OPITO’s financial support is that it is flexible, ensuring that we can react quickly to meet specific in-country needs. With OPITO’s support, we can uncover new solutions, support local partners and deliver effective programmes which really meet local needs.”

Funded by industry for industry, OPITO leads the drive for common global training standards to improve safety in oil and gas. David Doig, OPITO group chief executive said: “Increasingly we are being asked

by governments to develop plans to provide their people with the skills and competence necessary in oil and gas. This work takes us to developing economies where education plays a pivotal role in changing people’s lives and we are proud to be able to support the Open University in its aims of providing more programmes and more opportunities for more people in the developing world.”

OPITO International works with governments, regulators and industry in 44 countries to deliver training standards which improve safety and to help develop the skills and competence required in oil and gas. Having become a trusted adviser to Governments, international and national oil companies, OPITO is helping

Oil & Gas Industry helps change lives through education in developing economies

build indigenous workforces capable of supporting the oil and gas

industry in places such as Iraq and Malaysia.

OPITO is currently working with all the international oil companies in Iraq to design a framework for delivering suitably

qualified Iraqi oil and gas workers to

help fully exploit its emerging oil industry

and transform the economy of the war torn country.

A similar agreement with Petronas in Malaysia has ensured that OPITO standards are part of the national oil company’s mandatory safety training programme. Through a framework being developed by OPITO, hundreds of technicians will be trained to recognised industry qualifications, allowing them to work wherever Petronas operates in the world.

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Flexlife - The flexible approach to subsea engineering, delivery and integrity

In maturing regions, being able to safely extend the operational life of flexible flowlines and risers is critical as existing assets approach the end of their design lives and operators consider their options for the future. As a safety critical item, operators must be able to demonstrate to the Regulator that flexible flowlines can continue to be operated in a safe manner. Ensuring that these important components of the overall infrastructure will continue to operate safely and efficiently is essential to continued production from aging assets.

Flexlife is a specialist provider of life of field subsea engineering and technology. The company works together with clients to assure the integrity of their subsea flexible assets, while contributing to shaping the development the industry with a unique combination of resourceful innovation and an in-depth understanding and expertise across the entire lifecycle of these flexible products.

“Flexlife is the go-to flexible riser specialist, providing wide-reaching, adaptable specialist expertise that enables us to manage the delivery and integrity of all flexible products. We ensure compliance throughout and extend operational lifespan, while optimising production, reducing costs and mitigating risks,” said Simon Hounsome, director of engineering, delivery & integrity.

“Our focus is on engineering, delivery, integrity and technology. To achieve success in these services we employ high calibre professionals with both academic and practical backgrounds who are complemented by specialist experience in subsea flexible product design, manufacture, installation and operation.”

As an example of its recent activity, Flexlife was asked to provide a solution for an operator with a 4” production flexible riser/flowline that was blocked with wax and preventing flow. Traditional chemical injection and pigging had been unsuccessful in clearing the blockage..

Flexlife provided a number of services during several phases to provide an effective answer. An initial review of previous similar remediation that had been attempted using coiled tubing was undertaken. This was followed by a finite element analysis to simulate the insertion of a drill string and snubbing unit into the riser and flowline to compare previous drilling software analysis. The results established acceptable loading and tool insertion rates for the snubbing operation.

Flexlife then conducted a chemical compatibility analysis that, when combined with a third party conducted thermal analysis, determined the ideal diesel injection temperatures required to free the wax blockage.

Flexlife provided offshore technical assistance during the successful snubbing operation, which cleared the wax and successfully restored well production to full flow without damaging the riser.

“We are recognised throughout the industry for our expertise and excellence in the analysis and design of flexible risers and flowlines and our engineers, who have more than 100 years of experience combined, are skilled in all subsea disciplines,” said Hounsome.

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The Managing Director of Subsea Technologies Limited (STL), Drummond Lawson, has urged subsea businesses in the North East to do more to raise the profile of the industry across the UK.

He made the remarks during a visit by Lord Provost George Adam and Subsea UK Chief Executive, Neil Gordon, to STL’s premises.

The visit marks an assessment day by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.

Following a lengthy submission process, in which the whole business was evaluated, STL has been recognised by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers for its business processes and innovations.

The company has been shortlisted for the Best SME Award at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers’ Manufacturing Excellence Awards. Of the 21 finalists in all categories, STL is the only firm based in Scotland and one of two operating in the global oil and gas sector.

The assessment day served to evaluate STL’s performance in order to judge whether the subsea well intervention and well control specialist is the overall winner in its category.

Mr Lawson said, “STL’s management team Chairman, Mark Vorenkamp, Technical Director, Dave McKay and I are delighted that STL is the only Scottish business to have been shortlisted for this prestigious award. As members of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers it is an honour to be recognised for our products and processes. However, we know that there is a wealth of technical and engineering capability in the North East of Scotland and we’d like to use this opportunity to raise awareness of this expertise across the UK. The oil and gas sector is one of the UK’s biggest manufacturing success stories. The majority of the UK oil and gas sector’s technology and infrastructure is designed and manufactured in the UK and a great deal of industry talent is developed here

too. As a result, many oil and gas rich areas around the world look to the UK for support from its technologies and personnel. This year marks the launch of a new, streamlined online process for the Institution’s Manufacturing Excellence Awards and it couldn’t come at a better time. In recent years manufacturing has been portrayed as a dwindling contributor to the UK economy, so it’s been good to see record growth rates in the past eight months. The Manufacturing Excellence Awards are raising the profile of manufacturing in all sectors across the UK. However, more can still be done to raise awareness of the contribution the oil and gas sector has made to the increase in the UK’s manufacturing rates and it’s up to politicians, businesses and industry bodies like the Institution and Subsea UK to work together to make it happen.”

Mr Lawson also believes that if individuals and businesses across the UK had a better understanding of the skills and talent the industry requires, it might be possible to improve the skills shortage it faces.

Mr Lawson said, “At STL, we regularly find it difficult to recruit the engineering talent we require. The skills gap is a very real issue for our business and greater awareness of the sector as a whole, across a wider geographical area and multiple demographics, could help to alleviate this. In particular, oil and gas businesses need to build stronger connections with educational institutions, like schools and universities. If young people across the UK understand the complexity of the industry and the exciting opportunities it presents at an early stage, they will be better placed to make decisions about their course choices and university place, if they do wish to join the sector.”

Neil Gordon, Chief Executive at Subsea UK, said, “The British subsea sector is world renowned for its innovation, technology, and skillset which has formed a crucial part of oil and gas extraction for over forty years in the UK Continental Shelf.

STL urges the subsea sector to promote its capabilities around the UK as it welcomes public and industry figures to its premises

The North Sea was the test-bed for a host of technologies that continue to dominate the market to this day. Some of the most sophisticated and successful technology has been developed by UK firms and the size of our industry, coupled with our diversification and willingness to embrace new challenges, means that we rightly deserve our position as a world-leader. Subsea Technologies represents the vision that sets our industry apart and I congratulate them on being shortlisted for this prestigious award. At £8.9 billion, the British subsea industry captures almost half the global market share and enjoys healthy overseas sales; UK exports are valued at £4.3 billion, equivalent to 48% of the total value of the UK sector. If we continue to grow at this rate, the sector could be worth a staggering £11billion by 2016. However, as Mr Lawson points out, there needs to be a concerted and joined up approach across academia, government and industry if we are to achieve that goal.”

The Lord Provost and Neil Gordon were given a demonstration of STL’s award-winning SLIC connector during the visit.

Christopher Simpson, Chairman of the Manufacturing Excellence Awards Executive, said, “The work of STL demonstrates the huge skills, innovation and success in UK manufacturing. Apart from the opportunity to win a prestigious MX Award, it is also great to see STL taking advantage of the free expert advice and benchmarking provided as part of the MX business improvement programme.”

Lord Provost and Neil Gordon given a demonstration of STL’s SLIC Connector during the visit

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Claxton Engineering Services Ltd, an Acteon company, has completed the first rigless removal of a stuck bottom hole assembly (BHA). The work was completed during a slot recovery operation using an innovative approach at Maersk’s Tyra East field in the Danish sector of the North Sea.

The well was drilled in the 1980s and, during construction, the BHA had become stuck in the conductor pipe and prevented well completion. Claxton used its slot recovery methodology and tooling, specialist cutting equipment and a dive support vessel to solve the issue.

The programme began with the deployment of a specialist casing cutting system to remove a section of the conductor, which left the stuck BHA intact but exposed. This called for modification of the cutting equipment and the subsea application of a system that is normally used on the surface.

Once the conductor had been cut and removed, Claxton engineers prepared a

specialised lifting device using an air hoist on deck deployed through an A-frame, while divers clamped the lifting gear to the BHA. The BHA was too heavy to recover in one piece and had to be cut subsea. This involved using two sizes of diamond wire-cutting machine: the smaller to sever only the exposed BHA, and the larger to cut simultaneously through the remaining conductor stump and the BHA. The cut needed to give a smooth and flush surface on the end of the conductor. Once the cutting machine had sliced through the conductor and the BHA, the top section was recovered.

During planning, the orientation of the remaining BHA relative to the conductor stump was uncertain. Claxton created a unique whipstock with a slot beneath the landing plate that would enable it to capture the exposed part of the BHA securely in any orientation. The top half of the whipstock would rotate on this base and enable the new well to be kicked off in any direction. Claxton’s experience in whipstock design ensured an effective

Claxton completes first rigless removal of a stuck bottom hole assembly during slot recovery campaign

design for the project.

The initial project schedule was 20 days. However, the Claxton-led team completed the operation in less than 16 days, including more than three days waiting-on-weather.

Alex Lucas, senior drilling engineer, Maersk drilling department, said, “This was a very challenging piece of work requiring integrated planning across many departments and companies, not to mention the extensive amount of design, manufacturing and testing of equipment that Claxton designed especially for the job in double-quick time.”

Claxton completed the world’s first rigless platform well abandonment over a decade ago and has subsequently deployed its cutting and recovery tooling on more than 270 successful conductor cutting, recovery and abandonment operations

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A Claxton 300 te riser and conductor tension ring was used to secure Maersk’s Tyra East conductor during the

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Many of the challenges faced by the offshore maintenance sector are being addressed by a breakthrough in technology from Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine Coatings Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).

Acrolon 1850 is a non-isocyanate high build finish coat for exterior exposed surfaces and has been designed to meet the unique challenges faced by the offshore sector.

This sector provides a range of maintenance challenges for the coating industry such as safety colours which are used to coat offshore assets but typically give very poor opacity and coverage.

Yellow and red coatings have previously contained lead-based pigments which were cheap and offered good coverage. However because of the health & safety concerns with lead, organic pigments are now used which can be expensive with poor opacity, and numerous coats are often required to provide complete obliteration of the undercoat.

Acrylic urethanes are generally regarded as the standard topcoats for many industries, but contain isocyanates which are prohibited or undesirable in many offshore markets including the North Sea.

One of Acrolon 1850’s key benefits is the ability to achieve full coverage in a single coat by brush or spray allowing rapid return to service and reduced downtime for customers.

Other properties include strong gloss retention, good results in UV, and weathering performance to prolong service life.

Lee Spoor, oil, gas and chemical project development manager for Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine Coatings EMEA, said: “The use of isocyanates in the North Sea offshore market is not normally possible, but this product gives those in the maintenance sector a next generation alternative, providing features that were not an option previously.

“Used in conjunction with epoxy primers and undercoats, it also has a range of benefits that will assist customers, including excellent weather resistance.”

Compared to other coatings, which can remain susceptible to water spotting for more than 48 hours following application, Acrolon 1850 is resistant to moisture in just four to six hours.

Next generation coating protects offshore assets

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TWI welcomes the recent announcement that the Government’s Local Growth Deal, secured by the Tees Valley Local Enterprise Partnership, will enable the build of its advanced training and examination facilities for welding and inspection and a new deepwater diving and underwater technologies tank at the Teesside Advanced Manufacturing Park (TAMP). The joint award to TWI and Tees Valley Unlimited will be made as part of the regeneration programme for TAMP – a 13-hectare development zone next to the River Tees, and previously a reclaimed steelworks site.

Support from the Growth Deal for training will combine with enterprise investment from the European Regional Development

Fund Competitive Programme 2007-13 and grants from Middlesbrough Council and the Growing Places Fund to deliver to the region an integrated technology hub to meet the immediate engineering needs of local energy companies. The new TWI Technology Centre (North East) will offer state-of-the-art training in welding, inspection, non-destructive testing and underwater techniques alongside full research and consultancy services.

The £10 million programme will include the establishment of the UK’s first Offshore Wind Validation Centre to deliver research and validation services for offshore wind tower manufacturers as well as for the oil and gas, subsea and other industrial sectors. The development

Government funding gives go-ahead for £10 million technology hub at the Teesside Advanced Manufacturing Park

will also allow TWI to expand its Low Carbon Energy Manufacturing Technology Centre, housing the latest technologies for reduced pressure electron beam welding, tandem twin wire submerged arc welding, SurfiSculpt, electron beam texturing, composites and microwave drying and coatings.

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A recurring cause of accidents in petroleum refineries is well‐known to be corrosion. This report studies corrosion‐related accidents in refineries within the European Union (EU) and the Organization for Economic Co‐operation and Development (OECD), comparing accident occurring before and after 2000 and with the view to providing insights into recent causal trends and identifying lessons learned that could influence prevention strategies in future.

This report was developed on behalf of the EU Committee of Competent Authorities

for the Seveso Directive (CCA Seveso)and OECD’s Working Group of Chemical Accidents (WGCA) which manages the OECD Programme on Chemical Accidents and consists of representatives of OECD member countries as well as experts from observer countries, international organizations, industry, labour, and environmental organizations.

The European Commission is represented on the WGCA by DG‐ENV and the Joint Research Centre’s Major Accident Hazards Bureau (MAHB).

In addition, OECD members contribute accident reports on a voluntary basis to the eMARS database of chemical accidents managed by MAHB. A list of OECD Member Countries, indicating those that are also EU Members, is provided in Table 2 on page 12. The majority of EU and OECD countries are host to at least one petroleum refinery, if not several, and those countries without refineries all have petroleum storage depots who share some of the same storage and handling issues as refineries. OECD countries represent an estimated 49.2% of global refining

Corrosion-related accidents in petroleum refineries: Lessons learned from accidents in EU and OECD countries

capacity, and all together EU countries (including non‐OECD members) represent an approximate 18% of global refining capacity. Studies about causes associated with refinery production and storage remain highly relevant. Moreover, it can be assumed that most or all refineries in EU/OECD countries strive to follow common international standards of good practice for managing refinery risks.

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Oil and gas asset integrity and corrosion management firm LUX Assure has further increased its presence in the Middle East (ME) by signing a sales agreement with Muscat-based Black Gold.

Black Gold offers business and technical advice, as well as cutting edge technology to the oil and gas sector. It will act as a sales agent for LUX Assure, both promoting and assisting with deployments of the company’s chemical monitoring technologies in Oman.

LUX Assure CEO Charles Cruickshank said: “Our capabilities and offerings in the Middle East are going from strength-to-strength. The agreement with Black Gold, recent ties with Middle East Oilfield Services Company (MEOFS) and Consolidated Suppliers, and appointment of Mahmoud El-Hawary as regional business development consultant have benefited LUX Assure immensely. These developments will help us significantly to target and develop new relationships in the ME, and enhance existing links.”

Black Gold’s Managing Director Rajan Venkateswaran said: “We are delighted

to be part of LUX Assure’s venture to further push its cutting-edge technology and systems within the Middle East. We’re confident of the significant value that the company’s offerings add to the oil and gas industry, meaning it will be very well received, and we look forward to working together to promote LUX Assure’s capabilities.”

To further consolidate its ME regional relations, LUX Assure is in the process of registering with Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), the state-owned oil company of the United Arab Emirates. ADNOC, and its 14 subsidiary companies, operate in all areas of the oil and gas industry, establishing companies and creating an integrated oil and gas industry in Abu Dhabi.

Obtaining the ADNOC accreditation will make LUX Assure an official supplier to the ADNOC group, further enhancing its profile in the region and expanding its reach and capabilities.

Mr Cruickshank continued: “Our ambition is to deliver a quick and efficient service to our local customers. We now boast a

LUX Assure bolsters middle east relationships with further sales agreement

robust, on-the-ground presence in the region, enabling us to target the right places, and further drive our products and services in the area. The ADNOC accreditation will boost this further still, and we are excited about the upcoming opportunities that the ME presents.”

LUX Assure has bases in Edinburgh and Aberdeen. The company specialises in asset integrity, developing novel chemical monitoring technologies for the oil and gas industry, both on and offshore.

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A graduate in aerospace electronics is one of the first students to take part in the inaugural training course in work class ROV (WCROV) operations, which was launched by The Underwater Centre in Fort William this month.

Shamsul Bin Haron, a 26-year-old graduate from Singapore Polytechnic, made his first trip to Scotland to join three others on the Introduction to Work Class ROV Operations Course.

Shamsul is currently working as an ROV Pilot Technician Trainee for ASROV Pte Ltd, a subsidiary of Alliance Seaworks Sdn Bhd, based in Singapore and decided to make the change from aerospace to subsea after seeing ROV documentaries on National Geographic.

“After working in the aviation industry for a couple of years, I decided that it made more sense to change my career path and started researching ROV training after seeing some very interesting documentaries. It was when I was doing this research I first came across The Underwater Centre,” he said.

“I was originally signed up to take part in the ROV Pilot Technician course here at the Centre, but when my boss found out about this new course he felt it would be much more worthwhile for me to sign on to this, as it covers so much more.”

In the first week the students have completed ROV industry familiarisation, which includes working conditions, the work environment and legislation affecting ROV operations. They have also begun training in ROV Operations, where students are introduced to a wide range of operational procedures and skills. The theoretical training is reinforced with real-world practical activities designed to prepare them for the operation of a work class ROV in the coming weeks.

In week two the students have received practical training in ROV

electrical and electronic systems, and they are currently carrying out their first ROV flight in open-water

“We are now in our third week and although there has been a lot of information and study involved, the course instructors are very knowledgeable and show us how we can apply what we learn in the working environment.

“We have been able to familiarise ourselves with ROVs and have been given the opportunity to take our first flights with an inspection class ROV, before moving on to the WCROVs.

“I have no prior experience with working on WCROVs and I believe the course will help me greatly, using the experience and advice of the instructors to help in my everyday role back in Singapore.

“The course is as close to what I would experience in my working environment and this will give me great confidence in my ability.”

For the remainder of the five-week course, Shamsul and the other students will be provided with training in high voltage awareness, working at height, ROV maintenance and an introduction to hydraulics.

The Underwater Centre is a purpose-built training facility, which incorporates an extensive pier complex including four dive stations, classrooms, workshops and decompression chambers.

With accommodation and additional classrooms based at the landward end of the pier, The Underwater Centre is set up to provide its students with the skills and experience to succeed in their new careers, and continue providing the subsea industry with the workforce that it needs.

Anyone interested in more information about The Underwater Centre should contact: 01397 703 786 or fortwilliam@theunderwatercentre.com.

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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.

SSCS celebrates 30 years of scour protection

Immediate scour protection is combined with the build-up of a fibre reinforced, compacted sediment bank 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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Hydro Group plc, a global design and manufacturer of underwater cables and connectors for subsea, underwater, topside and onshore applications, has strengthened its management team with two senior appointments.

Lynn Rennie joins Hydro Group in the position of Programme Manager, handling a range of projects across the engineering, production, logistic and quality departments. She will be responsible for establishing individual cross functioning teams for each project and throughout its lifecycle ensuring it is delivered on time, whilst adhering to Hydro Group’s stringent safety, and quality requirements and remaining within budget.

Ms Rennie brings 14 years project management experience to the position. Most recently she worked for Scottish Enterprise as Project Manager for Energetica, a long term programme of projects involving energy, tourism, infrastructure and inward investment activity, covering a 30 mile development corridor from the Bridge of Don, Aberdeen, to Peterhead.

Ms Rennie said: “My involvement over the years in developing teams and delivering high quality project work positions me well for the new role. Hydro Group is

evolving impressively and, with a number of demanding projects planned, this is an exciting time to join the company.”

Ian Walters joins Hydro Group as Engineering Manager, overseeing a team of 15 engineers and draughtsmen, handling a range of engineering projects from conception to completion. Ian brings 12 years managerial experience to the role, most recently having held the position of Team Manager at EnerSys Advanced Systems, a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications.

In his role as Engineering Manager he will also be responsible for supporting the production and testing departments, solving tooling and processing problems, provide engineering and technical advice to all internal departments at Hydro Group and liaising with customers to advise and provide design solutions.

Mr Walters said: “My previous role involved the management of the product development team, and the design and employment of new applications and solutions. I worked with a wide range of customers and suppliers to obtain an in depth knowledge and understanding of the customers’ needs, to ensure a high quality service was provided

Hydro Group expands management team with double appointment

throughout the development cycle or project. This experience will be highly beneficial to my new role at Hydro Group, providing customers and clients with the ideal solution to their engineering requirements.”

Doug Whyte, Hydro Group Managing Director, said: “The Company is going from strength to strength and growing at a significant rate, leading to the creation of these roles to deal with the increased level of design and development initiatives with our customers.

“Together Lynn and Ian bring impressive managerial experience to the company, understanding the skills required to lead a team and see a project from inception through to completion. Both are highly knowledgeable and people-skilled managers, and will instil confidence with our customers, maintaining excellent relationships, whilst adding to the successful future of Hydro Group.”

Hydro Group plc, subsea cable systems manufacturer, made up of Hydro Bond Engineering and Hydro Cable Systems Ltd, is a major global supplier of harsh environment engineered products to the offshore oil and gas, defence, oceanographic, renewable energies, diving and ROV/AUV markets.

Ian Walters, Engineering Manager and Lynn Rennie, Programme Manager

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Over the next 18 months the company, which employs 45 people, will design and manufacture specialist products for a number of key projects.

These include J-tube seals for numerous offshore projects, 16 suction pile plugs, which are 48” in diameter and weigh 3.5 tonnes, for an offshore project in Australia, 4 pipeline repair clamps and 15 Launch and Recovery Systems as part of long term contracts with major offshore contractors.

The company’s long track record and its commitment to providing the highest levels of customer service in producing these specialist sealing solutions and systems were key factors in securing the contracts.

Subsea Innovation’s annual turnover exceeded £10m for the first time in its history in 2013, up from £7.5m in 2012. The company expects to consolidate on this in 2014 and once again exceed its £10m turnover target.

These contract wins come after Subsea Innovation’s quality management systems achieved ISO/TS 29001 certification.

This standard is based on the ISO 9001 and emphasises deficit prevention and the reduction of variation and waste from service providers.

It defines the quality management system requirements for the design, development, production, installation and service of products for the petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries.

Martin Moon, Managing Director at Subsea Innovation, said: “Winning these contracts demonstrates the significant progress Subsea Innovation has made over the last two years.

“With significant investment in new premises that will treble our capacity, we aim to continue to compete for more contracts of a similar, if not larger scale.

“We are very proud to be part of the supply chain that serves the key players in the oil & gas industry. Our recent ISO/TS 29001 certification highlights our ongoing commitment to quality. It is a great endorsement for our products and systems, which meet the extremely high standards of the industry.”

Subsea Innovation, one of the world’s leading subsea equipment suppliers, has secured a number of new multi million pound contracts from key players in the oil and gas industry.

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Specialists in the supply ofWorld Class ROVs, Sonarsand Accessories to theSubsea Market.

Robots are already being used in place of humans in dangerous environments on the surface from bomb disposal to search and rescue. But now a new crop of underwater vehicles are set to transform ship’s infrastructure inspection.

As new regulations allow vessels to achieve longer dry-docking intervals there is greater need for a programme of regular inspection of critical areas and increased vigilance by the crew to ensure that corrosion or other defects that could affect structural stability are identified at an early stage.

Mini ROVs such as the market leader – the VideoRay - are ideally suited to underwater infrastructure inspection, salvage and survey projects, such as rigs and floating production storage and offloading vessels (FPSOs). Small, light and energy efficient, these ROVs can be deployed in areas where space is minimal, the use of large machines poses a threat to the equipment, or where there’s a risk of damage when used with delicate machinery.

The latest generation of small ROVs are serious machines, out to prove that compact size does not mean compromise. The ROVs’ powerful thrusters, sonar options and stability mean that a comprehensive vessel inspection can be carried out in less than two hours, saving time and money and meeting scheduling deadlines for Underwater Inspections In Lieu of Dry-dock (UWILD).

The ROV can travel along tanks or pipelines, checking the

integrity of welds and seams and inspecting for corrosion, fouling and leaks. The small size allows for small space inspections down to 30cm in diameter. The easy to attach hull crawler is ideal for inspections of ship hulls, water tanks and other submerged structures - ensuring stable video in difficult, high-current underwater environments (up to six knots). Areas where deterioration is known to commonly occur or has been observed in previous surveys can be automatically located using advanced Dynamic Positioning software like SeeByte CoPilot.

Underwater inspection with an ROV allows vessels and structures in depths of up to 300m to be inspected without downtime or extra support from ships. With simple user-friendly interfaces, the equipment’s intuitive and easy-to-master control system can be mastered by any operator, from crew to captain. Operators can take still shots of areas of concern, while videoing the entire inspection and video documentation can be saved as either stills or films for later reference.

Despite their enormous capability, most systems fit in to two suitcase sized pelli-cases and are light enough to be hand carried; allowing them to be transported easily for easy deployment and to ensure complete inspection coverage. This extreme portability makes the equipment ideal for regular and mandatory inspections by allowing for easy inspection of entire vessels, including ballast tanks, turret riser tubes, anchoring systems and complete hull inspections.

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Zetechtics LtdTel: +44 (0) 1653 602020 | Email: sales@zetechtics.com | Web: www.zetechtics.com

Powerful jumper and umbilical monitoringAs subsea field umbilical arrays grow ever more complex thenthe integrity of the components becomes increasingly critical. C-Kore is designed to provide assurance to field installationengineers that their umbilical systems will meet the clientrequirements by checking electrical integrity immediately prior to connector make-up.

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C-Kore is designed to provide assurance to field installation engineers that their umbilical systems will meet the client requirements by checking electrical integrity immediately prior to connector make-up.

As subsea field umbilical arrays grow ever more complex the integrity of the components becomes increasingly critical. It is paramount that subsea electrical arrays are made up of umbilical cables & connectors that are known to be good. Unfortunately it is all too easy for jumper assemblies to be damaged in transit between factory floor and sea floor. Once the array is fully assembled and in place on the sea bed then fault finding becomes highly problematic and test via disconnection runs the very real risk of introducing further faults.

Possible faults could include; • Manufacturing Errors & Design Flaws • Transit Damage via Incident or Accident • Incorrect Installation or Load Out • Mechanical Damage (impact, vibration, crush, cut, abrasion, etc.) • Hydrostatic Effects • Water Leak or Pin Hole • ROV Manipulator Damage • Sea floor movement

C-Kore jumper & umbilical monitoring device

The Zetechtics C-Kore is a Subsea (rechargeable) battery powered electronics package, fully integrated into the dummy plug normally fitted to the electrical connectors of subsea termination heads and umbilical / jumper assemblies.

When Subsea, the C-Kore can detect the arrival of any ROV (via light source or proximity sensors), and when activated, installation resistance, continuity and capacitance (cable length) are measured automatically.

Tests are performed between all / any required electrical cores and the surrounding sea water.

Lowest measured values are shown on the full colour OLED display; these values can be used to determine if any damage has occurred to the subsea component.

The operator then makes up the connection in the normal way and can be sure that known good components are being assembled at every point in the process.

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Charles Thompson Ltd has successfully manufactured a bundle and header for a heat exchanger, from an impressive 40mm flat plate of zirconium – an unusual thickness for working with this type of material.

The parts, for a TEMA AKU type exchanger, were built to meet a client’s particular requirements; while clad zirconium would have made production cheaper it would have demanded extensive testing within a specially built facility.

Instead, the company hot rolled the £70,000 Grade 702 zirconium plate under strict procedures, controls and other special requirements to meet the client’s brief.

Despite the fact that they did not know of any other engineering company that had successfully completed this type of fabrication, they were certain it could be done with the right knowledge, preparation and execution.

CTL’s Technical Director Peter Coe said: “We worked closely with the experienced supply chain to make sure we knew exactly what the manufacture of this cylinder would entail. They told us they hadn’t worked with a company that was rolling zirconium to this thickness before, so we feel like we’ve achieved something special.

“The challenge was the rolling of the zirconium at this thickness, taking into account the procedures, control and additional requirements like cleanliness, surface finish and uniform heat specifications.

“Zirconium, especially of this form, doesn’t like being worked and the risks of cracking are extremely high. Of course, the part would be useless with one crack, and the smallest scratch or indent could have been disastrous.”

CTL’s engineers heat treated the zirconium and pre-bent the ends to form the cylinder. These were machined and the plate was heat treated again, before final rolling and welding. Its completed dimensions were 40mm thick x 910mm i/dia x 1200mm long.

The components, which were required for use in the chemical industry, have been shipped to their new home.

www.charles-thompson.co.uk

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The DrilTec® STC coating system has been carefully designed to cover the needs for coatings on all components of the bottom hole assembly (BHA) drilling tools. The high performance features of these coating systems will match customers’ expectations and assist to improve today’s drilling technology. Through use of carefully selected material and alloys, the wear performance has been maximized by combining an understanding of the wear and the choice of the right microstructure, combined with WC.

DrilTec® STC-100 Series: Our composite alloy rod is made of crushed tungsten carbide (WC), embedded in a nickel bronze matrix with either sharp-edged cutting grade carbides for milling and cutting operations, or our wear grade, with slightly rounded edges, for applications such as stabilizers and wear pads.

Process description: The composite rods are normally applied using a large oxy-acetylene torch, in conjunction with a range of our brazing fluxes or with our gas flux system, where the flux is introduced to the gas before the flame, thus making it easier for the operator to place the cutting carbides in the correct position. To prevent leaching of the nickel bronze alloy, a thin tinning layer of our powder from the STC 400 series is applied using our SuperJet Eutalloy S. A typical example of powder would be STC-326LT but most of our 400 series powders can be used. Pre-heats are determined by the base metal.

DrilTec® STC-200 Series: Our composite flexible rope or rod is made of either crushed or spherical carbides embedded in a NiCrBSi matrix which exhibits exceptional wear resistant properties on a

wide range of tools.

Process description: The coating is applied using a large oxy-acetylene torch, having first mechanically cleaned the surface and tinned it using our SuperJet Eutalloy S torch and powder from our DrilTec STC 400 series. Pre-heat is governed by the base metal of the component being coated. The rope is applied using a slightly carburizing flame to melt the rope and bond it to the base material. On very small components, TIG can be used, but this may reduce the wear-properties of the alloy.

DrilTec® STC-300 Series: The STC-300 series consists of gas-shielded metal arc welding, using either Ni- or Fe-cored wires, with tungsten carbide (WC) particles in the core. Also in this series, we have cored wires suitable for either TIG or oxy-acetylene welding, again with WC particles in the core, along with fluxing agents.

Process description: The coatings are applied onto a clean surface and pre-heat is based on the base material to be coated. This range can be applied using TIG or oxy-acetylene welding for the standard cored rods, or by MIG/MAG for the cored wire supplied on spools. The MIG/MAG version is ideal for

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automated or semi-automated welding in OEM applications.

DrilTec® STC-400 Series: Our DrilTec STC 400 series are coatings based on bonding sintered tungsten carbide Inserts (TCI) onto a tool body, using powder welding technology. The most commonly used powders are nickel-based. However, powders containing tungsten carbide (WC) can also be used for filling between the inserts. The process can be used to apply a wide range of insert sizes and shapes, one of the most commonly used sizes are 13 to 15mm with width of 5mm and thickness varying from 3 to 4mm.

Process description: The surface to be protected is mechanically cleaned and then pre-heated; a thin layer of powder is then applied. Using a SuperJet Eutalloy torch, the inserts to be bonded to the surface are pre-heated and a thin layer of powder is applied to one side. A brick pattern is laid out on the component to be protected; the spacing is typically 3mm, but this can be adjusted, according to specifications. Using the SuperJet C Torch and our C6 tip, the inserts are bonded to the surface and the gaps are flood-filled with a nickel-based powder such as OTP 126, OTP 331LT or OTP 220NM (for non-magnetic applications).

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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.

In the UK, TWI has training centres in Aberdeen, Abington (nr. Cambridge), Middlesbrough, Port Talbot and Rotherham.

TWI has successfully established its training business on a global scale, becoming the world’s largest training organisation in welding, welding inspection, underwater and non-destructive testing (NDT). Its international training business currently has regional offices in South East Asia, India, the Middle East, Central Asia and Europe, and in 2013 training was delivered in over 70 countries to around 18,000 students.

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.

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

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

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

companies and safety regulators. The courses have three goals:

● 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

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

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.

MTE has been visited by MX expert assessors who looked at different areas of the business including innovation, manufacturing, logistics and growth. Following this visit, MTE was shortlisted for the next stage where the companies selected will make a presentation to a distinguished judging panel at the Institution’s headquarters in London, before winners are announced at a prestigious ceremony on Tuesday 30 September at WMG, University of Warwick.

Darlingtons MTE Ltd has been shortlisted for the next stage in the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Manufacturing Excellence (MX) Awards.

Dr Keith Bell, Director of Operations at MTE Ltd said about reaching the shortlist: “A fantastic achievement which demonstrates the success of employees and managers working closely together on initiatives to improve businesses performance”

Christopher Simpson, Chairman of the Manufacturing Excellence Awards Executive, said: “The work of MTE Ltd demonstrates the huge skills, innovation and success in UK manufacturing.

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Speciality Welds Ltd is absolutely delighted to announce NYD (Norsk Yrkesdykkersole) commercial diving school, based at Fagerstrand Quay, Nesodden in the south of Oslo has recently successfully completed their instructor/administrator training, allowing them to deliver the highly acclaimed Weldcraft-pro™ underwater welding course.

Speciality Welds Ltd, a specialist welding training and certification provider is the only company to offer a fully certified, independently accredited underwater welding programme anywhere in the world. The Weldcraft-Pro™ training programme is an 80 hour training syllabus that follows the European Welding Federation (EWF) guidelines for underwater fillet-welder on plate. The course is certified through EAL. EAL is part of SEMTA - Sector Skills Council for Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies and is UK’s leading awarding-body for engineering qualifications. This certification provides independent, quality assured, audited

controls, thus, making it the only externally awarded wet welding training programme to issue internationally recognised/verified qualifications anywhere in the world. The programme is also recognised by IMarEST, The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and

Norway adopts WeldCraft-Pro™ underwater welding programme.

Technology under their CPD programme. The course is offered to commercial diving schools, following approval of their instructors and administrators, under a licence agreement, where Speciality Welds provides all the learning materials, exams, audit controls and delivery mechanisms to deliver and control training. Training is divided into dry and wet welding, together with a series of learning outcomes where candidates must complete written work and take an end of course exam. Practical welder qualification testing is provided under BSEN ISO 15618-1: 2002. Training is open to both non-welders and welders alike and provides for the essential skills foundation training for a commercial diver, to ensure they meet industry demands now and in the future. The author is the companies MD, Mr. David J. Keats. David has worked in the industry since the early 70’s and is a recognised industry expert in this field and has published a number of titles on underwater welding, including a CEng thesis on a patented underwater wet-spot welding process.

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BEL Valves attending ONS Stavanger 2014

BEL Valves are proud to announce that this year that we shall be holding a stand at ONS (stand number F622). We consider the exhibition to be a great event that convokes the whole oil and gas industry and allows us to showcase our product range and outline our plans for future developments.

If you are attending the event then please come and visit our stand to meet the team and view our model gate valve.

Attending the event will be: Alison Ennis – Marketing Manager Torleif Sorli - Norweigan Sales Manager

Applus RTD first to apply augmented reality to NDT

Applus RTD, the global leader in the provision of integrity technology services, is driving forward an innovative research and development program to incorporate augmented reality systems into its industry-leading technology range. To demonstrate the value and capabilities of the system, the company has integrated the technology into its RTD IWEX system. Alllowing inspection and mapping of defects within critical pieces of pipework.

Heriot-Watt University order ASV C-Enduro

Heriot-Watt University’s Edinburgh Campus, have confirmed the order of an ASV C-Enduro.

The C-Enduro Unmanned Surface Vehicle will be used for research in persistent and long term autonomy with multiple remote and autonomous marine platforms. The vehicle’s primary application will be as a moving navigation and communication platform for AUV’s.

Professor David Lane of Heriot-Watt said: “The vehicle will be available to students in the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Robotics and Autonomous Systems as a research facility.

“The facility will train upward of 65 Innovation Ready PhD students in aspects of robot interaction, starting in the autumn of 2014” he continued.

The research involving C-Enduro forms part of the Robotarium national UK facility for research into the interactions amongst robots, environments, people and autonomous systems. This initiative is run by EDU-RAS (The Edinburgh Alliance in Robots and Autonomous Systems) and involves both Heriot-Watt University and the University of Edinburgh.

The ASV C-Enduro was selected during a competitive tendering process which was first advertised in November 2013. Differing to previous variations of C-Enduro built by ASV, this lighter model will be battery powered only. The standard C-Enduro centres on a three-pillar power structure of solar power, a wind turbine and a diesel generator to maximise its sea endurance.

Subsea 7 selects BMT for Aasta Hansteen riser monitoring system

Subsea 7 has selected BMT Scientific Marine Services, a subsidiary of BMT Group Ltd, to supply the riser monitoring system for the Aasta Hansteen Spar, approximately 300 km off the coast of Norway.

The integrated system includes an innovative suite of remotely operated underwater vehicles deployed strain, motion and position sensors to monitor steel catenary riser (SCR) response in the Touch Down Zone. Data acquired by the riser monitoring system will be used to validate both the spar and SCR design.

The Aasta Hansteen Spar will be the world’s largest spar platform and the first of its kind on the Norwegian continental shelf. Furthermore, the spar will be the first ever deepwater floating production platform (+1000m) installed in the harsh environment north of the Arctic Circle utilizing SCRs.

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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.

Configurable Lean Manufacturing™ - cLean Manufacturing™

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.

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

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

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bifold.co.ukBifold Fluidpower Ltd, Bifold Group,Broadgate, Oldham Broadway Business Park, Chadderton,

Greater Manchester, OL9 9XA. UK.

Tel: +44 (0) 161 345 4777 Fax: +44 (0) 161 345 4780 Email: marketing@bifold.co.uk

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

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.

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

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