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Written by Edward Marriott from ABT Oil & Gas and RMRI

In the run up to the Scottish referendum there was heated political debate over whether 15 billion, 24 billion or even more barrels of oil equivalent (boe) could still be extracted from the North Sea. It served only to highlight the wide-ranging uncertainty surrounding the total figure.

Yet one assertion can be made with much more confidence. Whatever the extractable total turns out to be, over five billion barrels of oil equivalent contained in some 303 already known, but undeveloped fields across the UKCS could make a considerable contribution towards reaching that total. These are confirmed, appraised discoveries recorded in the IHS EDIN database used by RMRI in research for ABT Oil and Gas.

Their numbers include accumulations of all types and sizes in a range of water depths, and they have all at some stage been dismissed by the oil industry as having little or no commercial interest. Many were thoroughly appraised prior to rejection, then were plugged and abandoned or suspended while the license holders moved on to seek richer prizes. These are the marginal fields, so called because they inhabit an uncertain economic margin created by oil price, development costs and the fiscal regime.

The two principle reasons for the marginalisation of fields are their technical difficulty or their size. Either combines with their location to determine whether they are economically viable or not, since proximity to existing facilities enables projects which would otherwise prove too costly for development.

Isolated small fields are particularly interesting because they often contain conventionally recoverable, oil-rich reserves. From the IHS EDIN database, RMRI has identified 105 such fields, in UKCS waters, each containing between 3 and 30 million boe, with a collective reserve of 1.25 billion boe. Their limited output and short productive lives do not justify the capital or operating expense of conventional production methods, especially from a unit cost perspective. In a University of Aberdeen Occasional Paper, Professor Alexander Kemp and Linda

Stephen stress that field lifetime costs for small fields can ‘become very high on a boe basis.’

This steep unit cost as field size diminishes can be demonstrated by charting the capital expenditure (CAPEX) and operating expenditure (OPEX) across a range of reserve sizes. The costs are based upon an RMRI analysis of conventional facilities with liquid processing capacities similar to the two production systems available to ABT Oil and Gas, which are discussed in greater detail later in this article. Adjusting the OPEX according to size of project.The Chart plots the unit cost per boe, highlighting, the point at which fields lose viability and the impact of oil price movements upon this. The precarious nature of marginal field economics can clearly be seen.

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The chart makes obvious the parabolic increase of cost per boe as field size diminishes, with exponential increase at the lowest end. It also demonstrates the extreme vulnerability of small fields to any fall in oil price.

A cost reduction of 11.1%, commensurate with a $10 price increase, is shown to lower the break-even field size to around 15 million boe – almost one million barrels smaller than an equivalent oil price

increase. In addition to bringing more fields within economic reach, larger fields of 19 million boe and above become less risky.

However, many of the fields containing between 3 and 30 million boe identified by RMRI remain uneconomic. To achieve their viability a much greater reduction would be required.

As demonstrated by the 50% reduction line, halving costs would reduce viable field size to 7 million boe which would need a price rise to $140/boe.

Though very small fields remain at risk, with a potential loss of 53 million boe, cost reductions are shown to have more impact upon the economics of marginal fields than comparable oil price increases.

Whether the level of cost reduction required to unlock small fields can be achieved by conventional means in the UKCS is highly unlikely.

Though smaller accumulations have a major contribution to make to the wider economy, left to established methodology, only a small fraction of their 1.25 billion boe is likely to be recovered.

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Energy services company Penspen has acquired the engineering division of DPS Group. The acquisition, which increases Penspen’s headcount by 10%, took place in mid-September, and supports Penspen’s strategic drive to grow the scope of services that it provides to its clients. This acquisition significantly strengthens Penspen’s oil and gas process facilities engineering capability, and brings access to the FPSO construction market in Asia Pacific.

The purchase includes all DPS engineering staff based in Singapore and Bristol, whose skills and experience will enable Penspen to support its clients throughout the full life cycle of their oil and gas assets. The DPS Engineering team have an excellent track record in the design of topsides for fixed platforms and FPSOs, as well as for onshore process facilities.

This acquisition comes in the same month that Penspen has rebranded to bring all its existing sub-brands under a new, dynamic Penspen banner. This rebranding coincides with Penspen’s 60th anniversary year, and is aimed at raising the profile of the business, positioning it as one of the world’s leading energy services companies.

Penspen’s Chief Executive Peter O’ Sullivan said:

“This is a very exciting time for Penspen and DPS Engineering. We are confident that our new partnership will appeal to our clients and we look forward to working with them to develop high quality onshore and offshore production facilities for their oil and gas assets.”

Penspen has been providing engineering, project management, asset management and integrity services to the oil and gas industry worldwide for over 60 years. Originally founded in the UK in 1954 as Spencer & Partners, the company has now grown to include over 1,000 engineers with major offices in London, Aberdeen, Houston, Abu Dhabi, and Bangkok.

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ERIKS opens sealing technology development cell for the Oil & Gas sector

ERIKS Sealing Technology has opened a new development cell specifically designed for the rapid prototyping of oil and gas sealing products.

The new facility, which is housed in the Birchwood Science Park in Warrington, incorporates a high-spec twin-spindle, large-diameter Mazak Integrex i-series multi-tasking machine capable of machining metals, rubber and functional thermoplastics, alongside the latest moulding and mechanical seal assembly facilities.

The new cell will be exclusively for the development of functional prototype sealing products, in particular the many complex shapes and sizes demanded by the oil and gas sector. The cell is designed specifically to support ERIKS’ customers in bringing new products to market quickly.

The development cell is located alongside the polymer materials laboratory which has achieved ISO 17025 qualified laboratory status and the mechanical applications laboratory, which contains numerous application specific test rigs. Customers using the cell will also benefit from the know-how of ERIKS’ global materials team, which uses the company’s long established expertise within the oil and gas sector to advise on the most appropriate materials for oil and gas applications.

Mick Holland, General Manager of ERIKS Sealing Technology, commented: “The oil and gas sector is exceptionally dynamic with short lead times for new products. The new development cell will enable customers to rapidly prototype new sealing products, eliminating unnecessary delays and significantly shortening the timescales for bringing new products to market.”

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Pentagon Freight recognised for customer service excellence

Aberdeen based Pentagon Freight, a leading international freight forwarder and logistics service provider to the oil and gas industry, was presented with the Excellence in Customer Service award at the Northern Star Business Awards.

The winners were announced at a ceremony held at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre (AECC) in front on an audience of around 600 people. Pentagon Freight fought off competition in its category from Aberdeen International Airport and Grampian Fasteners to come out on top.

Pentagon Freight was recognised for its significant investment in client and staff training and for retaining a ‘personal touch’ whilst successfully growing on an international basis.

Work gets underway on Forum’s new European Operations Centre at Westhill Construction of the new European Operations centre for global oilfield equipment and products company, Forum Energy Technologies, has begun. The new building, which has 14,000 square feet of offices, 40,000 square feet of warehouse and 36,000 square feet of outdoor yard space, will also feature a state-of-the-art test tank, containing 135,000 litres of water, which is capable of testing work-class Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs), ROV tooling and a variety of underwater sensors. The facility offers hydraulic, electrical and electronic workshops along with a 10-tonne gantry crane.

Fairfield pledges £5,000 to UCAN as staff hold fun day

Fairfield Energy, the North Sea focused independent oil and gas company, held a staff fun day in aid of urological cancer charity UCAN.

Fairfield, which has raised more than £20,000 for the charity over the last three years, donated a further £5,000 to UCAN’s campaign to purchase robotic assisted surgical equipment for Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.

Fairfield’s employees took part in a range of activities at Lochter Activity Centre including karting and clay pigeon shooting, and were presented with winners’ medals by UCAN’s Fundraising Manager, Fiona JD Pearson.

UCAN is spearheading the campaign on behalf of several surgical teams at ARI as the robotic equipment – recently backed by the Scottish Government – is particularly beneficial for patients with prostate, bowel and bladder cancer, as well as gynaecological cancers and non-malignant conditions. It will also be used in other specialties such as general surgery, ENT, cardiac and paediatric surgery.

Considered to be the future for surgical procedures, the robotic system is a powerful and highly advanced machine that enables surgeons to perform keyhole surgery.

Nicola Gillespie, HR and Business Services Manager of Fairfield, said: “This was a great day for all employees who were able to get involved in fundraising for UCAN. This is the third year we have worked with UCAN and we are all behind the campaign to bring vital surgical equipment to patients in the North-east.”

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Finalists for Global Safety and Competency Awards revealed

After much deliberation following the highest ever level of entries, OPITO has today announced the finalists for the 2014 global safety and competency awards.

Shell Malaysia Exploration & Production, Stork and Shell Philippines Exploration BV have been short-listed in the employers’ category which recognises employers who have best demonstrated their commitment to building a safe and competent workforce.

The OPITO international awards, now in their fifth year, are presented at the annual OSCC (OPITO Safety and Competence Conference) in Abu Dhabi on the 4th November.

Well-Centric poised for transformational growth under new chief executive

Aberdeen based well maintenance and integrity services business Well-Centric Oilfield Services is looking to significantly expand its footprint in the oil and gas sector with an ambitious North Sea and international strategy to deliver 30% growth year on year.

The company, which is projecting a turnover of £5.5million this year, is looking to maintain last year’s growth rate in the North Sea and increase its turnover to £12million by 2017-18.

In line with the expansion, Well-Centric expects to more than double its workforce to 70 employees within the same period, creating new opportunities for development and recruitment.

Underpinning the move is the appointment of Chris Mawtus, to the position of chief executive officer. Mawtus has held a number of senior roles, including being former chief operating officer of Expro International.

A highly experienced executive with over 30 years’ industry knowledge gleaned from senior roles in the service sector and with operators, in both the North Sea and internationally, Mawtus says the move marks the start of a period of transformation for the company.

“The goal has long been to build a market leading business that provides a service centred around the needs and requirements of our clients. The last two years have focused on consolidation and building our presence in the primary North Sea market and, as a result, we have garnered a sustained market share and built an impressive blue-chip client base. The significant opportunities currently within the North Sea sector provide us with the opportunity to expand our current product lines and develop new offerings, kick-starting the next phase in our strategic expansion.”

Jee Ltd awarded pioneering cable solutions contract

Jee Ltd, a leading independent multi discipline subsea engineering and training firm, has been awarded a contract from Scottish Enterprise to develop subsea electrical array cable solutions for tidal energy installations.

The contract is part of a pioneering study for the marine energy industry in Scotland, and will see Jee develop solutions for locating, securing, protecting and recovering electrical array cables for tidal energy installations. The cables will transport power generated from tidal energy devices deployed in high tidal flow areas to the shore.

New category for 2015 Offshore Achievement Awards

The 2015 Offshore Achievement Awards have opened, with a new category added which will recognise investment into the future talent of the energy industry.

This year’s new category, Best Graduate Scheme, will recognise companies which offer a graduate programme that demonstrates outstanding contribution to the student community and investment in the next generation of industry leaders and technical specialists.

Ian Phillips, chief executive of OGIC (the Oil and Gas Innovation Centre) and the SPE board member responsible for organising the OAAs, said: “We are pleased to announce that the Offshore Achievement Awards are once again open for entries. As in previous years, we hope to attract a high calibre of entries from companies large and small.

Pete Jones, managing director of principal sponsor TAQA, said: “We’re extremely proud to be involved with the Offshore Achievement Awards again this year. Fostering and growing young talent and is vital in our industry and it’s very exciting to be recognising and celebrating this in a new award category this year. We have a number of placement students and graduates currently working with us and the value of the energy, ideas and ambition they bring should not be underestimated.”

Ross Lowdon, chairman of SPE Aberdeen, said: “Innovation in the oil and gas industry is going to be key in the continued growth of Aberdeen as the European energy hub. These awards encompass that spirit of innovation and achievement, celebrating what is best in the industry and providing a showcase for the new technologies that will drive the development of the North Sea in future years.”

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The Asia-Pacific is a huge, growing market for the oil and gas industry—from 2000 to 2010, accounting for 56% of the increase in global primary oil demand. The Baker Institute estimates that it will account for 70% of global oil demand from 2010 to 2020. The region will also be boosted by the development of both onshore and offshore gas markets, driven by growing regional demand and high gas prices in Japan and South Korea. Countries such as China, Indonesia and Australia are developing shale gas and CBM projects in the long term, while the offshore market will see FLNG projects and drilling projects at shallow water gas well and some deepwater areas. As the region relies heavily on imports, this growth in demand is an opportunity for international companies to tap into the burgeoning Asia Pacific market.

In light of these trends, OSEA2014 International Conference’s Opening Joint Keynote speakers John Westwood, Group Chairman of Douglas-Westwood (pictured extreme left) and Dan K. Eberhart, CEO of Canary, one of the largest private oilfield services companies in the U.S. are of the view that there will be promising prospects for business opportunities in the Asia-Pacific region, and together they share their views with OSEA2014 on the current and future of the oil and gas landscape.

Pegging gas to oil prices on industry growth impact on Asia

JW: The impact of low US gas prices is already being felt in Europe with evidence of some large energy user industries planning to locate new build projects in the US. At the same time, the cost of building new LNG plant onshore Australia – a key supplier to Asia – has soared to the point where it has become economically unviable. The country stands to lose US$97 billion of potential LNG projects to East Africa and North America unless radical cost reduction is applied. Furthermore, Russia and China’s US$400 billion gas deal could possibly also undermine some of Australia’s gas projects. In order to assure its industrial future, the APAC region needs to be taking a very long-term view on

energy, not only by increasing supplies and their diversity, but by improving energy efficiency. In this, the need for progressive removal of fuel subsidies in countries such as Indonesia is a vital element.

Asia’s foray into foreign energy ventures

JW: China has been investing tens of billions of dollars per annum in foreign energy ventures, effectively forward buying access to oil & gas supplies – a situation driven by its growing demand. Others meantime are also facing oil production decline. Australia, Brunei, Indonesia and Malaysia were all down last year. According to BP, in 2013 total regional production fell 1.7% while consumption increased 1.5%. Meantime, regional gas production increased by 1.1%; however, consumption grew by 2.2%. So yes, expect to see a lot more deal-doing.

DE: Asian energy consumption is skyrocketing, and so is their population. There’s really no reason to believe that state-owned companies won’t continue to make deals with foreign oil and gas suppliers. For example, the biggest deal in 2013 was China National Petroleum Corporation paying US$60 billion as upfront payment for Rosneft of Russia’s crude of 300,000 b/d for the next 25 years. Plus, China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation, an NOC, recently established a strategic alliance with Exxon, with a goal of establishing a refinery complex in Eastern China and “become a major marketer of petrochemicals throughout China.” Japan and Singapore have also made diversified acquisitions. Like China, Singapore is working on initiatives with Exxon, including an expansion on a refinery and petrochemical facility that will be the largest integrated manufacturing site in the world.

Opportunities for non-oil producing regions in offshore production

JW: Offshore APAC market will see large gains in shallow water gas production with Shell and Petronas both having FLNG projects planned. High gas prices in Japan and South Korea will further boost regional activity. This could see shallow water drilling grow 29% over 2013-20. Deepwater gas developments will come mainly from China as CNOOC look to boost production from green-field projects in order to meet rapidly growing domestic consumption. We expect increasing numbers of development wells to be drilled offshore Asia-Pacific in 2014, with Thailand heading the league table with some 370, followed by China and India each drilling around 200. In all, we should see annual development well numbers exceed 1,600 by 2020, a growth of over 30% over 2013 numbers.

Amongst the non-oil producers, Singapore and Korea as the world’s major offshore vessel builders face growing challenges from the on-going development of the Chinese yards and will need to continually review and develop their strategies, focussing more into high value high technology products such as FLNG, and perhaps growing their non-vessel activity – an example has been Korea’s work on LNG modules.

APAC to account for 70% of global oil demand by 2020 John Westwood, Group Chairman of Douglas-Westwood and Dan Eberhart, CEO of Canary USA, reveal insights on the future of oil and gas in the region

Singapore is, I think, a special situation, combining a major commercial centre with a can-do attitude from government plus a great workforce has made it the de-facto hub for the Asia-Pacific offshore industry – which is why my firm has its regional base here.

DE: The biggest hotspots are the South and East China Seas. For NOCs, the biggest challenge in those areas is the territorial disputes between neighbouring countries. The South China Sea, for example, is shared among Vietnam, China, Philippines, Taiwan, and others. Of course, it’s not much easier for international oil companies there, which also must navigate the aggressive offshore drilling claims. The growing demand for gas in Myanmar has turned the Bay of Bengal into an offshore hotspot. There are continuous disputes in that area that will require new arbitration and rules. The role of international oil and gas majors may be important here, as are opportunities, but the conflicts between nations on the coast claiming oil and gas assets may retard exploration efforts.

Singapore is a good example, because although it is non-oil producing, the country has attracted multi-billion dollar fixed capital investments by major oil companies for its oil refining industry, which is in the top three in the world. The country’s transparent business and mature legal and financial systems have made it very attractive to gas stakeholders. It may be a non-oil producing country, but they’ve made oil refining central to their economy.

Mergers & acquisitions

JW: As Douglas-Westwood makes much of its income providing commercial due-diligence on deals, I must first declare an interest. That said, M&A is part of the on-going evolution of any business sector. However, it must be done for the right reasons; in our experience of having worked on many billions of dollars’ worth of deals, to make M&A work, the result must be that one plus one will equal a lot more than two! On the whole it is beneficial. Many sectors can only compete if they are of sufficient scale, and indeed international oil companies would prefer to sign one contract with a big contractor than individual small ones for each country in which they operate.

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DE: Our core philosophy with M&A is not “buy and sell” but “buy and contribute”. We purchase companies with solid track records and give them the tools they need to spur healthy expansion -- tools like proven management strategies, marketing capital and a national footprint. We bring new opportunities to these companies and their employees -- but, just as importantly, we preserve and honour the legacy, culture, and teams that have made each company strong.

Our acquisitions strategy is equally about our customers. We integrate new companies with existing services and locations to provide a wider base of national services to existing customers. We now have operations in every major shale play in the U.S., so our customers enjoy a one-stop shop for wellhead services. This strategy has been a win-win for our customers, our existing holdings, new companies under management, and, of course, our overall portfolio growth.

Myanmar – a rising oil and gas landmark

JW: After the historic political and economic reform in 2011 and the lifted sanctions in 2012, Myanmar has generated serious interest from international oil majors such as Chevron, ExxonMobil, Shell and Statoil amongst others, to participate in its first offshore bidding round of 19 deepwater and 11 shallow water blocks. Although the outlook for Myanmar gas production remains uncertain as there is no capacity indication for those offered blocks, DW expects further developments and an upward trend in the gas sector thanks to operators’ confidence based on sound historical performance of Myanmar’s large gas fields such as Shwe, Yadana and Yetagun.

DE: I think Myanmar could be the game-changer for this region. Not only does it have abundant natural resource potential, but the opening up of its oil and gas sector has generated huge interest internationally. Data from the Myanmar Investment Commission put oil and gas foreign investments at USD$14.372 billion last year. The country has awarded both onshore and offshore exploration tenders to international energy companies, including major players like ConocoPhillips, Shell, and Total.

Continued from Page 9Asia’s potential for exploration activities

DE: Exploration of shale resources in China will require sophisticated multilateral negotiation with Chinese NOCs which will likely result in technology trade agreements and assistance first rather than outright drilling/fracking contracts in the Chinese mainland. In other words, China might take a while. Malaysia might be a better bet: That country has put in substantial efforts to arrest the drop in crude oil production and accelerate natural gas output. Supported by its NOC, the country has been very proactive in improving its fiscal regime to attract foreign investments and expertise.

OSEA2014 International Conference: Unlocking the full potential of offshore reserves with innovative solutions

OSEA2014 International Conference, a distinguished Asian platform where oil and gas industry thought leaders and experts from around the world come together, will return from 2 to 5 December at the Marina Bay Sands Singapore to unveil a stimulating programme that tackles the needs of Asia’s oil and gas industry.

Featuring a new theme “Unlocking the Full Potential of Offshore Reserves with Innovative Solutions”, the Conference has 10 tracks to address pertinent topics such as the future outlook for oil and gas supply and exploration, resource management through oilfield recovery, latest developments and technologies in unconventional and deepwater environments, specialised panel sessions as well as two workshops focusing on best practices in drilling & well design and asset integrity management.

Joint Keynote

The OSEA2014 International Conference will open with a Joint Keynote and Case Study. Titled “The Future of Oil & Gas Exploration and Supply”, the Joint Keynote will be presented by John Westwood and Dan Eberhart. Together, they will be exploring the future technology and exploration trends and sustainability of long term production and resources.

OSEA2014: Open sea for networking opportunities

Since its inception in 1976, OSEA has built a sturdy reputation as a networking arena of choice in Asia, providing participants with a multitude of engagements, from serious discussions to relaxed gatherings across four vivacious show days. In addition, they also get to preview a wide showcase of new and improved back-end and field products and technologies, and gain access to interactive conference sessions that bring further opportunities for interaction and knowledge exchange with industry experts and peers on latest trends, challenges and opportunities surrounding the oil and gas landscape in Asia and beyond.

For full event highlights and updates, please visit the official OSEA website, Facebook and LinkedIn.

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Aberdeen-based subsea IMR provider, N-Sea Offshore Ltd is to move into new premises as business continues to grow.

The company has outgrown its current offices in Dyce and is adding additional office space to accommodate an increase in staff numbers as it expands operations both in the UK and internationally.

The new office facility at Salvesen Tower will not only accommodate N-Sea’s significant expansion of Aberdeen-based staff, but has also been chosen to house an enlarged project management and engineering department.

Since early 2014, N-Sea has added 15 UK staff allowing the company to expand its service offering.

Explaining the strategic relevance of the move, N-Sea’s chief operating officer, Roddy James said: “N-Sea has evolved considerably in the short time since we established our presence within the UK. We are currently in the process of articulating our plans for expansion through investment in people, equipment and vessels to ensure we continue to deliver effective and cost efficient solutions to our clients.

N-Sea announces strategic move to premises“Our new premises will house our ever-increasing personnel and its professional capabilities, which are fundamental to our drive to become a leading subsea IMR company in the North Sea and beyond.”

N-Sea is known for its innovative work as an independent offshore subsea contractor, specialising in IMR services for the international oil and gas, renewable and telecom/utility industries, as well as for civil contracting communities. With particular focus on North Sea activity, N-Sea provides near shore, offshore and survey services to major operators and service companies alike.

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Bibby Offshore scoops Two prestigious business awardsBibby Offshore a leading provider of subsea installation, inspection, repair and maintenance services to the offshore oil and gas industry, is proud to announce it has been recognized at the 2014 Northern Star Business Awards winning in the categories Commitment to People Development and Outstanding Contribution to the Energy Sector. The awards were announced at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre

The Commitment to People Development award recognises the company that has shown the most commitment to developing its staff through skills and personal development, investment and achievement programmes and outcomes.

The Outstanding Contribution to the Energy Sector award recognizes a company demonstrating an exceptional contribution to the energy industry within the north east of Scotland. Howard Woodcock

Premier Hytemp, a leading provider of metal-based solutions to the oil and gas industry, is increasing its engineering capability in Singapore with the development of a second manufacturing facility.

The US $20 million investment by the Edinburgh-headquartered company will create a 67,000 square foot precision engineering facility which will serve the downhole tools, wellhead and subsea tree markets. This will complement the established Premier Hytemp manufacturing operation in Singapore which primarily serves only the wellhead and subsea tree markets.

The company has acquired land for the development adjacent to its existing 78,000 square foot facility in the industrial area of Jurong in western Singapore and expects to start construction later this year. The strategic location offers easy access to Singapore and throughout the Asia with excellent port facilities for export shipments.

Premier Hytemp is a leading engineered solution provider for low alloy, stainless steel and nickel alloy products in the global oil and gas industry. It manufactures operationally critical components for the industry’s major original equipment manufacturers and service companies for applications in wellheads and production equipment,

well construction, valves and actuators, and downhole tools. It is known for its engineered solutions to complex supply requirements, its innovative processing of materials and its ability to consistently meet challenging lead times from its modern manufacturing facilities in the United Kingdom and Singapore.

The company is highly responsive to client needs and can service contracts ranging from one off commissions with short turnaround times through to providing turnkey solutions and full supply chain management. Its suite

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of services include sawing and proof machining, heat treatment, testing, final machining, cladding and assembly and is fully supported by its in-house technical team with expertise in metallurgy, forging, heat treatment, welding and project engineering.

The management buyout of Premier Hytemp in November 2012 was backed by Dunedin, the UK mid-market private equity specialist.

Campbell MacPherson, chief executive officer of Premier Hytemp, said: “This $20 million investment in our second Singapore facility will significantly increase our capacity to serve clients in the downhole tools market and complements our existing service offering for wellhead and subsea tree components out of Singapore.

“The expanded scope of the new facility and our ability to manage products from raw material through to fully tested, final machined and assembled consignments – supported by extensive in-house technical expertise developed over 30 years – means that we are strongly positioned to deepen our relationships with established customers and attract new business. Our control of all aspects of the product manufacturing process also provides our clients with additional assurance in terms of quality control and on time delivery.” www.premierhytemp.com

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Premier Hytemp is investing $20m in a second precision engineering plant in Singapore to service global oil and gas markets with

components for wellheads, subsea trees, valves and downhole tools.

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where its dart activation technology has been recognized for its versatility, capability and reliability in challenging environments.

Churchill’s patented dart technology continues to go from strength to strength and has already proven its capability and adaptability in the Gulf. The only valve technology that can work effectively in managed pressure drilling situations, the DAV MX™ was recently selected by an operator for a dual gradient drilling project, and last year it was deployed at a record depth of 26,012ft in a development well off Louisiana.

The DAV MX™ has completed 500 runs in key production locations around the world within five years and in this time has set several new industry records.

Churchill Drilling Tools’ director Mike Churchill said: “Our technology is now well proven and is effectively changing the way the drilling industry conducts certain operations. The 500th run of the DAV MX™ in particular cured 400bbls/hour losses for an operator by allowing more than 400bbls of coarse lost circulation material through.

“This is a testament to Churchill’s hard work and really enforces our position as having the CircSub of choice for spotting LCM.”

Outside of the US, the DAV MX™ was activated a record five times to displace

Churchill Drilling Tools, the provider of dart activated drilling tools, is celebrating the 500th deployment of its innovative DAV MX™ CircSub.

The company, which is located in Houston and Aberdeen in the UK, has forged a sound reputation in the Gulf of Mexico,

Churchill Drilling Tools hails 500th run of record-breaking valvedrilling fluids within a complex high-pressure, high-temperature well in the North Sea. This allowed the operator to pump at higher flow rates, saving a considerable time and cost.

The DAV MX™ also recently set a new high-angle record, being deployed in a 98-degree angle well and proving to be a helpful contingency tool in curing unexpected losses. The tool was cycled twice with Churchill’s Standard Diverter Darts™, allowing a total of 90bbls of lost LCM to be pumped through it. The DAV MX™ is used globally across a range of drilling environments including deep-water, HPHT and high-angle extended reach drilling. The Mechanical Extrusion (MX™) system is significantly more reliable, faster and more cost effective than polymer extrusion, the process used for traditional ball-activated systems.

Mike Churchill added: “As we expand our global footprint, we are continually looking to innovate new solutions and extend the performance of our existing products. We expect to announce further significant developments in this respect in the near future.”

For more information on Churchill’s innovative range of products and systems, including further details of the DAV MX™ contact the company via its website:

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Craig Group has been named as one of the UK’s leading private mid-market companies in the latest annual Sunday Times Grant Thornton Top Track 250.

The Aberdeen head-quartered global shipping and energy services firm has entered the list for the first time, ranked 236th.

The Top Track 250 is sponsored by Grant Thornton and Barclays, and compiled by Fast Track, the Oxford-based networking events and research company.

Craig Group, which will announce its

results for 2014 later this year, is a privately owned family-run business now into its fourth generation.

The company reported turnover of £146.8million for the year ended April 2013 with operating profits of £17.4million.

One of Scotland’s top 100 companies and in the top 20 of offshore service companies in the North Sea, Craig Group operates in Europe, Africa and the US in the areas of offshore support, ROV survey, emergency response and rescue vessels, oilfield supplies and leisure.

Craig Group chairman and managing director, Douglas Craig, said: “This national recognition reflects the steady, sustainable growth our business achieves through the expertise of our people, the quality of our service and our continued investment in new vessels and new bases around the world.”

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Flare systems are used throughout the petrochemical, oil refining and upstream oil and gas industries (both on and offshore) and serve as key relief and abatement systems. However, if not designed, operated and maintained correctly they can and have been involved in both minor and major accidents.

IChemE has introduced a brand new course, Managing the Hazards of Flare Disposal Systems, 18-19 November, Rugby, UK, which will comprehensively review the operations and equipment on onshore and offshore flare systems of all types [elevated flares, ground flares (open and enclosed), offshore flares, mobile flares, flares on FPSOs etc]. It will categorise the key hazards which must be controlled and review these hazards individually, making use of past industry accidents and incidents and errors in design only revealed in operation.

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As part of its ongoing growth and development strategy, flexible pipe specialist FlexTech has invested £500,000 into a new manufacturing and fabrication base in Lincolnshire.

Since its inception in March 2013, the Aberdeen based company has achieved turnover of £1milllion, and it is on track to reach £2.5million by the end of year two.

With existing research and development and manufacturing premises in Aberdeen, and an R&D facility in Lincolnshire, FlexTech’s new Grimsby base will help to expand its presence across the UK, with plans to extend its capabilities and offerings into the renewables sector.

FlexTech Engineering Director, Craig Keyworth, said: “Since start-up, the company has been performing successfully within the oil and gas industry. The new investment in Grimsby is strategic due to the region emerging as a key player in the renewable energy industry, with potential to become the UK capital of the offshore wind industry.

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“With such clear synergies between our services and equipment offerings within the oil and gas and renewables sectors, and the renewables developing at such a significant rate, the placement of our R&D facility in the region positions us well for an advance into the sector.”

The newly acquired one and a half acre facility, with 3,000 sq. ft. office and workshop, currently employs seven skilled personnel, with a further five to be recruited over the next 12 months. It will provide FlexTech with an excellent base in the region both now, and as it increases staff numbers and service offerings in the future.

Mr Keyworth continued: “The companies that we have worked with in the region to develop the new base have been fantastic, and incredibly thorough, responsive and reliable, helping the development to progress in a smooth and successful manner.”

The new facility will support the delivery of projects worldwide, with the team in Grimsby supporting FlexTech’s increased presence in the region. With direct access to the world’s biggest offshore wind farms, and Quayside access to the UK’s largest port, it will also allow FlexTech to offer its range of products and services to a wider market and breadth of companies operating within the area.

FlexTech’s core business is the successful delivery of flexible pipe and riser engineering projects, marine offloading systems and integrity management and inspection. It also has a range of innovative products designed to facilitate ease of installation, ensure operational integrity and prolong the life of the flexible in field.

FlexTech currently has a team of 12 subsea and marine specialists. Its management team boast more than 50 years’ experience in the oil and gas industry among them.

www.flex-tech.co.ukFlexTech Engineers at work

iSURVEY completes major contract with Bibby Offshore iSURVEY Offshore Ltd, a leading provider of survey and positioning services to the global oil and gas, offshore renewables and telecommunications markets, has completed a contract with Bibby Offshore’s ROV division worth more than £500,000.

iSURVEY supported Bibby Offshore’s ROV and dredging operations onboard the Olympic Triton, a multi-service construction, support, and intervention vessel, which has been commissioned by Elf Exploration UK Ltd to dredge three areas alongside the Franklin platform in preparation for the installation of the Prospector I jack-up drilling rig.

iSURVEY provided positioning and seabed mapping for the dredging operation, which included the supply of multi-beam echo sounder sensors and other supporting sensors installed on one of the two ROVs mobilised onboard.

Andrew McMurtrie, managing director at iSURVEY Offshore, said: “Establishing a base in Aberdeen earlier this year was a major step in our UK growth plans and has allowed us to expand operations in the North Sea.

“This contract, our first with Bibby Offshore, recognises our UK commitment and also the significant investment that we have made into our positioning

capabilities. Being awarded this project is a great success for iSURVEY and we are confident that our work in the North Sea will continue to grow following on from this.”

The project mobilised at the end of July in Rosyth and continued until early September.

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Jee Ltd brave the Three Peaks Challenge for charityJee Ltd, a Tonbridge-based subsea engineering and training firm, has raised more than £2,000 for local palliative care unit, Hospice in the Weald, by successfully completing the Three Peaks Challenge.

This summer, nine Jee team members scaled the three highest peaks in Scotland, England and Wales (Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon respectively. Despite heavy rain and a lack of sleep, the team managed to beat the clock and completed it ahead of the challenge cut-off time of 24 hours.

Jee and Three Peak Challenge team member Magdalena Wisniewska said: “We really enjoy helping out the local community, and each year set ourselves a new, difficult challenge, with all funds raised as a result of completing the challenge, matched by Jee. There is a great sense of accomplishment and camaraderie when achieving our group goal, which we always do as we’re quite a competitive bunch! Some members of the team had walked the peaks separately, but no one had hiked them all, let alone in less than 24 hours, so we were delighted when we finished the challenge as a team.”

The team raised £1,165 through individual fundraising, with this amount then matched by Jee. The £2,330 raised was donated to local charity, Hospice in the Weald, a palliative care provider for the communities of West Kent and northern East Sussex.

Jee team member, Martin East, said: “After losing my father-in-law to prostate cancer recently I became aware of the excellent work done by hospice carers and wanted

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to try to repay them for the invaluable support they gave my wife in an extremely difficult time. As a result, this year Jee chose to donate our fundraising efforts to Hospice in the Weald.”

Jee is the UK’s leading independent subsea engineering and training company, employing over 100 people across offices in Tonbridge, London and Aberdeen.

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Gloucestershire-based Arc Energy Resources has been approved as a supplier of specialist weld overlay cladding services to FMC Technologies, a leading manufacturer of subsea systems, equipment and technologies required to explore, drill and develop offshore oil and gas fields throughout the world.

The approval follows a thorough review of results from FMC Technologies audits as well as supporting technical approval of Arc Energy Resources facility in Eastington, Gloucestershire. The FMC Technologies Global Supplier Review Board approved Arc Energy Resources weld overlay cladding services for special processes on all FMC Technologies materials and products; and the Approval is valid for direct and indirect supply to FMC Technologies from November 2013 until November 2018.

FMC Technologies’ subsea systems business has a strong global presence in all of the world’s major basins with high-pressure, high-temperature (HPHT) trees and wellheads, subsea controls and systems or production optimisation services, as well as the growing demand for deepwater oil and gas production with subsea separation, boosting and processing systems.

Arc Energy Resources weld overlay cladding services provide exceptionally durable anti-corrosion coatings to protect vital technologies that increase oil recovery for mature projects and develop new projects that may otherwise be considered economically unviable or inaccessible.

Sales Engineer Cliff Hall says he is delighted with the approval from FMC Technologies, which has a truly global presence extending to Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, India, North America and South America.

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Harkand appoints new head of European engineering services International subsea inspection, repair, maintenance (IRM) and light construction company Harkand today announced the appointment of a new head of engineering services in Europe.

In a new role for the company, Alan White will oversee the current 40-strong team to further expand the company’s capabilities in the region. This is key to supporting the

additional DSV added to the fleet this year and the new build DSV due for delivery in early 2016.

David Kerr, managing director, Harkand Europe, said: “We are excited to have someone of Alan’s calibre taking up this brand new position to grow our capabilities. With Alan’s talent and wealth of technical and management experience in the oil and gas industry, I am confident his appointment to our senior management team will see him further developing and enhancing the strengths within his department, moving the company closer to its strategic goal of $1billion revenue by 2018.”

Mr White said: “This is a great time to be joining Harkand. It is a tremendous opportunity to be part of a dynamic

organisation with a clear growth strategy at a pivotal point in the development of the business. We already have a highly skilled team delivering successful projects to our clients. I am looking forward to the challenge of building and enhancing our technical and engineering capabilities, to augment both our project execution and the expansion of 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, the company aims to be the leading subsea IRM and light construction contractor globally.

www.harkandgroup.comAlan White

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Worldwide companies that do not take measures to ensure they have total control over the inspection lifecycle, risk wasting considerable sums of money on inspection processes which could easily be avoided.

Some forward thinking organisations in the Subsea and Offshore sector are already utilising mobile and the cloud to better manage their inspection requirements, however, many of these solutions are ineffective when it comes to integrating this data into the complete business process associated with inspections, it has been claimed today.

The result is that some previously manual process have been replaced with cloud-based recording, but the results are not being fed back into the business to help manage costs and the overall strategy for improving the efficiency, accuracy and compliance issues related to asset inspections.

Failure to undertake full inspection lifecycle management means businesses are ‘writing blank cheques without justifying the costs’

“Finance departments would query anyone asking them for a blank cheque, but without full inspection life cycle management, that is exactly what companies are doing when it comes to paying for their asset inspection procedures,” explains a spokesperson for a new service, Inspection Toolbox.

Inspection Toolbox offers the first “full inspection life cycle” software solution that provides online support and management of all of the inspection life cycle phases. It is a scalable solution which is effective for all sizes of inspections, from small scale asset databases, SME sized manufacturing processors or multinational enterprises with thousands of inspections on multiple asset types. It is suitable for the management of any inspection process undertaken, regardless of the inspection objective, and the asset type.

“There is often little or no management control to ensure inspections are undertaken as designed and there is increased risk resulting from the inability to properly manage health and safety, compliance, production, cost over-runs, maintenance and QA.

By taking the entire process to the cloud, we have enabled organisations to obtain a new level of inspection precision and efficiency whilst also helping to deliver around a 40% saving on the cost of the inspection management lifecycle. It helps businesses to make sense of their data and put it to good use”, a spokesperson said.

The costs per inspection ranges from £6 - £17 depending on the annual inspection volume.

For more information and an online demo visit: www.inspectiontoolbox.com

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FoundOcean joins forces with industry veterans in Mexico FoundOcean and Ranger Offshore, Inc. signed a strategic agreement this month, formalizing the already strong relationship that has developed between the two oil and gas sector specialists. Combining complementary resources and a wealth of industry expertise, the partnership will offer clients a competitive, design to installation solution for a range of projects.

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Ranger Offshore provides marine and subsea construction support services including vessel and diver hire; inspection, repair and maintenance (IRM) solutions; and pipeline and offshore construction. FoundOcean will bring its 50 years of grouting experience to the partnership. “FoundOcean boasts an impressive track record, particularly in areas such as pipeline support pipeline support and IRM,” comments industry veteran Bill Lam

of Ranger Offshore. “Combining resources gives our Gulf of Mexico clients greater value, particularly given our mutual commitment to safe, innovative, quality offshore solutions.”

Jim Bell, Managing Director at FoundOcean expands: “Ranger Offshore is highly regarded in the region, and we hope that bringing the two companies together will give clients an invaluable turnkey offshore solution.”

ERIKS Sealing Technology has opened a new development cell specifically designed for the rapid prototyping of oil and gas sealing products.

The new facility, which is housed in the Birchwood Science Park in Warrington, incorporates a high-spec twin-spindle, large-diameter Mazak Integrex i-series multi-tasking machine capable of machining metals, rubber and functional thermoplastics, alongside the latest moulding and mechanical seal assembly facilities.

The new cell will be exclusively for the development of functional prototype sealing products, in particular the many complex shapes and sizes demanded by the oil and gas sector. The cell is designed specifically to support ERIKS’ customers in bringing new products to market quickly.

The development cell is located alongside the polymer materials laboratory which has achieved ISO 17025 qualified laboratory status and the mechanical applications laboratory, which contains numerous application specific test rigs. Customers using the cell will also benefit from the know-how of ERIKS’ global materials team, which uses the company’s long established expertise within the oil and gas sector to advise on the most appropriate materials for oil and gas applications.

The new development cell exceeds the previous 3D prototype

printing capability for fit-only testing to meet the growing needs of customers that require functional prototypes.

Mick Holland, General Manager of ERIKS Sealing Technology, commented: “The oil and gas sector is exceptionally dynamic with short lead times for new products. The new development cell will enable customers to rapidly prototype new sealing products, eliminating unnecessary delays and significantly shortening the timescales for bringing new products to market.”

He continued: “ERIKS has long been associated with oil and gas sector through our operations in the US and our parent company SHV which has numerous interests ranging from exploration and production through to down-stream distribution.

“ERIKS Sealing Technology now has one of the few UK sites to offer the range of capabilities, including materials, mechanical applications and rapid prototyping from a single centre. We understand our customers are under increasing pressures to shorten new product development time and we are confident that our new development cell can provide the competitive edge our customers are looking for.”

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Tendeka launches FracRight ™ hydraulic fracturing system with real-time frac monitoring and analysisTendeka, the provider of completions systems and services to the upstream oil and gas industry, today (September 15, 2014) announces the launch of FracRight™, a complete heel-to-toe hydraulic fracturing system. Integrated with Tendeka’s real-time DTS monitoring and QuestTM software suite, the system enables the collection and analysis of stimulation data in unconventional reservoirs.

The FracRight™ system is a fully integrated frac sleeve solution for selective multi-zone stimulation in open

hole or cased hole applications. It enables the installation of multiple sleeves for each stage to be fractured, optimising stimulation efficiency and production. The sleeves are shifted open by pumping a ball from surface allowing for subsequent stimulation of the selected stage either from a single sleeve or a cluster of sleeves.

The FracRight™ system can be integrated with Tendeka’s real-time distributed fibre optic stimulation monitoring service to provide more effective evaluation and management of multi-zone completions. The system gathers the information required to measure, model and optimise the stimulation treatment and subsequent flow back and production profile.

Ken Miller, Tendeka’s vice president of North and South America, said: “Our experience and track record in the US frac market has led to the development

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of the FracRight™ stimulation monitoring system, which will enhance fracture performance and efficiency.

“Capturing the real-time data from the FracRight™ system allows our clients to verify isolation integrity, analyse the individual characteristics of each production interval and make critical adjustments in the frac operation. The result, completion operations are optimised, while minimising costs and mitigating risk.

“The system can also be used in conjunction with Tendeka’s QuestTM software suite for the analysis and presentation of the stimulation and production data.”

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Internationally renowned subsea training facility, The Underwater Centre, Tasmania, has appointed a new Diver Trainer to support the increasing demand for its commercial diving courses.

David Loudon joins the Centre from Gilbert Diving PTY Ltd, where he spent the last three years as a diver and workshop manager.

Australian Diver Accreditation Scheme (ADAS) qualified and approved PADI master SCUBA trainer/technical diver, David brings a wealth of experience to his new role.He has recently returned to the Centre after completing his Supervisor Training and Certificate IV TAE in Training and Assessment. David will be responsible for helping to ensure Australia’s newest commercial divers are trained to the latest health and safety regulations.

Having worked in both civil and commercial construction projects on a variety of repair, inspection and maintenance jobs, including piers, pipelines and dams, David will be able to

expertly advise students on many aspects of the work they are likely to encounter in their diving careers.

The Underwater Centre, Tasmania, offers both air and mixed gas (saturation) commercial diver training, as well as practical, hands-on ROV pilot technician training, launched in 2014 to provide pilot technicians and diving students first-hand experience of working alongside one another.

David said: “My new role at The Underwater Centre is training our students to be ADAS qualified commercial air divers, which will involve working very closely with them to ensure they have the knowledge and skills required. I am most looking forward to working with and helping students achieve their goals, imparting some of my knowledge and experience to assist them to become safe, competent and effective working divers.”

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Romica Engineering Ltd (REL) have signed a contract with Fugro Survey PTY Ltd Australia to provide a deep tow traction winch system, providing extra capability to Fugro, assisting in the search for MH370.

The traction winch system is designed to deploy and recover 10,000m of 18mm conducting tow umbilical. Complete with, level-wind assembly and a storage winch assembly with local and remote control stations containing line count and line speed display.

Bob Turner, Managing Director of REL said, “We are delighted that the Fugro have once again selected Romica as a winch system supplier to enhance their expanding capabilities to support the search for MH370 in this difficult time. This contract for the supply of a deep tow traction winch allows Fugro to deploy sensors probing the ocean depths from either of the 2 Searcher class ships they currently have on task. Vessels of this class are equipped with a full suite of Romica handling gear and this supply adds to their already impressive capabilities. All at Romica continue to wish them good luck in their search.”

REL was founded in 2003 to provide payload welfare to the oceanographic and offshore oil & gas sector. Romica supports companies undertaking subsea measurement, monitoring and IRM (Inspection Repair Maintenance) tasks through a range of services, tools and equipment solutions.

Paul Kennedy, Project Director for Fugro’s MH370 Search said: “The search for MH370 is being conducted in a harsh environment in an extremely remote part of the world. This requires the most reliable equipment which has low maintenance, a good spare part supply chain and is easy to operate. Romica provide such a winch.”

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accepted diving certification (ADAS from Tasmania, HSE from Fort William). The Underwater Centre’s key objective is to help deliver a competent workforce for the global oil and gas market.

Anyone interested in more information about The Underwater Centre should contact +61 3 6383 4844 or: tasmania@theunderwatercentre.com

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BMT Isis, a subsidiary of BMT Group Ltd (BMT) and a leading supplier of safety and environmental risk management across sectors and Plymouth based MSubs Ltd, a principal supplier of manned and unmanned underwater submersibles for both military and commercial users are collaborating together to develop a fully instrumented Maritime Sea Range in which to test unmanned craft. A Memorandum of Understanding between the companies has been put in place while funding and permissions are secured.

Mike Prince, Managing Director at BMT Isis commented: “Unmanned Underwater, Surface and Air Vehicles (collectively known as UxVs) have been used extensively in military operations for many years but their application for commercial and humanitarian tasks has only recently started to come to the fore, made possible by a leap forward in technology & innovation”.

Brett Phaneuf, Managing Director at MSubs continued: “Currently, however, there is no readily available UK or EU based facility capable of enabling command, control and tracking of multiple unmanned underwater, surface and air vehicles in an environment where oceanographic and meteorological data can be monitored and recorded concurrently with the test. This is no longer acceptable and a range in the South West is the most practicable location to place the range due to its low shipping density and access to local manufacturing infrastructure.”

The proposed maritime sea range will enable technology companies to test their vehicles and start to make important strides into delivering cooperative behaviours to compliment vehicles working in all domains be it air, surface or subsea

The range areas that have been identified are ideal due to the local environmental conditions including low shipping density and the proximity of the military bases at Devonport and surrounding areas. The initiative should provide a focus on the South West as a hub for maritime technologies companies, and to attract UK and European customers to the region.

Jointly, BMT Isis and MSubs propose to develop a fully instrumented range which will enable operators to fully trial systems in realistic conditions, exercising full control over their vehicles and even changing test parameters mid-trial. The range will incorporate a series of sensors within fixed buoys or mobile platforms fitted with environmental sensors, sonar transducers, GPS and Wi-Fi for tracking, navigation, communications and data collection.

The marine equipment will be complemented with a mobile shore control facility with a radar tracking and communications linking into existing land based networks such as internet. The aim is to be able to provide both on site and remote access to UK, European and global customers to enable cost efficient use of this facility. Ultimately, the range will enable a series of UxVs working in the air, surface and subsurface domains to seamlessly coordinate with each other with little or no human intervention whilst being constantly monitored from the shore control facility.

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Energy sector service group Glacier Energy Services today confirms the appointment of highly experienced oil and gas leader Jim McAleese as managing director of its newly-formed heat transfer division.

Mr McAleese, 51, will lead Glacier’s heat transfer repair and refurbishment services business, which was augmented with the acquisition of MSL Heat Transfer in late September, complementing existing group company Ross Offshore.

The appointment follows Glacier’s recent restructure to focus on its companies’ core capabilities delivering specialist services for energy infrastructure onsite in any global location, and at its workshops across the UK and in South East Asia.

In addition to heat transfer services, Glacier also provides onsite machining through Roberts Pipeline Machining and Site Machining Services; non-destructive testing (NDT), provided by Professional Testing Services; and weld overlay for pressure control equipment from Wellclad.

Scott Martin, executive chairman of Glacier Energy Services, says: “Jim is a well-known name in energy with an outstanding track record managing major international work portfolios and securing high-value new business, he is a superb acquisition for the group.

“His substantial experience, from engineer to senior executive at the head of large-scale global companies, is an asset as we work hard to achieve our growth plans – he knows what it takes to secure increased turnover and improve operational and safety performance, while managing a highly skilled, dynamic workforce.”

Before joining Glacier, Jim McAleese, had a lengthy career with Alderley Systems Ltd, most recently as managing director, with responsibility for leading company activities across the international energy sector.

A chartered engineer and member of the Institute of Measurement and Control, he also led business development activity at

Glacier Energy Services appoints new heat transfer division MD Alderley, securing new business valued in excess of £20m.

Glacier Energy Services, formed in 2011, has a staff of 225, with group turnover for the financial year 2014 expected to exceed £30million. Its businesses operate from industrial premises in Aberdeen, Glasgow, Dalgety Bay and Methil in Fife, Newcastle and Singapore.

The group supports operators and service companies on projects from the commissioning phase to full in-operations lifecycle of oil and gas platforms and vessels, windfarms and infrastructure in the energy and petrochemical industries.

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Oilfield services company RMEC Limited is based on a site not far from Aberdeen which only ten years ago was farmland.

Today the same land is home to a 65,000sq ft facility for the thriving oil and gas equipment services businesses which brought in over £9million in turnover last year.

On their ten year anniversary in July, the Forfar-based company announced plans to treble the existing 1.5 acre workshop site and invest £2million in its growing rental fleet.

“Our growth over the past few years has been bolstered by the strength of the oil and gas sector in Aberdeen,” said managing director Bryan Fagan. “As well as

our success in the North Sea, working with Europe’s energy capital on our doorstep has opened doors for us globally as many of our customers are large oil and gas operators and services contractors with assets across the world.

“As a company we have seen a steady increase in our operations since RMEC Ltd launched in 2004. Our intention is to now ramp up activity going forward by increasing our capacity through organic year-on-year growth.”

RMEC was founded when company director Alan Ramsay identified a need for a specialist supplier of mechanical and hydraulic rental equipment for well intervention in oil and gas. Alan started up the company on his family’s farm land, modifying the farm equipment shed into a space to accommodate RMEC’s machinery and workshop.

With property prices at a premium in Aberdeen, already owning the farmland put RMEC at an advantage over their competitors as overheads were reduced significantly.

“The oil and gas industry in Aberdeen is thriving, but also highly competitive, which can drive up costs in a number of sectors.

RMEC Ltd experiences steady year on year growthWe are at an advantage having the business built on land which is owned by the company as we’re able to keep costs down for our clients as we don’t have to consider the cost of a lease that may increase without our control,” said Mr Fagan.

“Being located beyond the city boundaries has also allowed us to build a very close-knit employee base. We have a fantastic group here who pull together and are extremely loyal to our customers and ultimately to the company.

“The retention rate is very high both with employees and customers. The feeling of being a close-knit community is something we hope we never lose as a business, no matter how big we become.”

RMEC’s growth strategy for expansion comes after a £7.5million investment from Maven Capital Partners in April of this year, marking the beginning of capital expenditure investment in the business.

The company aims to increase revenue and profit year on year to reach a turnover of £16million by 2019 as it looks to grow both at home and internationally.

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Recent news gives us certainty over some aspects, with Europe and currency being now put on the back burner. However, changes ahead are inevitable and not just for Scotland.

We still expect the Scottish Income Tax rate to come into effect in April 2016 and all businesses will need to start to consider what this means for them.

Other changes resulting from the Scotland Act 2012 are still expected to come into effect on 1 April 2015, with tax raising powers for Stamp Duty Land tax and Landfill Tax being devolved to Scotland in the form of Land and Buildings Transaction Tax and Scottish Landfill Tax.

Now that the vote is known, we look forward to both the Scottish and UK governments working closely together

to maximise the recovery of the UK’s offshore oil & gas resource.

The oil and gas industry is a fundamental part of the Scottish and UK economy, a fact only highlighted through the referendum campaign.

It is therefore important that the governments work together to swiftly implement the recommendations of the Wood Review to minimise uncertainty and create an environment for maximising the recovery of oil and gas in the North Sea, for the long term benefit of the UK and communities in which these businesses operate.

The industry must also continue to focus on cross-sector efforts to bring escalating costs under control to protect and enhance the long term prospects of the

Wood Review must be swiftly implemented following referendum outcomeindustry and thereby the Scottish and UK economies as a whole.

This supply chain and service industry to the oil and gas sector is a key part of Johnston Carmichael’s client base, who we will continue to support and work closely with.

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Safety standards body says effective leadership needed to drive a step-change in safety in the global oil & gas industryAt the fifth annual OPITO Safety and Competence Conference (OSCC 2014), the chief executive of safety standards body, OPITO, will warn the industry that staying the same is simply not good enough and more effective leadership is required to drive a step-change in safety across the global oil and gas industry.

David Doig, group chief executive of OPITO, will make his comments at the start of this year’s OSCC, which is being held on the 4th of November in the Fairmont Bab al Bahr Hotel, Abu Dhabi. The only global event wholly focused on safety and competence in the oil and gas industry, OSCC will bring together industry leaders, government bodies, regulators and training providers to share new thinking and best practice.

Mr Doig said: “The global oil and gas industry has to change in its approach to safety and competence. Staying the same is simply not good enough. Despite improvements, too many major and minor incidents and accidents are still happening from the Gulf of Mexico to the North Sea, from the Middle-east to South-east Asia.”

As a proponent for change, OPITO works all over the world in its drive for the implementation of common global safety standards. These standards are proven to deliver positive changes in behaviour leading to a safer workforce. OPITO’s standards framework, now adopted by major international and national oil and gas companies in 40 countries, ensures employers change the way in which people think about workforce development in relation to safety and then accurately measure the improvements. This is vital because it’s about the impact of the change, rather than the process of change itself.

Mr Doig added: “But OPITO can only lay the groundwork, it is the employers themselves who will ultimately drive long-term, high value change. And this needs strong, committed, courageous leadership. When organisations start talking about change, people inevitably become apprehensive, even fearful, and often disillusioned and disengaged. It takes bold and inspirational leaders to make change happen effectively, to bring people on board and make them part of

that change; to ensure that they embrace it rather than fear it. New ways of doing things will only actually happen if people understand why they need to change and the benefit that change will have on them and those who work with them.

“That is why this year’s OSCC will focus on leadership. We have brought together a handful of truly inspirational leaders from different industries and different walks of life who will outline how they have successfully brought about behavioural change, by battling against adversity, breaking down resistance and shifting mindsets.

In a world exclusive, conference sponsor Shell will outline how the multi-national exploration and production company is stepping up its approach to leadership in safety, through a new global programme.

Simon Roddy and Marco Hanzsch of Shell will be joined on the panel by army officer and commentator on conflicts - Bob Stewart, mountaineer - Karen Darke, and globally recognised motivational speaker - Peter Cohen.

Mr Doig concluded: “The nature of our industry which operates some of the most complex technology in some of the most hazardous areas in the world, dictates that there will always be risk. It is how we

effectively prepare and support our people to reduce the risks that ultimately dictates our success. Join us at OSCC to learn how our industry can implement the change required, so that every onshore and offshore worker anywhere in the world is fully aware of how to prevent accidents, incidents and near misses.”

The conference, which is expected to attract over 400 delegates, will be officially opened by Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, the Minister of Energy for the United Arab Emirates. It provides a unique opportunity to hear from safety leaders from other industries, learn about new thinking, find out more about global standards and new training practices and network with industry decision-makers who are committed to making the oil and gas sector safer for every employee, anywhere in the world.

Registration for the conference is free and there are limited places still available. To register, log on to: www.opito-oscc.com

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Ergonomic Carrying System

The breathing apparatus Dräger PSS 5000 has been designed to be not only comfortable but also extremely stable during use in harsh firefighting environments. Incorporating a rigid harness connection to a fixed-height back plate, advanced harness materials and a pivoting waist belt, the Dräger PSS 5000 remains in position regardless of the task in hand.

The Dräger Professional (DP) harness

The Dräger Professional utilizes materials to withstand the high wear and tear that firefighters face daily, whilst providing an enhanced level of comfort and function over the DS harness. Incorporating hardwearing stainless steel buckles and long-life Aramid blend webbing, the DP is ideally suited to extended wear and frequent use.

Electronic signal and warning unit

For maximum protection the electronic signal and warning unit Dräger Bodyguard 7000 has an innovative compact design that integrates the power supply and pressure sensor modules within the back plate, creating a balanced weight distribution. Real-time monitoring of essential information such as time-to-whistle (based on current air consumption) and cylinder pressure is communicated via a lightweight handheld electronic gauge and display and/or, a facemask-mounted Head’s Up Display (HUD).

The Dräger Standard (DS) harness

The Dräger Standard harness is a cost effective option for everyday use, offering a high level of comfort and durability.

Easy to don and doff materials and simple pull forward and down adjustment mechanisms make the DS harness a versatile option for a wide variety of applications.

Integrated and Versatile Hose Routing

To minimize the risk of snagging and to guard against physical damage, both the gauge and air supply hoses are integrated within channels in the Dräger PSS 5000 back plate. The LDV, Gauge and Rescue hoses can now be routed over the left

and/or right shoulders (2 hoses per side), allowing the breathing apparatus to be configured to any

standard. Conventional waist mounted hoses can also be fitted making the

Dräger PSS 5000 one of the most versatile SCBA’s available.

Service friendly & easy to maintain

To keep downtime and costs to a minimum during service and maintenance, the breathing apparatus Dräger PSS® 5000 incorporates a number of unique design features

including Dräger’s harness/waist-pad “slide and lock” connection mechanisms,

first stage reducer snap fit connection, “Push in and out” hose clips and closed, single piece harness and waist pads. The combination of these features and the materials used makes the breathing apparatus a simple and rapid set to maintain.

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VIKING helps reduce cancer threat with a new innovative fire suitWorking closely with a Swedish fire service, leading marine and fire safety equipment manufacturer VIKING Life Saving Equipment has developed an important new fire suit that helps to shield fire fighters from harmful contamination.

In May this year, a study of Nordic fire fighters reported on cancer diagnoses among 16,422 male fire fighters from the five Nordic countries. Replicating the results of a major US study currently being concluded, the Nordic study found increased cancer risk among fire fighters compared with the general population.

Since protecting people is at the core of VIKING’s corporate essence, looking for ways to address the cancer issue for the thousands of fire fighters who wear its products is a natural step. So when Gothenburg, Sweden-based Räddningstjänsten Storgöteborg (RSG), one of Sweden’s most respected fire services, invited fire safety equipment manufacturers to help it develop the next generation of fire suits, VIKING didn’t hesitate.

With such compelling evidence, the relationship between fire fighting exposures and cancer cannot be ignored,” says VIKING CEO Henrik Uhd Christensen. “And that’s why we’ve been working to find ways to increase their protection on the job.”

Firefighters are potentially exposed to a wide range of known and suspected

carcinogens through their work. While factors such as shift work may explain some of the increase in diagnoses, it remains a fact that there is a risk of exposure, for example, to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and asbestos. In fact, the increased incidence of cancer, while described by both studies as moderate, is attracting considerable attention around the world.

“The Gothenburg suit” – or PS7200 as it is designated in VIKING’s range of fire suit products, is inspired by VIKING’s multi-piece suits worn predominantly outside Europe. But where those suits are primarily designed to enable easier washing and repair, the new VIKING suit’s design objectives were far more ambitious.

The key idea, introduced by RSG Procurement Manager Katarina Appelqvist, was to create a suit whose outer shell could easily be removed by the fire fighter after attending a fire, leaving him or her wearing the inner layers as perfectly usable clothing, for returning to the station. In this way, dangerous particles on the outer shell could immediately be removed from close contact with the fire fighter into a “washing bag”, this also minimizes contamination of interior surfaces of vehicles and fire stations.

“We are highly attentive to our fire fighters’ working environment, and the idea of a detachable outer shell grew with every step of the process,” says

Torbjörn Petersson of RSG´s Technology and Equipment Department. “We wanted to reduce the amount of time our people could be exposed to the risk of contamination. At the same time, removing the outer shell can help to keep the workplace clean from ordinary dirt and dust too.”

In the initial development rounds, RSG worked closely with all the manufacturers, co-developing and testing safety approved prototypes from each. After crawling, climbing, stress-testing and suit removal, fire fighters were asked to rate each prototype on comfort, overall impression and removability of the outer shell. The VIKING prototype convincingly won the test – and a multi-year contract for supply of the new fire suit.

The Gothenburg suit’s outer shell is made of the latest generation of PBI® fabrics. These fabrics are constructed using the inherently flame-resistant and thermally stable PBI® fiber from PBI® Performance Products, known for outstanding protection against heat and flames. The material is extremely strong, and maintains its resilient structure after many washes. On the inside is a CROSSTECH® SR 2 Layer Laminate, which doesn’t lose its high breathability even after exposure to extreme heat, and which, with the outer shell removed, continues to protect the wearer from blood, bodily fluids, petroleum products and a range of other chemicals.

Fire fighter comfort received special attention, with features such as pre-bent knees and elbows, a removable hood, and superior, adjustable flexibility to handle many different work situations. The highly durable suit is reinforced with DuPont™ Kevlar® in arms, knees, in the pockets, and at the hem of the pants and the jacket. Attention to detail is evident throughout the design, making it easier, for example, to don communications equipment.

“Comfort is a key part of ensuring safety,” says Henrik Uhd Christensen, “An uncomfortable suit may not be worn properly or even avoided where possible, reducing the wearer’s level of protection from heat and contamination.”

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Fire and gas detectionFire and Gas (F&G) detection and control is critical in any industry but perhaps none more so than an offshore Oil/Gas installation. Fortunately, thanks to the technology available, stringent industry regulation and the professionalism of the companies involved in the industry, significant fire and gas episodes are incredibly rare.

The UK Continental Shelf has been a hive of Oil & Gas activity for almost 50 years and has a significant install base of mature assets. Over the years these assets have expanded, developed and/or been modified and so constant review of offshore F&G system installation is critical to ensure optimum levels of detection and protection are achieved.

A Fire & Gas Mapping study is generally the first step and can assess the current layout of detection in use to determine if they remain in the most appropriate position to detect the threat, whether it be gas, flame, smoke, oil mist or any other relevant hazard.

Some of the larger installations in the UK North Sea can have F&G control systems made up of several thousand field devices ranging from the widely recognised smoke detector through to the detection of the highly toxic, flammable and corrosive gas, Hydrogen Sulfide.

The wider control system into which the field devices feed will ultimately determine the action that results if any of the detectors goes into alarm mode. These actions can range from a simple alarm being triggered, fire pumps being started etc right the way through to a plant wide shut down of all system.

Given these implications, it is critical that the initial system design and implementation is fit for purpose. As with most technology based solutions, regular skilled maintenance and as required upgrades are key to ensuring the efficiency and reliability of the overall system.

Servelec Controls have been supporting the Oil & Gas industry for in excess of 40 years and are specialists in the design, engineering, install, commissioning and maintenance of highly complex F&G Detection and Control systems.

For further information contact: chris.stones@servelec-controls.com.

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The Flexitallic Group, the international gasket manufacturer and sealing technology specialist, has advanced its programme of investment and expansion of its operations in the Middle East to support the growth in the region’s oil and gas sector. As part of Flexitallic’s investment in the Middle East, the company will be exhibiting at ADIPEC (Stand 12 315) to develop its relationships with local industry to assist with the expansion of operations in the region.

According to a recent report by international trade association, the EIC, the Middle East is experiencing an increase in activity that will require the support of innovative and experienced supply chain companies. The EIC’s Oil & Gas Insight Report into downstream activity provides an overview of where, geographically, contracts are being awarded and the volume of contracts issued.

The report highlights that the Middle East has maintained its position as a global refining and petrochemical hub and seen the awarding of an increased number of Front End Engineering & Design (FEED) and Engineering Procurement and Construction contracts during 2013-14.

Ahead of these projects coming online Flexitallic is gearing up its manufacturing and training operations in the Middle East to meet the requirements of contracting companies across the region.

Already established as the premier sealing solution provider to the United Arab Emirates region, Flexitallic LLC is currently implementing a US$2m investment programme in new gasket manufacturing and testing equipment. In addition, the operation is on course to treble the size of its production and training facility in Ras Al Khaimah.

In Saudi Arabia, Flexitallic Middle East LLC is quickly being recognised for the quality of its products and support services. Less than a year after it was established on the Dammam to Jubail Highway, the facility has already become fully approved by Saudi Aramco and SABIC for the production of the Flexitallic Group’s established range of advanced

and innovative gasket technologies.

These approvals have enabled Flexitallic Middle East LLC to establish relationships and secure work with a growing number of end users and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).

Alongside its ability to manufacture the Flexitallic Group’s full range of semi-metallic and metallic gaskets, Flexitallic Middle East LLC and Flexitallic LLC applies their comprehensive technical application support to help industrial facilities achieve leak-free joint integrity, eradicate unplanned pipeline maintenance and extend asset lifespans.

Such is the demand for Flexitallic’s engineering support, the company has been growing its regional workforce to 50 and is relocating one of its experienced Applications Engineers from Europe to support local customers.

As part of the company’s engineering support, Flexitallic offers skills development and competency assessment for engineers and technicians through its Academy of Joint Integrity.

The Academy is an Energy Institute-approved training provider and delivers Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) mechanical joint integrity programmes to support the skills development and competencies of engineers.

Flexitallic gears up for increase in Middle East oil and gas activity

These programmes are delivered through the use of the Flexitallic Sustainable Training Unit (FSTU). Flexitallic recently invested in two new FSTUs, which have been installed at both Middle East facilities, as part of its global commitment to increasing joint integrity skills across industry.

Providing hand-on, practical training scenarios, the FSTU forms an integral part of the Academy’s joint integrity programmes for engineers involved in flange assembly, pipeline integrity and hazardous areas.

Phil Kelshaw, Eastern Hemisphere Sales Director for the Flexitallic Group, said: “To ensure the Middle East maximises the latest surge in oil & gas activity across the region it is essential that supply chain companies are well prepared to meet the requirements of the industry.

“The investments we are making, along with the transference of our skills into the region, will ensure that Flexitallic is ideally placed to deliver innovative gasket products, supported by an established competency and training resource, which will provide significant benefit to the Middle East oil & gas sector.”

For more information visit: www.flexitallic.sa Or www.flexitallic.ae Or visit the Flexitallic Stand (12 315) at ADIPEC in Abu Dhabi between 10 & 13 November 2014.

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Wolf Safety, the world’s leading manufacturer of hazardous area portable and temporary lighting, announces the expansion of its senior sales management team with the appointment of Alasdair MacIntyre as its new Sales and Marketing Director and the move of Miles Jackson to its Business Development Director.

The sales team’s expansion and strengthening is aligned to Wolf’s continued and clear focus on sales growth, planned development of its distributor network into key regions and sectors and major investment in the promotion of its new ATEX and IECEx certified explosion protected temporary lighting globally.

Alasdair specifically has been brought on board to strategically drive overall sales and generate growth in both the domestic and international markets across hazardous area industrial sectors encompassing oil, marine, refining and petrochemical, manufacturing and processing of foods stuffs and beverages, pharmaceuticals, utilities, emergency services, aviation and military.

Alex Jackson, Managing Director, Wolf Safety comments “With over 30 years industry experience, Alasdair has joined Wolf with proven international sales and marketing expertise gained working for leading global suppliers of safety equipment and services within the marine, offshore and defence sectors. I am confident that Alasdair will enhance our existing customer and distributor relationships and develop new routes to market and revenue streams through strategic market development.”

Alasdair MacIntye comments “I am delighted to be joining Wolf and use my existing knowledge of distribution practices, trends

and future models combined with a deep understanding of marine, offshore and defence processes and products to bring Wolf’s portable and temporary lighting offerings strategically and pro-actively to the global market place.”

Alex Jackson comments further “Miles Jackson’s move from Sales and Marketing Director to Business Development Director, clearly supports our growth and allows his extensive technical product and sector expertise to now be maximised by working closely with the distribution network and key customers on major projects to generate opportunities both in the UK and internationally. These appointments provide the platform for our planned future growth and expansion into new markets and I look forward to Alasdair and Miles’ contribution to Wolf’s continued growth”

Wolf Safety is the world’s leading manufacturer of hazardous area portable & temporary lighting, offering the widest range of ATEX and IECEx certified explosion protected lighting and power distribution systems designed in the United Kingdom for safe use in potentially explosive atmospheres worldwide.

The range includes Portable Lighting, handheld straight and right-angled torches, headtorches, handlamps, including the renowned Wolflite Handlamp, and warning lamps, with bulb and LEDs version for use with either primary cell or rechargeable batteries and chargers; Temporary Lighting, mains and low voltage temporary fluorescent and LED luminaires and floodlites, tank lighting kits, handheld leadlamps, battery operated LED worklights and compressed air operated pneumatic lamps and Temporary Power Distribution, transformers 230V and 110V to 24V and 230V to 110V and high power transformers, splitter boxes, extension leads and cable reels.

Wherever an explosive, gas, vapour, mist or dust is present, creating a potential risk of explosion, Wolf Safety has a light with the concept of protection for Zone 0, 1 and 2 to ensure safety.

Such situations can be found in offshore oil and gas, marine vessels, refining and petrochemical industries, food processing, pharmaceuticals, breweries and distilleries as well as firefighting, water treatment and gas distribution.

Wolf Safety is committed to all aspects of quality assurance by adopting the latest International Standard BS EN ISO 9001:2008, plus the additional requirement of BS EN 13980:2002 Potentially Explosive Atmospheres, and actively encourages the process of continual improvement within all functions.

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Subsea Innovation, one of the world’s leading subsea equipment suppliers, has completed work on its new headquarters and manufacturing facilities.

The completion of the new facility follows on from a prolonged period of growth, which required the company to increase capacity in order meet demand for its products from key players in the oil, gas and renewable industries.

The development, which is double the size of its previous headquarters, has enabled Subsea Innovation to test Launch and Recovery Systems (LARS) to lift up to 100 tonnes and it has installed cranes capable of handling up to 50 tonnes of equipment.

The move has allowed the company to compete for larger contracts and it has already sealed a 7 figure order from Middle-Eastern energy supplier RasGas to supply pipeline clamps and connectors.

Work on the 40,000 sq. ft. facility was carried out by local contractors J and RM Richardson and was designed by Darlington’s Architects Design Group.

Subsea Innovation’s annual turnover exceeded £10m for the first time in its history in 2013, up from £7.5m in 2012. The company is expecting to pass the £10m turnover mark again in 2014 as its exiting journey continues.

New headquarters for Subsea Innovation

This growth has seen the business increase its staff numbers from 30 in 2012 to an expected 50 by the end of this year.

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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.

For more information visit the website: www.atlantasmarine.com

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The innovative design of DTG2 is like no other ROV on the market. Powered by on-board rechargeable batteries negating the need for a bulky surface power supply, Deep Trekker offers many advantages over the typical top side powered ROVs. The on-board batteries mean a smaller diameter tether and thus lower drag and eliminates power loss down the tether. A smart charger simply plugs into the back of the ROV with a 6-8 hour operating life from a single charge. The Deep Trekker range is designed to be ultra-portable at under 9 kgs, ships in a single box and is exceptionally simple to deploy and operate. Users can have eyes in the water in 30 seconds.

The HD camera feed streams live video to the integrated LCD screen on the controller and can be plugged to a digital video recorder or TV-monitor if required.

Deep Trekker is available in 4 basic models with increasing capability culminating with the top of the range DTG-2 “Worker” with a 2 function grabber, increased thruster power, and full sensor suite to provide on screen sea water temperature, heading, pitch and roll, depth and camera angle along with auto heading and depth capability.

The unique design of the Deep Trekker is based around a patented pitching system which means that only two thrusters are required for complete manoeuvrability. An increasing range of accessories including additional lighting, video glasses, crawler wheels, laser scaler, Tritech Micron sonar, and a thickness gauge are also available.

Planet Ocean MD Terry Sloane commented, “We have been waiting for the right ROV to come along to enhance our other offerings, and Deep Trekker fits the bill exactly. It should be of huge interest to our existing customers in the science, aquaculture, moorings inspection, military, search and rescue, and ports and harbours sectors. It is fantastic value for such a powerful ROV and makes this technology affordable to many new potential users. We look forward to doing customer demonstrations, this really has to be seen!”

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A recent investment by DeepOcean in four pipe/cable tracking systems from Teledyne TSS is now bearing fruit with the company putting them to work on a number of different subsea projects. DeepOcean took delivery of two TSS 440 and two TSS 350 systems at the start of the summer season and has been using them regularly since then.

The four high-value systems are occupying an essential role in DeepOcean’s high technology equipment inventory. The company undertakes a wide range of subsea services that include survey and seabed mapping, subsea installation and intervention, inspection, maintenance, repair and decommissioning. The Teledyne TSS systems can be used for cable and pipe tracking which is essential for many of these tasks and DeepOcean is now making good use of their capabilities.

A state of the art new-build cable lay vessel was recently chartered by DeepOcean from Maersk Supply Services and the cable trackers are expected to be used to support its work. The new ship will be involved with Interconnector projects as well as work in the oil, gas and renewable sectors. Commenting on the new ship, Tony Inglis, DeepOcean UK’s managing director, said: “This next generation cable lay vessel, in combination with our survey and trenching capabilities, will enable us to bundle our services for customers in the offshore power cable and umbilical markets. The versatile new vessel will be well suited for installation and burial projects using its 7,000 tonne carousel from land-fall to deepwater and also in remote geographical locations. “

Other projects that are likely to require the use of the new pipe and cable trackers include a recently announced

DeepOcean now working with its new Teledyne TSS Cable Trackerscontract to provide inspection, repair and maintenance services for the subsea assets of Dong Energy in Danish and Norwegian waters. The company has a strong track record in the inspection of subsea pipeline systems and will be fitting the TSS systems to its ROVs when surveys are required.

The investment in the TSS cable tracking systems is a reflection of the volume of work that DeepOcean is currently undertaking. Its trenching services are being employed on the Western HVDC Link project where the scope of its work includes pre-lay survey, pre-lay grapnel run, post-trench survey and trenching of over 560km of HVDC cable in water depths up to 165m. Because the TSS systems also include a pipe tracking capability the company is able to use them when servicing a new two year contract with Nord Stream AG for the inspection of the Nord Stream gas export pipelines in the Baltic Sea. This contract includes the full external inspection of the two pipelines by its vessel Deep Vision using ROV and ROTV methodologies and the TSS tracking systems.

Since the launch of the TSS 440 in 2003 significant numbers of this system and of the TSS 350 have been sold to make them the world’s most widely used tools for pipe and cable tracking. The TSS 440 is used by the oil and gas and the submarine cables industries to locate and survey pipelines and cables on or below the seabed at water depths down to 3,000m (9,843 ft). The Teledyne TSS 440 and 350 systems are typically mounted on an ROV. The 440 system uses active pulse induction technology in conjunction with an advanced algorithm to detect targets. This provides significantly better detection performance than magnetometer-based

detection systems which can sometimes lose pipes due to the inherent background magnetism of the Earth. Depending on the size and shape of the target, the 440 offers detection ranges 30 to 50 per cent greater than previous models. This superior range means that it can also deal with the potential errors that arise when a pipe is in an open trench or passing through a rock berm.

The TSS 350 system is designed specifically for the detection and survey of tone-carrying cables. It features a comprehensive software display and menu structure in which real-time information is presented in a clear graphical format. This is also provided as a digital output for storage and subsequent processing. The TSS 350 is a fully integrated system that provides accurate survey data, verifying location and burial status of a cable as well as providing operators with fault location, vehicle skew angle and look-ahead information.

For more information please visit: www.teledyne-tss.co.uk

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The new Jupiter High Flow Valve Pack delivers accurate control of pressure & flow up to 160 lpm

and 350 bar for high flow / high power applications. This compact and low cost unit is suitable for use with any Jupiter 2 Control System for a variety of

subsea tooling applications.

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Installing valve packs to skids/work class ROVs has in the past been difficult due to the lack of space available. Our Jupiter range of control systems are some of the most compact and advanced systems offered to the industry today. When any high flow applications are required our new Jupiter High Flow Valve pack interfaces on a smaller footprint due to the modification of our external interfaces.

The Jupiter High Flow Valve pack offers repeatable accurate control of pressure and flow for high flow/high power applications. Each system consists of a small valve pack driven from an external control system, such as a Jupiter 2 Torque tool, dual tool, skid or one of our bespoke Jupiter 2 control systems depending on the functionality required. The Jupiter High Flow Valve pack uses industry leading NG10 valves to achieve accurate proportional pressure and flow control at up to 160 l/min and 210 bar.

Interfacing to our new High Flow Valve Pack is now via a single manifold face, vastly reducing the swept volume required with typical high flow valve pack integration. In addition to this feature, new developments include:

● Optional valve fit to suit application requirements ● Range of pressure transducer options (typically 10-400 bar) ● 4,000m rated as standard ● Stainless steel (350 bar rated) manifold option ● Interfacing via a single manifold face

Adding our Jupiter High Flow Valve Pack by interconnection to one or more of our Jupiter systems will allow for complex hydraulic control. User configurable software for any application comes as standard with any Jupiter control system this includes free software updates/technical support.

Standard and bespoke training courses available worldwide.

Applications include, but are not limited to:

● Suction anchors ● Tracked vehicle drive ● Water jet pump control ● Drilling/cutting/winch control ● Bespoke application

Our Jupiter high flow valve packs have been used extensively in high end applications worldwide for many years.

For more information please contact: sales@zetechtics.com Or call our sales team on: +44 (0)1653 602020

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Work is set to begin on the construction of a new national research centre on Tyneside which will help the North East maintain its world-leading prominence in the fast-growing subsea sector

For over 30 years Tyneside has been a hot bed of innovation in the offshore oil and gas sector with world-leading companies developing new subsea technologies ahead of their global competitors.

But in recent years competitors in Norway and Brazil backed by their respective Governments have begun to threaten the North East, and UK’s dominance.

Now work is set to begin on a new centre of innovation and excellence on Tyneside aimed at creating the world-leading subsea technologies of the future.

The Neptune National Centre for Subsea and Offshore Engineering will be the first of its kind in the UK, bringing together industry and academia to create a world-class engineering research facility.

It is being developed on the north bank of the River Tyne on the Shepherd Offshore-owned Neptune Energy Park.

New Neptune National Centre for subsea and offshore engineering

Newcastle University is leading the £7m development and project lead Professor Nick Wright, pro-vice-chancellor for research and innovation at the university, said work on the ambitious project was due to begin next month.

“Robertson Construction were appointed in August and works are due to begin in October,” he said.

“We hope to have the main building completed by spring, although it will be some months later before the highly specialist facilities such as the main testing chamber are installed.

“This is an incredibly exciting project – bringing together industry and academia to create a unique facility that will significantly enhance research capacity, not just at Newcastle University but in the UK as a whole.

“We have a long tradition of applied engineering research focussed on the marine sector – reflecting the history and tradition of both the university and the North East region.

“This new national centre will act as a place for industry and academia to interact, providing crucial infrastructure for emerging research opportunities.

“It will also provide a unique training ground for highly skilled graduates, addressing key skill shortages currently faced by UK industry.”

The new 7,000sq ft centre will sit on a 0.4 hectare site at the north end of the Neptune Energy Park, where the land, which once housed a fuel tank and fuel storage facilities, has been decontaminated as part of a £2.2m clean up by Shepherd Offshore.

Shepherd Offshore director Freddy Shepherd, the former chairman of Newcastle United, said: “The Neptune Energy Park is proving to be a huge success and we welcome the Neptune subsea centre to the site.

“It will bring added value to what we have in mind for the park and that includes proposals for a 4,000 tonnes port-side crane, which will probably be the largest of its kind in Europe.”

The project has received £3m from the Higher Education Funding Council for England from the Catalyst Fund and matched with £2m from Newcastle University and £2m from members of Subsea North East.

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and unique hyperbaric chamber and environmental test facilities – capable of testing technologies and materials at temperatures and pressures equivalent to those found at the very deepest ocean depths.

Andrew Hodgson, managing director of Wallsend-based remotely-operated vehicle manufacturer SMD and chairman of Subsea North East, said: “With the North East of England being the home to some of the world’s leading subsea businesses, it is crucial that we maintain our technological leadership.

“The UK accounts for 45% of the global subsea supply serving markets across the world, and with this market forecast to double in the next five years the subsea sector remains critical to the North East’s future economic success.

“We are therefore delighted that the significant progress at the Neptune centre is not only putting the physical capacity in place, but is also already generating improved linkages between academia, business and government to accelerate innovation.”

Paul Charlton, chair of the Subsea North East Research and Technology theme group and recently appointed board member of the National Subsea Research Initiative said: “The establishment of the Neptune Centre on the north bank of the River Tyne is excellent news.

“This will be great for the region, since it will draw engagement with and investment from operators, subsea system suppliers and supply chain companies who are looking to enhance their technology position in a market that is set to grow 20% year on year for the next five years.”

George Rafferty, chief executive of Durham-based NOF Energy said: “The Neptune National Centre will become a marvellous asset for the North East and help continue the region’s legacy of engineering excellence in the subsea and offshore sectors.

“It will also help to keep the eyes of world’s energy industry on the North East bolstering its established research, education and training expertise, which is driven by the region’s cluster of subsea

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companies in partnership with institutions such as Newcastle University.”

Taking the technology into other markets

While the Neptune centre will have a strong focus on developing new technologies to recover deep-water hydrocarbons it will also look at technologies for other potential markets.

Prof Wright explained the thought process behind its creation: “The planet’s population is set to increase by 50% in the next 40 years, meaning mankind’s need to secure additional resources to support this growth is pressing.

“With 75% of the planet covered in water the focus of attention is turning to underwater reserves. It’s inevitable that mankind will be more involved in the oceans.”

Work is already under way to create pharmaceuticals from tiny ocean organisms, there is the potential for further drug discoveries and the university is researching how to create bio-diesel from algae.

Many of the university’s academic disciplines will be involved in the Neptune, such as: electrical, mechanical and computing engineering, marine sciences and even civil engineering.

Prof Wright added: “Currently there is little in-depth research into the deeper oceans – lower than 4,000 metres – and 75% of all oceans are deeper than that. Our aim is to develop new technologies to operate in those depths. There will be research into key things such as the reliability of materials in a subsea environment. For how long can high voltage electric cables survive under water? Large operators want assurances on reliability; they have to know it’s going to work in 20 years’ time.”

Andrew Hodgson, chairman of Subsea North East, expects the Neptune centre to grow rapidly, moving from an initial investment of £7m to £30m over the next 10 years.

He foresees Neptune as being a centre for ideas and innovation with subsea members working in collaboration with academics, students and interacting with

entrepreneurs, engineers and companies in the North East supply chain.

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They also have an excellent reputation for our intermodal transport and port operations, managing distribution by road, rail, sea and air.

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The Port of Tilbury is London’s major and greenest port and at each high tide the water level inside the impounding dock is raised to meet shipping and operational requirements. This is performed by four 57.5” vertical A/F Vickers Armstrong pumps installed in the late 1960’s and over the years they have served the dock extremely well. At any one time three pumps are used, pumping up to 6,000lt/sec of abrasive seawater for two hours either side of each high tide.

In early 2013 planned maintenance activities noted noise from the No.2 impounding pump which became a cause for concern. A thorough inspection revealed that in addition to this problem the pump was leaking from the bottom casing and therefore not running to its full capabilities. In order to resolve both problems the pump had to be shut down and pump distribution and repair specialist AxFlow Limited was called in to provide advice.

A decision was taken to completely remove the 40 ton pump, including the lower rising mains, from service. According to Mark Redgrove, Technical Support Manager at AxFlow, removing the pump did prove to be something

Tilbury Docks call in AxFlow for impounding pump refurbishment

of a challenge as the majority of the 144 1¼”bolts had rusted solid. “Once we had the pump in our Huddersfield workshop we undertook a full strip-down, “says Mark Redgrove. “This revealed considerable wear to several of the major

components, with the lower rising main (LRM) and wear rings being the worst examples.

The LRM was very badly eroded so it was decided to make a new pattern and cast and machine a completely new component. The upper and lower bearings also needed replacing. The lower wear ring was missing altogether and the upper wear ring was also severely eroded/corroded, so both wear rings were replaced. Fortunately the shaft could be re-used and this was cleaned and dressed.

Other work involved replacing the cutless rubber bearings, skim-machining the muff coupling sleeves and making new couplings. The lower part of the Outlet Guide Vane casing at the upper wear ring was badly corroded making it necessary to machine it back and cast and refit a replacement piece. The spigot for the lower tunnel tube was also broken, so this was machined back by 10mm to reintroduce the spigot and a new 10mm longer tunnel tube was cast and machined.

In spite of the wear shown by many of the components and the aggressive nature of the seawater being pumped, the impeller was found to be in relatively good condition. Although the size and extent of wear to the pump was a challenge, it is now re-installed in the impounding station and running smoothly.

www.axflow.comThe No.2 impounding pump is now back and running smoothly.

We are the UK Partner of Bernard Controls who are well known for manufacturing high end electric actuators for oil and gas, water and power applications.

In order to expand their product portfolio and service manufacturing and low risk industry applications Bernard Controls has launched a range of actuators that are priced to sell. The strap line for the EZ range is “Simple and Sturdy”. Bernard Controls have used their 70+ years of actuator know how and designed a quality actuator that is ideal for moderate environmental and operational conditions.

We are very pleased to now be offering the EZ range from Bernard Controls. Their actuators are top quality but for some applications the premium range can be price prohibitive. The EZ range is designed for users who don’t need a Rolls Royce where a Volkswagen will suffice. We carried out extensive market research and worked with the manufacturer to ensure these electric actuators represent outstanding value.

The EZ range is available in IP67 / NEMA 4, with or without local controls, on / off or positioning and in torques from 45Nm to 10,000Nm. Due to the simple design these actuators are available from stock or on a 1 – 2 week lead time and prices start at £300+ VAT

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Coaxial pneumatic valves have been part of our range for a number of years and are now one of our fastest selling items. Typical users are replacing pneumatically actuated brass ball valves with one of our Omal VIP Coaxial valves and really noticing the benefits. This article is going to look at a number of those benefits and specifications.

Features and Benefits of VIP Co-Axial Valves

There are many benefits to the VIP Co-Axial Valve some of which are:

• The Pneumatic actuator is integrated within the valve

• Long lifetime, the VIP’s lifetime is up to 10 times longer than the alternative with reduced maintenance costs

• Less air consumption, up to 80%

Pneumatic coaxial valves compared with single return pneumatic actuated ball valve

• ATEX as an option, the valve can be installed in potentially explosive environments

Specifications

The valve is available as normally closed, normally open and double acting configurations, in sizes from 3/8” to 2” and is suitable for media pressures up to 10 Bar and vacuum at 740 mm Hg. The Valve has BSP threaded ends as per UNI/ISO Rp—DIN2999, Various seal materials available, (NBR, Viton, EPDM) Available with feedback reed switch on request. VIP valves can be mounted in any position. They have improved fluid dynamics which allows minimum pressure losses.

We keep a large amount of VIP Coaxial valves in stock for next day delivery.

Graco, a manufacturer of fluid handling equipment, acquired

the stock of Alco Valves Group (Alco), a UK-based manufacturer

of high quality, high-pressure valves used in oil & natural gas,

and other industrial processes. Established in 1977, Alco offers

a portfolio of widely known brands, including Alco Hi-Tek, Alco

Valves, Alco Sub-Tek, and Alco Process. Alco has developed

global business relationships with Oil & Natural Gas industry

customers who are well known and recognised as leaders in their

space.

“Gaining additional exposure to the Oil & Natural Gas industry

is a logical extension for Graco and a strategically important

initiative that will support our long-term sales and profit

goals”, said Patrick J. McHale, Graco President and CEO. “Alco

manufactures a comprehensive range of technically advanced

high integrity valve products, a strong fit with Graco’s core

competencies of designing and manufacturing advanced flow

control technologies.” Alco operates manufacturing facilities

in Manchester and Leeds, UK. In addition, it has warehousing

and sales operations in Houston, Texas; Toronto, Canada;

and Singapore. The newly acquired business will maintain its

manufacturing and engineering base in the United Kingdom.

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Metso opened new service centres in Germany and France to

support the company’s strategy to grow its valve and field device

service business and to strengthen its service capabilities for the

petrochemical, energy, oil & gas, and pulp & paper industries.

Since 2012, Metso has established ten new valve service centres

around the world. By the end of 2014, the total number of Metso

valve and field device service centres will exceed 40.

These service centres support Metso and third-party field

devices, including valves, actuators, smart devices and pumps.

In addition, the service centres provide spare parts, field support

and diagnostic services as well as training programs. Building

on these technical services, Metso offers business solutions,

such as Intelligent Shutdown, Intelligent Maintenance, Device

Management and Control Performance, to optimise maintenance

and production efficiency.

The Horgau global service centre, located in Southern Germany

near Munich, operates in the same premises as Metso’s Horgau

valve manufacturing factory.

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Metso sets up new valve service centres in Europe

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Marine equipment specialist Motive Offshore has a strong commitment to recruiting apprentices not least because Directors James Gregg and Dave Acton both started their very successful careers as apprentices.

“Here at Motive we realise that there is a skills shortage within our industry and we are striving to do our part to reduce this” said Dave Acton, Operations Director, “We are committed to employing apprentices to get new blood into the business and to ensure that key skills are handed down. We have a responsibility to invest in our company’s future and, indeed, the future of our industry because we can all have the best policies and procedures in place but without people none of that matters.”

Kevin Day (22) is Motive Offshore’s first apprentice and due to finish in 2015 to become a time served welder/fabricator.

Marine equipment specialist Motive Offshore has a strong commitment to recruiting apprentices

He is currently on a job offshore, an example of the opportunities which exist with Motive for apprentices. “It works great for me as I have learned a lot about engineering and the college courses have also allowed me to learn more about the theory side” he said, “I would have found it difficult otherwise to get a job close to home.”

Craig Stevenson (17) joined Motive in a Saturday job and was then offered employment fulltime as a hydraulic engineer apprentice. “I enjoy the hands on aspect of the work and learning on the job” Craig commented, “It’s a very supportive environment and really interesting training.”

For more information about Motive Offshore, visit their website: www.motive-offshore.comApprentice Kevin Day

Apprentice Craig Stevenson

Tata Steel has opened a new finishing line at its IJmuiden steelworks in the Netherlands to strengthen the supply of high-value steels to the automotive sector and other markets.

Tata Steel invested 12 million euros in Finishing Line 32, which will process up to 400,000 tonnes of galvanised (corrosion resistant) steel coil a year.

Henrik Adam, Tata Steel’s Chief Commercial Officer, said: “This investment will enable us to improve the supply of high-quality steels to customers while also improving delivery times.

“The new finishing line enables us to meet the most stringent quality standards for advanced steels. These steels are often stronger and thinner enabling our automotive customers to produce more fuel-efficient and lighter-weight vehicles.”

Tata Steel opens new finishing lineThe finishing line’s location at the end of the company’s three hot-dip galvanising lines in IJmuiden will increase processing speed and delivery reliability for customers, while also reducing on-site steel movements.

Finishing Line 32 enables inspection, cutting to width and length, laser welding, slitting, two sided oiling, marking, coiling and binding of galvanised steel. After the finishing, coils are wrapped and loaded onto trucks or trains for direct delivery to customers.

Hans Fischer, Tata Steel’s Chief Technical Officer, said: “The combination of our automotive R&D centre and these new production facilities enables us to both develop and manufacture advanced steel products like MagiZinc(R) for car manufacturers and the oil and gas industry.”

MagiZinc is an innovative zinc coating for steel products which incorporates aluminium and magnesium. It offers twice the protection against corrosion which enables thinner coating layers. The coating is also harder, making it easier for car manufacturers to process steel products, leading to a reduction of rejections and manufacturing downtime.

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The tube bending machinery expert Unison has just run a successful open house event at its Scarborough design and manufacturing centre. Representatives from all the main tube bending application sectors were present - including users from aerospace, automotive, oil and gas, furniture and general fabricators - to see demonstrations of all-electric tube benders and CAD/CAM software tools.

Unison notes that interest is extremely high in the current economic climate, and that its UK enquiries are at the highest they have been for many years. “We’re handling at least 50% more enquiries for machines and tube bending cells from UK manufacturers compared with one to two years ago, and most of these enquiries are clearly serious - and not just price-checking,” says Alan Pickering of Unison.

“A couple of years ago, money was so tight that we saw many companies who ended up by going for basic machines from

UK tube manipulation sector “in robust health” says Unison after open house event

low-cost vendors, buying second hand, or just not buying at all” continues Pickering. “This time around, it’s clear that the manufacturing advantages of all-electric machines are a real pull, as demonstrated by our UK order book - which currently has the largest quantity of machines we’ve ever been asked for”.

Exhibits at Unison’s open house event included a large 130 mm all-electric bender from the company’s Breeze range, plus the first showing worldwide of a new version of the unique CNC-controlled but manually-powered bender for prototyping and small volume work - Evbend. Unison also provided demonstrations of its automated toolchain for creating tubular parts, from export of CAD models, to simulation, to creating the bend program for the Unison machine, and subsequent checking by CMM and comparison with the original design model.

Visitors toured the large machine building floor at Unison - a feature of the new factory which opened in 2013 - and which currently has six machines in construction for UK users, as well as numerous others destined for international clients in North America, Europe, Africa, India and Australasia.

“Based on the interest we had for this event, and the fact that many visitors already had substantial budgets for investing in new automation, it’s clear that the UK tube manipulation industry is in robust health,” adds Pickering. “The interesting thing for an added-value machine builder like us, is that this time around we are seeing a real appetite for investment at the higher end of the scale - for advanced machine features that can eliminate scrap, reduce tool changeover times, and speed quoting and programming. It’s an indicator that UK manufacturing is doing really well.”

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Mirage Machines boost manufacturing capability with UK HQ expansion

Energy sector portable machine tool specialist Mirage Machines, an Acteon company, has invested a six figure sum in the expansion of its headquarters in Derby, UK, as it responds to continuously rising demand for its pipecutting and flange facing technology.

Mirage Machines has acquired new office premises 5,000 sq ft adjacent to its existing engineering headquarters, to facilitate the extension of its manufacturing and service operations workshop to 17,000 sq ft.

Safety showers that operate in extreme conditions

Paradigm Flow Services has won the Gold Award for Safety from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) in recognition of its stringent safety focus.

This is the third consecutive year Paradigm has secured gold for its approach to the prevention of accidents and ill health.

The Inverurie-based firm was presented with the prestigious award at the Occupational Health and Safety Awards 2014.

Upstream sealing performance: The combined impact of low temperature and high pressure

The challenges facing engineers and procurement professionals in offshore oil and gas exploration are numerous and critical in nature. Precise equipment specification is crucial, as failure during upstream activity such as drilling and subsea production can result in time and cost implications for the operating company; not to mention the associated environmental and health and safety risks.

During deep sea assignments, sealing performance of all mechanical and pipeline assets is fundamental. If compromised, operational stability will be put at risk and down-time for repair work will become detrimental to project delivery timeframes. A commonality of sealing elastomers is that exposure to low temperature during operation can impact on performance. In the subsea oil and gas industry, this translates as seawater temperatures typically ranging between 0°C and 3°C.

The added challenge within offshore exploration is the pressure of the application. High pressures are known to increase an elastomer’s ‘glass transition’ temperature, which in turn decreases the low temperature performance of the seal or O-ring in question. It is important to consider the key benchmarks and tests of the material for low temperature performance:

Senior appointments to ensure NSRI helps deliver new subsea technology

A recently launched initiative aiming to coordinate research and development activities within the UK’s subsea oil and gas sector has appointed a chairman and project director.

Well-known industry figure, Peter Blake, has taken up the role of chairman of the National Subsea Research Initiative (NSRI) and Dr Gordon Drummond has joined as project director. Mr Blake is Subsea Systems Manager at Chevron’s Energy Technology Company and Dr Drummond is Technology Manager at Subsea 7.

NSRI has been set up to ensure the UK’s subsea technology needs are understood and met within the country’s increasingly complex and competitive technology strategies and associated funding landscape.

Under the aegis of industry body, Subsea UK, the NSRI will benefit from already established and effective links with the whole industry.

Subsea UK chairman, Bill Edgar, said: “The board of Subsea UK, as the managing member of NSRI, is greatly encouraged to see so many high calibre, experienced individuals willing to serve on the NSRI board and be part of the organisation.”

Commenting on the appointments, NSRI Steering Group leader John Mair, who has been working with Subsea UK to drive the initiative forward, said: “There is a genuine need for meaningful engagement between industry, government and academia and it is crucial that our team has experience in developing technology and an understanding of the intricacies involved in funding such work.

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Temperature of Retraction – the temperature at which a stretched elastomer will retract a given percentage.

Brittleness Point – the lowest temperature an elastomer will not break or fracture when struck.

Glass Transition or Tg – here a precise analytical instrument called a Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC) will measure the specific heat capacity of a material and can indicate the transition of an elastomer from a material with a glass-like composition to one with flexible properties.

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The compact, lightweight air and gear motors from the Gast Group – a member of the IDEX Corporation – are known industry-wide for their combination of rugged construction and reliability. Units are used in a variety of industrial and manufacturing sectors including food and beverage; medical, healthcare and laboratory; and environmental. Typical applications including mixing equipment; food and pharmaceutical packaging; pump and conveyor drives; and hoists and winches.

Gast’s non-lubricated air motors are available in four basic models from 0.13 to 1.86 kW (0.18 to 2.5 HP), with motor speeds up to 4,000 RPM. Oil-lubricated versions are available in seven basic models from 0.33 to 7.1 kW (0.45 to 9.5 HP) with motor speeds variable from 300 to 10,000 RPM.

All Gast air motors are available with ATEX approval to the T4 standard, which means they will work in ambient temperatures up to 135ºC. Their non-electrical operation means that the air motors are classed as intrinsically-safe in hazardous environments, which reduces the possibility of explosion from the ignition of flammable gases.

Air motors can be mounted in almost any position and users can choose from hub, foot, face, NEMA C-Flange or Metric D Series interface mountings, and clockwise, counterclockwise or reversible rotations. Four vane models are available as standard, with eight vane models available for smoother running and better control for short-run applications including winches, hoists and hose reels. A range of recommended accessories is also available and bespoke versions can be manufactured to special order for OEM quantities.

Gast air-powered gear motors, which are available in right-angle and in-line models, offer a maximum torque range of 8 to 587 Nm (73 to 5,200 lb. in.) and gear ratios from 10:1 to 60:1 single reduction gear reducers.

For further information on the Gast Group’s range of air and gear motors: Call 01527 504040 E-mail sales.gast@idexcorp.com Or visit: www.gastmfg.com

Gast air and gear motors now available from new UK headquarters

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Magnetrol® announces the release of the Eclipse® Model 706 transmitter with Foundation fieldbus™ digital output communications. This is the first guided wave radar (GWR) transmitter to pass the Fieldbus Foundation testing using the latest Foundation fieldbus interoperability test kit ITK 6.1.1. This device offers all of the advantages of the standard 4-20 mA (HART) ECLIPSE Model 706, such as:

• Improved Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR)

• Improved diagnostics (meets NAMUR NE 107)

• Full complement of Overfill-capable probes

This new ECLIPSE Model 706 transmitter will contain the following Function Blocks:

• (1) Resource Block (RB)

Magnetrol announces new foundation fieldbus digital output communications for ECLIPSE Model 706 transmitter

• (3) Transducer Blocks (TB)

• (8) Analog Input Blocks (AI)

• (2) PID Blocks

• (1) Arithmetic Block (AR)

• (1) Input Selector (IS)

• (1) Signal Characterizer Block (SC)

• (1) Integrator Block (IT)

With this release, a new Model 706 Foundation fieldbus™ DTM is also available on the Magnetrol website. This DTM will offer all of the new features of the existing Model 706 Hart® DTM. For more information about the ECLIPSE Model 706 transmitter, visit: www.magnetrol.com or contact info@magnetrol.be.

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