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http://www.offshore-technology.com/contractors/installation/moorlink/press2.html Wed, 14 May 2008 16:44:36 GMT http://www.offshore-technology.com/contractors/installation/moorlink/press2.html The fourth Ball Swivel set to Transocean Offshore In August 2007, MoorLink delivered its fourth rig set to Transocean Offshore Deepwater Drilling. The delivery included MoorLinks patented Ball Swivel Type 199 which was installed on "Transocean Leader" during its preparation for an assignment in Norway. The upgrade also included new fairlead sheaves supplied by IP Huse in Norway. This delivery is the follow up of three earlier orders for the Transocean rigs 'Rather', 'Richardson' and 'Marianas'. http://www.offshore-technology.com/contractors/instrumentation/matrikon-europe/press2.html Wed, 14 May 2008 16:34:16 GMT http://www.offshore-technology.com/contractors/instrumentation/matrikon-europe/press2.html Matrikon Product Expo North - 18th June 2008 Matrikon Europe (a subsidiary of Matrikon have recently announced they will be holding a series of regional product events in the UK. The first event, called 'Product Expo North' will be held in Middlesbrough on 18th June 2008. Matrikon is a leading provider of integrated industrial intelligence products for the continuous process enterprise. Their products promote safe, reliable operations and support the vision for operational excellence by enabling asset performance and operations optimization initiatives. Matrikon Equipment Condition Monitor - reduce unscheduled downtime by predicting and preventing critical equipment failures. The event will be of particular interest to plant managers, project managers, process control and application engineers, plant floor operators and maintenance & control technicians. http://www.offshore-technology.com/contractors/installation/moorlink/press3.html Wed, 14 May 2008 09:43:58 GMT http://www.offshore-technology.com/contractors/installation/moorlink/press3.html Additional Barrel and Ball Swivels to Diamond Offshore IOS and Oddfjell Drilling The MoorLink regular barrel swivel forms the standard for Diamond Offshore moored rigs. MoorLink is currently supplying five rig sets for various rigs. Diamond's aim to standardize its fleet continues by reducing the number of different designs and suppliers. Moorlnk are very proud of beingone of the preferred suppliers to the Diamond Fleet.In addition MoorLink supplied the successful Ball Swivel to Diamonds recent upgrade 'Ocean Monarch'. As of today, these Ball swivels have been installed and used by 26 deep water drilling rigs. These rigs have a self moored chain wire combination mooring system. Among the operators are Diamond Offshore, Atwood Oceanics, Pride International, Odfjell Drilling, Transocean Deepwater Drilling, GlobalSantaFe and a Sugerland based operator. http://www.offshore-technology.com/contractors/installation/moorlink/press1.html Wed, 14 May 2008 09:39:52 GMT http://www.offshore-technology.com/contractors/installation/moorlink/press1.html MoorLink supplies 34 M-Links for the Shell Perdido Project Moorlink have recently supllied 34 M-Links for the Shell Perdido project. We have chosen to name this new type of connectors 'M-Links' (for MoorLink) to distinguish the product from a traditional H-link. The M-Links feature are a large diameter hollow load bearing pin eliminates the need of a thimble or spool saving weight and cost, and also a hollow pin design which changes the stress distribution and allows for the use of lower-grade plates, cutting cost and delivery time. We also eliminate the need for expensive handling shackles for installation since the holes through the pins may be used for handling. We are at the time of publishing just about to deliver the 34 units to Technip Offshore Finland for the Perdido Spar project. In July 2007 MoorLink was awarded the contract to supply 34 polyester rope connectors (17.793kN MBL) for the Shell Perdido Regional Hub Spar mooring lines. By using innovative ideas and advanced structural design work we have come up with a new type of more cost efficient and lighter connector that includes some unique features that have been patented, and we can conclude that this has been an interesting and very challenging project that is soon completed. http://www.offshore-technology.com/contractors/installation/moorlink/press5.html Wed, 14 May 2008 09:20:49 GMT http://www.offshore-technology.com/contractors/installation/moorlink/press5.html Pull in Socketsfor Heerema Marine Contractors Heerema Marine Contractors contracted Moorlink in January 2008 for the supply of three special riser pull in sockets to be used for the Perdido Spar riser pull in operation. In less than eight weeks Moorlink performed the design, purchase of high grade forged steel and completed the manufacturing and testing and delivery of the three special sockets. The socket design is very slim in addition to the detachable pull in head which can be alerted to serve different geometrical restrictions when passing fairlead wheels or other obstacles. http://www.offshore-technology.com/contractors/installation/moorlink/press4.html Wed, 14 May 2008 09:19:00 GMT http://www.offshore-technology.com/contractors/installation/moorlink/press4.html P.D.E.T Tether Installed for Petrobras In September 2006 Moorlink was contracted by Technip Flexibras Tubos Flexiveis in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to supply components for the tether chain system for the Petrobras PP.D.E.T Profundo project. The P.D.E.T Profundo project consists of the installation of an oil export pipeline and of a free standing hybrid riser (FSHR) from the P-52 semi-submersible Floating Production Unit (FPU) located in the Campos Basin, offshore Brazil. This system is planned to remain in service for 25 years. The PDET tether design was based on the previously delivered tether systems by MoorLink for Kizomba A and Kizomba B. The scope of work included two universal links fitted with low friction bearings, and a load monitoring spool piece. One main difference was the selected load monitoring system, implying a lot more advanced CNC machining to very high tolerances. The tether manufacturing process is very strict due to the fact that no redundancy of extra lines is included. Welding and selection of forged material was essential. Mechanical testing and position of the test sample take outs was thoroughly analysed in order to achieve the true and right material properties. In spite of the increased demand from the industry to improve material testing Moorlink has taken major steps in increasing its material investigation and testing. http://www.offshore-technology.com/contractors/lifting/protea/press2.html Tue, 13 May 2008 16:54:47 GMT http://www.offshore-technology.com/contractors/lifting/protea/press2.html PROTEA won an order from PDVSA PROTEA, a company based in Poland, won a contract from PDVSA Venezuela for delivery of 24 pcs. of electric mooring winches (16 and 40 Tons) for several drilling barges owned by PDVSA. The order includes 16 pcs. of smaller winches and 8 pcs. of bigger winches. PROTEA delivers offshore, marine and onshore Material Handling Equipment, including pedestal cranes, overhead cranes, BOP cranes, A-frames, winches and other. The new order goes very well, together with an opening of a new fabrication place in Kluczbork, Poland. http://www.offshore-technology.com/contractors/atzlisting/2097_36757/press1.html Mon, 12 May 2008 09:57:04 GMT http://www.offshore-technology.com/contractors/atzlisting/2097_36757/press1.html Logica in Partnership with Synergi Solutions Logica and Synergi Solutions has recently announced the signing of a partnership agreement that will provide a key consulting capability and a powerful and competitive risk management solution as well as an expertise of working with oil and gas customers to Logica's business globally. This aligns with Logica's recently-announced four point plan to deliver sustainable value to employees, customers and shareholders. A key part of this plan is to focus on growth, by building the ability to deliver value to the customers with a particular emphasis on building Logica's consulting and focus on areas which is expected to grow above the market. Another reason for the decision was the thought of going to market with the powerful combination of Logica's outstanding chain of solution services and global capacity, presence and experience with Synergi's state of the art technology and risk management expertise. It offers scalable and robust delivery, implementation and customization projects in the local, regional and global risk management marketplace. To build cooperation and a strong partnership that facilitates for focus on core business and the best possible interaction between Synergi, Logica and the clients to ensure product and services innovation, has been a tremendous important milestone. Strengthening and establish new channels for global marketing and distribution of the Synergi Software, was a key element. The partnerships will mean immediate transfer of 25 Synergi support and services staff, expertise and processes to Logica's Centre of Excellence environment in Stavanger. Joint sales and marketing plans and establishment of relevant staff competence in selected Logica locations, will take place soon, and extended hosting and ASP services to present and future local, regional and global clients will be presented in a short while. Logica and Synergi will now be able to offer risk management services based on high quality SLA and 24/7 support model including service desk operation. "We believe that this partnership is an opportunity to provide best in class solutions to our customers. Synergi's market leading technology and an impressive customer portfolio supports our commitment to help our local and global customers build and maintain leadership positions. We are excited about building the centre of excellence in Stavanger which supports Logica's growth agenda” says Tor Malmo, CEO Logica Norge. "Our strategic objective is that this will enable an even clearer focus on software sales and system enhancements of our core product; Synergi," says Olaf Larssæther, CEO Synergi Solutions. http://www.offshore-technology.com/contractors/atzlisting/2097_36756/press1.html Thu, 08 May 2008 12:16:51 GMT http://www.offshore-technology.com/contractors/atzlisting/2097_36756/press1.html Sub-One Technology Announces High-Performance Coatings for Offshore Oil and Gas Applications Sub-One Technology, the market leader in advanced coatings for internal surfaces, announced today that it is releasing a family of new coatings based on its breakthrough InnerArmor#174; technology. The coatings are being tested in key surface, subsea and downhole oil and gas applications including piping, couplers, cylinders, and drilling and completion equipment. InnerArmor coatings were selected based on their unique ability to protect against internal corrosion and abrasive wear, which has been estimated to cost billions of dollars annually. "The release of these new InnerArmor coatings represents an important milestone in our quest to help the oil and gas industry deploy high-performance interior coating approaches," said Andrew Tudhope, CEO, Sub-One Technology. "Depositing carbon-based coatings, metals, oxides and other compounds that can be ionized and applied on the interior surfaces of oilfield equipment promises to achieve a step change in performance and cost savings in many offshore and land drilling, completion and production applications." The new InnerArmor family of coatings has been tuned to solve difficult corrosion, wear and friction reduction challenges in the interiors of critical liquid and gas handling equipment and piping. Each coating has been thoroughly tested using applicable NACE, ASTM and other industry standards to validate performance. Hybrid custom coatings are also available to accommodate application requirements for multiple types of protection. For example, heavy oil producers are using InnerArmor coatings to protect internal components against abrasion and corrosion from slurry flows. The new InnerArmor coatings include: InnerArmor corrosion control - protection against corrosion and aggressive media including acids, salts and hydrogen sulfide (H2S). Testing includes sour autoclave test (NACE TM0185) and salt spray test (ASTM B117) InnerArmor erosion wear coating - protection against erosion wear in high-velocity sand and other particle flow environments. Completed testing includes erosion test by solid particle impingement using gas jets (ASTM G76) InnerArmor sliding wear coating - protection against sliding wear (i.e., adhesive wear) in dry, oil, drilling mud and wet environments. Completed testing includes linearly reciprocating ball-on-flat sliding wear (ASTM G133) InnerArmor abrasive wear coating - protection against abrasive wear in slurry flow and other challenging environments. Completed testing includes dry sand rubber wheel test (ASTM G65) InnerArmor flex wear coating - protects flexible metals (e.g., aluminum) against wear and corrosion Sub-One has licensed InnerArmor technology to an expanding network of authorized global coating providers located in Aberdeen and Cambridge, UK; Calgary, Canada; Perth, Australia and Houston and Midland, Texas, US. These coating providers have access to a centralized database of InnerArmor coating recipes to ensure consistent application across the world. Oil and gas customers have the potential to achieve dramatic cost savings by using InnerArmor technology to coat low-cost metals instead of purchasing high-price metal alloys and by delivering strong protection against corrosion, erosion and wear. InnerArmor coatings provide longer service life, improved flow performance and reduced operating costs, and are environmentally friendly. ABOUT SUB-ONE TECHNOLOGY Sub-One Technology is the market leader in advanced coatings for internal surfaces. Its InnerArmor coating process applies a high performance, chemically inert, protective coating which reduces operational costs associated with corrosion, erosion and friction reduction. Based in Pleasanton, California, the company works with a network of global coating providers to offer coating services to Fortune 500 customers in energy, automotive, and other industries. Founded in 2004, Sub-One Technology is a privately held company backed by Chevron, General Electric, Nomura, and Advanced Technology Ventures. http://www.offshore-technology.com/contractors/instrumentation/yokogawa-europe/press9.html Thu, 08 May 2008 09:23:25 GMT http://www.offshore-technology.com/contractors/instrumentation/yokogawa-europe/press9.html Yokogawa Announces Certification of World's First FOUNDATION™ Fieldbus Device DTM Yokogawa Electric Corporation announces that its DPharp EJA V2.5 Device Type Manager (DTM) has been certified for FOUNDATIONT fieldbus by the FDT Group, a world first. This certification marks another step forward for Yokogawa's VigilantPlant Asset Excellence initiative, allowing users of Yokogawa's intelligent FOUNDATION fieldbus devices to tap user-friendly field device tool (FDT)/DTM technology with the guarantee of interoperability and trouble-free installation. 'Best in class' technology and assured interoperability Innovative process plants today utilise the HART, PROFIBUS, and FOUNDATION fieldbus intelligent field communications protocols, making use of a rich variety of field information to improve the safety, reliability, and productivity of plant operations while optimising maintenance. FDT/DTM is a complementary open technology that allows users of these advanced field communications protocols to access and utilise device information regardless of the host system or communications protocol. With a large number of device DTMs already certified for the HART and PROFIBUS communications protocols, certification for FOUNDATION fieldbus has been avidly awaited. As a strong supporter and key member of the FDT Group, Yokogawa is proud to announce the world's first certified FOUNDATION fieldbus device DTM. This certified FOUNDATION fieldbus device DTM is fully interoperable with all certified frame applications, including Yokogawa's latest FieldMate R1.03 and PRM R3.02 asset management systems. This allows users intuitive access to all the advanced features of FOUNDATION fieldbus devices. Yokogawa's release of the world's first certified FOUNDATION fieldbus device DTM means that customers can now deploy HART and FOUNDATION fieldbus devices without the fear of interoperability pitfalls and seamlessly utilise a wealth of field information. Certification technology and infrastructure The FDT Group recently completed the tool set needed for the FOUNDATION fieldbus certification of device DTMs, and Yokogawa used the latest dtmINSPECTOR 2.1 to verify that the device DTM for its EJA pressure/differential pressure transmitters met the FDT Group's specifications for the FOUNDATION fieldbus protocol. Using its certified Interoperability Test Lab in Singapore, Yokogawa accelerated this rigorous certification process. http://www.offshore-technology.com/contractors/corrosion/leighs-paints/press1.html Wed, 07 May 2008 16:53:14 GMT http://www.offshore-technology.com/contractors/corrosion/leighs-paints/press1.html Flying the Flag in Canada From 10th-12th June Leighs Paints will be show casing its hydrocarbon fire protection materials that has the potential to save asset owners US$7.5 million per day! Leighs Paints is offering visitors at the Global Petroleum Show in Calgary, the largest oil and gas event in the world, the chance to talk to fire protection experts about epoxy based fire protection. Visitors will also be able to find out about the technical and practical advantages of using Firetex passive fire protection as an alternative to traditional cement based methods. The Global Petroleum Show is one of the calendar highlights of the year, for the movers and shakers within the oil and gas and chemical industry. The inclusion of Leighs Paints will come as no surprise to those who are familiar with their range of protective coatings developed specifically for the harsh conditions encountered in this industry. During the three day event Leighs Paints can be found in the Upper Big Four stand number 4645 at GPS. Why not stop by and find out how you can save US$7.5 million a day? http://www.offshore-technology.com/contractors/separation/cetco2/press7.html Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:35:30 GMT http://www.offshore-technology.com/contractors/separation/cetco2/press7.html CETCO Cean Up or Chevron Onboard Stena Spey Rig CETCO Oilfield Services exceeded expectations during another successful clean up operation of oily water streams onboard the Stena Spey rig, as part of a series of well intervention and clean-up operations in Chevron's Strathspey and Captain Fields. The two part operation, which utilised CETCO's CrudeSorb technology, exceeded client expectations with reduced operating time and lower discharge rates than the legal limits set by the BERR. Chevron contracted CETCO to assist in the treatment of the oily water waste streams resulting from a series of well interventions carried out in the Strathspey and well clean up operations in the Captain Field. CrudeSorb technology was used to treat the fluids prior to release overboard. CrudeSorb is a proprietary adsorption media based on resin, polymer and clay technology. It has been proven to be extremely efficient at removing oil, grease and soluble organics from water. The treatment on the Stena Spey was achieved through the use of two CETCO RFV4000's, each consisting of two sock filter vessels and two adsorption media vessels which can run in series, parallel or though a single vessel. When run in parallel each system is capable of processing up to 10,000 bbl of fluid per day. This dual configuration meant that the system operators could switch from one set to the other without having to interrupt the flow at any time, reducing rig time and cost. CETCO successfully treated all contaminated fluids at a rate below approved discharge level of less than 40mg/l. Much of the influent was found to have oil-in-water content which was already less than the overboard discharge limit. This provided the opportunity to improve efficiency by-passing the units when not required. Constant flow monitoring ensured that at no time was there any risk of fluid being discharged to the environment that exceeded the limits set by the BERR. CETCO also treated fluids which had come directly from secondary operations within the well. These included all wash water, including that from the solids washing operations and all other water from equipment involved. STRATHSPEY M3 Perhaps the most interesting well in the combined Stena Spey contracts was the Strathspey M3 well, which is a water injector which was once an oil producer. The M3 intervention was a good demonstration of the benefits CETCO's CrudeSorb system can bring to a project. The well has a 900 foot sump and after 10 years as a producer and 3 years as an injector it was anticipated that some, or all, of this sump had been filled with debris of various origins. The project covered extraction of the crude oil entrained within the fluids and solids build up contained in sump of well M3, prior to additional perforations being added to the well. The fluids from the M3 intervention were cleaned using a series of treatment equipment on board the drilling rig. The fluids and associated solids were flowed back to the Stena Spey through the coil tubing and completion annulus. When on board the fluids were directed through Expro sandfilters and a hydroclyclone desander to remove solids. The fluids from the well were then directed through the two CETCO RFV4000s to remove any hydrocarbons prior to discharge over board. The wash water from the sand wash vessel was also treated by CETCO to remove hydrocarbons, prior to disposal. http://www.offshore-technology.com/contractors/safety/noreq/press5.html Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:36:21 GMT http://www.offshore-technology.com/contractors/safety/noreq/press5.html Noreq AS Establishes Subsidiary in the Netherlands The Norwegian company Noreq, which manufactures and sells maritime equipment, continues to expand. The increasing demand for our products has resulted in the company establishing Noreq, a subsidiary with an office and warehouse facilities in the Netherlands. This puts Noreq in an even stronger position with respect to capacity and delivery times vis-à-vis European customers. "It is a pleasure to present our new company to a market, which, in addition to appreciating our excellent equipment products, has wanted the company to be present. By establishing Noreq BV and its product warehouse in the Netherlands, we have reduced the distance to many of our customers in Europe. This will enable us to provide better follow-up to customers who choose Noreq products," says Sales Director Trond Paulsen in Noreq. Noreq will act as a base for the further expansion of our sales network in the area. The subsidiary will also be developed as a central service base, and it will house training facilities for customers who buy life-saving products. Noreq will also have the important function of serving as the company's warehouse for spare parts for our own equipment products. http://www.offshore-technology.com/contractors/instrumentation/yokogawa-europe/press8.html Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:54:36 GMT http://www.offshore-technology.com/contractors/instrumentation/yokogawa-europe/press8.html Yokogawa releases Enhanced Version of STARDOM™ Network-Based Control System Yokogawa Electric Corporation has released an enhanced version of the STARDOM network-based control system that complies with US gas industry standards and provides a new data-logging function for the FCN/FCJ autonomous controllers. These enhancements reduce costs by improving the efficiency of both operation and maintenance. Yokogawa will use the release of this enhanced version to strengthen its sales targeting the oil and gas upstream processes. The enhanced STARDOM version supports the American Gas Association's AGA3, AGA7, and AGA8 standards used in North America, South America, and Asia. This ensures correct flow measurement as gas is transported between drilling companies and distribution companies. STARDOM provides both gas metering and control functions. The FCN/FCJ autonomous controllers have been enhanced with the introduction of a new data-logging function. The controllers can now store control data and data from field instruments and facilities for access from distant locations via the Web, enabling efficient remote monitoring. The STARDOM engineering tool has been enhanced with network templates that improve the reusability of applications. At the end of May, Yokogawa will provide samples of these network templates. In addition, to keep pace with the latest advances in operating systems, the engineering tools for STARDOM's FCN/FCJ autonomous controllers will support Windows Vista. STARDOM is an open network-based control system that allows the construction of a supervisory control system from the combination of components that perform functions such as control, operation and monitoring. STARDOM employs the international standard IEC61131-3 programming environment and supports a wide range of communication protocols such as FOUNDATIONTM fieldbus, HART, Modbus, and DNP3. STARDOM combines the high reliability of a Distributed Control System (DCS) with the universal and economical features of a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), and makes possible the low-cost construction of a full-scale instrumentation system with network functionality. Major target markets include oil and gas exploration, petroleum and chemical processing, water disposal, gas supply, and co-generation fields where facilities are widely distributed; small- to medium-scale oil, chemical, iron and steel, paper and pulp, food and pharmaceutical plants; and electrical, mechanical and other assembly/processing facilities. Applications include the monitoring and control of production facilities, the remote monitoring and control of district heating/cooling systems and co-generation systems, and the remote monitoring and control of semiconductor manufacturing equipment. http://www.offshore-technology.com/contractors/installation/spt_2/press3.html Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:04:35 GMT http://www.offshore-technology.com/contractors/installation/spt_2/press3.html Suction Pile Tensile Capacity Trial SPT Offshore has been asked by the CLP Group to investigate the tensile capacity of a suction pile and compare it to its theoretical calculations. The CLP Group is one of the leading power companies in Asia. One of the goals of CLP is to install a wind farm offshore the coast of Hong Kong. The wind farm will involve the building of 60 wind turbines in a water depth of 30 meters. Each turbine will be placed on a foundation constructed by suction piles. SPT Offshore will participate in a feasibility study that will investigate the suitability of suction piles for this purpose. SPT Offshore will conduct a full size test using one of their suction piles. The pile will be installed and left for 45 days to obtain undisturbed soil conditions. After that a reverse suction operation will be performed. The pressure inside the pile will be increased in small steps to mimic a suction pile under tension. With the SAPS-001 pump, SPT Offshore is able to closely monitor the pressures and soil movements inside and outside the suction pile. The pressures can be adjusted up to a 0.1 bar accuracy during the test. Final tensile capacity will be determined when the suction pile starts moving out of the soil. http://www.offshore-technology.com/contractors/fire_protection/detector Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.offshore-technology.com/contractors/fire_protection/detector Detector Electronics Corporation Detector Electronics Corporation is the world leader in optical flame and combustible and toxic gas detection systems, with premier products setting the standard in our industry. In addition to manufacturing equipment, we also offer complete turnkey solutions for fire and gas detection and suppression/mitigation systems and ESD solutions. When it comes to safety, Det-Tronics has a 30-year legacy of protecting high hazard applications ranging from offshore oil platforms to thousands of miles of gas pipelines, and from the B-2 bomber to token booths in New York City's subway system. OPTICAL FLAME DETECTORS AND GAS SENSORS Det-Tronics is unique in manufacturing both flame and gas sensors in-house, thereby controlling specifications to exacting requirements. Our optical flame detectors offer true optical integrity combined with the highest false alarm rejection rate, while our wide range of gas detection products meets your needs for detecting combustible and toxic gases in any application. Det-Tronics integrated flame, gas and fire suppression systems range from conventional, addressable and custom combination systems to state-of-the-art, highly fault tolerant and configurable detection and releasing systems. PointWatch Eclipse IR GAS DETECTOR The PIRECL PointWatch Eclipse infrared combustible gas detector delivers exceptional flammable hydrocarbon vapor detection in lower explosive limit (LEL) range and is ideally suited for on and offshore oil and gas facilities. Unique features include stainless steel construction for maximum strength and new multi-layer optics protection weather baffle for unequalled protection in harsh environments. Delivering better than 90% availability, the Eclipse has sapphire-coated optics for industrial grade hardness and an integral wiring termination compartment that removes the need for extra wiring/termination boxes. It also offers superior communications versatility including 4-24mA analog, Hart and RS-485 Modbus outputs and hand-held communicator option. All this and more from a detector that delivers no undisclosed failures, does not require routine calibration like other combustible gas detection technologies, with significant resultant savings, and even comes with a five year product warranty! NEW FLAME DETECTION PRODUCT LINE WITH WORLD APPROVALS Detector Electronics Corporation announces new multispectrum infrared, ultraviolet infrared, ultraviolet, and infrared flame detectors that are certified ATEX, and approved to Factory Mutual's FM3260-2000 flame performance standard. The flame detectors all include new performance and false alarm rejection capabilities exceeding other existing detectors. The detectors include an event-monitoring data logging feature combined with a modbus RS485 protocol for data extraction. The detector also builds on the time tested optical integrity feature with a magnetically activated test function, making test torches or lamps obsolete. Infrared sensors incorporate heated optics, which are now microprocessor controlled and designed to melt any ice which is blinding to the detector. The complete flame product line incorporates two alarm relays, and one fault relay with isolated or non-isolated 4-20mA outputs, a pulse output or the Eagle Quantum premier communication output. The new pulse output permits the replacement of detectors connected to older controller based systems to be upgraded to today's breakthrough technology. THE EAGLE QUANTUM PREMIER FIRE AND GAS DETECTION / RELEASING SYSTEM Serving multiple roles in the monitoring and protection of hazardous areas, the EQP addressable system integrates fire and gas detection and extinguishing agent release on a fault tolerant digital communications network. Base system support for up to 60 addressable field devices is scaleable up to 244 devices and base LON length of 2,000m can be extended up to 10,000m. Offering deluge and pre-action release capability for fire suppression in addition to extinguishant release, the system has built-in diagnostics and programmable logic. As well as new EQP detectors, it is compatible both with Det-Tronics flame and gas products and a variety of third-party devices. Modbus RTU Master/Slave and Allen Bradley DF-1 communication capability is provided. http://www.offshore-technology.com/contractors/lighting/fcg Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.offshore-technology.com/contractors/lighting/fcg FCG FCG, which was formerly known as CEAG FCG, has achieved remarkable strides in the field of explosion-protected equipments over the last three decades. Having started its operation at Mumbai in 1974, FCG has come a long way and has established itself as a leader in this market segment. Operating from its headquarters at Mumbai and regional offices across the country, FCG has been able to be at close proximity with its customers. FCG was the first Indian company to obtain CE marking on explosion-proof electrical equipment according to ATEX directives. We now offers products confirming to Indian standards and ATEX directives covering: Ex-d protected luminaries, switchgear, panels, junction boxes, local control stations and accessories Ex-i process automation components Emergency lighting fixtures Ex-e protected lighting fitting and junction boxes Custom-built explosion protected items All functions carried out are in-house and our products are designed to confirm all applicable standards. FCG believes in constant upgrading of the products to meet more stringent benchmarks for safety, reliability and performance. Our new products respond not only to the changing demands of our customers, but also to the global shift towards automation and constant need for upgrading. FLAMEPROOF LIGHTING FIXTURES Our range of flameproof lighting fixtures include: Fluorescent light fixtures Bulk-head light fixtures Head lamps Reaction vessel lamps Aviation light fixtures Flood light fixtures Level gauge illuminator Pendent / well glass light fixtures Control gears FLAMEPROOF SWITCH GEARS FCG's flameproof switch gears cover the following products: Local control station (group 1, IIA and IIB) Switch sockets (group 1, IIA and IIB) Switch fuse unit (group 1, IIA and IIB) DOL starters (group 1, IIA and IIB) Soot blower / control panel (group 1, IIA and IIB) Local control station (group IIC) Switch socket and combination (group IIC) Lighting distribution board (group IIC) FLAMEPROOF JUNCTION BOXES We provide flame proof junction boxes for gas group 1, IIA, IIB and IIC, as well as junction boxes for increased safety. STILBO STAINLESS-STEEL JUNCTION BOX ENCLOSURES The new explosion-proof, stainless-steel (SS 304 / SS 316 construction) enclosure offers a high degree of safety for offshore applications and in locations where chemical, mechanical and climatic conditions prevail. The high-grade offers many advantages – from high mechanical strength to extreme corrosion resistance – for various fields of use. You may contact us for different sizes and applications. SMART-P POLYESTER GEAR ENCLOSURE The Smart-P polyester gear enclosure is made from glass fibre reinforced polyester, which has self-extinguishing, flame retardant properties and offers resistance against the hostile chemical or weather environments. The enclosures are provided with the retained screws covers or with the hinged covers. The threaded brass inserts are provided on the internal base of the enclosure to accommodate different types of plates, DIN rail devices, etc. With the endless neoprene gasket to ensure an IP 65 weather protection, gear enclosures can be made available for use in zone-two hazardous areas as junction boxes. Enclosures are available in grey (RAL 7001); other colours are available on request. You may contact us for further information or your requirements. http://www.offshore-technology.com/contractors/steel/dansk-svejse Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.offshore-technology.com/contractors/steel/dansk-svejse Dansk Svejse Teknik Dansk Svejse Teknik (DST) is a Danish company specialising in the fabrication of both onshore and offshore constructions, comprising of steelwork and piping of all sizes and specifications. Our engineering production can encompass a variety of industries such as petrochemical, pharmaceutical, chemical and power generation, as well as any other specific building services requirements. CUSTOMISED STEEL AND PIPE COMPONENTS Through a defined and targeted effort we have developed and maintained a solid and competent experience in manufacturing of tailor-made components and constructions. This experience makes us highly capable of carrying out jobs with the highest demands regarding quality, welding procedures, documentation, delivery time etc., whether the job is a pipe-spool system, a 60m flare boom or medium-sized constructions. OFFSHORE STRUCTURE WELDING DST is in possession of a large number of welding procedures, enabling us to carry out work in a number of materials, and in different layouts. Our workforce includes a number of highly qualified and experienced welders and fitters which have specialised in welding with TIG, MIG / MAG and electrodes in materials such as carbon, stainless-steel, SMO, duplex, super duplex, aluminium and cunifer. STEELWORK AND PIPING CONSTRUCTION AND TESTING FACILITIES DST's new and modern facilities consist of an 8,500m² workshop, 34,000m² of external working space and a soon to be finished 3,000m² coating facility. Furthermore we have a range of large, modern and efficient machinery for your steel and piping needs, as well as non-destructive and hydrostatic testing facilities on our premises. With these facilities we can handle even very big and heavy construction projects, yet still have the best facilities for mass production of smaller constructions and components. HSE &dash; ISO 9001:2000, ISO 14001:2004 AND DS/OHSAS 18001:2004 DST has committed itself to certification with the above regulations by October 2008. Furthermore, Det Norske Veritas (DNV) and Bureau Veritas both have free access to perform independent third-party inspections at our facility. Documentation for all our construction projects is completed according to customer requirements. Our great experience in the creation and control of all documentation required for steelwork and piping construction enables us to cope with the increasing demands for this in our completed projects. http://www.offshore-technology.com/projects/usan/ Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.offshore-technology.com/projects/usan/ Usan Field In February 2008, Total was given approval from the Nigerian government to commence the development of its offshore Usan field. Discovered in 2002, Usan lies in licence block OPL 222, around 100km South of Port Harcourt, in water depths ranging from 750m to 850m. "Usan is expected to come onstream early in 2012 and to ramp up quickly to plateau production of 180,000bpd." The field is operated by Elf Petroleum Nigeria Limited (20%) on behalf of equity partners Chevron Petroleum Nigeria (30%), Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria (Offshore East) (30%) and Nexen Petroleum Nigeria (20%). Proven and probable reserves of Usan have been put at in excess of 500 million barrels of oil. Usan is expected to come onstream early in 2012 and to ramp up quickly to plateau production of 180,000bpd of oil. The associated gas will be reinjected in the reservoir. USAN FIELD DEVELOPMENT The plan features a development of the Usan field with 35 subsea wells connected to a two-million-barrel capacity Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel by subsea lines and risers. The processing capacity is around 150,000bpd. First oil is planned for 2010. The Usan-1 discovery well encountered significant net oil pay. It was production tested at a restricted rate of 5,000bpd. The nearby Ukot field was discovered in 1998. The discovery well also encountered significant net oil pay and was tested at a rate of 13,900bpd. This was followed by Usan-2 which was located approximately two miles west of the discovery well and tested an up-dip portion of the fault block. Usan-3 was drilled approximately one mile north-west of the discovery well and tested a separate fault block. The Usan-3 well was production tested and produced 5,600bpd under restricted flow conditions. Ukot-2, an appraisal well on the separate Ukot discovery, is scheduled to spud in April-May 2008. Usan-4, located 5km south of the discovery was drilled in 2003. It flowed at the rate of 4,400bpd from the first interval and 6,300bpd from the second interval. The Usan-5 well was located 6km west of the discovery. The Usan-6 appraisal well was drilled around 4km south of Usan-5 in water depths of approximately 850m. During the well test, Usan-6 was flowed at a rate of 5,800bpd under restricted flow conditions. In 2005, Usan-7 and -8 confirmed an eastern extension of the Usan field. Both wells were drilled using Transocean's semisub, M G Hulme, Jr. USAN CONTRACTORS Cameron was awarded a contract with a value of approximately $650m to provide subsea systems for the initial phase of the 44-well Usan subsea development. "The plan features a development of the Usan field with 35 subsea wells connected to am FPSO." Under the contract, Cameron will provide subsea systems engineering and project management, along with subsea Christmas trees, production and intervention control systems, manifolds, flowline connection systems, installation support and associated spares for Total's Nigerian subsidiary. Saipem was awarded the contract for the Umbilicals, Flowlines, Risers and Oil Loading Terminal (UFR and OLT) activities. The contract is worth in excess of $1.3bn. The contract encompasses the engineering, procurement, construction, installation, pre-commissioning, assistance to commissioning and start-up of the subsea umbilicals (72km), flowlines (61km) and risers connecting the 42 subsea wells to the FPSO, along with the oil-loading terminal, consisting of an offloading buoy and two offloading lines and part of the FPSO anchoring system. Fabrication will be carried out locally in Nigeria, mainly in Saipem's Rumuolumeni yard. The offshore installation will be carried out by the highly specialised vessels Saipem FDS and Saipem 3000, in water depths ranging from 730m to 850m, between the fourth quarter of 2010 and the fourth quarter of 2011. http://www.offshore-technology.com/projects/knottyhead/ Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.offshore-technology.com/projects/knottyhead/ Knotty Head Field, Gulf of Mexico The Knotty Head Field lies in Green Canyon block 512 in the Gulf of Mexico. It is operated by Nexen Petroleum with a 25% working interest. Other equity partners include Anadarko Petroleum 25%, BHP Billiton 25% and ChevronTexaco 25%. The field lies in 3,500ft of water close to the Chevron-operated Tahiti and Tonga discoveries. "The Knotty Head field was discovered in 2005." The field was discovered in 2005 when the well encountered approximately 600ft of net oil pay in multiple zones in the lower miocene of the Mississippi fan fold belt. KNOTTY HEAD WELL The well was drilled by the TransOcean Discoverer Spirit drillship. The well reached a total depth of 34,189ft and is the deepest well drilled in the Gulf of Mexico. The field also set a record for the deepest real-time Logging While Drilling / Measuring While Drilling (LWD / MWD). The well also set a third record for the longest 14¾in-bit run at 11,545ft and a total depth of 24,085ft. In order to determine the extent of the discovery, Nexen followed this up by a sidetrack well drilled downdip to a total depth of 32,986ft, with a bottom-hole location approximately 4,500ft to the south of the original wellbore. The sidetrack encountered all reservoirs seen in the discovery well and approximately 400ft of net oil pay were logged. OIL PRODUCTION Nexen's pre-drill resource estimate for the field, prior to drilling the first exploration well was 350 million to one billion barrels. "The Knotty Head Field lies in Green Canyon Block 512 in the Gulf of Mexico." Based on the results of this drilling, the resource estimate reduced to 200 to 500 million barrels of oil equivalent. The initial exploration plan filed by the operator envisages at least four wells to be drilled on GC 512. Floatec, the 50-50 joint venture between J Ray McDermott and Keppel FELS created to deliver deepwater floating production systems, is finishing a concept screening study for Knotty Head. FloaTEC will evaluate tension leg platforms; spars; floating production, storage and offloading vessels; and subsea options for the field. Both wet and dry tree options will be considered. http://www.offshore-technology.com/projects/pazflorangola/ Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.offshore-technology.com/projects/pazflorangola/ Pazflor Field Development Pazflor is located in deepwater offshore Angola block 17, 150km (93 miles) off the coast of Angola and 40km (25 miles) north-east of Dalia. It lies in 600m-1,200m (1,968ft-3,907ft) water depths. The development extends over 600km² (232 square miles) with a north-to-south axis of more than 30km (19 miles). Pazflor includes the Perpetua, Acacia, Zinia and Hortensia fields, which lie in the eastern portion of block 17. "Pazflor includes the Perpetua, Acacia, Zinia and Hortensia fields." The development is operated by Total E&P Angola, a wholly owned subsidiary of Total, with a 40% interest. It is partnered with StatoilHydro (23.33%), Esso Exploration Angola (block 17) Ltd (20%) and BP Exploration (Angola) Ltd (16.67%). PAZFLOR RESERVOIRS The project will target development of hydrocarbons in two independent reservoir structures. The Oligocene reservoirs are located in water depths from 1,000m to 1,200m. They contain light oil of around 35°-38° API oil and will be developed using a production loop including riser bottom gas lift. The Miocene reservoirs, in 600m to 900m waters, contain heavy oil of around 17°-22° API, which will be recovered using subsea gas / liquid separation and liquid boosting. The overall development currently envisages 49 subsea wells connected via subsea production, injection lines and risers to a spread moored FPSO. The topside control system is designed to accommodate further 21 wells and a fourth subsea separation unit. These subsea wells will be connected via subsea production, injection lines and risers to a spread moored FPSO. FMC will deliver 49 subsea trees (25 production, 22 water-injection and two gas-injection trees) and 49 wellhead systems. In addition, the company will supply three four-slot production manifold systems, a production control and umbilical distribution system, gas export and flowline connection systems, ROV tooling and local support for installation and start-up activities. Deliveries will be completed over a multi-year period and are expected to commence in 2009. There will be three subsea separation systems provided by FMC following the company's success on Tordis. A main difference between the two is that separation modules will be vertical and not horizontal, which provide a smaller footprint. FPSO Total awarded Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) the engineering, procurement, and construction contract for the vessel's moorings, hull, and topsides. In turn, Daewoo awarded KBR, the contract to provide topsides engineering, procurement and interface design services for the FPSO. Pazflor will use a purpose-built FPSO with a topside weight of 35,494t. It is designed with a processing capacity of 200,000bpd of oil, 150mmcf/d of gas, and a storage capacity of about 1.9 million barrels of crude. "The Pazflor project will target development of hydrocarbons in two independent reservoir structures." DSME will construct the vessel at its fabrication yard in South Korea. Facilities are planned for a 20-year design life, and quarters are provided for 220 operation and maintenance personnel. Total awarded a $1.1bn contract for subsea work to a consortium led by Technip with Acergy. Technip is responsible for engineering, procurement, fabrication and installation of more than 80km (50 miles) of production and water injection rigid flowlines, flexible risers and integrated production bundle risers, plus engineering, procurement and fabrication of 60km (37 miles) of umbilicals. Installation is scheduled for 2010 using Technip's Deep Blue and Deep Pioneer. Acergy will be responsible for engineering, procurement, fabrication, and installation of 55km (34 miles) of water injection, gas injection, and gas export lines, umbilicals, and 20 rigid jumpers, plus installation of all manifolds, three subsea separation units with umbilicals and FPSO mooring lines. Drilling is scheduled to start in 2009 with oil production in 2011.