Interview: Antony Croston, Trelleborg Offshore
Antony Croston is Business Group Director at Trelleborg’s offshore operation in Houston, responsible for the externally-facing functions of the business covering engineering, business development and project management.MTR caught up with Croston ahead of next week’s Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston to discuss some of Trelleborg’s latest developments in buoyancy…
Partners Aim to Improve Riser Performance and Efficiency
Trelleborg said its offshore operation has signed a supply and license agreement with Reel Power Oil and Gas to collaboratively develop and market a new Vortex Induced Vibration (VIV) suppression system aimed at improving riser performance and efficiency in demanding offshore environments.“We strive to push the limits of the oil and gas industry to improve the performance and competitiveness of our customers.
Trelleborg Suite Supplied to Prelude FLNG
Trelleborg’s marine systems operation has supplied a suite of products to Shell’s Prelude FLNG facility, the largest offshore facility ever constructed. Prelude, which is 488 meters long, 74 meters wide, and made with more than 260,000 tons of steel, will extract and liquefy natural gas from a site in North West Australia. Trelleborg supplied its gas transfer technology and SafePilot navigational and piloting systems for Prelude.
Trelleborg Introduces Renewables Cable Protection System
Trelleborg’s offshore operation recently launched its protection system, NjordGuard, for the renewables market. The system is designed to protect offshore windfarm power cables in both monopile and J-tube applications. John Deasey, Renewables Sales Manager at Trelleborg’s offshore operation based in the UK states, “The way the industry thinks about energy and renewables has transformed and it is no longer just a concept but a reality.
Partnership Yields New Helical Buoyancy Technology
Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. and Trelleborg's offshore operation today announced a joint development agreement to develop, manufacture and market Helical Buoyancy riser technology developed by Diamond Offshore. This innovative, patented riser buoyancy design reduces riser drag and mitigates Vortex-Induced Vibration in offshore applications and enables improved operational efficiency.
Trelleborg Signs Framework Agreement with Statoil
Trelleborg’s offshore operation in Norway, signed a framework agreement with Statoil for the supply of Elastopipe, corrosion protection, Passive Fire Protection (PFP) as well as Thermal Insulation (Vikotherm R2, S1 and P7). The framework agreement is signed for six years. Hans Leo Hals, Managing Director for Trelleborg’s offshore operation in Norway, commented: “We…
Trelleborg Achieves O&G Certification in Brazil
Trelleborg’s offshore operation in Macae, Brazil, has been awarded ISO 9001:2008 certification. The standard defines the quality management system requirements for the design, development, production, installation and service of products for the petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries. “Achieving ISO 9001:2008 is in-line with Trelleborg’s commitment to…
Trelleborg's Uraduct Earns Certificate for Material Verification
Trelleborg’s offshore operation in the U.K. has received a certificate for material verification for Uraduct under the American Petroleum Institute’s specification for flexible pipe ancillary equipment (API 17L1 Ed. 1 2013). The verification was completed by global engineering, technical and business services organization, Lloyds Register EMEA, acting as an independent verification agent.
Trelleborg Acquires Marimatech
Trelleborg has, through its business area Trelleborg Offshore & Construction, signed an agreement to acquire Marimatech A/S, a Danish company that designs and manufactures advanced marine positioning and piloting systems, primarily specializing in the development of software used for docking and mooring ships offshore and in ports. Richard Hepworth, President of Trelleborg’s marine systems operation…
Trelleborg Inducted Into Offshore Energy Center Hall of Fame
Trelleborg’s offshore operation has been awarded a Pioneering Technologies Award at this year’s Ocean Star Gala event in Houston, Texas. Trelleborg was awarded for its contribution to drilling technology for marine riser buoyancy and the company now joins a select group of companies in the Offshore Energy Center Hall of Fame. After pioneering the introduction of commercial syntactic foams in 1957…
Trelleborg Adds Further Support in Brazil
Press release - Brazil remains a development area for the oil and gas industry, so to effectively service its customers in the region, Trelleborg’s offshore operation has invested in two new regional appointments. Project Manager, Rafael Campos handles local contracts to provide clients with quicker and more efficient support on the ground. Sales Manager, Bruno Matos aims to grow relationships with local customers and associations…
Trelleborg Awarded ISO 29001 O&G Accredidation
Trelleborg’s offshore operation in England has been awarded an International Organization for Standardization (ISO) / Technical Specification (TS) 29001:2011 certification, the company announced today. The standard defines the quality management system requirements for the design, development, production, installation and service of products for the petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries.
Report Reveals Missing Value Link Offshore
A recent survey conducted by Trelleborg’s offshore operation paints a positive industry outlook with decision makers taking a long term ‘value-add’ view. Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) rated product quality, responsiveness and skills above cost as the most important supplier attributes. In fact, only 4 percent cited cost as a primary driver in determining preferred partners.
Flowline Insulation Covers Tackle Extreme Temps
Press release- Trelleborg’s offshore operation has engineered a new insulation cover that withstands extremely cold temperatures at subsea depths and also, with the combination of a silicone liner, the extreme temperatures of hot hydrocarbons. The insulation cover achieves the highest temperatures yet accomplished and in addition, is lighter than steel covers; not…
Trelleborg Tackles Lower Costs at SPE Offshore Europe
The sharp fall in oil prices has resulted in intensified competition within the offshore oil and gas industry and the prevailing market situation confirms a continued uncertainty ahead. The market was quick to reevaluate its processes and budgets, redirecting its primary focus to cutting costs, adding value and increasing efficiency. Fredrik Meuller, Business Area President…
Trelleborg to Enhance Safety at Sverdrup Oil Field
Trelleborg’s offshore operation has secured a contract to supply its thermal insulation, corrosion and passive fire protection (PFP) solutions for use on the new Johan Sverdrup oil field in the North Sea, off Norway. Contracted by Kvaerner, Trelleborg’s offshore operation in Norway will supply its Vikotherm R2 thermal insulation coating to be applied to 12 risers.
Trelleborg Launches Thermal Insulation Portfolio
Trelleborg’s offshore operation announced it has consolidated its range of high performance thermal insulation materials, to house them all under one brand – Vikotherm. The company will present its newest portfolio at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC), in Houston next month. “As subsea environments become increasingly more demanding; going deeper and further than ever before…
