Monday, December 23, 2024

Pressure Control Equipment News

Weir Oil & Gas Intros ULR Wellhead

Weir Oil & Gas, a upstream provider of pressure pumping and pressure control equipment and services, today announced an updated, field-proven Unitized Lock-Ring (ULR) wellhead.The ULR wellhead features a standardized design for shale plays in the U.S. that accommodates 95 percent of casing configurations in either 11 inch or 13-5/8 inch nominal sizes…

Hunting Appoints Granberg as Development Manager

Ståle Granberg (Photo: Hunting Energy Services)

Hunting Energy Services has appointed a new business development manager for Norway as it targets further growth in the Scandinavian oil and gas sector. The company has appointed Ståle Granberg who will oversee the business development and sales strategy for its well intervention product lines including, fully NORSOK qualified pressure control equipment, downhole tools and thru-tubing.

Schlumberger Signs Two Transocean Service Agreements

Cameron, a Schlumberger company, signed two 10-year pressure control equipment management service contracts on behalf of Transocean valued at greater than $350 million. The first contract calls for Schlumberger to manage Transocean’s Cameron risers in the Gulf of Mexico. This comprehensive agreement includes storage, maintenance, inspection, repair, recertification and data-driven riser management on the rigs.

Glacier Energy Services Appoints New Heat Transfer Division MD

Jim McAleese

Energy  sector service group Glacier Energy Services confirmed the appointment of Jim McAleese as managing director of its newly-formed heat transfer division. 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.

Glacier Energy Services Acquires MSL Heat Transfer

Heat exchanger maintenance works at MSL Heat Transfer, which has been bought by Glacier Energy Services

Energy sector service group Glacier Energy Services has acquired MSL Heat Transfer, the Aberdeen-based radiator and cooler design, manufacture, repair and refurbishment provider, marking completion of Glacier’s sixth acquisition as it carries out a reorganization into four divisions to augment its service offering to its customers across the international energy sector.

Significant Norway Expansion for NOV Elmar

Photo courtesy of NOV

NOV Elmar said it has expanded its presence in Norway with a move into larger premises to meet increasing work levels. The new premises, which are purpose-built for NOV Elmar’s service offerings, are based in Tananger, a main oil and gas business area within Norway, and include approximately 250 sq. meters office space, 1,200 sq. meters workshop space and a 1,300 sq. meters outdoor area.

New Camesa Cable

Photo courtesy of Camesa

Camesa, a WireCo WorldGroup brand, launched EcoSeal, a new wireline for the oil and gas industry during the 2014 Global Petroleum Show in Canada. The new cable eliminates the need for grease injection systems and allows for faster rig-up time at the wellsite. The “double-seal” technology features an inner sleeve and a specially designed outer jacket…