May 2012: Swagelining Limited and Evonik Industries to present Innovative Joint Conference Paper at Middle East Plastic Pipes 2012
Swagelining Limited has teamed with Joint Development Partner Evonik Industries, to present a conference paper entitled ‘PA12 liners for internal corrosion protection of hydrocarbon pipelines’ at the forthcoming Middle East Plastic Pipes 2012 in Dubai United Arab Emirates, 15-16 May 2012.
The conference focuses on the increasing popularity of plastic pipes in replacing traditional materials in piping systems in the region for both new build and rehabilitation. This topic is of particular interest as the Middle East has an extensive network of carbon steel pipelines transporting high temperature hydrocarbons, operating at or beyond their original design life, which require rehabilitation or replacement.
Dr Steve Brogden of Swagelining Limited together with Juergen Franosch of Evonik Industries will present a detailed study of the development work and trial programs undertaken by both companies as part of a successful joint program to confirm the suitability of a PA12 lined pipeline system for providing collapse resistant liners in high temperature hydrocarbon applications.
David Whittle, Business Development Director of Swagelining Limited said:
“With the buoyant oil and gas sector in the Middle East, which is experiencing continued significant investment in new pipelines, this region is a key sector in Swagelining’s ongoing growth strategy. Our continued research and development is producing new and innovative materials and products that open up new markets in both the offshore and onshore sector, requiring investment in local staff to help service requests in a timely manner. With a great network of contacts throughout the Middle East from previous employment, David will play a pivotal role in raising the profile of our 25 year old proven technology, which we are continually enhancing to provide wider options and cost savings for clients.”
Monday 30th April -Thursday 3rd May 2012 - OTC 2012, Houston.
Swagelining Limited will be exhibiting, once again, at the Offshore Technology Conference in Houston, Monday 30th April to Thursday 3rd May 2012. OTC is the world’s foremost event for the development of offshore resources with over 2,000 companies participating and 70,000 delegates expected.
Visit us at OTC 2012 in the Reliant Center in the Scottish Pavilion at Stand 1975-1.
April 2012: Swagelining Limited building momentum as the polymer lining technology of choice in the North Sea.
Building on a proven track record of nearly two decades in the Oil and Gas Industry in the North Sea, Swagelining Limited have commenced polymer liner insertion on the Stjerne Project, the first of two Water Injection Projects to be completed in the region in 2012. Having completed the butt-fusion fabrication of 11,500m of PE100 HDPE (600 welds), Swagelining Limited are now progressing with the liner insertion to 15 x 750m Steel Stalks, which comprise the high pressure water injection flowline system in the Stjerne Field Development in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea.
In extreme and adverse weather conditions, and working with our client to best manage the complex logistics associated with a Spoolbase working at 100% capacity, the PE100 HDPE liners are being installed quickly and efficiently into the carbon steel flowlines achieving the target rate of one constructed string per day. Terminations and jointing are being completed using the flangeless WeldLink® connector fitting – part of Swagelining Limited’s Integrated Lining System – which will allow the pipeline to be spooled onto the reel vessel for subsequent installation on the sea bed.
Swagelining Limited continues to build momentum in the region with the award of a further 5km Water Injection project to be completed later this year as part of the Ekofisk Field Development.
February 2012: Swagelining Limited appoint Chris Mann as Operations Director following company expansion.
Swagelining Limited are proud to announce the appointment of Chris Mann as Operations Director. Chris has more than 17 years' subsea polymer lining experience, having been part of the team delivering the first subsea use of Swagelining™ technology in 1995. Building on this, Chris has since delivered polymer lined pipelines from the design phase through to installation internationally. He has wide experience of spoolbase and subsea pipeline operations in UK, Norway, Brazil and Angola along with onshore projects worldwide and we are sure that he will prove a valuable addition to the team
Chris's appointment comes following an increased level of interest in our technology and services and the decision by the company to establish a new Projects and Commercial Division to support this, which will be under the leadership of Director Jim Bellingham.
January 2012 Record 1500 metre installation lengths repeatedly achieved for North Sea Water Injection project.
Swagelining Limited have recently successfully completed the installation of a polymer lining system for the 25.4 km x 10” high pressure water injection flowline system, constructed for subsea operation in the Triton field of the UK sector of the North Sea.
Engineering led design modifications to the equipment spread, confirmed by an extensive PQT programme, reduced towing loads and allowed for the record 1500 metre liner installation lengths to be repeatedly achieved. This in turn improved construction times, reducing the pipelay vessel spooling time by minimising the number of tie-ins required. The liner was installed quickly and efficiently into the carbon steel host pipe achieving the targeted rate of one constructed string per day. Terminations and jointing were completed using the flangeless WeldLink® connector fitting – part of Swagelining Limited’s Integrated Lining System - which allowed the pipeline to be spooled onto the reel lay vessel for installation on the sea bed.
December 2011 Swagelining Limited and Evonik Industries showcase lining technology at WPC Doha
Swagelining Limited has teamed with Joint Development Partner Evonik Industries, to exhibit at the forthcoming World Petroleum Exhibition in Doha Qatar.
Held every three years, the World Petroleum Congress and Exhibition is the largest and most reputable Oil and Gas Industry gathering in the World. The 20th World Petroleum Congress will take place at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) in Doha, Qatar, from 4 to 8 December 2011.
This significant global exhibition is dedicated to the Oil and Gas Industries and expects more than 500 exhibitors and over 12,000 visitors. It will feature exhibits from the largest oil and gas companies, as well as independents, international and regional service companies.
Combining their respective and complementary technologies, Swagelining Limited and Evonik Industries have joined forces to develop a specialist, cost effective, polymer lined carbon steel alternative to the use of CRA materials in risers and pipelines.
Swagelining’s ‘Integrated Lining System’ with Evonik’s PA12 Vestamid™ ‘Hiperliner’ allows rapid response to onshore and offshore hydrocarbon service pipeline construction requirements, for both new systems and rehabilitation.
Please visit us on Stand 3213 to discuss applications and see how the technology works.
November 2011 First application of Swagelining™ technology on 5km mining project in South Africa
Following the successful completion of a trial for DRD Gold, Swagelining™ technology will be used to line a 5km section of 500mm steel pipe. The work, which is already underway, is the first application of the technology in the mining sector in South Africa. This project, whilst a first in south Africa, is the latest in a series of Swagelining™ projects across Sub Saharan Africa where more than 100kms of pipe have been lined to date. Swagelining™ technology is now well proven in the African mining industry and this current project will continue to build on the success of projects in Angola, Ghana, The Congo and other Sub Saharan locations.
October 2011 Swagelining Limited to jointly participate with Solvay Specialty Polymers in a Non-metallic Technical Exchange Meeting held by Saudi Aramco.
Swagelining Limited has been invited to jointly participate with global polymer producer Solvay, in a Saudi Aramco corporate technical exchange meeting, to be held on October 18-19, 2011 at the Intercontinental Hotel, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia. This event, which will be attended by Aramco staff from all facilities and will comprise of technical presentations, an exhibition and workshop.
The two companies have been cooperating for some time bringing together Swagelining Limited's ’Integrated Lining System’ and Solvay Specialty Polymer’s material expertise, to develop an industry solution for the internal corrosion protection of flowlines transporting hot, sour hydrocarbon products. Following a direct enquiry from the company to consider a suitable lining solution for an existing carbon steel pipeline system, Swagelining Limited and Solvay have been working together on this specific challenge and will now deliver the results of material and Swagelining™ trials to Aramco in the workshop on ‘Rehabilitation of existing flowlines transporting crude oil, using PVDF material'.
August 2011 Swagelining™ technology chosen by major water utility company to refurbish an ageing 18km section of aqueduct.
Swagelining™ technology will be used to refurbish an ageing 18km long section of aqueduct, which transports drinking water from Oswestry in Shropshire to Liverpool supplying over 900,000 people in Cheshire and Merseyside.
Swagelining™ was chosen following the results of a trial commissioned last year to compare various technologies available on the market for installing a suitable polymer liner. The trial involving the specification, design and insertion of a semi-structural liner, gave Swagelining Limited the opportunity to prove the effectiveness and suitability of their unique technology to this project.
The work, which is due to commence shortly, is programmed to last for approximately one year and has been designed to minimise disruption to consumers and the general public by careful planning and optimising installation lengths.
June 2011 Contract Award in the North Sea.
Swagelining Limited has been awarded a prestigious contract for project management, engineering and installation of its Integrated Lining System in the Triton field in the North Sea. Swagelining™ technology was first used in the North Sea in 1995 and has been regularly used subsea worldwide ever since. The 25km 10” High Pressure Water Injection pipeline will be laid by Reel ship following construction on site in Norway. Engineering work has already commenced on the Triton project and the lining installation is expected to be completed during the second half of 2011.
May 2011 Block 31 lining project completed with elevated pressure rating for WeldLink® connector.
Installation of a polymer liner into the construction of a 14” SLOR has been completed for BP’s Block 31 project off the coast of West Africa. This project, which is the first of its kind for this application, provides end to end internal corrosion protection for the 20 year required service life of the riser. Jointing of the double joint lengths was provided by the complementary WeldLink® connector, which, for this application was tested to a new elevated operating pressure level of 410 bar.
Using its own proprietary technology, Swagelining Limited provided overall project management, including engineering and qualification testing, polymer material specification and procurement, butt fusion welding and liner insertion.
May 2011 Swagelining Limited's technology is used to renew a 30" water transmission main in Amarillo, TX.
While significant projects have, in the past, been performed in North America, the Swagelining™ technology has been re-energised to offer clients in the water, wastewater, gas and mining industries a polymer
integrated lining system to renew existing pipelines and as a corrosion protection barrier for new pipelines onshore and subsea.
Work was recently successfully completed to rehabilitate a 2100 ft 30" diameter cast iron water transmission main originally installed in 1927. This critical pipeline, which supplies drinking water to a large number of residents was suffering leakage from joints and the client required a solution which would maximise flow capacity after construction.
Swagelining Limited's rapid installation technique was deemed ideal as the pipeline, which runs through a very tight easement, could only be shut down for a limited period during dry weather conditions. Work was completed to the client's satisfaction and ahead of schedule.
