TPi July 2018

Business & market news

TMK hosts US industry standardisation representatives

industry standards for most of its history. In 2007 TMK became the first Russian member of API to have voting rights. TMK also took part in the international trade exhibition Tube 2018 inDüsseldorf, Germany, in April. At its exhibition stand the company presented the full range of TMK pipe products for all industries, including TMK UP premium connections. TMK-ARTROM showcased samples from its range of industrial pipes, including seamless heat-treated pipes, cold formed pipes and pipes for the manufacture of hydraulic cylinders and auto components from its new Premium Industrial Pipes range. TMK – Russia

The US representatives expressed interest in more active collaboration with Russian technical committees (TCs), in particular with TC 357 ‘Steel and Cast Iron Pipes and Cylinders’. TCs work with the Federal Agency for Technical Regulation and Metrology (Rosstandart). During the meeting, the experts were shown samples of TMK’s products, including seamless casing, drill and tubing pipes with TMK UP premium threaded connections, designed for hydrocarbon production and utilisation in wells built in complex geological conditions. TMK’s plants have been manufacturing tubular products to API standards for 25 years, and the company has actively worked with API on the development of

TMK, a producer of tubular products for the oil and gas industry, has held a working meeting with representatives from US industry standardisation organisations the American Petroleum Institute (API), the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM International), and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). The parties discussed the development potential of ASTM Compass, an online industry portal providing customised access to standards, engineering publications and online training. The participants also discussed the potential of connecting ASTM Compass with TMK’s own portal to provide the company with direct access to updates on changes in standards.

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Does carbon fibre pipe spell the end for large and environmentally unfriendly offshore vessels?

normally used in the industry. This significant saving in weight means both of the new flowlines can be deployed from the MPCV, a 4,800-ton vessel of which there are many around the world, as opposed to the 14,000-ton specialist lay ship that would normally be required. “Being able to use a small vessel has allowed us to effectively manage and reduce costs,” said a company spokesperson. “Reducing the operational costs through the adoption of proven new technologies is a great example of the impact we can have by selecting the right pipe and deployment system for developments.” The pipe’s light weight also means shipping costs are reduced and handling is easier. Being a carbon fibre composite, m-pipe is also strong and, most importantly, does not rust in seawater or corrode with exposure to H 2 S, CO 2 or some of the more

Magma Global set out with the aim to build a technologically advanced pipe for use in subsea oil and gas production. The rationale was based on the conviction that lightweight carbon fibre composite pipe could revolutionise subsea and deep-water oil and gas production by changing both its economics and environmental impact. Tullow Oil is an independent producer that views technology as a way of significantly reducing cost and risk. For its TEN project in Ghana, Tullow awarded Magma Global two 2.5km m-pipe flowlines. The 6" spoolable carbon composite m-pipe flowlines will be deployed from a 10m-diameter reel, with the total weight of pipe and deployment package being only 100 tons. This compares with over 500 tons for the equivalent steel flexible pipe product

aggressive chemicals involved in oil and gas production. Martin Jones, founder and CEO of Magma, commented, “Our goal is to replace metallic pipes for subsea oil and gas production in all applications, but we recognise it’s a long road in an industry which is naturally cautious with any new technologies responsible for transporting oil under water. “That said, a number of operators are recognising the benefits Magma’s approach and m-pipe technology can bring, not just in cost savings but in a more environmentally friendly approach that is intrinsically safer. As a result, we are seeing a significant acceleration in adoption by clients around the world in a wide range of subsea applications.”

Magma Global Ltd – UK sales@magmaglobal.com www.magmaglobal.com

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