TPi July 2015

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Resin achieves NORSOK M-710 compliance for oil and gas applications Solvay Specialty Polymers, a global supplier of high-performance ATO Srl, a supplier of sealing components, manufactured the

PEEK delivered very good resistance to sour gas and no measurable chemical deterioration during the test period. “As the sealing industry continues to specify very high performance, quality and durability, we are excited to collaborate with Solvay as an innovative global supplier of PEEK resins,” said Davide Polloni, business export manager for ATO. “Our relationship ensures access to cutting-edge new materials as well as Solvay’s industry- leading technical expertise as ATO seeks to develop advanced solutions for challenging oil and gas applications.” KetaSpire PEEK offers a combination of strength, toughness and fatigue resistance, with a continuous-use temperature of 240°C (464°F). It also exhibits highpurity and consistent quality in processing and part performance. Glass fibre-reinforced and carbon fibre- reinforced grades provide a wide range of performance options for demanding applications.

semi-finished tubes using its Stabil hot compression moulding process. Following the certification of KetaSpire PEEK, ATO unveiled plans to specify the polymer for additional products distributed under its Stabil label, including bearings, seals and back-up rings that target critical oil and gas equipment and installations. Element Hitchin, an independent testing and analytical laboratory (formerly known as Materials Engineering

thermoplastics, announced at the Offshore Technology Conference that semi-finished tubes made of its KetaSpire ® KT-820 NT PEEK resin achieved NORSOK M-710 compliance for use in highly demanding oil and gas applications. The M-710 standard specifically defines requirements for critical non-metallic (polymer) sealing, seat and back- up materials for permanent sub-sea applications.

Research Laboratory, or MERL) evaluated KetaSpire KT-820 NT PEEK according to NORSOK M-710 multi-phase sour service conditions in fluid at 10 per cent hydrogen sulphide, 5 per cent carbon dioxide and 85 per cent methane at 10 MPa (100 bar), and at test temperatures between 200°C and 220°C (392-428°F). The exposure testing spanned 49 days and periodically measured swelling and tensile properties of the KetaSpire KT-820 NT resin samples. The tests showed Solvay’s

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Semi-finished tubes manufactured from KetaSpire KT-820 NT PEEK resin achieved NORSOK M-710 compliance

Quanta selected for Maurepas Pipelines Project

is a specialised contracting services company, delivering infrastructure solutions for the electric power and oil and gas industries. Quanta’s services include designing, installing, repairing and maintaining energy infrastructure. In certain markets Quanta licenses fibre optic telecommunications infrastructure, offers lit network management services and provides related design, procurement, construction and maintenance services.

the third quarter of 2016. The Maurepas Pipelines Project has three separate pipelines measuring approximately 100 miles in aggregate, consisting of 24", 12" and 6" diameter pipe, and three new pumping stations. The project spans the Ascension, St Charles, St James and St John the Baptist parishes in Louisiana, USA. Once completed, the pipeline system should enable local refineries to integrate and optimise their operations, and should provide the refineries with pipeline access to domestically produced crude oil. Quanta Services

Maurepas Pipeline LLC, a subsidiary of SemGroup Corporation, has selected Quanta Services for the Maurepas Pipelines Project. Quanta subsidiaries, including Price Gregory International, QPS Engineering and Quanta Capital Solutions, assisted with the development of the project for SemGroup, and will provide engineering, procurement and construction services. Engineering, permitting, right of way acquisition and materials procurement have commenced. Construction is expected to begin in the third quarter of 2015, with completion expected in

Quanta Services, Inc – USA info@quantaservices.com www.quantaservices.com

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