WCA March 2013

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Seven-mile Brunei contract for JDR P One of the reels leaving the Hartlepool factory

experienced and fully certified technicians.” Mr Joseph Chen, VP Swiber Brunei: “JDR was the only umbilical provider that was prepared to meet the tight deadlines to roll out this project in order to maximise our return from the Champion Field. “We’re delighted with JDR for agreeing to work with us on this complex project with tight delivery deadlines.” JDR – UK Website : www.jdrcables.com

preferred umbilical vendor for the asia Pacific region and is testament to the investment we have made over the last two years in our state-of-the-art umbilical plant in Hartlepool, uK.” He continued: “Our highly experienced operating team will now execute this project, which is due for load-out in mid-2013. “We will provide on-going support through our aIM Services, which enables us to provide 24/7 aftermarket, installation and maintenance through our global network of highly

JDR has won a contract with Swiber Offshore Construction Pte ltd for the deployment of ten custom designed umbilicals totalling 13km, to be used at water depths of up to 32m in the Brunei Shell Petroleum Champion Field. Paul Gahm, VP sales and marketing at JDR, said: “This contract win is the latest in a long-term relationship with Brunei Shell Petroleum, following two previous umbilical contracts for the Champion field complex. “It confirms JDR’s position as the

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