WCA May 2022

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Trenching system to support cable maintenance project in Asia

XT500 trenching system is suited to cable maintenance projects. It uses Forum’s Integrated Control Engine (ICE) and has 500 HP power. Forum will also deliver operational and maintenance training for the client’s personnel and provide support during the first mobilisation on board the vessel, including sea trials. The XT500 trenching system is de- signed to meet the demanding require- ments of both strong soils and deep flowline burial protection over long stretches. assisting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and to encourage entrepreneurs to embrace new technologies and innovations, leading to captive use of renewable energy and green hydrogen. In consultation with the Government of Gujarat, RIL has started the process of scouting land for the renewable energy power project in Kutch, Banaskantha and Dholera, and has already requested land in Kutch. many cable companies have their own in-house dies shops. These require skilled and trained die shop technicians who can maintain die inventory efficiently and to specification. Realising that there was considerable scope for “up-skilling” die shop technicians, Mikrotek has created its MCX centre of excellence, with the objective to impart training around the world. Under the MCX name, Mikrotek has set up a workshop and a training centre with modern teaching tools near Bangalore, India. MCX is headed by a full-time coordinator supported by two supervisors. Experienced experts from the industry visit MCX to conduct special classes or present case studies. MCX offers two certified programmes. The Foundation Course is targeted at RIL will invest another Rs 60,000 crore

Forum Energy Technologies has secured an order to supply specialist subsea equipment for amajor cablemaintenance project in Southeast Asia. The contract, which was awarded through Forum’s local representatives, will see the company deploy a Perry ® XT500 trenching system and Dynacon ® launch and recovery system, as well as associated surface power and control installations. The equipment will be used to support telecommunications contracts in Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean. With a 3,000m depth rating and 3m ROV burial capability on the ocean floor, the

XT500 trenching system

Capable of operating in free-fly, skid based trenching and survey modes, the system provides a robust solution for harsh environments. Forum Energy Technologies, Inc www.f-e-t.com

Reliance signs MoU for investment in green energy Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Government of Gujarat for a total investment of Rs 5.955 lakh crore as part of investment promotion activity for the Vibrant Gujarat Summit 2022.

new technicians who are interested in a career in die maintenance workshops. The course, conducted over three weeks, focuses on the fundamentals of dies, die making and die maintenance. The Refresher Course is for technicians who have experience in die maintenance and are already engaged in die maintenance activities. By the end of this one-week course, the technicians will have refreshed their knowledge and improved their skills, and will have been trained in the latest tools and techniques. At the end of each course, technicians are required to take tests, following which a certificate is awarded. Both courses are offered for a nominal fee, with sharing accommodation near the MCX centre. Mikrotek Machines Ltd www.mikrotek.co.in in setting up integrated renewable manufacturing for solar PV modules, electrolysers, energy-storage batteries and fuel cells. A further Rs 25,000 crore will be invested in existing projects and new ventures over the next three to five years. RIL has also proposed to invest Rs 7,500 crore for upgrading the Jio network to 5G, and another Rs 3,000 crore in Reliance Retail. Reliance Industries Ltd www.ril.com

To make Gujarat net zero and carbon free, RIL proposes to invest Rs 5 lakh crore in the state over ten to 15 years to establish a 100 GW renewable energy power plant and green hydrogen ecosystem. The company will develop a system for

Die technology training Mikrotek has launched MCX – a new initiative to train technicians to order new dies and to maintain used dies, to effectively run drawing machines.

MCX (Mikrotek centre of excellence) offers certified courses in die technology, and aims to impart theoretical and practical training in die maintenance activities to technicians working in wire drawing departments. Many cable companies are expanding and upgrading their old machines with the latest technology. With the arrival of high-speedmulti-wire drawingmachines, it is a challenge to run the equipment efficiently at rated speeds and with no (or at least fewer) wire breaks. If an operator is already using the best drawing machines, good quality lubricants and good quality copper, the focus shifts to good quality drawing dies. To support their wire drawing operations,

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