New Clamp Technology for Subsea Well Intervention
, Mike Stobbart.“As with previous clamps, these new ones feature spring applied pads to ensure a consistent and reliable clamping force is applied to the umbilical,” Stobbart said. “However, we have now added a hydraulic actuation system to improve the efficiency of deployment.”Joe Orrell, RED Engineering’s managing director, said, “Having worked closely with TechnipFMC for a number of years, we have gained an in-depth understanding of their offshore operations and business drivers. This allows us to optimize our designs to meet their specific requirements and include
Subsea Infrastructure: Challenges & Solutions
As offshore oil and gas reserves become ever more difficult and costly to recover, the demand for innovative technology has never been greater. Joe Orrell, managing director at RED Engineering, considers some of the challenges in subsea infrastructure design and the role of fast track engineering solutions. The offshore oil and gas industry, even in times of low prices and abundant supply, is driven by the almost relentless search for new fields to replace those coming towards the end of their natural productive lives. Often this forces exploration in ever more challenging environments and
RED Engineering Wins Queen’s Award
out RED Engineering’s combination of a team of world-class engineers, strong supplier relationships and an in-house test facility at its Hexham premises, which enables it to accelerate the design, build and test of new equipment, as key differentiators in a competitive global market. Joe Orrell, managing director, who was celebrating the success with the RED Engineering team at Newcastle’s historic Swing Bridge, said, “We are delighted to have been recognized in this way. The Queen’s Award is one of the highest accolades a company can win and rewards the hard work and
Red Marine Excels with Intelligent Approach
Amidst the challenging oil and gas landscape, U.K. engineering powerhouse Red Marine reports it has achieved sustainable growth, which it credits to its intelligent engineering approach to saving clients time and money. Managing Director at Hexham-based Red Marine, Joe Orrell, has adopted – and very much promoted – a high impact, engineering led culture within the business since it was founded in 2008. This has seen the business secure contracts to deliver its innovative engineering solutions to major global players including the likes of Subsea 7, FMC Technologies, Technip
Red Marine Bolsters its Testing Capabilities
a new test facility four times the size of its previous unit almost one year ago. Since the expansion, the company has reported a record turnover, providing a full turnkey service to major players including the likes of Subsea 7, FMC Technologies and Technip. Speaking about the investment, Joe Orrell, Managing Director at Red Marine said, “Being extremely aware of the pressures our clients face in the oil and gas industry, now is the right time for us to further enhance our offering. We are always looking at new ways to save our clients time and money – without compromise &ndash
Red Marine Further Strengthens its Test Capabilities
a new test facility, four times the size of its previous unit, almost one year ago. Since the expansion, the company has reported a record turnover, providing a full turnkey service to major players including the likes of Subsea 7, FMC Technologies and Technip. Speaking about the investment, Joe Orrell, Managing Director at Red Marine said, “Our new equipment means that we now have greater control and flexibility in our testing operations – and as a result – we are driving down the costs for clients whilst continuing to deliver high value test results.” And
Red Marine Performs Vent Valve Tests for FMC
for emergency riser disconnection. Providing a turnkey service, Red Marine worked with FMC to develop and deliver a bespoke test program to validate the performance of the vent valve against industry standards including ISO 10423 (API 6A). Speaking about the test program, Joe Orrell, Managing Director at Red Marine, said, “Having already worked closely with FMC Technologies on a number of projects – including developing an industry first subsea clamp solution – we are delighted to have supported the company with qualifying their new valve design.”
Subsea Clamp Solution Delivered for UK Offshore Wind Farm
– developed a bespoke clamp unit to meet the client’s specific operational requirements. From initial concept development, through to prototype testing and manufacture of four production units, the robust clamp solution was fully developed and tested in-house. Speaking about the project, Joe Orrell, Managing Director at Red Marine said, “Having the capabilities and experience to efficiently deliver such intensive projects means that we can save our clients time and money by delivering intelligent engineering solutions to their specific project challenges.” Working closely with
Red Marine Performs Subsea Pipeline Friction Tests
installation. Red Marine’s scope included the rapid development and supply of a bespoke test rig to simulate offshore handling and to allow the evaluation of a large number of small scale pipe samples finished with range of surface textures and coatings. Speaking about the project, Joe Orrell, Managing Director at Red Marine said, “This was one of the first test projects to be completed at our new facility and showcased our full testing with intelligence service – from the development of the test procedure, the design and manufacture of the test rig, to working with the
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