Garland Energy Systems: New Durable Containment Membrane for Tank Batteries Introduced
A durable new containment membrane specifically designed for tank battery installations has just been introduced by Garland Energy Systems, a division of Postle Industries, Inc. The membrane, named Fusion™ 50 TB (Tank Battery), provides a consistent and durable 50 mils thickness of PVC waterproofing which can be installed in any …
Gazprom and ChelPipe Put Focus on Innovations
A working meeting between Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Gazprom Management Committee, and Andrey Komarov, Chairman of the Board of Directors of ChelPipe, took place in St. Petersburg today. The parties reviewed issues related to the supplies of pipes produced by ChelPipe to the facilities of Gazprom. Attention was also paid to the prospects for manufacturing such innovative products as laser-welded pipes and joints. …
TMK Supports the Nomination of Yekaterinburg as a Candidate Host City for World Expo 2025
In an initiative to support Russia’s bid to host World Expo 2025 in Yekaterinburg, TMK’s representatives have participated in a trip alongside the national Expo 2025 Bid Committee’s delegation to Middle Eastern countries to promote Yekaterinburg as a candidate host city. TMK was represented by a delegation led by Vladimir Shcherbatykh, head …
Intermat 2018: Wacker Neuson Group Extends Zero Emission Range
In hall 6 on stand E98 the Wacker Neuson Group is represented with new products from the Wacker Neuson and Kramer brands. With the battery-powered and thus entirely emission-free vibratory plate AP1850e, Wacker Neuson is presenting a highlight at Intermat and expanding its zero-emission range for operator and environmentally friendly work. With the …
Introducing the NOV Kostroma Train Rig!
National Oilwell Varco’s Russia/CIS manufacturing facility located in Kostroma, Russia is nearing the completion of its first extreme cold weather drilling rig, the Kostroma train rig. The Kostroma Train Rig was designed by NOV rig engineers in Russia, the USA, and Canada with significant experience designing drilling rigs for the …
KCA Deutag Appoints New Senior Vice President for RDS
KCA Deutag today announces that Albert Allan has joined the group as the new Senior Vice President of RDS, its rig design and engineering subsidiary. Based in Aberdeen, Albert will have responsibility for spearheading RDS’s activities worldwide. He will also become a member of KCA Deutag’s executive management team, reporting …
Postle Industries: New Restoration Product & Procedure Extends Life of Works String Connections
Until recently it was not possible to repair work string tubing that, because of wear, has undersized upset connections. Now Hardbanding Solutions by Postle Industries has developed a remarkable patent pending product and effective procedure to restore work string tubulars that have worn below the minimum allowable connection diameter. The …
Kværner ASA: Wins Nord Stream 2 Export Gas Pipeline Facilities
The Swiss operating company Nord Stream 2 AG and Kvaerner have signed a contract for delivery of onshore facilities for a new Russian gas export pipeline. The contract value is somewhat above NOK 600 million. The planned new Nord Stream 2 pipeline across the Baltic Sea will provide reliable, affordable …
Bentec, a Subsidiary of KCA Deutag, Secures New Contract for 5 Rigs Worth Approximately $110m
New contract with Ukraine Public Joint Stock Company “UkrGasVydobuvannya” to supply five drilling rigs worth approximately $110 million Bentec, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of drilling rigs and oilfield equipment, today announces that it has been awarded a contract by Ukraine Public Joint Stock Company “UkrGasVydobuvannya” (UGV) to supply …
NOV: To Acquire Vallourec Drilling Products for $63m
Vallourec announces that, after negotiations run with the US oil services company NOV, it has received a binding offer for the purchase of Vallourec Drilling Products business, for a total cash amount of US$63 million. This offer covers all of Vallourec’s industrial activities related to Vallourec Drilling Products in North …