Tag: UK

Steel Dynamics invests in fibre laser technology

Steel Dynamics have ordered the latest technology in Laser cutting – a Bystronic ByFibre 30-15 6Kw complete with extended tower loading facility. This purchase is expected to put Steel Dynamics at the forefront of laser technology.

Alfa Laval wins oil and gas order in the UK

Alfa Laval won an order to supply compact heat exchangers to an offshore platform in the UK. The order is worth approximately EUR 5.46M and delivery is scheduled for 2014. The Alfa Laval heat exchangers will be used for various duties, such as cooling, heating and condensation, in the processing of heavy crude oil on board the platform.

The Proving Factory announces first components

The innovative Proving Factory reached two major milestones in its journey with the manufacture of the first components and the announcement of two new sites for assembly and manufacturing operations.

Survey reveals UK subsea companies set for 2013

Subsea companies across the UK are set to grow by 20% or more in 2013, with some companies anticipating more than 50% growth.

IFA prepares for UK new build

Sheffield-based Independent Forgings and Alloys (IFA) have signed a memorandum of understanding with AREVA for the supply of forged components for the new UK projects on the EPR nuclear reactors. The signing took place in Westminster, London 13th December in the presence of Philippe Knoche, Chief Operating Officer, AREVA, Humphrey Cadoux-Hudson, Managing Director, Nuclear new Build EDF Energy and UK Business Minister, Lord Marland.

Major Milestone on Kinnoull Project

newsitemBP has completed a major milestone on its Kinnoull project in the UK’s central North Sea. The new 700-ton processing unit for the Kinnoull and Andrew Lower Cretaceous reservoirs was successfully installed on to BP’s Andrew platform on October 14, 2012.

Enquest reaches safety milestone in North Sea

newsitemEnQuest PLC, has recording five years without any Lost Time Incidents (LTIs) on drilling operations in the Thistle field.

THE BARRETT GROUP LAUNCHES STAINLESS COMPANY

newsitemThe Barrett Steel Group, UK, has launched a dedicated stainless steel company operating under the name Barrett Stainless.

TATA raises wire rod prices

TATA Steel is raising transaction prices for UK April 2011 deliveries of wire rod produced at its Scunthorpe Rod Mill. Costs will increase by a minimum of GBP 125, with some grades rising by as much as GBP 150 per tonne.

Nexans wins umbilical contract

Nexans has received a contract from Subsea 7 to design, engineer and manufacture 143km of static subsea electro-hydraulic control umbilicals for the Laggan-Tormore gas field development, 125km west of the Shetland Islands in the UK.