Swiftpipe News
Swiftpipe to start flow line installation work in Sultanate of Oman
Posted on 10-May-2011
Swiftpipe is pleased to announce that it has received an order from Gulf Petrochemical Services (GPS) in Muscat which is the main pipeline installation contractor for Occidental of Oman. The work will be performed with GPS to install 4" and 6" oil flow lines for Occidental in Oman using Zap-Lok Technology. [ read more... ]
Bahrain installation work to continue for Tatweer's full field development
Posted on 09-May-2011
Swiftpipe and MCSC are to continue work on the Bahrain oil & gas field following successful installation of the first phase of gas and flow lines for Tatweer Petroleum. The work involves extensive installation of new gas lift and flow lines using Zap-Lok Technology for the main phase of the field development drilling programme. [ read more... ]
Work starts on Bahrain pipeline installation contract
Posted on 09-January-2011
Swiftpipe Middle East Ltd and MCSC have commenced onshore pipeline work for Tatweer Petroleum on the Bahrain oil & gas field. [ read more... ]
Swiftpipe awarded installation contract in Bahrain
Posted on 08-December-2010
Swiftpipe Middle East Ltd is pleased to announce that it has been awarded an onshore pipeline installation contract using Zap-Lok technology in the Kingdom of Bahrain by Mechanical Contracting & Services W.L.L. (MCSC) which is the main installation contractor for Tatweer Petroleum. Work is to start in January 2011. [ read more... ]
'World Pipelines' magazine article
Posted on 11-August-2010
Swiftpipe has published an article in 'World Pipelines' magazine August 2010 which explains the issues involving Construction All Risks (CAR) insurance particularly in relation to costs of offshore Pipeline repairs under the standard WELCAR 2001 policy where such costs are specifically excluded for failed welds. Zap-Lok technology does not use welding and is therefore capable of being covered under WELCAR policies. A copy of the article is attached.
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Swiftpipe conducts successful equipment demonstrations in Muscat, Oman
Posted on 09-May-2010
Swiftpipe Middle East Ltd is pleased to announce that successful demonstrations of Zap-Lok Pipeline Installation Technology took place in Muscat, Oman on 24th, 25th and 26th April. The event was organised by IBD Oman and over 60 guests attended during the three days of demonstrations. Guests saw the Zap-Lok Pipeline Installation equipment in action and were also able to attend a seminar run by Jee Engineering on site so they could find out more about the technical and engineering aspects of the Zap-Lok equipment and Joints. Pipe preparation for 4" and 6"OD X-52 Schedule 80 line pipe was demonstrated on 4ft cuts of pipe. Guests were able to watch closely when the 'belling' and 'pinning' and quality control/assurance processes were demonstrated by the Zap-Lok technicians. Afterwards using the prepared line pipe a short pipeline using the 4ft lengths was made using the Zap-Lok Press. One 4" test line and one 6" test line of two joints each were made for hydro-testing which were conducted successfully for several hours.
After a demonstration of the Zap-Lok Joint process a timed Joint connection for 6"OD line pipe of 7x 4ft lengths (6 joints) was made in 4 minutes 41 seconds. Guests were able to see a leak tight Joints made on average every 47 seconds with the pipeline being 'pulled' from a static Zap-Lok Press.
Bob Moore, Managing Director of Swiftpipe commented.."we are absolutely delighted by the success of the demonstrations in Muscat which clearly show the reliability and efficiency of Zap-Lok technology. The reaction of guests seeing the equipment in action was fantastic and they clearly appreciated this unique technology and work of the technicians in conducting the professional and flawless demonstrations. The Swiftpipe, Zap-Lok and Jee team assisted by IBD and Arabian Industries worked together seamlessly to make these demonstrations very successful. We are very grateful to all involved. As a result there has been huge interest in Swiftpipe and Zap-Lok technology for use in the Middle East region. We are looking forward to introducing Zap-Lok technology for our first project in Oman soon"...
Swiftpipe and Willis pioneer pipeline construction insurance cover
Posted on 02-March-2010
Swiftpipe and leading energy insurance brokers Willis in London pioneer pipeline construction repair risk insurance which will cover pipeline installations using Zap-Lok technology. [ read more... ]
Zap-Lok pipeline project in Gabon
Posted on 16-February-2010
Perenco reports further progress on Diga-Ozangue Pipeline, Gabon.
On 4th February 2010, Perenco Gabon's Diga-Ozangue pipeline project reached a further milestone with the delivery of 3000 Tonnes of Zap-Lok prepared line pipe to Port-Gentil.
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Published Oil & Gas News Article to view
Posted on 18-November-2009
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This article about Swiftpipe Middle East and Zap-Lok technology was published in a special November Pipeline edition of Oil & Gas News in the Middle East region. The article written by Jee pipeline consultants addresses the benefits of using the Zap-Lok joint over conventional welding of line pipe. This article will be of interest to pipeline engineers, anyone involved in procuring pipelines and contractors performing pipe lay services.