Swiftpipe News
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... ]
Muscat, Oman: Zap-Lok Debut
Posted on 23-February-2010
Swiftpipe Middle East Ltd is pleased to announce it has appointed International Business Development (IBD) as its representative and Agent in Oman. Through IBD Swiftpipe is shipping Zap-Lok pipe preparation and connection equipment to arrive in Muscat during April 2010 for its debut in the region with local demonstrations of the benefits of 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.
Swiftpipe Middle East Ltd
Posted on 10-September-2009
Swiftpipe is pleased to announce that an affiliated company Swiftpipe Middle East Ltd has been set up to operate from Rouen France. The new office in Rouen is run by Dr Ben Chapman who has extensive experience working in the Middle East region most recently with Technip. The company will focus on bringing Zap-Lok technology to the region initially for onshore pipeline construction. [ read more... ]