

Introducing the Fibre Ex Connector Fibre Technology for Hazardous Areas
Designed for Ex Environments, this multi-core connector offers a safe means of making and breaking fibre cabling in some of the world’s most arduous environments. Fibre and Ex Environments Fibre is ideal for communication and sensing applications in hazardous areas and it has long been assumed by the industry that Fibre is safe to install in these environments. It’s not. Fibre actually poses a serious ignition risk in Ex applications. That’s why we’ve created the Fibre Ex con


Glamox Launches New Generations of FX60 and TX65 LED Lighting With Flat Glass Diffuser
Based on continuous extensive testing and operational experience over the last five years, lighting solutions specialist Glamox has launched new generations of the FX60 range of Ex-protected LED floodlights and the TX65 range of explosion-proof (Ex de) multi-purpose LED area lights. Due to a new flat glass diffuser, both ranges now offer improved performance and a more compact, protected design. When the first generation of FX60 LED floodlights was launched in 2014, it was a


New Oil and Gas Training Centre Opens in Great Yarmouth
Oil and gas companies in East Anglia can save on flights and hotels in Aberdeen for workers’ essential industry training by using a new accredited facility in Great Yarmouth. Oil and gas companies in East Anglia can save on flights and hotels in Aberdeen for workers’ essential industry training by using a new accredited facility in Great Yarmouth. EPIC International has stepped in to fill another gap in services in the area by becoming an accredited centre for International W


Damen Verolme Rotterdam Completes Refit of Drilling Rig ‘Stena Don’
Damen Verolme Rotterdam (DVR) has completed a major refit of the Stena Drilling-owned 5th generation, semi-submersible drilling rig Stena Don. The vessel arrived at DVR in October 2018 and departed for her new contract off the UK’s Shetland Islands in February 2019. The most significant aspect of the works was the installation of an eight-point mooring system for her future drilling contracts. By using this for holding position, emissions will be significantly reduced and sub


DROPS Training Scheme Combats Risk of Tools Falling From Height
According to the UK’s Health & Safety Executive more than 10 million people are required to work at height during a typical year. Among them are oil and gas industry professionals well aware of the threat and possible consequences of hand tools or equipment falling or being dropped from height. As well as creating a major risk to anyone working or passing below, falling tools can also cause serious damage and expensive down time to vital systems and machinery. Within the tool


Frames Hydraulic Control Systems for Eni Merakes Field Tie-Back
Leading oil and gas process equipment supplier, Frames, has been awarded a contract to supply TechnipFMC with the hydraulic control systems for subsea wells and subsea isolation valves in the Eni Merakes field tie-back to the existing Jangkrik Floating Production Unit in offshore East Kalimantan, Indonesia. The field’s subsea wells, and the construction and installation of subsea systems and pipelines, will be connected to the Jangkrik FPU. The gas will then be shipped throug