Magma Global has developed s-pipe™, a small diameter flexible pipe suitable for intervention applications that require ultra high pressure, high temperature, sour-service and fatigue resistance.  This new pipe will be unveiled at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston, which runs at the Reliant Center from 6th – 9th May 2013.

s-pipe™ shares the same fundamental qualities as m-pipe®, the company’s high end carbon fibre polymer pipe, while offering a smaller minimum bend radius (MBR).  Using Victrex® PEEK thermoplastic polymer and a combination of higher strain fibres to facilitate lightweight and reel-ability, s-pipe™ is ideal for challenging intervention and work-over applications.

5, 10, 15 and 20 ksi versions of s-pipe™ are available in diameters up to 3”.  It is resistant to highly corrosive fluids and resilient at high temperatures that currently cause problems for existing solutions.

Intervention demand

Martin Jones, Magma CEO commented; “s-pipe™ addresses a requirement for intervention work to have the performance characteristics of our m-pipe® product in a more tightly spooled package.  The high pressure, high temperature and practically inert behaviour of s-pipe™ combined with excellent flow rates and reduced pressure drop will facilitate improved performance and wider engineering benefits across the whole intervention equipment spectrum.

“We see s-pipe™ as being an ideal product for the more challenging intervention and workover applications, particularly where pressures are 15ksi and above. We have developed s-pipe™ in direct response to challenges our customers tell us they have with current solutions,” concludes Jones.

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Magma Global has strengthened its riser development team by appointing Simon Luffrum as Project Manager.  Simon joins Magma from SRP (Subsea Riser Products) where he was Managing Director.

Simon will initially head up Magma’s Taper Joint qualification project using the company’s   m-pipe® technology in a development programme with Chevron, Exxon, Shell, Statoil and Petrobras.

Having spent over 13 years with the Acteon Group, Simon was a director of 2H Offshore Engineering where he worked on wide range of high profile oilfield development projects including Kizomba A & B, Shah Deniz, P-55 and Akpo.  In 2010 he was appointed Managing Director of SRP where he managed the supply of a number of novel high pressure drilling risers.

A civil engineer by training, Simon brings a wealth of oil and gas knowledge and expertise to Magma both in his technical expertise and in leading an engineering team.

Magma is looking to recruit 50 new employees to work at its facility in Trafalgar Wharf, Portsmouth.

The company has developed a unique process, using the very latest carbon fibre and polymer technology, to create a high strength, lightweight pipe for use in subsea oil and gas extraction.  Since the launch of its pipe last year, Magma has receiving significant success, with a number of key contracts signed.

Magma is looking for a combination of skilled, semi-skilled and trainee personnel including mechanical and structural engineers, software and robotic programmers along with composite technicians to join its team.  Successful candidates will work in a dynamic environment, with excellent opportunities to build a career in a rapidly expanding company.

Comments Martin Jones, Magma’s CEO; “We are delighted with the response to our technology which has resulted in an influx of orders. We operate in the fast growing sub sea oil and gas industry, where over 90% of our sales are for export. This recruitment drive is our first step in a significant expansion program.  We have vacancies for those with skill and experience, together with a number of positions for school leavers and graduates.

“Magma is building some of the largest and most demanding carbon fibre structures in the World, which we believe is an exciting prospect for both our employees and manufacturing in the UK.”

Magma Global Ltd. has appointed Steve Hatton as its Commercial Director.

Best known for founding and building 2H Offshore, Steve joins Magma from Acteon Group Ltd., where he was Vice President and Principal Director of its riser engineering company 2H. With almost 30 years experience in subsea equipment and riser systems design, he graduated from Newcastle Upon Tyne University and then worked for Vickers Offshore, John Brown and Cameron Offshore Engineering where he was predominantly involved in the detail design of riser systems and riser EPC contracts. In 1993 he was jointly responsible for setting up the company 2H where, as a Director, he has driven the business in riser system and subsea hardware design and analysis.

Comments Martin Jones, Magma Global’s CEO: ” We are delighted that Steve has decided to take on this important role at Magma. We have worked closely with him for several years and have been impressed with his breadth of knowledge, experience and grasp of the positive impact m-pipe will have in solving some of the challenges facing subsea exploration and production. We expect Steve to have a significant influence over our development and delivery of m-pipe, our strategic direction and growth.”

Commenting on his appointment, Steve said: “It is an exciting time to be joining Magma; my experience at 2H and wider industry relationships will give a great foundation to help move the business forward very rapidly.”

“I believe m-pipe offers the potential for a significant improvement in the way we design, manufacture, install and operate critical riser systems. It’s time for us to look to new materials to solve some of the tough challenges the offshore industry faces; materials which will reduce risk and installed cost of riser systems.”

Steve will take up his new role on 5 September 2011.