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 is pleased to announce that a major offshore drilling contractor has placed an order for m-pipe® boost lines for deployment in Q4 2013 on a deepwater drilling riser, as part of a qualification test to determine the suitability of m-pipe® for use as riser auxiliary lines.

The use of m-pipe® for drilling riser auxiliary lines is expected to deliver significant benefits in terms of weight reduction and corrosion resistance. “We are delighted with this first application of m-pipe® in a drilling riser configuration and believe m-pipe® can deliver significant benefits for deepwater and HPHT drilling projects,” comments Steve Hatton Magma Global’s Commercial 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.

The project, which commenced officially mid February 2013, will focus on a 15ksi 8″ taper stress joint and aims to have qualified design by conclusion of the program.

Visitors are invited to join the Magma team on Booth 2641-L, in the main exhibition hall.

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Nigel Hares COO at EnQuest comments; “m-pipe® is a very interesting product which has the potential to bring substantial operational benefits and associated cost savings in the future. This implementation on Thistle gives us the opportunity to gain experience with the technology in a relatively benign environment as part of our strategy to lead in innovative developments.”

The newspaper explored approaches by various manufacturers that could provide a solution for the demands of the deep-water, pre-salt challenges in Brazil and similar fields where hydrogen sulphate, corrosion and fatigue are typical riser design issues.

Steve Hatton, Magma’s commercial director spoke to Upstream about its work at the forefront of developing new low-permeation, high end polymers, able to cope with sour service, high temperature and pressures up to 20,000 psi.  A full copy of the article can be downloaded here.

Lord Green was shown a sample of m-pipe®, the product Magma has developed for deep offshore, high-pressure, high-temperature riser applications.  He congratulated the company on its expansion plans and recent creation of 50 new jobs.

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Martin Jones, Magma’s CEO (right) explains to Lord Green why m-pipe® represents a significant innovation in the global offshore oil and gas industry.

In addition to ministerial interest, Magma’s prominent location at the show meant its booth was busy with enquiries from key industry specialists throughout the conference.

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.”

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.