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“At Frames your challenge is our drive.� Jacques Melman, Managing Director, with Frames since 1991
“We are Frames, a family of oil and gas solutions.� Jacques Melman, Managing Director, with Frames since 1991
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Welcome
Stublach Underground Natural Gas Storage
Jacques Melman, Managing Director
It’s been over 20 years since I joined Frames. Back
in our global reach and experience; and in our team of educated,
then, the company was just a few years old, and I
experienced and qualified employees.
was a young Engineer, looking for an interesting future. We’ve both come a long way.
Today, as Managing Director and Board Member, I have one simple mission: To make Frames your first choice, whether you’re an employee,
Today, Frames is a vital link between the well and
a supplier or a customer.
pipeline for the international oil and gas industry. We have more than 500 employees in 16 offices
As you read these pages, you’ll understand why I have complete faith
around the globe. Our fabrication capabilities are
in that mission.
known worldwide, as is our commitment to protecting the environment and our people wherever we work.
Jacques Melman, Managing Director
Our reputation and abilities are built on our know-how. You see that know-how in our solutions;
About Frames
Historical Facts
At Frames we provide the vital link between the well and the pipeline
1984 Frames begins with an order for 50 valve
in the international oil and gas industry. Together, we design, build
actuator control systems. Soon, we develop
and deliver separation technology, oil and gas treatment, flow control
our cyclone, a unique gas separation method
and safeguarding systems and modules, even integrated solutions
still used today. It’s not long before we enter
such as total plants. We work directly with you, one-on-one, to
the gas treatment market.
optimize upstream, onshore and offshore processes. We deliver
1989 Frames enters the FPSO market.
advanced, technical and smart solutions.
1992 We introduce plug-and-play, skid-mounted,
Our employees are educated, experienced and qualified with all
1996 Frames obtains the first order of a long-term
integrated solutions. relevent certificates. But they’re more than that. They’re reliable, committed, driven, smart and hands-on. In fact, we’re known across the industry for our know-how.
contract for Shell gas fields. 2000 We begin opening international offices to be closer to our customers. 2005 Frames begins its first total plant solution
Headquartered in the Netherlands, Frames has more than 500 employees working in 16 offices worldwide, each focused on a specific range of systems and solutions.
for NAM Middelie. 2013 Frames launches a partnership in Brazil to deliver local content. Over the past 30 years, we’ve extended our product and service range in flow control and safeguarding, separation technologies, sophisticated gas processing, and heat exchangers. With our expertise today we’re even able to build total plants.
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We are Frames Our Values
Our Mission
Our values are reflected in everything we do, from how we work
We want to be the first choice for our clients,
together, as employees, to our products and our relationships with
suppliers and employees in the worldwide oil and
customers, from the first meeting to the final delivery.
gas industry. We will achieve this by utilizing our know-how and core values with our strongest asset:
We believe that both our products and our way of working must be
our one-on-one contact. Thus, we continue to de-
reliable at all times. We are sharp in our technical work, our communi-
velop ourselves and are able to extend our diverse
cation and our business practices. We work together, calling in
portfolio and meet the ever-changing demand.
expertise from around the company. But we also challenge every assumption, including those of our customers. We are driven to
At Frames our mission sets out exactly what we
find the smartest solutions.
want to do in the world, as a company. And that world is exciting right now. Prosperity is increasing
Most of all, we strive to meet, and surpass, the promises we make.
the need for energy around the globe. As demand
We go the extra mile for our customers and for each other.
climbs, so does the need for safer, environmentally
We are committed.
friendly technologies. We’re ready to put our know-how to work in this challenging market,
Reliable. Sharp. Together. Driven. Committed. More than just a list of
working locally with our global oil and gas custom-
words, these are the values at the core of Frames.
ers to find the smartest solutions.
The Viura Project
“We’re reliable in more than one way.” People Inge Schipper, HR Manager, with Frames since 2006
Our people are the driving force behind Frames. Sure, they’ve studied the technical side of the oil and gas industry, they’re educated, experienced and have all the right certifications, but they also know how to put that knowledge to work. They bring a personal dedication to their know-how. Clients, as well as colleagues, can depend on them. They’re sharp with their solutions and passionate about being the very best.
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The Frames Culture
Company Culture
Frames Academy
No-nonsense. Informal. Energetic. Youthful. Open.
We are providing high-quality systems and solutions to our customers
Frames has the perfect environment for our
across a wide range of oil and gas services. That means our employ-
ambitious and highly educated team. Whether
ees have to constantly perform at the top of their game. Through our
they’re swinging a racket, laughing around a
Frames Academy, employees can stay up-to-date in their current posi-
communal lunch table, or debating the best solution
tions, and train for those in their future. At Frames development and
for a customer, our people communicate. They
growth opportunities are important, so we’re continuously expanding
challenge each other to win, on and off the court.
the range of technical and personal skills courses at the Academy.
Family days, development opportunities, excursions, short reporting lines: They all add up to a workplace where people are valued and valuable people thrive.
Introduction to Segments Our family of oil and gas solutions is broad and deep. We provide specialized equipment for specific challenges in onshore, offshore (fixed platforms) and floater (FPU, FPSO or FLNG) projects. For example, our employees have extensive knowledge in designing and producing high-quality facilities like remote wellsites, early production facilities, gas/oil gathering and treatment facilities, underground storage facilities and compression facilities. The full range of our oil and gas solutions is depicted in our Family Tree on page 21.
Floaters
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Segments
Onshore
Offshore
Our Categories At Frames we provide solutions in three categories: oil and water; gas; and safeguarding and flow control. We can also formulate integrated solutions that bring together products from more than one category. For more information, contact a local sales engineer or download a specialized brochure at frames-group.com.
Oil & Water
Gas
Gas/Liquid Separator
Plug and Play Skidmounted Integrated Solution
We design and supply the entire separation process, from high-pres-
At Frames we provide optimized solutions for the gas
sure separation to treatment of produced water. Our solutions are
market. For instance, our THIOPAQ gas sweetening
innovative and our technology is proven. We have experience working
technology integrates H2S removal with elemental
with a wide range of separation challenges, as well as different local
sulfur production in a simple, stable and safe process
requirements and regulations. We continuously improve our products
appropriate for a broad range of natural gas inlet
for new and stricter regulations.
conditions. Our full range of gas services includes gas separation, heat exchangers, air-cooled coolers,
We are specialized in the design and supply of complete process
CO2 gas sweetening, gas dehydration, dew point
system packages down to individual internals for gas/liquid and
control, hydrate inhibition, light hydrocarbon
liquid/liquid separation, oil treatment, sand handling, and produced
recovery and fuel gas treatment.
water treatment. We also have extensive knowledge and experience designing and manufacturing high-quality shell and tube heat exchangers.
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Categories
Flow Control & Safeguarding
Chemical Distribution System Within Cabinet
Sustainable oil and gas extraction and production
and operating conditions. Our extensive experience in safeguarding
require safe, reliable and highly available systems
solutions and flow assurance applications helps us find the smartest
and solutions. Managing risks, minimizing down-
solutions for our clients, integrating hydraulic systems, safety-instru-
time and protecting the environment are fundamen-
mented systems, chemical injection processes and services from our
tal concerns that determine the life cycle of a field
automation centers, including our valve automation center.
or facility. In the total stream of well to pipe, the focus of flow control and safeguarding is mainly on the well. Today’s upstream oil and gas industry is challenging with increasingly stringent environmental
Integrated Solutions
Production Wellsite Skid with Solar Panels
HVC Biogas Plant
Large-scale upstream oil and gas plants and projects are complex.
The final on-site construction activities, with a
We provide total plant solutions that integrate the full range of process
minimum of civil works required, save time and
know-how, from concept development through to plant commissioning
costs compared to stick-built strategies. In the same
and start-up, under a full guarantee. One way we do this is through
way, we can deliver total biogas upgrade solutions
modularized packages. Frames designs and supplies modularized
matched to specific customer requirements.
packages, including complete plants and wellsite packages, all over the world. These modularized packages are prefabricated and tested in our workshop prior to final transportation to the site.
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Categories
Services
At Frames, we take a lean and pragmatic approach to services,
And throughout the project cycle, our extensive
customizing solutions to meet each customer’s needs. Our experi-
process know-how and wide technology knowledge
enced service engineers work one-on-one with customers in locations
allow us to assist with engineering studies, such as
around the world. Three decades of maintenance and field services
conceptual, FEED and basic feasibility studies and
experience gives us the technical and administrative knowledge to
cost estimates. Being technology independent, we
effectively manage asset life cycles. Our spare parts management
can find the best solution from a range of options.
improves reliability. Our experience enables us to provide extensive operator training, on-site and in classrooms, for safe use of systems and facilities.
Sustainability
Research & Development
Protecting the environment and the use of sustainable technologies
We continuously invest in research and development
are growing in importance as responsible companies demand cleaner
through programs supported by in-house CFD
hydrocarbon recovery methods. At Frames we specialize in supplying
modeling and experiments. To expand our ability to
technologies and products that eliminate aromatics, clean wastewater
explore and test new technologies, we collaborate
and reduce environmental impact for our customers. Our compact
with internationally renowned universities and
and highly efficient designs also reduce the use of natural resources,
conduct in-situ field tests onshore, as well as
energy and maintenance, further increasing sustainability.
offshore. We have successfully developed and implemented new technologies for gas/liquid/liquid
Health, Safety, Environment & Quality
separation, defoaming, desulfurization, salt removal from glycol and the removal of all BTEX from off-gas streams, using our OVC™ technology. We currently
Protecting our employees, contractors and customers, as well as the
have a wide variety of research activities such as
environment, is important to us. We are certified according to interna-
investigating subsea deployment and energy
tional standards, such as ISO 9001:2008, as well as many national
savings for existing processes, treating gas and
regulations, such as OHSAS 18001:2007. We also comply with require-
produced water, developing remote operating
ments stipulated by our own Health, Safety, Environment and Quality
locations and protecting the environment.
department. By applying these guidelines, we not only protect our assets, but ensure the highest quality products. In addition, to minimize problems during engineering, manufacturing, production, installation and commissioning, final manufacturing is performed in a Frames facility or under our strict supervision on location.
Certification At Frames we are constantly seeking ways to improve our performance at every level. As we’ve matured into a key player in the oil and gas supply chain, we have implemented and complied with a wide range of national and international certifications for quality, health and safety. These certifications, including ISO 9001:2008, OHSAS 18001:2007, ISO 14001 and VCA, ensure reliable, high-quality products and services for our customers and align our processes with theirs.
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We’re reliable in all our solutions.
“Of course, what we do matters. But how we do it makes all the difference.” Sjors van Roosmalen, Manager Sales, with Frames since 2006
Experience With more than three decades of field work around the globe, we’ve added value to a wide range of projects. We’ve selected six projects to show our strengths, from components to total plant solutions. In projects taking months or even years, we put our know-how to work for our oil and gas customers. Learn more at frames-group.com/projects or contact our sales engineers around the world.
Frames Axial Cyclones
MEG Recovery and WISE™
High Performance
Proven Technology
Frames Axial Cyclones
MEG Recovery and WISE™
The separation of fine mist from gas can be performed by various
Together with our partner Novasep, we integrated
demisting devices. The suitability of each type of demisting device
the MEG recovery with a newly patented waste-free
depends on operating conditions, allowable pressure drop and
inhibitor salt extraction system (WISE™) that uses
performance requirements. Our axial cyclones are designed for low
proven desalination technology to efficiently remove
and high operating pressures (>80 barg) with a minimal pressure drop
salt during the MEG recovery process.
and a high separation efficiency. Furthermore, the required vessel area for axial cyclones is drastically reduced compared to the vessel area
Fed into the pipeline between the producing wellhead
required for wire mesh demisters. The typical maximum pressure drop
and the receiving facility, MEG inhibits hydrate
across the axial cyclones is only 30 mbar.
formation in the pipeline, while also protecting the pipes from corrosion.
Our axial cyclones are optimized in our test setup and through modelling with the latest CFD technology. At Frames we are able to
By carefully controlling MEG salt levels, WISE™
provide a high efficiency separation performance with a low pressure
technology helps protect the system from salt buildup
drop independent of the operating pressure. Furthermore, turndown
along with potential damage caused by salt crystals
ratios larger than 10 can be achieved by positioning a wire mesh
clogging the production machinery.
demister upstream of the Frames Axial Cyclones.
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Our Added Value
Electrostatic Coalescers
Subsea Hydraulic Power Units (HPUs)
Compact & Cost-Effective
Complete Units
Electrostatic Coalescers
Subsea Hydraulic Power Units (HPUs)
Our vast experience in coalescer engineering gives our customers a
Our subsea or production hydraulic power units
competitive advantage when it comes to cleaning crude oil. Our
(HPUs) are very reliable and provide clean and stable
solutions are engineered to match your unique crude oil composition
hydraulic water-based fluids at various pressure
and downstream processes. By efficiently and effectively removing
levels to subsea systems. Our HPUs are complete
undesirable water and salts, we’re able to increase the quality of crude
units, equipped with instrumentation, pumps,
oil, cut transport costs and protect downstream processes and
motors, filters, valves and accumulators, designed
equipment. Removal of water and contaminants generally comprises
according to client specifications and international
two steps: dehydration and desalting. Frames Coalescers are designed
standards. The units work with low-viscosity and
for both steps, and are applied in upstream, as well as downstream
low-lubricity water-based subsea production fluids,
applications, both in oil fields and refineries.
such as HW525, HT2 and HW443. For hazardous areas, we can integrate a system (MCC with PLC) to
At the Tsimin-Xux super-light oil field discovered in 2010 by Pemex,
control and power both the motors and monitoring
we fabricated and supplied the dehydration and desalting system for
of the HPU units.
the PB-Litoral-A production platform. The system consist of four Frames Electrostatic Coalescers and their ancillary equipment.
For Petrobras, we delivered subsea HPUs, well control racks, and SESDV panels for the FPSO Replicantes project.
The Middelie Project
Low Investment Costs The Middelie Project (The Netherlands)
Thinking out of the box was the aim of the client for the redevelop-
Working closely with our client, we found ways to
ment of this marginal gas field at Middelie. Even though the wellsite
significantly reduce costs and delivery times, as
was abandoned in the early 90s, significant reserves were still present.
well as minimize on-site activities throughout the
Furthermore, the site is located on the boundary of the Beemster
project. As it turned out, the cost estimates made
Polder, a reclaimed marshland that is a UNESCO World Heritage site,
during the concept stage were still very accurate
so this project had to be carefully planned and developed with special
during project execution. We were, indeed, able
care for the environment. Based on the traditional stick-built project
to reduce investment costs by half, thanks to very
approach typically used by our client on larger projects, the project
close cooperation with our client throughout
return on investment was just too low. A total cost reduction by half
the project.
of their first estimates had to be achieved in order to be successful.
“A 50% cost reduction had to be achieved in order to be successful.�
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Our Added Value
The Viura Project
Partnership The Viura Project (Spain)
After Frames was invited to participate in the Viura project, we first
to design and supply all the required equipment.
studied the available conceptual design documents in detail and
For the on-site construction and installation phase,
further optimized the overall scope of supply with respect to minimiz-
Frames subcontracted work to local companies
ing the required investment costs. Our high performance in a previous
familiar with working in accordance with our client’s
project in Spain, where we were able to significantly save CAPEX and
requirements. The Viura Project has been developed
OPEX by being sharp, was well known to our client. We were able to
in an environmentally respectful manner and Frames
show our determination to select the best solution, both technically as
has significantly contributed to developing the local
well as financially, so our client awarded us with a lump sum contract
community.
Frames Family Tree Challenges never fall neatly into one category. That’s why we work one-on-one with our customers to craft unique solutions to their specific needs. With our Frames family of oil and gas solutions, we have a wide breadth of products and services available in the onshore, offshore and floaters segments. In each segment, we design, build and deliver solutions to specific projects in oil and water; gas; and flow control and safeguarding. We also design integrated solutions, drawing from all these areas. All of our products are supported by our high-quality services.
Inquiries If you have any questions, please contact:
Flow Control & Safeguarding flowcontrolsafeguarding@frames-group.com +31 172 461600 Gas Treatment gastreatment@frames-group.com +31 172 504800 Heat Transfer heattransfer@frames-group.com +31 527 249250 Integrated Solutions integratedsolutions@frames-group.com +31 172 504800 Separation Technologies separation@frames-group.com +31 880 033300 Services services@frames-group.com +31 172 461600
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Frames Family Tree Onshore
Offshore
Oil & Water
Gas Separation • Demisting • Scrubbers • Filters
Electrostatic Coalescers • Dehydrator • Desalter
Gas Sweetening (H2S & CO2) • Amines • Thiopaq • Solid Bed Scavenger • Membrane • Molecular Sieve
Separation Internals Heat Exchangers
Flow Control & Safeguarding
Gas
Multiphase Separation • Production Separators (High & Low Pressure) • Test Separator • Degasser & Knock-Out Drum • Water Oil Separator (WOSEP) • Compact Inline Separation
Produced Water Treatment • Deoiling & Desanding Hydrocyclones • Gas Floatation • Media Filtration • Sand Cleaning
Floaters
Heat Exchangers • Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers Air-Cooled Coolers
Gas Dehydration • Glycol (TEG) • Molecular Sieve Dew Point Control • Low Temperature Separation (LTS) • Solid Desiccant Hydrate Inhibition • MEG/DEG Recovery • Methanol Recovery • MEG/DEG Desalination Light Hydrocarbon Recovery • Condensate Stabilization • Fractionation
Hydraulic Systems • Wellhead Control • Subsea Hydraulic Power Units • Hydraulic Power Units • IWOCS (Intervention Workover Control Systems) • TUTU (Topside Umbilical Termination Unit) • Cargo Ballasting Systems Safety Instrumented Systems • High Integrity Protection Systems (HIPS) Chemical Injection • Chemical & Methanol Injection Systems • Chemical Distribution Systems Valve Automation Center • Actuators and Actuated Valve Packages • Control Systems Automation • Buoy Control • Tank Farm Control & Safeguarding
Fuel Gas Treatment
Integrated Solutions
Total Plant Solutions Industrial CO2 Modules Early Production Facilities Wellsite Packages Biogas
Services
Asset Life Cycle Management Maintenance & Field Services Spare Parts Operator Training Engineering Studies • Conceptual • FEED and Basic
Worldwide Responsiveness Our reach is global, but our one-on-one contact is local. With more than 500 employees in 16 offices around the world, we are close to our customers. Our sales engineers are responsive to local requirements and at the same time are part of our powerful network of experience and expertise. In addition to our own offices, we operate many partnerships around the world, in research and production.
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“Together we are better than the best of each of us combined.” Léon van Bossum, Marketing & Sales Director, with Frames since 2003
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