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HydraWell proves innovative technology is worth its salt with Dutch successes

HydraWell has marked an important diversification milestone by completing two significant geothermal projects totalling 350,000EUR in the Netherlands.

The company’s ingenious HydraHemera™ patented Perf, Wash & Cement (PWC®) solution was originally developed for the energy sector. Now, in a significant step towards embracing a growing number of diversification opportunities, the technology has entered new territory thanks to the successful completion of two scopes of work in the Netherlands – one for a leading tomato producer and the other for a salt mining client.

Whilst hydrocarbons, oil and gas, are absent in a salt mine, hot water is required to dissolve salt so that it can be circulated out for processing – and, just like the energy sector, P&A is required when a well reaches the end of its life. In the recent salt mine project, the innovative solution was deployed on a P&A scope of work which was completed in a 4700m underground well with flawless execution and in a single run.

The versatile system has also been successfully put to work on behalf of a leading tomato producer which uses geothermal energy to heat its facility. HydraWell was approached by its client whose affiliate had experienced reliability issues due to corrosion, leading to the decision to schedule the geothermal well for permanent P&A.

In less than two days, the HydraHemeraTM PWC® system was applied to perforate the 810m deep well before washing behind the casing and then setting the cement plug in the well.

Northeast steel and cladding company shortlisted as finalists for Vibes Awards

Local steel and cladding company, KR Group, has been shortlisted as a finalist for the VIBES Scottish Environment Business Awards 2022. Once again, KR Group’s environmental achievements have been recognised on a national level. Following a series of awards finals this year, including the CeeD Awards and Northern Star Business Awards, the team at KR Group are hopeful. The VIBES Scottish Environment Business Awards are held each year to showcase organisations that have demonstrated significant business benefits from good environmental practice.

Petrofac awarded North Sea contract extension by EnQuest

Petrofac, a leading provider of services to the global energy industry, is set to take its tenure supporting the Kittiwake platform into two decades, following the award of a contract extension from EnQuest. Under the terms of the three-year contract renewal, Petrofac will continue in its capacity as Duty Holder of the Kittiwake platform in the Central North Sea. It has held the role with EnQuest since 2014, and the asset’s previous owners since 2003. Nick Shorten, Chief Operating Officer of Petrofac’s Asset Solutions business, commented: “We have developed a productive and longstanding relationship with EnQuest over the past eight years."

World-first for AIS Survivex following major investment in new state-of-theart lifeboat simulators

AIS Survivex is celebrating a world-first after investing close to $1m into the very latest lifeboat simulator technology to increase marine safety and boost competency for coxswains. This major investment complements AIS Survivex’s existing marine training facility in Aberdeen Harbour and provides a major differentiator as the company becomes the very first training business globally to offer OPITO-approved lifeboat training for coxswains both practically in the Harbour and virtually via a simulator for free fall and twin fall escape scenarios.

Verlume shortlisted in two categories at low-carbon awards

Verlume, a specialist in intelligent energy management and energy storage, has been shortlisted in both the Technology & Business Innovation and Green Business Growth categories at the upcoming Scottish Renewables Net-Zero Energy Transition Awards. Taking place in Aberdeen on 25th August, the black-tie awards will see 34 individuals, companies and projects that are delivering the energy transition compete to scoop prizes in eight categories across the industry.

asset55 celebrates 10 years in business this year

Established in 2012, asset55 has grown to be an industry leader by creating tangible value in the Operational and Capital Project space. With continuous innovation of their technology solutions, asset55 provides industry changing software supported by subject matter experts in the field of engineering, software development, and site deployment. To celebrate this milestone, asset55 are officially rebranded with a new company logo, website and software names.

EIC Appoints Four New Directors to its Board

The Energy Industries Council—one of the world’s leading energy trade associations and purveyor of world class industry data, events, and insights—announced today that it has added four new members to its Board of Directors as the EIC continues its mission of helping its member companies achieve their strategic goals.