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People & Company News  Great Large Company Axis Well Technology Axis Well Technology is an independent provider of well tech- nology and reservoir development consultancy services. The company has built up a global portfolio of more than 100 clients with over 28% of sales in overseas markets. Axis continues to expand its services having recently established two new divi- sions, sub surface and well integrity. Sales have almost tripled in recent years and operating pro ts increased around 50% in the past year to date.  Great Small Company ROVOP Since formation in 2011, ROVOP has set new standards for reliability and service in ROV operations. ROVOP is currently providing support to jack ups, specialized lay vessels and IRM activities. Recognizing the critical nature of ROV operations to subsea projects, as well as major advances in technology, ROVOP invests in the most advanced and reliable ROVs. The company has committed to $23m of new vehicles, as well as a $378,000 simulator to enable onshore project preparation, sce-nario planning and training. Having achieved repeat business from all customers, ROVOP has expanded rapidly, recruiting more than 40 personnel in one year. From sales of $4.5m in its  rst year, the company is on target to achieve $15m this year.  Young Professional Graham Skinner, KCA DEUTAG Drilling Ltd. Graham Skinner graduated with a 1st Class Honors in Scot?s Law before joining KCA DEUTAG. He is a trainee rig man- ager on KCA DEUTAG Drilling?s graduate development program. His time with KCA DEUTAG has not only seen him work through drilling positions from roustabout to tool pusher, but he has also quali ed as a risk manager and a proj- ect manager. His role has seen him manage risks on new build land rig projects, supervise rig move activities and deliver safety on two jack-up refurbishment projects. Graham is currently working in South Africa as Safety Su- pervisor on a project to refurbish two of KCA DEUTAG?s jack-up  eet. He has had to work closely with the main con- tractor to develop documents which meet KCA DEUTAG?s safety standards as well as coordinate emergency response plans, site layout, con ned space and working at height plans and rescue arrangements. Safety Innovations Houlder Risks in transferring personnel between workboats and tur- bine towers on offshore wind farms are a major concern for operators. Houlder?s innovative and entrepreneurial solution, developed with BMT Nigel Gee, is the Turbine Access Sys- tem. The Turbine Access System is a hydraulically motion- compensated, lightweight gangway providing a stable point on the workboat foredeck. Designed to be retro tted and used in up to two-meter waves, it increases typical operability by half a meter. With improved safety and meeting operators? stringent cost requirements, it means more work days are pos- sible than with traditional access. The  rst system was suc- cessfully deployed on the Rhyl Flats wind farm where sea tri- als were also a success. The Innovator »Red Spider Technology ? JOINT WINNER Red Spider?s innovative and unique full-bore ball valve is changing the way wells are completed. During subsea com- pletions the e-Red-FB is permanently deployed as part of the tubing string. The e-Red-FB is a computer-controlled valve that can be repeatedly opened and closed by remote command. The  eld-proven, intervention-less technology uses a closed- loop hydraulic circuit, powered and controlled by integrated electronics, with no connections to the surface. Operators can install well completions faster in increased safety, eliminating the need for repetitive and costly interventions. The result is a saving of around 36 hours per completion, the equivalent of about $1.5 million per job. »Stork Technical Services ? JOINT WINNER Corroded stud bolts seriously impact on an asset?s integrity and unscheduled pressure releases can have a devastating im- pact offshore. This led to Stork Technical Services developing a more sophisticated method of removing and replacing cor- roded bolts. The requirement was to mitigate risk, improve safety, reduce operating costs and optimize production. Stork introduced the industry?s  rst Hot Bolt Clamp technology in 2012, with thousands of connections reworked in the North Sea, without shutdown and with 100% success. »Tendeka ? HIGHLY COMMENDED Wireless technology has proven to be a much more  exible alternative to traditional cabled systems in addressing down- hole monitoring requirements. Tendeka?s wireless gauge al- lows real time  ow and shut-in data to be ef ciently trans- mitted to surface. The gauge has been successfully trialed in the North Sea and is now appealing to a wider global market. Through a unique tool design, a series of short pressure pulses are created using the energy of the well. These pulses are then decoded on surface to provide pressure, temperature and well status.  Emerging Technology (sponsored by Nexen) - Web Rigging Services Web Rigging Services? have developed a system for tem- porary underdeck access for fabric maintenance on offshore structures. The patented Web Deck combines modern, strong, lightweight materials and innovative design to provide signi -cant advantages over suspended scaffolding. In comparison to traditional scaffolding, the system has 87% less contact points and 75% less volume. The Web Deck is signi cantly lighter and is proven to reduce installation time by up to 80%. April 201350 MTRMTR #3 (50-64).indd 50MTR #3 (50-64).indd 504/3/2013 4:33:51 PM4/3/2013 4:33:51 PM