Despite extremely difficult market conditions, Severn’s isolation valve trading and servicing division had its best ever year in 2017. Severn Ball Valves has established a strong reputation for its expertise and product knowledge, particularly in the Aberdeen market. Ongoing investment …
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NCOC awards Valve & Pump support contracts to Borkit SG
As part of the long term contracting strategy of NCOC Kazakhstan, Borkit SG has been awarded contracts to provide Valve and Pump Services across the Kashagan facilities. Borkit International is a Kazakh company experienced in the supply of products and …
SG Atlantic Canada appoints dedicated engineer for Terra Nova
By Severn on 15th August 2017 in Servicing, Severn Glocon Group, Topside Products, Valves, Valves Spares
Newfoundland-based Severn Glocon Atlantic Canada has strengthened its team with the appointment of experienced valve engineer Dan Vatcher. Currently seconded to Suncor Energy’s East Coast Terra Nova project, Dan performs the role of Valve Discipline Responsible Engineer. He oversees valve …
Boosting plant performance with valve spares best practice
By Severn on 10th August 2017 in Best Practice, Quality, Servicing, Topside Products, Valves, Valves Spares
From new project start-up to planned outage management, an engineering-led approach to valve spares enhances cost-efficiency and reliability. Consistent valve performance is essential for smooth and efficient plant operations. Whether it’s level control in an oil and gas production context, …
Offshore valve retrofit shaves 94% off delivery time
An innovative valve retrofit solution from the Technical Products and Services team at Severn Unival enabled an offshore operator to make important asset upgrades within a tight timeframe. The operator had a four-week window to increase the capacity of compressors …
Novel design boosts choke valve impact resistance
By Severn on 18th July 2017 in Qualification & Test, Research & Development, Servicing, Topside Products
Severn Glocon Group’s advanced valve services division, Severn Unival, has developed an innovative ‘protective cage’ to enhance the impact resistance of choke valves. Offshore oil and gas operators stand to benefit most from the solution which protects choke valves from …
Severn Valve Solutions is catalyst for world-class valve expertise
Valve performance specialist boosts local workforce capabilities in Iraq and Kazakhstan Severn Valve Solutions (SVS) is empowering national workers and unlocking heightened efficiencies at oil and gas plants in Iraq and Kazakhstan. Specialising in valve performance, compliance and reliability, SVS …
Safety First: servicing valves at Sizewell B
Severn Unival has been handling valve overhauls during Sizewell B’s refuelling outages since 2004. The longevity of the relationship is rooted in Severn’s exacting engineering standards and in-depth understanding of the safety regimes associated with nuclear plant. Sizewell B is …
Test to Impress – LNG Industry March 2015 issue
Barry Wilder, Severn Glocon, UK, shares standards and procedures that can boost the efficiency, effectiveness and safety of the cryogenic testing process for LNG valves. The hazardous properties of LNG are well known. LNG plants are typically equipped with several …