RUEIL-MALMAISON, France,
November 23, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --
IFP Energies nouvelles (IFPEN), the developer of the Clip-Riser
technology, has chosen to offer Clip-Riser customers new options
for the inspection, maintenance and repair of their drilling
risers. The Clip-Riser™ is a quick and boltless connector
technology that has become a resounding technical and commercial
success.
With a view to providing a consistent level of service, IFPEN
has partnered with AFGlobal Corporation (AFGlobal) and Expert Riser
Solutions, who will provide the inspection, maintenance and repair
of drilling risers in Brazil and
in the USA respectively, according
to IFPEN's specifications. IFPEN has also signed a licensing
agreement with AFGlobal for the worldwide provision of spare parts
conforming to the technology's original specifications.
These agreements will benefit Clip-Riser customers by offering
them a safe and cost-effective alternative for the inspection,
maintenance and repair of their risers.
"We are delighted to be involved with two
companies that bring with them an excellent track-record and
know-how in their markets: AFGlobal and
Expert Riser Solutions. This
partnership will offer new
opportunities to meet the demand of drilling
risers services," said Daniel Averbuch, Program Manager for Subsea
Umbilicals Risers and Flowlines.
"AFGlobal is pleased to
support the Clip-Riser technology, which in turn
enables us to expand our drilling riser service capability
in Brazil," commented
Roland Kennedy, Vice President of
Lifecycle Services for AFGlobal. "By adding the global
manufacture and supply of Clip-Riser spare
parts, we are better positioned to service the needs
of our customers."
"ExPert Riser Solutions management and staff are
very excited about the opportunity to provide IFPEN's
Licensed Clip-Riser services in the
United States. Commendable is IFPEN commitment to form the
present consortium of highly capable/proven IFPEN service partners.
We will work as a team to assure high quality results and expedited
global services to the customers", said
Bill von Eberstein, President of
Expert Companies.
Press contacts
AFGlobal
Christine Mathers
+1-713-393-4361
cmathers@afglobalcorp.com
IFPEN
Anne-Laure de Marignan
+33-1-47-526-207
presse@ifpen.fr
ExpertRiser
Tommy Milazzo
985 801-4040
tmilazzo@expertep.com