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Titan Torque invests in the future with state-of-the-art EnerQuip torque machine

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Leading oilfield services business Titan Torque has doubled its operational capacity – and signalled its long-term confidence in the offshore oil and gas industry – with a major investment in a new torque system from EnerQuip, the torque machine specialists.

Both Titan Torque and EnerQuip, which designed and manufactured the new unit for Titan, believe the combination of its scale, capability and power make it the largest machine of its kind in Europe.

Situated in Aberdeen, the unit, used for the make-up and break-out of tools in the drilling sector, represents a substantial six-figure outlay for Titan Torque, which supports nearly all operators and large services companies operating in the North Sea that require its solutions.

Bruce Jepp, director at Aberdeen-based Titan Torque, said: “The introduction of the new unit to our operations reflects our optimism about the strength and resilience of the market over the coming years. It significantly broadens our service offering. With the increased torque and maximum outer diameter (OD) available, we are now able to manage operations that were previously beyond our capabilities. From a business perspective, it positions us to capitalise on new opportunities with existing and prospective customers.”

Fellow director Keith Gaskin added: “From the outset EnerQuip demonstrated an in-depth understanding of our requirements and have delivered a product of the highest quality; they have built one of the most advanced torque machines on the market. We’re delighted this contract was delivered by an Aberdeen business with a growing international reputation.”

Barry Marshall, business development manager at EnerQuip, said: “This machine highlights the capability of our skilled engineers and the reliability of our equipment. We’ve established a long-standing relationship with Titan Torque and this delivery is the culmination of our dedication to supporting their torque machine fleet over a number of years. We’re proud to be working with them on their operations as market demand grows.”

Formed in 2015, EnerQuip is already recognised globally as the torque machine solution specialist with more than £5.6 million (US$7.5 million) of contracts awarded in the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific in 2018.

The new Titan unit handles standard API connections found on drilling tools such as stabilisers, drill collars, rotary steerables, drills bits and premium threads commonly found on casing and completion equipment. The unit, formally called FR 24:120, is fully rotational. It has a 10 m bed, is capable of 120 000 ft/lb of torque and can handle 24 in. diameter tubulars – features which, together, are believed to make it the largest and most technically advanced unit of its kind in Europe.

Read the article online at: https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/offshore-and-subsea/16102018/titan-torque-invests-in-the-future-with-state-of-the-art-enerquip-torque-machine/

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