TRELLEBORG Offshore and Construction’s Offshore business has been awarded its largest single order of Drill Riser Buoyancy Modules (DRBM) to date.
Mark Angus, President of Trelleborg Offshore in the US, says, “Over the last 15 months, we have invested significantly in our research and development centre in Houston. This focus on innovation and technology has resulted in recruitment of high caliber talent and upgrading of critical equipment, with advances including new testing systems and the introduction of customized automation in our manufacturing processes.
“Trelleborg has a long-standing commitment to developing innovative products and sophisticated materials technology, designed specifically to exceed market requirements and meet the demands of increasing service depths in the offshore drilling segment. Similarly, our innovative solutions sustainably accelerate performance across our customer base.
He adds that the company’s approach to innovation, and its engineering expertise have won the substantial order, as well as other major contracts for DRBMs, reinforcing Trelleborg’s position as a leading global manufacturer within the subsea buoyancy market.
In order to reduce a drilling riser’s net weight in water, and ensure that the structure and drilling vessel are supported, Trelleborg offers a range of DRBMs, fitted around the length of the riser pipe, improving the riser’s buoyancy and protecting it from service damage.