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Case studiesEquinor's Bacalhau Phase 1 in Brazil's Santos Basin is a landmark ultra-deepwater FPSO project. This reference guide for EPC engineers and procurement managers covers key facts, procurement considerations, and inspection points for piping systems in similar high-pressure, high-CO2 environments.
Industry newsEquinor, Shell, and TotalEnergies have taken FID on Northern Lights phase 2, boosting injection capacity to at least 5 Mtpa by 2028. This article explains the expansion scope, procurement implications, and what buyers must verify for CO2 piping systems.
Buyer guideUnderstand how ASME B16.34 and B16.5 interact for valve-to-flange compatibility. Learn key procurement checks, RFQ inputs, and inspection points to avoid mismatches.
StandardsASME B16.36 covers orifice flanges for differential pressure flow measurement. Welding-neck types span Classes 300–2500, while slip-on and threaded are limited to Class 300. This guide explains scope, procurement checks, and common pitfalls.
TechnicalCheck the ASME B16.9 stub end and ASME B16.5 lap joint flange as an assembly. Practical RFQ, inspection, and documentation points for EPC buyers.
Case studiesTotalEnergies and OQ's Marsa LNG project in Sohar, Oman, will use electric motors and a 300 MWp solar plant to produce one million tons of LNG per year. This case study examines the low-carbon design and what it means for piping procurement.
Industry newsEquinor's Empire Wind 1 reached financial close with over USD 3 billion in project financing. For EPC buyers, this milestone signals a wave of offshore wind procurement. Learn what to verify before quoting flanges, fittings, and supports.
Buyer guideLearn how to correctly match ASME B16.11 forged fittings to pipe size and schedule. Understand the relationship between fitting class and pipe schedule, and get practical procurement and inspection tips.
StandardsASME B16.21 defines dimensions, materials, and markings for nonmetallic flat gaskets used with ASME flanges. Learn what it covers, what it doesn't, and how to specify gaskets correctly.
