Scottish energy equipment manufacturers and service providers’ regional arms Flowline Specialists and Motive have signed a preliminary agreement to collaborate on a number of projects in the region.
Scottish energy equipment manufacturers and service providers’ regional arms Flowline Specialists and Motive have signed a preliminary agreement to collaborate on a number of projects in the region.
The move will see Flowline Specialists FZE and Motive FZC jointly bid on projects in the region, providing a more cost-effective and streamlined procurement process for clients through a single point of contact, the companies said in a joint statement.
Parent firms Oldmeldrum-based Flowline Specialists and Banff-headquartered Motive Offshore Group, have agreed to join forces on specific projects in order to offer added value to clients in the Middle East and North Africa. Establishing the agreement formalises a working partnership that has existed between the UAE divisions of the two firms.
Both companies offer a range of complementary modular back deck equipment operated by their own personnel – including spoolers, tensioners, reel drive systems, winches and shears. By working in partnership the firms aim to strengthen their service offering and broaden their project capabilities.
A wide range of opportunities exist in the Middle East for the firms, with significant investment continuing to be made by oil and gas operators across the region, the company said.
Graeme Chalmers, Flowline Specialists FZE group operations manager, said: “Establishing an MOU between the Middle East divisions of our two companies was a natural step, having already worked together on a number of projects. We are currently jointly bidding on various cable lay projects across the region and with different governments intending to grow their renewable energy sectors, many more future opportunities exist.
“The MOU is designed to strengthen the service Flowline Specialists FZE and Motive FZC offer to clients, while at the same time simplifying the procurement process.”
Eddie Moore, manager at Motive FZC, said: “Over the last two years, the businesses have benefitted from working together across the GCC region and the MOU strengthens our position further. With both companies naturally servicing a similar client base, we can now offer turnkey solutions and support from our local bases under a single contract.”
Flowline Specialists designs, engineers and manufactures a range of cable and pipe handling and deployment equipment for use in the global energy industry. Established in 2001, the firm has grown its business internationally. The previous year it launched its Middle East division, Flowline Specialists FZE, under the leadership of Dubai-based group operations manager Graeme Chalmers.
Motive FZC is part of Motive Offshore Group, which also comprises Motive Engineering, Motive Rentals, Motive Renewables, Motive Fabrication and Motive Spooling and Inspection. The group specialises in the manufacturing and rental of high capacity winches, umbilical deployment equipment and specialised subsea equipment.
Source: Pipeline ME
