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The work done by those at PSL does not go unrecogised by our Clients or our Management Team.
Below are a number of testimonials from many of our Top Clients, congratulating us on a job well done. You can download a PDF copy of this on the right.
Buzzard Field Commendation
From: Scott Farmerey
Sent: 18 July 2007 10:42
Company: PSN
Hi
I'm a production technician on the Buzzard platform and last trip I sent in a note about how well the PSL crew had carried out the task of pressure testing our B13 well associated pipework. The crew I worked with were Jonathon (Jock) Scott, Steve McRae and Paul Gray. The lads did a great job and were a credit to themselves and PSL and it was a pleasure working with them. I'm back on board at the moment and Jock and Paul are here again too. Jock came to thank me for sending my comments in but said he hadn't actually seen them as they had been deleted before he had a chance to read them. So I'm happily re-sending my comments as I stand by all I said and would be very happy to work with these lads again any time.
Regards
Scott Farmerey
First Oil from Brenda Field
From: Colin Smith
Sent: 11 June 2007 09:08
To: Mark Lunney, Ewan Macleod, John Colegrave, Kenny Gilchrist, djs@rm-engineering.co.uk, Paul Rowlands, Roy Napier.
Subject: Brenda First Oil
All
I am pleased to advise that on Saturday morning we achieved first oil from the Brenda field. The three wells that are open are presently producing in excess of 20,000bbls per day.
A lot of people have put in a lot of effort in helping the project achieve this milestone and for that I extend my sincere thanks to you all.
Achievement of first oil from the Brenda field is a significant milestone and one in which we can all be proud. Please accept my thanks and pass this on to others who have assisted us in making this possible.
Many thanks
Colin Smith
Project Manager
Hydraulic Workover Operations Commence in Oman
From: Koper, Mark, Petroleum Development Oman
Sent: Saturday, June 23, 2007 10:03 AM
To: Gorman, Eamon UWD; Goedemoed, Paul GGPR25; Babajan, Salar GGPR; Byrne, Danny UWXD; Hajri, Zaher GGPR11; Leipzig, Martin GGPR32; Saadi, Khamis UWX; Henderson, Ron; HWO-01-Site HWO01; Manji, Khalid UWXD34; Dorleans, Francois UWXC2; Bentley, Phil; Topp, Charlie; Duguid, Doug; Rashdi, Mohammed UWXC; PSL 10
Subject: Hydraulic Workover commencement on SR 237
Gents:
Please be advised that the PSL Hydraulic Workover completed commissioning and commenced commercial operations on SR 237 on June 22nd 00:00 hrs when the Xmas tree valves were opened and the BHA entered the well.
The attached picture shows what has happened over the last months; a new company was established in Oman and a new unit was assembled.
I congratulate PSL with the perseverance and thank all involved who maintained a professional attitude during some very frustrating times.
I look forward to a safe, efficient and effective operation.
Regards,
Mark Koper
UWXD/3
Senior Well Engineer Rig 12, 90, 92 & HWO1
Excellent Performance by PSL Team on Shah Deniz Alpha
From: Plowright, Ian R.
Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2007 4:42 PM
To: Sherwin, Tom ( Baku)
Cc: SD OFF, OIM
Subject: PSL Performance on Shah Deniz Alpha
Hi Tom
I just wanted to drop you a quick note on the performance of the PSL Team who have been working on Shah Deniz Alpha over the last few months or so.
We have been working through an extremely busy period trying to reach a point where we had sustained production from our new wells. We would not have achieved the significant milestones that we have without the contributions made by the PSL Team. Their commitment, organisation and professionalism has been excellent allowing us all to respond efficiently and effectively to the changing situations we have experienced. They have been a credit to your company and I cannot thank them enough for the assistance they have given myself and everybody else on Shah Deniz Alpha.
I am sure the only time you normally get feedback about your teams is when something bad happens so I wanted to take the opportunity to recognise their performance, it has been very significant for us and I look forward to continue to work with them.
Kind regards,
Ian
Ian Plowright
Start-Up Engineer
Shah Deniz Gas Project
Successful Acid Placement & Nitrogen Lifting Operation
From: Said Al khatib (ESNAAD - OSD)
Sent: 25 January 2007 06:55
To: Darwish Al Qubaisi (ESNAAD - GMO); Salah Al Juaidi (ESNAAD - OSD); Majid Shaheen Al Awani (ESNAAD - BO); Awad, Adnan; Bentley, Phil; Cruickshank, Alan N.; Topp, Charlie; Corrigall, Erlend
Subject: BU635 Stimulation
Gents,
Congratulations………
On 23 rd January 2007 ESNAAD/PSL have successfully performed a large volume Acid Stimulation Operation ( 15,000 US Gals of 20% HCL with Chemicals) through Coiled Tubing in a well. Moreover a nitrogen lifting operation was also conducted after the Acid placement.
The Operation Program Implementation was professionally handled and consistent throughout a TOUGH LONG DAY ( from 6:00 AM until 11:00 PM ) to ensure a wonderful end results end of the day.
It was clear to observe the people and equipment integrity and harmony in the process sequence throughout the whole operation.
I hereby sincerely would like thank ADNA AWAD and all his team who performed this operation and also PSL team who supported this success.
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK BUT NEVER FORGET THAT RESPONSIBILTY INCREASES IT.
Best Regards
Said Khatib
Successful First Gas Flow from Merganser Field
From: Simon Prentice - Technip Offshore U.K
Sent: 13 December 2006 11:11
To: Gary Clarke, Simon Nicholls, George Batchelor, Trevor Mackie
Cc: Iain Watson, Jeff Taylor
Subject: FW: Merganser 1st Gas - Thank You
Gents
Please see below a thank you from the Merganser Project Manager.
I would also like to thank you all myself. The professionalism and flexibility of the PSL onshore and offshore teams for this important part of the Merganser project was a credit to PSL.
Please pass on my thanks to the offshore team who performed the testing and to all the onshore team in the PSL office and workshop who supported the tendering, engineering and mobilisation of the equipment and personnel.
I look forward to working with you all again in the near future and wish you all a Merry Christmas and prosperous New Year!
Best Regards
Simon Prentice
Commissioning Team Lead
Technip Offshore U.K.
From: Belloso, Alvaro J SUKEP-EPE-T-PS
Sent: 13 December 2006 09:16
To: Danny Hebanton, Keith Duncan, John Jones, Ally Greig - PSLES (and the other project personnel)
Subject: Merganser 1st Gas - Thank You
Dear Merganser Project Team,
Thank you.
Yesterday at 17:00 production from the Merganser Field commenced to the Shearwater platform. This has been a very challenging project due to the subsurface uncertainties of the field, demanding well design, the commercial complexities associated with the development and the tight contractor market for construction.
The West well encountered reservoir properties which were within, and towards the upper end of, the pre-drill uncertainty ranges, and the well produced at constrained rates of 59 MMscf/d gas during the well test and clean up, giving encouraging indications of well productivity. The well is producing according to expectations.
The first Shell subsea installation of a Wet Gas Meter has been successful. The meter is working as planned.
The project was a few months late from the GIP planned 1st gas date of October 2006. However, bear in mind that we still managed to accelerate production from the originally planned April 2007 to December 2006, and this without any serious injuries to people. You should be proud of this achievement.
Thank you very much for all your support over the last year in achieving this important target.
I am sure that I have forgotten a few people in the distribution list, please forward to those that have provided support to the project.
With kind regards,
Alvaro Belloso
Project Manager
Merganser & Scoter 3rd Well Projects
Shell U.K. Exploration & Production
Hydrotesting of flow Lines for the Shah-Deniz Platform
Test Location: MQS Fabrication Yard, Baku
Clients: MQS and B.P.
PSLES Crew: David Strange: Hydrotest Co-Ordinator, Baktiyar Valiyev and Islam Hasamov: Hydrotest Technicians
From: Vugar Dushdurov
Sent: Thursday, December 14, 2006 9:27 AM
To: Fox, Malcolm (Baku)
Cc: Strange, David
Malcolm,
During the period start of work with your team till to demobilization of test equipment we had not any problems. And we already complete Hydro-testing Flow line pipe systems for Shah Deniz platform. I would like to congratulate and many thanks your team on the excellent manner the tests were carried out.
Everything was accomplished in a safe and responsible way and work areas left clean and tidy. All paper works, test charts was submitted at same time without any problems.
Please pass my thanks onto your team.
Regards,
Vugar Dushdurov
QA/QC Manager
MQS LTD
Metal Qaynaq Sınaq
Constructor
From: Technip Dalia Project Team
Date: November
To: Leask, Gwen; Nicholls, Simon; Michajlow, Austin; Watt, Allan; Crane, Stuart; Brown, Richard; Fenwick, John; McCourt, Tom; Batchelor, George;
Subject: Constructor to PSL - Job Well Done!
Gents,
From all of the guys onboard the Constructor, we would like to convey a genuine THANK YOU for a job well done to all of the PSL personnel involved in the Dalia umbilical Installation. Despite all of the difficulties that were encountered (and there were quite a few) during the installation of the Dalia umbilical’s, the job was completed safely.
If it weren't for the diligence, professionalism, good team spirit and often patience & good humour from the PSL personnel, it is unlikely that the job would have ran as successfully as it did.
Best wishes for the future.
Please forward this on to anyone that have been unintentionally left off this email. Cheers fellas.
The Constructor Crew
Project Engineer
Constructor
HWO Barge Assist, ESP Project
To: Mokhtar, Shuhaimi Mohd [Contractor]; Tokar, Timothy; Purdy, Kirk (RKPU); Dulaney, Brenda (BDUL); Crowder, Scott; Edwards, Glen; Lekia, Solomon D. L.; Bui, Huynh N.; Sahni, Akshay; Bien, Khanh; Larson, John; MacNeill, George [Contractor]; 'Robert.Masteller@centrilift.com'; Purdy, Kirk (RKPU); Kelsch, Ken D; Thompson, Gary [Contractor]
Congratulations to all those involved with the successful ESP installation at BEWL. It's a great accomplishment and sincerely appreciated by the, business unit, partners in achieving our goals. It even helps the Kingdom of Thailand when we can improve recovery especially during these periods of high oil prices. Pass on my thanks to anyone who I may have unintentionally left off the distribution. I know there are many more opportunities and let's continue to progress these with incident and injury free operations.
Regards,
David Holligan
Chevron
Director Asset Team
Mud Plant Hydrotesting, MCCI site at the berthing area for offshore vessels Baku, Azerbaijan
Start date: 17/09/06
Completion Date: 24/09/06
To: Malcolm Fox and Dave Strange – PSL Hydrotesting Supervisor, Ibrahim Ibrahimov – PSL Hydrotesting Techician. Ibrahim Oztan – PSLHydrotesting Technician, Boyakuga Hashimov – PSLHydrotesting Technician, Bakhityar Veliyev – PSLHydrotesting /Bolting Technician.
As the demobilization of test equipment is almost complete I would like to congratulate and thank your team on the excellent manner the tests were carried out.
Everything was accomplished in a safe and responsible way and work areas left clean and tidy.
Please pass my thanks onto your team.
Regards
Trevor McMullan
PSN Piping Superintendent
Visit to PSL Baku Facilities
Purpose: Customer visit to understand PSL’s work system with regards to the test and calibration of PSVs and gauges.
To: Fox, Malcolm (Baku)
Hi Malcolm,
On behalf of John, myself and our two national trainees, Gachay and Fuad, I would like to thank you for our visit to PSL. We are all very impressed with the set up, especially the meticulous filing system! We all found it very enlightening. Thanks for your time and hospitality. It is also reassuring that we can contact you at any time, should we have any questions or require any information.
Kind regards,
Dan Barr
Swift
Rong Doi Development Project, Offshore Nitrogen/ Helium Leak Test
During the period of Nitrogen Helium Leak Testing of process piping on the Rong Doi Platform Vietnam, the PSL crew on a whole I found to be professional in their approach to work, knowledgeable in their duties and exceedingly helpful.
Their attitude was friendly and very obliging, understanding, helpful and certainly a pleasure to work with.
The management and supervision of PSL, must be proud of the team that undertook the testing services on our platform. The plant and equipment was reliable and performed without any interruption to the testing programme.
Thank you for your services.
Morrie Barclay
KNOC Commissioning Manager
10th October 2006
HHI appreciate a good performance of PSL’s duties with safety, on schedule, and our client satisfaction. We express also our satisfaction for your crew ability and efficiency as Offshore He/N2 Leak Test on this project. The following technicians have recommendable performance and dedication to their assigned task. We found them sincere, hard working and good moral character. John Sutherland – Site Project Manager, Kelvin Chua – Bolting Supervisor, Paramaswaran – Engineer, Anizam – Technician, Rohazman – Technician, Roberto – Leak Test Supervisor, Ivan Lee - Leak Test Supervisor, P. Silva Pitchay – Project Manager (Process Services).
HHI wish them all success in their future assignment.
Y.J.Kim
Project Manager
HYUNDAI HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO.LTD
Gents
As of this morning, the leak test program is now 12 days old and a total of 32 individual tests, 12 tests have bee signed off leak free…(I)n addition, the performance of the PSL team to date has been excellent and deserves recognition, particular in regards to their HSSE behaviour.
Regards,
Mark Broadbent
Lead Process Commissioning Engineer
Angola Block 18 - Greater Plutonio
Total - North Alwyn Shutdown
These comments are specific to the following PSL Personnel: Jonathan Scott, John Raye, Walter Whiteman, Andy Simpson and Iain Reid.
I would like to comment on how the attitude, dedication and efficiency of the aforementioned have contributed to an extremely high output of success. These individuals were able to slot straight into a safe working team with the Ops crew and because of this we were all able to progress through a large leak testing plan in the shortest time available. I was impressed at the understanding that maximised flexibility with minimal fuss and the attitude of these guys and the need for safe operators at all times.
A good crew and a pleasure to work with.
Brian Rodger
Shift Team Leader
Total
Mud Hose Testing - SPS
I want to thank you for a well done job and appreciate the quick response and mobilisation which was very important for us.
Johannes Eikland
Maritime Hydraulics, Azeri Projects
SPS Yard, Baku
Shell Penguins Project - Skandi Carla
Just a note to pass on to your offshore crew for a job well done on the Skandi Carla for the Shell penguins project.
This was a very worthwhile trip from my point of view and was aided by the professionalism among the crew doing the job.
Much appreciated.
Alan Holbrook
Project Engineer
Technip Offshore UK Limited
Bluewater - Shutdown
Just a quick note to thank you and the teams that you work with for the efforts made to help Bluewater with the safe delivery of the SD1 scope earlier than scheduled. Hopefully the SD2 or slowdown planned for the 12th of May will happen on the planned date.
Nigel MacLean
Shutdown Co-ordinator
Bluewater
Recognition to Graham Clark who supervised this work scope.
Wood Group - Total's Glenelg Flowline
Please accept this e-mail as a note of my appreciation and gratitude to Mike Coutts and Davie Chase for the technical advice and guidance they gave WGE over the weekend with regard to Total's Glenelg Flowline hydro testing issues.
Ahmed Gedik
WGE Contract Manager - TOTAL Assets
Wood Group
Subsea 7 - Baobab Completion
To All aboard the Seisranger, to those who sailed in her (well, for this project anyway!) and those who supported her in any way.
What can I say…WELL DONE and THANKS for what YOU have achieved.
You have taken the boat down to support Subsea7's first installation project in West Africa, have successfully completed that scope and more to support the projects ever changing needs, extending the demands on the team at times beyond the reasonable!!! A lot of activities and the climate have been new to many of you and to the vessel. I'm not sure we could have thrown much more at you…..!?
All this, and the most important achievement is the impeccable safety record.
Undoubtedly, this has not gone unnoticed in the industry, and has promoted the marketability of the vessel and Subsea7 as a whole, in the region.
Please would you be so kind to onpass this message of thanks to other deserving souls!
Again, many thanks and well done.
John Hitchcock, Project Manager
With reference to the aforementioned, the company employees involved are as follows:
ONSHORE
Nick Horne
OFFSHORE
Ricky Gill
Lee Dudbridge
Steve Clark
Kevin Thompson
Tony Gray
Keith McCulloch
Bluewater - Bleo Holm Start Up
After an intensive 3 week shutdown we are now in the Start up phase and
the Ross wells were opened at 16.30hrs followed by Blake at 23.20hrs
yesterday. I would to thank all involved for their efforts in completing
the workscope safely and 2 days ahead of schedule.
The focus of our operation will now be on maintaining Chemical Injection
to control the Calcium Napthanate and ensure we maximise our Production.
Brian Huxter - OIM
FPSO "Bleo Holm"
The relevant personnel involved in this job were:
Andy Murphy
John Sutherland
Kevin Jures
Graham Clark
Chris Nichol
Michael Breckenridge
Jim Moore
Jonathan Scott
Dave Canavan
Billy Ritchie
Also supporting from the base were:
Gary Bagnall
Lisa Cosgrove
Ian Diack
Allan Davidson
Colin McKay
Ray Mosgrove
CNR - Murchison Thanks
My apologies for the weekend disruption. I thank you and the rest of
your people that made things happen for us.
Once again well done PSL.
Harry Grant - Shutdown Coordinator
Talisman - PSL Job Performance - Claymore Alpha
Would just to like to re-iterate what we entered in our Vendors assessment. The four PSL men involved in the C80 pumping operations were first class in their attitude and work rate. Please pass this on to Richard Rebecca or whoever you deal with these days.
Lewis Baxter - Claymore Alpha Well Op.'s Supv
Those involved in this project were:
Lee Anderson
Mounir Maslouh
Hugh MacGregor
Colin Marshall
Apache - Congratulations - Forties Field
You may not be aware that there has been a visit from Apache top management over the last two days culminating in a presentation at 11:00 today. I will not go into the detail of the presentation but I will say that those people left the Aberdeen office today extremely happy with the performance of the Forties field. In Steve Farris's words," you people have done a fantastic job".
The Well Services Department has played its part in this & I would like to thank you all for the effort & commitment you have put in to increase production for 42,000bpd when the Forties field was acquired by Apache to 70,000+bpd now. A great result which is down to the people involved doing a fantastic job. I hope you all take some satisfaction from this & realise that your efforts do not go unnoticed.
We cannot though sit on our laurels & must continue to strive to improve our performance without compromising safety. It is in all our interests for the Forties field to continue to be a profitable asset giving us job security & allowing us all to improve our quality of life.
Again thank you all & please pass this message on to all the Well Service crews.
Gavin Cooper - Well Operations Engineer
Those involved in this Project were:
Pete Skinner (Well Service Supervisor)
Kenny Noble
Mark Gillespie (Well Service Supervisor)
Mark Jones
Steve Mercer (Well Service Supervisor)
Mark Anderson
Chris Sheen (Well Logistic Coordinator)
Duncan Fyvie
Dominic Gibson
Peter Jay
George Jack
Steve Taylor
Keith Donaldson
Colin Fyfe
Gary Nevin
Steve Jappy
Apache - FC3-1 Success
Before it all disappears in the mists of time I would like to thank everyone involved in the coil tubing gas lift operation on FC3-1. For the best part of two months over ninety nitrogen tanks were filled transported to the platform the liquid converted to gas, the Well brought into production the tanks returned to the beach for refill & the cycle restarted. At some points during the gas lift the Well was producing close to 3000bpd dry oil & twenty seven nitrogen tanks were being actively used whether they were being filled emptied or transported.
The objective of the operation was to bring the Well back into production as it had stopped flowing due to sand production. The normal way to complete this intervention would have been to clean out the Well using coil tubing pumping gel sweeps while assisted by the shallow gas lift system.
Due to the level of activity on the platform we were unable to get the necessary equipment in place to carry this out. We did however have a nitrogen converter & BOP deck coil spread onboard. We decided to use this to gas lift the Well using the produced fluids to carry the sand to surface.
This has been successful the operation was completed on Saturday the 23rd April since then the Well has been flowing using SGL only. The whole operation has been carried out safely with no incidents or accidents throughout. The first Well tests post coil gas lift showed the Well producing 700bpd dry oil, latest Well indicates 872bpd dry oil with 10lbs of sand per 1000bbls total fluids produced.
Well done & thank you to everyone involved. The main objective was achieved and the job made Apache money.
Gavin Cooper - Well Operations Engineer
All those involved in this Project were:
Dominic Gibson
Steven Anderson
Mark Jason
Keith Donaldson
Colin Fyfe
Gary Nevin
Mark Gillespie
Jason Henning
Steve Jappy
Joe Fee
Graham Downie
Keith Moggach
Kenny Noble
Pete Skinner
Jim Lumsden
Joe Carr
Steve Mercer
Peter Jay
Also thank you to Paul, Ray and Murray for all their efforts.
Paladin - CT Operations February 2005
Graeme Downie and Mike Dickson involved in the CT operation on the Paladin Arbroath performed an excellent job they worked in horrendous weather alongside the deck crew shifting from well 23 to well 22 and received £25 M and S voucher from the OIM after a commendation from the Deck Foreman for attitude to safety and the their professional attitude
Paladin OIM, Arbroath
Chevron Texaco - PSL Captain Pipe Freezing Job
Just a wee note to say thank you to PSL for the quick and efficient manner in which the Captain pipe freeze job was carried out. Your quick response to getting the gear and men mobilised at short notice was very much appreciated
Keep up the good work !!
Chris Davidson - Captain Onshore Support Team
Please find below a list of names of all personnel known to have been involved in this project.
Although the people listed above were all focal in the smooth planning and execution of this operation, none of this would have been possible without all the other yard personnel who contributed in their own small way whether it be in the preparation or testing of all the equipment used on this job.
Onshore Support
Roy Napier
Lisa Cosgrove
Mike Coutts
Colin McKay
Ian Diack
Allan Davidson
Ray Mosgrove
Offshore Operations
John Rae
John Sutherland
Jonathan Scott
Mike Coutts
Gary Bagnall (Site Survey)
Aker Kvaerner - Janice Shutdown
Thank you to PSL (both on & offshore teams) for their contribution to the recent successful Janice Shutdown. The feedback from offshore has been very positive from both KMG Ops. & our own AK Construction team. The professional manner in which the Leak Testing & Bolt Torquing was carried out by the same PSL personnel was seen as being a great success & is definitely the approach we'd like to adopt in the future.
The PSL team you had offshore were all self motivated & were a great asset to our Construction Supervisor. In particular they required minimum supervision & also relieved him of the usual burden of filling in mountains of check sheets thus freeing his time up to tackle other S/D activities.
Those involved in this project were:
Chris Geach
Chris Nicol
Jonathon Scott
Alan Mann
Exxon Mobil - Thames Shutdown Activities
Thank you to the team for their assistance provided during this years shutdown. I was impressed with the way your personnel approached the work in a safe and competent manner which assisted us greatly in achieving our goals this year. The Kamos Joints worked really well and saved us no end of time resulting in increased production and shorter down time.
If you are interested in lessons learnt, may i be up front and suggest that B.A training for all your personnel might be advantageous as we had to put several people with Lee during some tasks as most companies now insist on formal B.A training, if this equipment is to be used on the work face.
Once again thanks very much.
Gary Halladay
- SNS Field Maintenance Supervisor
BP - Sangachal Terminal Site
I would like to spread my appreciation to the PSL working on the Sangachal Terminal Site, especially to Anar Rahimov who is a good leader and hard worker. His safety performance is outstanding and I would like to thank PSL again, for such skilled workers.
Emil V. Abasov
- ST Contracts Adviser (BP Group, Aberbaijan)
ATA - C & WP Project
ATA would like to thank John Price and Mick Cowan from the C & WP Project for their committment and hard work over the past 12 months, where no obstacle was too great. Also to thank PSL as a whole fromt he workforce up to Project Manager for their efforts, where at times we thought it was too much to ask of them, but they persevered and worked closeley with ATA to bring a successful project to fruition and we look forward to working with this team again
Joe Frankish
- C & WP Project, Piping Construction Engineer, ATA
Paladin - Montrose/ Abroath Shutdown
I would like to talke this opportunity to thank all of our support venders who has personnel supporting us during the Montrose/ Arbroath Shutdown. All their activities were achieved in a commebdably safe manner and they were an important asset to the MONARB Shutdown.
Willie Coghill
- Shutdown Coordinator, Petrofac Facilities Management, Paladin Operations
BP - APN/ MM Developement, 14 Day Shutdown
While PSL's scope on MM is not complete, we achieved a major milestone of completing the MM shutdown safely and on schedule. Gas was delivered to PLN, the national power generation company, this morning. The PSL team lead by Trevor Pollard contributed significantly to achieving this milestone. I would personally like to thank PSL for their support to APN project and recognise the standard of the work your team under Trevor is delivering offshore. It's clear your organisation have a quality system for maintaining the competency and training of your workforce and their safety behaviours should be recognised.
Please encourage your team to continue this performance as we complete the remaining scope at MM.
Brian Gebruers
- APN/MM Project Manager
Conoco Phillips - Export Pipeline Flooding
Conoco Philips would like to extend thanks and gratitude to you and your team for a job very well done. The flooding, cleaning and gauging of the Bayu Undan Export Pipeline was completed on time and with no reported incidents.
This is a major achievement since the operation presented a number of challenges due to the environmentally sensitive work location and the extreme tidal patterns that hindered seawater extraction.
I'm delighted to say that the engineering behind the water winning solution was sound and the water winning system worked impressively well.
In addition, the many audits and readiness checks that were performed at Wickham Point (not only by our own HSEQ delegates, but also by local Authorities and Government Institutions) revealed that your site team performed to an incredibly high and professional standard.
I would be grateful if you would extend my thanks to each and every one of them.
I wish you and your company continued success for the future.
Jon Boor
- Commissioning Co-ordinator
ConocoPhillips Pipelines Australia
Those PSL Personnel involved were:
Alisdhair Halliday (Project Manager)
Colin Cheshire (Senior Pipeline Engineer)
Richard Searby (Engineer)
Nadarajan (Rajan) Subramaniam (Technican)
Paramswaran (Jeeve) Suppiah (Technican)
Vicneswaran (Vicky) Supayah (Technican)
Tony Ryder (Marine Equipment Engineer)
Lee Arkless (Supervisor Mechanic)
Trevor McDiarmid (Shift Supervisor)
Owen Coles (Mechanic)
Andrew Caulton (Operator)
Shane Gundry (Operator)
CNR - NNP Purge & Leak Testing
I would like to say thanks to the NNP PSL crew Walter Wightman, Alan Mann, Paul Jackson and Colin McIntosh for there hard work and usual high standards of cooperation and flexibility.
Look forward to working with them again.
Austin Grant
- Production Supervisor – NNP
CNR International
Exxon Mobil - Beryl Alpha Shutdown
The Beryl Alpha Management Team would like to thank PSL personnel for the outstanding efforts achieved pre, during and post shutdown. They were very conscientious on the Safety & Technical sides of the tasks, proactive and had positive attitudes throughout.
Please pass on thanks to all that were involved.
Gordon Main
- Maintenance Advisor
Exxon Mobil
Aker Kvaerner - Sep 'B'
I would like to acknowlegde that that after the recent success of the Janice S/D, PSL have been able to deliver a good service on this GP3 scope, please pass on my thanks to your team.
Dave Bannerman
Aker Kvaerner
AKD - Forvie Manifield Fabrication Subcontract
On behalf of AKD may I express our thanks and appreciation for the support you provided during the latter stages of the project, which enabled us to successfully complete and deliver the project.
From our perspective the project was extremely intense which made administration / delivery very difficult, so your commitment to continue to provide services and support is recognised and commended.
Please convey our thanks to all your personnel involved.
Mark Warren - Project Engineer
AKD Engineering Ltd
The PSL Crew involved were:
Dean Mayall Engineer
Paul Maclachlan Engineer
Andy Simpkins Supervisor
Alan Gardner Supervisor
Mark Seeley Supervisor
Steve Brooks Supervisor
Simon Monk Supervisor
Ivor Ecclestone Supervisor
Steve Mott Technician
Lee Wright Technician
Gavin Ray Technician
James Bracey Technician
Daniel Crosby Technician
Glen Townsend Technician
Wood Group - Total Forvie Project: Dunbar & Alwyn Workscopes
We have been delighted with the commitment and attention PSL has given to Forvie Project; I am also very pleased with the continued commitment from yourself and your staff.
I note that WGE and PSL have had regular weekly meetings on Forvie and this process will continue.
Ahmed Gedik - WGE Contract Manager - Total assets
Wood Group
Exxon Mobil - Beryl Alpha Crew Stand-by
Please pass on our thanks to the personnel who have been involved in the various tasks in the Beryl field throughout the year as these have been carried out in a very professional manner with no incidents.
Gordon Main - Maintenance Advisor
Exxon Mobil
BP - Completion of the 1F14 Single Well Tracer Test
The testing programme which will be completed today has I am pleased to say been a great success in terms of both HSE and project delivery.
PSL provided the pumping services on F site to inject the fluids and also to heat the fluids at the Rail Terminal again a lot of work to keep the equipment running smoothly a special thanks here to Mark Clews & Tom Carlyle who kept the Hot Washer unit running. The whole local PSL team with support from Aberdeen showed great safety behaviours during the job.
Permit issue & control was good with Risk Assessments carried out and managed well by Dave Burton & Scott McGregor at the Rail Terminal.
Accountable for overall safety leadership on site were the Well Service Supervisors in particular Lindsay Rennie who led this project on site with support from Richard O' Halleron & Keith Glen.
The interim reports from the first 3 test have shown good results and have exceeded our expectations although the full benefits will determined when all the results are in this will be key in determining if the full project goes ahead for the long term future of Wytch Farm
I would therefore like to thank all the people named above and everybody else who has been involved in this project from Clare in the lab who provided support for Chemical Tracer Inc (specialist analysis) to Tim Beaumont and the guys pumping fluid on site every day in all weathers to make this a success.
Bryn Matthews - Well Operations Engineer
BP Wytch Farm MBU
Wood Group - Forvie Workscope
This is just a note to say thank you to yourself and your colleagues upon completion of the Forvie workscopes on NAB and Dunbar.
Particular thanks go to your offshore crews as they were working under pressure from various areas which included the clients commissioning team , the platform operations staff and WGE construction .
It was a difficult time but your people acquitted themselves in a professional manner at all times and got the Job Done most importantly safely and to specifications/requirements .
Special mention goes to your supervisor B Somers who in particular worked above and beyond the call of duty on the project.
In the future any work on a large scale I am involved with which requires your companies services I will be asking if he is available as I would be confident that the job would be in safe hands at site level if he was overseeing it.
Once again many thanks
Jamie Ralston
Lead Construction Engineer
WGE North Sea Ltd
Total - Bottom Hole Pressure Survey
The experience of the crew was excellent. They arrived with a refreshing attitude towards all.
Showing a positive approach to carrying out the operation both safely and efficiently, during the operation all went smoothly, time was taken to ensure that no unforeseen situations were encountered.
This made my job easier with the added advantage that after some time monitoring their progress/discussions during the operation I felt comfortable the operation would be followed out to a high standard.
We had to mingle the crews with a mix of Expro/PSL on each shift, no animosity was felt by anyone during that period.
Thanks to the PSL lads for their overall input.
Drew Strachan
Well Maintenance Supervisor
Total
The Crew Members involved in this job were:
Andy Boath
Craig Taylor
Lee Elder
Chevron - Captain Turnaround
Under Chevron’s Non-Employee recognition and Award Programme, PSL Energy Services employees have been acknowledged for their outstanding efforts during the 2005 Captain Turnaround.
Sheila Groves
Captain Turnaround Leader
Chevron
Those involved in this project were:
Paul Jackson
Peter Smith
Craig MacMillan
Philip Jack
Paul MacLauchlan
Mark Hale
Paul Gamble
Gary Wall
Billy Ritchie
Walter Wightman
Brian Ricketts
Peter Precious
BP - BP Miller Spot Recognition
We are pleased to note the contribution made by your personnel listed, that they receive performance recognition for the services performed (detailed as follows):
Craig Morris -The only person to volunteer himself to be bumped from the crew change flight on 2/11/05
Kevin Laing - Spotted Oceanic leak on HP line to Slot 32 and taking quick action to reduce impact.
Nigel Jones - STOP Card of the week for Well Services Dept - TOFS and stopping a job to fix leak.
Keith Wright, Lindsay Robertson, Craig Hart - for helping the production team in flushing Slot 08 MP diverter bleed lines and leak testing the new valve. With their assistance the operation was completed safely and quickly.
Well done to all concerned, including the nominators.
Jim Maitland
BP Miller
Aker Kvaerner - AH001: 2 Years LTI Free
As of 10th October 2005 the AH001 achieved 731 days without an LTI. Congratulations to all concerned on this brilliant achievement.
It is great to be able to report that no one on the project has suffered major injury as a result of working there over the past 2 years. This is testament to the commitment and professionalism shown by all who work there regularly, be it whether employed by PSL or others.
The culture on the installation has grown over time to become the key driving force in the achievement and reflects the participation of everyone in the caring, team based approach evident to all. Each individual who contributes to this should be proud to be a part of it. Indeed, from a personal point of view, it makes me proud to be able to say that I am associated with an operation which demonstrates this culture and which every visitor to the installation I have met chooses to make comment on.
Of course our commitment should never waver. We must remain vigilant and continue our efforts if each person is still to come and go in safety. I am confident this will be the case.
Well done
Ray Lawrenson
Operations Manager UK
Aker Kvaerner
Talisman - Strength Test Highlander 4" Line from Tartan Platform
I would like to bring your attention to work carried out by PSL on the Tartan platform on the 22nd September – 6th October. The job involved flushing and strength testing a 4” Utilities pipeline running from Tartan to the Highlander subsea template. We plan to convert this line to supply injection water to a specific well on the Highlander template to supplement reservoir pressure and so increase oil production from the field. The strength test forms a key part of the DTI change of use submission.
In particular I would like to mention Willie Marandola, PSL Site Supervisor, who lead the job throughout. During this time PSL were onboard, the platform was extremely busy with multiple tasks and work fronts. Willie ensured the PSL job progressed in the midst of th activity and liaised with the platform where required to keep on schedule. He was pro-active in suggesting alterative lay down areas for PSL kit when it became apparent the PSL job would be delayed by Skip Deck space constraints. Willie’s attitude and willingness to take ownership of his job helped the platform through a busy period as well as maintaining the task objectives. Willie also liaised with the DSV Alliance regarding barrier tests on certain valves and fitting of the blank flange at the end of the pipeline (which formed the strength test barrier): again this was accomplished without issue.
In addition, Jon Whyte, PSL Project Engineer, pulled the job together from beginning to end and ensured the work pack and technical changes were handled properly. Jon’s patience in dealing with several rounds of Talisman work pack comments and a continuously moving mobilization date was very helpful. It is difficult to organize manpower and equipment when the schedule is fluid, but Jon was successful in doing both.
It is pleasing to report the flush and strength test in the 4” line were successful. However, if the result had been a failed test, in my opinion it would not have taken the shine off of PSL’s performance in this project.
I look forward to PSL returning on board to conduct the pre-subsea construction flush and post-subsea construction pressure test.
Alan G. Murray
THP Subsurface Co-ordinator
Talisman
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