Applus RTD wins non-destructive testing work for Kaombo development project
CAPELLE ANN DEN IJSSEL, Netherlands -- Applus RTD has been awarded a contract from Heerema Marine Contractors as part of the Kaombo development offshore Angola.
As part of the largest ultra-deepwater SURF (subsea, umbilicals, risers, flowlines) development, Applus RTD will provide non-destructive testing for offshore flowlines and risers, as well as testing onshore multi jointing tie-ins using its RTD Rotoscan AUT (automated ultrasonic testing) Phased Array System.
The project is due to commence for Applus RTD in the first quarter of 2015, and it will start with an extensive AUT qualification program according to the specifications of Total, the operator.
The Applus RTD divisions involved in the project are Applus RTD The Netherlands and Applus RTD U.S. and Applus+ Velosi. The project will take place both on- and offshore Angola.
