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A passion for composites: Wim Westbroek discusses his journey at Strohm.

Of all the energy transition efforts carbon capture and storage (CCS) has, arguably, the biggest job to do to win round its detractors. Funding pledges in the UK and Europe, while welcomed by industry, have faced criticism, and there is still scepticism from certain corners who see the technology as a “gamble”, one that shouldn’t be part of the net zero energy mix.

Working with emerging regions: Norman Lentsch reflects on the opportunities in Africa.

Driving quality and expansion with Richard de Vroede, Strohm’s pipe completions team lead.

From Turkey to the Netherlands: Can tells us about his first few months at Strohm.

Valentina Esposito reflects on how her engineering experience has influenced her career journey

A people-centric approach: Rianne Klaver-Verbruggen discusses her journey with Strohm

Jeyhun Farajli discusses how Strohm is driving innovation with its global team.

To mark International Women’s Day, Strohm’s marketing & communications lead Natasja de Jong sat down to discuss her experience as a woman in a traditionally male sector and her plans for the future with the company.

Net Zero Roadmap A Global Pathway to Keep the 1.5 °C Goal in Reach

A pipeline of industry talent: Natan Kramer’s journey with Strohm

It is a landmark moment in the history of any business, but it isn’t always easy to tell if or when it has happened – when is a start-up no longer a start-up but a scale-up, or a growth company. This transition is a pivotal moment that reflects not only organisational evolution but also the successful navigation of challenges and the realisation of ambitious goals.

A sustainable energy future; Brazil and beyond

Flexible and delivered in long lengths on reels in a fast-track operation, thermoplastic composite pipeline can transfer up to nine times the amount of energy as a cable and can be used to store hydrogen, increasing the uptime of offshore wind farm generated power.

Green hydrogen (H2) production is predicted to soar, heralding enormous potential for multiple industries on the path to net zero. The European Commission estimates between €180 B and €470 B is required for green H2 to make up 13%–14% of the European Union’s energy mix in 2050.1

The potential impact of pipeline corrosion within the oil and gas industry can be devastating for many reasons. In addition to the increased cost of maintenance and replacing parts, expensive offshore pipeline installation projects, and the huge costs due to loss of production, the consequences of oil spills and leakages from corroded pipelines are not to be understated.

In a series of articles on sustainability, we consider how and where TCP plays a role in the Energy Transition. This third article will review the suitability of TCP for offshore hydrogen infrastructure.

Strohm, a supplier of composite risers (TCP, its acronym in English), wants to double its bet in Brazil. After announcing the opening of an office in Rio de Janeiro and the intention to install a factory in the country as a result of the TCP Riser qualification process with Petrobras and Shell, which foresees the installation of a pilot project in deep waters by 2024, is now attentive to the revitalization of mature fields.

In a series of articles on sustainability, we consider how and where TCP plays a role in the Energy Transition. In the first article we looked at the footprint reduction of TCP compared to steel pipelines; in this second article, we consider the suitability of TCP for Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage, CCUS. 

In a series of articles on sustainability, we consider how and where TCP plays a role in the Energy Transition. In this first article we investigate the CO2 footprint of a TCP based flowline installation and show how this can reduce the footprint by over 50% compared to that of steel. 

The global annual expenditure to mitigate corrosion is in the range of $2.5 trillion, roughly equal to 3.4% of the world’s GDP, according to NAC International. The corrosion problem is further magnified by enhanced oil recovery rates from mature fields. 

Over the last few years Thermoplastic Composite Pipe (TCP) has gained significant traction in the SURF market and Strohm is proud to be the initiator of this technology and today’s market leader. 

Thermoplastic Composite Pipe (TCP) is sometimes referred to as “non-metallic pipe”, or NMP, as a way of describing what it is not. The background for this interesting description is to make it clear that TCP does not corrode. In this article we explore what this attribute of TCP actually means for E&P companies, both in operating benefits and the knock-on infrastructure and installation cost savings. 

For the November 2019 issue, Business Focus Magazine interviewed CCO Martin van Onna on Strohm's history, technology and challenges. Read the full article here. 

At Strohm, we can supply our Thermoplastic Composite Pipe (TCP) in spoolable lengths of up to 3-5 km in one piece, on relatively small reels. This length can be spooled onto a transport reel or directly onto a vessel at our facility in the IJmuiden harbour. 

At Strohm, we often receive feedback from our clients that highlight the unique benefits and impact that TCP makes on their operation, cost and subsea infrastructure. In this article we highlight the End Fitting that we use on our Thermoplastic Composite Pipes. 

In a series of articles, we highlight and explain the various features of TCP. This third article deals with the suitability of TCP to handle hydrocarbon fluids and gases, and the way in which we select the best material for a given fluid or gas composition.

In a series of articles, we highlight and explain the various features of TCP. This second article covers the Minimum Bend Radius (MBR) of our Thermoplastic Composite Pipes.

In a series of articles, we highlight and explain the various features of TCP. In this first article, we highlight the collapse resistance of our Thermoplastic Composite Pipes along the lines of some frequently asked questions.