BEL Valves has supplied 11 actuated and 19 manual slab gate valves to the Murlach oil field development in the North Sea – an order worth GBP 5M.
The valves feature local control panels, range in diameter from 2 to 12 inches, and can withstand up to 690 Bar (API 10,000) pressure in Duplex and Super Duplex materials.
Located approximately 203km east of the Aberdeenshire coastline, the recently recommissioned field, which has an expected lifespan of 11 years, is a joint venture between BP Exploration Operating Company (BPEOC) and NEO Energy, with the first oil extraction expected in 2025.
It lies within Block 22/24h of the North Sea and is approximately 27km from the UK / Norway median line in a water depth of 93 to 95m.
BEL Valves’ slab gate valves have been installed in the topside platform and were specified due to the company’s technical track record in manufacturing valves for critical applications.
Available with a pressure rating of 2,000 to 15,000 psi, BEL Valves’ slab gate valves can be manufactured from Carbon steel, low alloy steel, stainless steel, duplex, super duplex, and nickel-based super alloys; and are available subsea and topside with manual, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electric actuation.