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NEWS - MARINE
2023
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“TO NEW HEIGHTS: NEW PARTNERSHIP IN NIGERIA!”
May 2023 – Nigeria – Hyprops Nigeria Limited and COLD PAD are excited to announce their non-exclusive strategic partnership
agreement in Nigeria. The two companies will combine their skills and
expertise to create synergies with cold work repair techniques looking after hull structural repair, maintenance and life extension of offshore assets in Nigeria.
agreement in Nigeria. The two companies will combine their skills and
expertise to create synergies with cold work repair techniques looking after hull structural repair, maintenance and life extension of offshore assets in Nigeria.
“BRAZIL HERE WE COME AGAIN !”
February 2023 – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – AES and COLD PAD are proud
to announce the signature of a strategic partnership agreement in
Brazil. The two companies will combine their skills and expertise to
create synergies with cold work repair techniques looking after hull
structural repair, maintenance and life extension of offshore assets in
Brazil.
to announce the signature of a strategic partnership agreement in
Brazil. The two companies will combine their skills and expertise to
create synergies with cold work repair techniques looking after hull
structural repair, maintenance and life extension of offshore assets in
Brazil.
"OUR FIRST C-ELLULAR INSTALLATION !"
March 2023 – Thailand, COLD PAD is proud to announce the successful offshore installation of two C-ELLULAR Hull reinforcements and of a LEAK CONTAINMENT KIT on the FPF-003 FPSO offshore Thailand. The full operation was performed between a SWBT (Steel Water Ballast Tank) and a COT (Crude Oil Tank) without implying production disruption.
"Classy and class-approved!"
September 2022 – Rio, Brazil - COLD PAD is proud to announce the receipt from
ABS VP Global Offshore an Approval in principle in Rio for C-ELLULAR. This is our
latest innovative composite structural repair adapted to hull structures.
ABS VP Global Offshore an Approval in principle in Rio for C-ELLULAR. This is our
latest innovative composite structural repair adapted to hull structures.
2022
2022
2022
COLD PAD is proud to announce its registration by the Angola's National
Oil, Gas and Biofuels Agency!
“A NEW PARTNERSHIP IN SINGAPORE AND CHINA !”
December 2022 – Singapore – SLR and COLD PAD are proud to announce the signature of a strategic partnership agreement in Singapore. The two companies will combine their skills and expertise to create synergies with cold work repair techniques looking after structural repair, maintenance and life extension of industrial assets .
“ANGOLA HERE WE COME !”
December 2022 – Luanda, Angola – OG3S Mecanica Lda and COLD PAD are proud to announce the signature of a strategic partnership agreement in Angola. The two companies will combine their skills and expertise to create synergies around cold work repair techniques. The primary focus will be structural repairs, maintenance and life extension of industrial assets in Angola.
"Reinforcement of secondary structure on a FPSO during live operations ? YES sure!”
November 2022 – Nigeria - ENERBULL and COLD PAD are proud to announce the successful offshore completion of a large secondary steel structure reinforcement on an FPSO offshore Nigeria. The installation took place on top of crude oil tanks and was performed during live operations in order to debottleneck some shutdown operations.
“HEADING TO THE NORTH SEA!”
December 2022 – Aberdeen, UK – Integrity ISS and COLD PAD are proud to announce the signature of a strategic partnership agreement in the UK. The two companies will combine their skills and expertise to create synergies with cold work repair techniques looking after structural repair, maintenance and life extension of industrial assets in the UK.
”The cold work value chain for structural works all in one place !”
Sept 2022 – Dorsten, Germany – COLD PAD was delighted to attend the event organized by Monti & Oftec. This was a great opportunity to introduce our non-intrusive cold bonded heavy duty fasteners to several major global actors of surface preparation and steel structures maintenance. Our presentation raised much interests among participants, opening new perspectives and emphasizing the synergy of our expertise, with the ambition to offer the most relevant and efficient solutions to our customers in the offshore industry.
"Our first C-CLAW® on an offshore wind turbine!"
June 2022 - France - COLD PAD is proud to announce the completion of a first
first offshore wind turbine project and moreover on a floating wind turbine off the
off the coast of Le Croisic. BW IDEOL trusted us to carry out the installation of an instrument on the mast thanks to our non- invasive anchoring points invasive anchor points: C-CLAW®. Our innovative anchors made it possible to carry out the fixing without the need for welding or drilling, which could have jeopardized the which could have jeopardized the mast's lifespan (fatigue) and its certification.
first offshore wind turbine project and moreover on a floating wind turbine off the
off the coast of Le Croisic. BW IDEOL trusted us to carry out the installation of an instrument on the mast thanks to our non- invasive anchoring points invasive anchor points: C-CLAW®. Our innovative anchors made it possible to carry out the fixing without the need for welding or drilling, which could have jeopardized the which could have jeopardized the mast's lifespan (fatigue) and its certification.
Safe, Reliable & Durable
Innovative fastening solutions for composite outfitting are possible with no hot works
February 2022 – Plymouth, United Kingdom - COLD PAD is proud to announce the successful completion of a combined trial with NOV, showcasing the strong synergy between COLD PAD’s non-intrusive bonded anchor points and NOV’s composite solutions for handrails. Together, we can provide an innovative solution for the modifications, life extensions, and structural maintenance of offshore platforms. The combined solution addresses safety concerns (such as no hot work) and corrosion-related challenges associated with severe marine environments.
COLD BONDED REPAIR FOR FPSO CORRODED STRUCTURE
SHELLBRASIL and SENAI CIMATEC signed a Technology Project Agreement focused on underwater & unmanned hull repairs. Co-development in partnership with French industrial startup Cold Pad will design an innovative solution towards structural integrity of offshore assets.
“C-Claw™ provides flexibility for late management of change
during FPSO construction !”
January 2022 – Singapore – ASIC and COLD PAD are proud to have completed a new
project related to newbuilt FPSO ! The operation has been carried out in a Singapore
shipyard with our non-intrusive and reliable solution; C-CLAW™. The applications
included the installation of various tertiary steel structures onboard (antennas,
instrumentation, pipe supports….).
project related to newbuilt FPSO ! The operation has been carried out in a Singapore
shipyard with our non-intrusive and reliable solution; C-CLAW™. The applications
included the installation of various tertiary steel structures onboard (antennas,
instrumentation, pipe supports….).
2021
2021
In Operations VSAT antenna installation through non-intrusive fastening
October-November 2021 - COLD PAD is proud to announce the successful completion of structural fastening operations on two different FPSOs operated by SBM Offshore. The Client's objective was to install a new additional VSAT antenna during live operations.
“We have been selected by the European Innovation Council Accelerator!”
October 2021 – Paris, France - COLD PAD is extremely proud to be part of the 65 successful start-ups and SMEs selected inside the Horizon Europe program ( European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator ). This will help us accelerate and democratize our ground-breaking innovation C-Block™ and C-Claw™.
COLD PAD’S FIRST C-CLAW IN A FRENCH PORT !
July 2021 – Dunkirk, France - COLD PAD are proud to announce the successful completion of a structural modification on the WIND OF PRIDE owned by LOUIS DREYFUS ARMATEURS. The operation was performed with the support of LOUIS DREYFUS TRAVOCEAN inside the port of Dunkirk.
COLD PAD STEPS UP ITS PRESENCE IN AFRICA !
March 2021 – Cameroon, Africa – TASS and COLD PAD are proud to announce the signature of a strategic partnership agreement in several African countries (Cameroon, Gabon, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Chad, Madagascar, Central African Republic & Equatorial Guinea).
STRUCTURAL MODIFICATIONS WITHOUT BUSINESS DISRUPTION!
March 2021 – Lagos, Nigeria ENERBULL and COLD PAD are proud to announce the successful completion of an offshore structural maintenance campaign of aged pipe supports on an FPSO offshore Nigeria
WHEN INNOVATION HELPS REDUCE POB LINKED TO STRUCTURAL MAINTENANCE !
January 2021 – Surabaya. COLD PAD is proud to announce the successful installation of an innovative and non-intrusive leak containment system. The repair was carried out inside a void tank of FSO GAGAK RIMANG, an asset operated by our client, ExxonMobil Cepu Limited (EMCL).
2020
2020
NEW PARTNERSHIP IN GHANA!
December 2020 – Ghana, Africa – ENSOL Engineering and Technology Services and COLD PAD are proud to announce the signature of a strategic partnership agreement in Ghana. The two companies will combine their skills and expertise to create synergies with cold work repair techniques looking after structural repair, maintenance and life extension of industrial assets in Ghana.
SHIPBUILDING: HERE WE COME!
October 2020 – Singapore, Asia – COLD PAD and ASIC Offshore & Marine Sdn Bhd are proud to announce the completion of the installation of ~100 non-intrusive mechanical fasteners on a new Floating Production Platform being converted in Singapore. This is a key milestone for Cold Pad technology towards the shipbuilding market by offering an “improved planning flexibility and lower total cost of ownership” according to the shipowner project manager.
COLD PAD'S CEO INTERVIEW DURING WMF 2020
August 2020 - France - “LONGER with LESS is a driver for us. Our products facilitate life extension of large infrastructures like nuclear power plants but also bridges, ships…. It then creates an important impact on Material efficiency compared to building a new infrastructure.”
"WE CAN NOW DO STRUCTURAL MODIFICATIONS DURING REGULAR PRODUCTION!"
April 2020 - West Africa - COLD PAD is proud to announce the successful offshore installation of new pipe supports on an FPSO offshore West Africa. The full operation was performed during normal operations on top of SLOP tank and COT with no production disruption. The innovative methodology leveraged C-CLAW, a non-intrusive and heavy-duty fastener rated for offshore environments.
NIGERIA HERE WE COME !
April 2020 - Thanks to our strong local partnerships with both Enerbull and Nordic Degrees, we have secured our first 3 contracts in Nigeria in 2020, with 3 different clients, linked to life extension of floating platforms (FPSO). Our set of contracts include both the replacement of corroded pipe supports and the repair of leaking hatch covers !
A NEW PHASE FOR LIFE EXTENSION OF STATIC PRESSURE VESSELS
March 2020 - as part of a CITEPH open innovation program, TOTAL E&P RECHERCHE DEVELOPPEMENT, SAIPEM SA and COLD PAD are entering a new co-development phase for structural life extension works on static pressure equipment and large process piping. The development is focused on an innovative and non-intrusive repair technique, called RSS (Reinforced Strap System).
COVID-19 CRISIS
March 18th, 2020 - Despite the current situation (COVID-19), Cold Pad team has been acting swiftly and has adapted in line with the French government recommendations.
Cold Pad and our local partners, are all dedicated to pursue our mission to lower the costs of offshore maintenance through non intrusive solutions. As such we confirm, we maintain our operational activity.
Facing this unprecedented situation, you can count on us to:
- be transparent on our capabilities and inform on possible impact on our current business
- be creative to support you the best as we can
- continue to propose innovative solutions.
Let’s work together to be able to be in the starting block when the situation clears up, and until then stay safe !
Cold Pad and our local partners, are all dedicated to pursue our mission to lower the costs of offshore maintenance through non intrusive solutions. As such we confirm, we maintain our operational activity.
Facing this unprecedented situation, you can count on us to:
- be transparent on our capabilities and inform on possible impact on our current business
- be creative to support you the best as we can
- continue to propose innovative solutions.
Let’s work together to be able to be in the starting block when the situation clears up, and until then stay safe !
WE CAN NOW FASTEN ON A TURRET !
January 2020 - Cold Pad and IEC are proud to announce the successful offshore fastening of an electrical junction box on the internal turret structure of an FPSO offshore Brazil. The full operation was performed during normal operations, with no hot works and no production disruption.
SUCCESSFUL OFFSHORE INSTALLATION IN ANGOLA
January 2020 - COLD PAD and OCR are proud to announce the successful offshore installation of large diameter pipe supports during normal operations, with no hot works and no production disruption.
2019
2019
Best Innovators 2019
December 2019 – COLD PAD received the award for the best innovators of the year, by Total. ColdShield™, our innovative hull repair, is part of the 10 innovation winners of 2019! It was selected on a variety of criteria, including its innovative nature, technical contribution, simplicity, whether it can be reproduced elsewhere and cost culture. Discover our innovation through this video.
2018
2018
FULL-SCALE DEMO FOR C-CLAW™
May 2018 – Cold Pad conducted a full-scale demo for the newly released product C-Claw™. The demo was carried out at the facilities of a world-leading FPSO operator.
COLD PAD SPONSORED BY PM'UP PROGRAM
December 2018 - Cold Pad is proud to have been selected by the PM’up program and sponsored by Ile de France region. PM’up subsidies will mainly be used to support C-Claw’s international development.
A TECHNICAL PAPER SELECTED FOR OMAE 2019
December 2018 - Cold Pad has been selected to present a co-authored paper with Bureau Veritas titled : “World First Fatigue S-N Curve for Bonded Repairs and FPSO Application”. This will be introduced during OMAE conference 2019 which will take place in Glasgow in June 2019.
C-CLAW™ FULL-SCALE DEMO IN ANGOLA
November 2018 – More than 20 Angolan FPSO specialists were welcomed at OAP facility in Viana - Angola. The objective was to exhibit the ergonomics and performance of C-Claw™, perform a live load test of >2,5T as well as get a real experience with a handrail fastened with C-Claw™.
COLDSHIELD™ RECEIVED LR AIP !
October 2018 – After receiving LLoyd's Register AIP, ColdShield™ is now class-approved by the 4 main IACS classification societies! This is a significant recognition of Coldshield's benefits for the offshore industry.
WORLD PREMIERE FOR AN OFFSHORE DECK REPAIR
September 2018 – Cold Pad has successfully completed the first phase of an FPSO deck repair campaign offshore West Africa. Several ColdShield™ repairs have been installed on a large surface of the upper deck. Those repairs were mostly located midship in the most strained location of the FPSO.
FULL-SCALE C-CLAW™ DEMO IN BRAZIL
September 2018 – Cold Pad performed a full-scale demo of its brand new product C-CLAW™ by lifting a 2.5T container. The demo was carried out at the BRASA shipyard in Niteroi with 37 FPSO specialists including O&G operators, FPSO owners, engineering companies and Class societies.
PAPER PRESENTATION AT OMAE CONFERENCE
June 2018 – A co-authored paper with Bureau Veritas was presented at OMAE Conference: "Enhance reliability of structural bonding: an advance solution of repair for corrosion onboard offshore units"
PAPER PRESENTATION AT SPE CONFERENCE
June 2018 – A co-authored paper with Bureau Veritas was presented at SPE Conference: "Gamechanging Structural Repair Solution for FPSO Hulls with no Hot Work" detailing the value proposal of ColdShield
DNV-GL APPROVED COLDSHIELD™ TECHNOLOGY
May 2018 – ColdShield™ is now class-approved by three classification societies! A ceremony was organized at OTC where DNV GL handed over the Approval in Principle.
3 MILLION USD SAVINGS FOR THE O&G OPERATOR!
April 2018 – A co-authored paper with SBM was presented during MCEDD conference on: "FPSO Hull brackets repair by cold bonded reinforcements - Project lessons learnt from a world first Offshore West Africa"
NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH IEC ENGENHARIA
March 2018 – Cold Pad signed a partnership agreement with IEC Engenharia, a Brazilian company that has full command of the most advanced technologies in the cathodic protection, corrosion and asset integrity
COLD PAD RECEIVED THE ISO9001 CERTIFICATE
February 2018 – Cold Pad was granted the ISO9001:2015 certificate by Bureau Veritas.
2017
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2017
PAPER PRESENTATION AT ATMA CONFERENCE
17 October 2017 - Cold Pad and BV presented a paper during the ATMA conference on "Reliable structural bonding : an opportunity to reduce FPSO OPEX"
NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH NEPTUNE
September 2017 - Cold Pad signed a partnership agreement with Neptune Marine Services, an Australian provider of integrated inspection, repair and maintenance solutions to the oil and gas industry
NEW CO-DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM WITH TOTAL
September 2017 - Cold Pad and TOTAL E&P RECHERCHE & DEVELOPPEMENT have entered a new co-development program. The main focus will be the life extension of static pressure equipments and large process piping
NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH OAP
July 2017 - Cold Pad signed a partnership agreement with Ocean Atlantic Petroleum, an Angolan company providing oil and gas operators with integrity management services
COLD PAD SECURES A LARGE DECK-REPAIR CAMPAIGN
July 2017 - Cold Pad secures in West Africa a large deck-repair campaign. ColdShield will be installed on the midship section providing hull girder strength
ABS APPROVAL FOR COLDSHIELD
May 2017 - The American Bureau of Shipping is now the second classification society to approve ColdShield solution as structural repair and reinforcement for FPSOs.
COLDSHIELD RECOMMENDED FOR FPSO DECK REPAIR!
April 2017 - Total E&P Angola presented a paper at MCEDD conference in Amsterdam: "Girassol FPSO Hull Deck repair by bonded reinforcements - An innovative “cold” solution for structural repair"
SUCCESSFUL FIRST OFFSHORE INSTALLATION OF COLDSHIELD
March 2017 - ColdShield was installed on a FPSO hull located in West Africa as a permanent repair.
2016
2016
FIRST CONTRACT FOR COLD PAD!
August 2016 - Cold Pad signed its first contract to repair an FPSO hull for SBM in West Africa. It is the first time worldwide a class-approved cold solution will be used for hull permanent repair!
COLD PAD AT THE WORLD MATERIALS FORUM
June 2016 - Cold Pad exhibited at the World Materials Forum at Nancy. This was an opportunity to network with key industrial decision-takers & other international deeptech start-ups. During the two days, Jean-Philippe Court, Cold Pad’s CEO, had the chance to introduce our activities to Emmanuel Macron, the French Minister of Economy!
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