UK Government energy plan – UK net-zero projects

On the 30th of March, the UK government announced its new security energy plan, with measures implemented to release funding to several projects in order to achieve the national net-zero targets.

The primary action adopted involved CCUS (Carbon Caption, Use and Storage)  projects. In the previous weeks, the government announced the allocation of £20B over the next 20 years to CCUS projects.

The following CCUS projects  from the East Cost Cluster and the Hynet cluster have been selected during this round (both clusters were already selected by the government as Track-1  back in November 2021):

  • Net Zero Teesside Power
  • bpH2Teesside
  • Teesside Hydrogen CO2 Capture
  • Hanson Padeswood Cement Works CCS Project
  • Viridor Runcorn Industrial CCS
  • Protos Energy Recovery Facility
  • Buxton Lime Net Zero
  • HyNet Hydrogen Production Plant 1 (HPP1)

A notable exclusion from this list is the Humber cluster (VPI Immingham, Philip 66, DRAX BECCS, Keadby 3, Scunthorpe steelworks and Equinor Saltend).

However, according to the government, an additional process should be put in place later this year to include more projects by 2030, with the Humber specifically mentioned.

Acorn and Viking CCS projects were also not part of this selection round, although they have been described as “leading contenders” for the next phase (Track-2).

In addition to CCUS, the government has also allocated funding to 20 hydrogen projects.

Here is the complete list.

Additional funding was also secured by nuclear, wind and solar farm projects.

KTS Energy Solutions Ltd works with manufacturers supplying a wide range of products suitable for the whole range of energy projects, from oil&gas to renewables.
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KTS Appointed as OMS Saleri agent in the UK

We are pleased to inform all our clients that KTS Energy Solutions Ltd has recently been appointed by the Italian manufacturer OMS Saleri S.p.A as its agent in the U.K.

Established in 1896, OMS Saleri since 1960 has been recognised as a world-leading manufacturer specialised in the production of ball valves.
OMS Saleri owns and operates its own foundry, which grants direct control of the casting activities, with consequent advantage for the clients in terms of product quality, competitive prices and delivery times.

OMS Saleri has an extensive line of Ball Valves including:

·        Trunnion Mounted Ball Valves (soft & metal seated)
·        Floating Ball Valves
·        Cryogenic & High Temperature
·        Compact Body (Twin Ball) DB&B

OMS holds approvals with the major operators and EPC contractors.

For any additional information or enquiries for OMS Saleri equipment please do not hesitate to contact us.

 

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New company name for KTS

It is our great pleasure to inform all our clients, partners, friends and followers that we have changed our company name from KTS Oil Services Ltd to KTS Energy Solutions Ltd.

The change reflects the company’s increased involvement in the comprehensive Energy market, including renewables.

In cooperation with our Principals, KTS has supported EPC companies and Operators with high-quality equipment and technical knowledge for more than twenty years.

Our aim is still to expand our capabilities to provide new solutions to our clients in line with the continuously evolving Energy Industry.

We have implemented a new domain name for our emails and website, ktsenergysolutions.com.
The previous domain will be kept active for the time being. However, we kindly invite you to update your records accordingly.

No other changes have been implemented in the personnel, management, company structure or registration number.

Hydrogen production market – future and opportunities

Hydrogen (H2) is considered by many the future of energy and it could replace fossil fuels as a clean combustible for transportation, stationary power and other uses.

Many countries, such as Europe, Saudi Arabia, Australia and Kazakhstan are investing substantial resources in developing technologies and solutions aimed to optimise the production of hydrogen and achieve theirs decarbonisation targets.

The UK is among the leading countries, with around 100 companies and 35 University’s groups dedicated to the development of technologies for the production of hydrogen.

There are currently three main ways to produce hydrogen:

  • Grey Hydrogen: the energy required for the electrolysis is obtained by the combustion of fossil fuels
  • Blue Hydrogen: similar to the grey type but with a system to capture the CO2 generated in the combustion (CCS), which guarantees a greener process although with higher costs.
  • Green Hydrogen: the energy required for the electrolysis is 100% obtained by renewable energies, in particular from offshore wind installations.

With this infographic, Petrofac perfectly summarises the different ways of producing hydrogen.

Another aspect to consider is that old gas platforms near the end of their working life could be refurbished and modified to produce hydrogen, using energy generated by near offshore wind farms for the electrolysis process.

Next week, the eyes of the entire world will be on COP26, the climate change conference held in Glasgow, where the hope is that significant decisions will be taken and that will positively affect the future of hydrogen.

KTS and its principals are currently supporting a series of hydrogen production projects such as a low carbon Hydrogen production facility and a green hydrogen from offshore floating wind project, both here in the UK; equipment involved includes:

For additional info about our principals’ equipment and capabilities in hydrogen production projects please contact us.

 

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Live broadcast event – ORION HIPPS

Our principal Orion Spa will broadcast live today from their youtube channel, the presentation of their most recent HIPPS (High Integrity Pressure Protection System) manufactured in their facilities in Italy.

A Functional Acceptance Test will be performed on the fully assembled Skid (11 meters by 3 meters, height 4,3 meter / 55 ton – valves axial 24” #2500 closing time 2 sec.).

For additional info about Orion’s range of valves and HIPPS please click here.

Here below is where to watch the event:

KTS exclusive agent of Galperti Tech Forged Products S.p.A.

 

KTS Oil Services Ltd is pleased to announce that it has been appointed by the Italian Manufacturer Galperti Tech Forged Products S.p.A. as its exclusive representative in the UK and the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Part of the Galperti Group, Galperti Tech Forged Products Spa (GTFP) is a worldwide leading manufacturer specialised in the production of forged piping equipment such as flanges, fittings, tubes, pipes, monolithic insulating joints and special forged products for Oil&Gas offshore and onshore, subsea and Power Generation market segments.

GTFP has extensive experience in supplying equipment to the main industry’s operators and engineering contractors, offering complete in-house solutions from the design to the manufacturing and testing of the products.

The agreement with GTFP is in line with the KTS’ philosophy to offer its clients high-quality equipment produced by well established Italian manufacturers and match the clients’ needs in terms of products’ reliability as well as competitive deliveries and prices.

In a continuously evolving energy market, thanks to its experience and knowledge, KTS has again been valued and recognised as a trusted partner.

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