North Sea success for offshore valve maker

A North East engineering firm has secured work on two major North Sea oil field projects.

Newcastle-based BEL Valves has supplied needle and gate valves for subsea operations on the Belinda and Bittern fields, located 190 km east of Aberdeen.

The company’s fast lead times proved crucial in securing the Subsea7 order for Dana Petroleum and Serica.

Once operational in 2026, the fields will feed into the Triton floating production storage and offloading vessel.

BEL Valves designed, manufactured and supplied the specialist components to withstand demanding subsea conditions. 

Its gate valve range is suitable for heavy duty on/off applications, while its needle valves can withstand pressures up to 15,000psi.

Paul Humphreys, chief executive of BEL Valves, said: “We’ve been manufacturing valves since the mid-1960s and our reputation for quality and reliability is second to none. 

“But with so many excellent valve manufacturers operating in the oil and gas sector, it’s vital to differentiate ourselves in other ways.”

“Our proven ability to deliver fast-track orders does exactly that and is extremely important in terms of winning new orders, meeting project needs and remaining as the incumbent supplier with existing clients. 

“While our provision of full life cycle support on all products also plays a vital role in distinguishing us from the rest of the market.

“For our products to be chosen by Subsea7 for these projects is an achievement that we are very proud of, and one that we feel confident will cement our position as one of the market leaders in this highly competitive sector.”

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