Building the plant: Procurement in the oil & gas industry – An interview with...
With 19 years of experience in the O&G sector and a broad-spanning portfolio that includes procurement and strategic contracting onshore and offshore, midstream, and at the refinery level, Gafford understands the realities of a fluctuating market in addition to the needs of a growing business. Be it valves, hose & fittings, flanges, specialty alloy pipes, or pumps, Gafford has the connections and experience to source the right material for the job and the crews to install it. By Sarah Bradley
Eureka! Mastering the art of subsea ROV innovation tools: An interview with Roger Warnock,...
Roger Warnock is no stranger to cutting-edge innovation. As a Hydraulic Specialist for Delta SubSea LLC (DSS), a leading provider of Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) services and tooling solutions for the subsea oil and gas industry, Warnock is an expert in fluid power and conveyance technology. Stainless Steel World Americas had the pleasure of meeting with Warnock to discuss his role as co-inventor of the asset integrity device, Eureka. By the Editorial Team
A Materials & Corrosion Engineer’s perspective on stainless steel and corrosion resistant alloys (CRAs):...
On a trip to Houston, Texas, Stainless Steel World Americas had the pleasure of sitting down with E²G’s Group Head and Principal Engineer, Mr. Ken Kirkham who has 37 years of experience as a Materials and Corrosion Engineer in the petrochemical, refining and oil and gas industries. He told us about his broad range of expertise including materials selection, process, corrosion and metallurgy. By Candace Allison
Bringing an end-user perspective to an EPC firm: An interview with Glen Beal, Piping...
After spending 30 years working as an end-user doing specifications and engineering focused work, Glen Beal took a change of direction and began working for EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) companies. With a vast amount of knowledge about the industry, Glen has taken the time to speak with Stainless Steel World Americas about his new role as Piping Engineering Section Manager. By Sarah Bradley
Knowledge sharing is key: An interview with Dow’s Leading Materials Expert David Barber
In addition to his role as Global Improvement Leader Materials Engineering Discipline at Dow, the world’s largest chemical company, David Barber has taken on the challenge of Chairing Duplex World 2018. With a wealth of hands-on metallurgical experience built up over nearly 30 years, David is as at ease solving corrosion issues on-site as he is fielding questions on specifications and lifecycle costs. By Joanne McIntyre