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“At Frames your challenge
is our drive.”Jacques Melman, Managing Director,
with Frames since 1991
About Frames Segments Our Product
Categories
Our Added
Value
Corporate
Oil & Water
Gas
Flow Control & Safeguarding
Integrated Solutions
It’s been over 20 years since I joined Frames. Back
then, the company was just a few years old, and I
was a young Engineer, looking for an interesting
future. We’ve both come a long way.
Today, Frames is the vital link between the well and
pipeline for the international oil and gas industry.
We have more than 500 employees in 16 offices
around the globe. Our fabrication capabilities are
known worldwide, as is our commitment to protecting
the environment and our people wherever we work.
Our reputation and abilities are built on our
know-how. You see that know-how in our solutions;
Welcome
in our global reach and experience; and in our team of educated,
experienced and qualified employees.
Today, as Managing Director and Board Member, I have one simple
mission: To make Frames your first choice, whether you’re an employee,
a supplier or a customer.
As you read these pages, you’ll understand why I have complete faith
in that mission.
Jacques Melman,
Managing Director
“We are Frames, a family of oil and
gas solutions.”Jacques Melman, Managing Director,
with Frames since 1991
Stublach Underground Natural Gas Storage Jacques Melman, Managing Director
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We are Frames
About Frames
At Frames we provide the vital link between the well and the pipeline
in the international oil and gas industry. Together, we design, build
and deliver separation technology, oil and gas treatment, flow control
and safeguarding systems and modules, even integrated solutions
such as total plants. We work directly with you, one-on-one, to
optimize upstream, onshore and offshore processes. We deliver
advanced, technical and smart solutions.
Our employees are educated, experienced and qualified with all
relevant certificates. But they’re more than that. They’re reliable,
committed, driven, smart and hands-on. In fact, we’re known across
the industry for our know-how.
Headquartered in the Netherlands, Frames has more than 500 employees
working in 16 offices worldwide, each focused on a specific range of
systems and solutions.
Historical Facts
1984 Frames begins with an order for 50 valve
actuator control systems. Soon, we develop
our cyclone, a unique gas separation method
still used today. It’s not long before we enter
the gas treatment market.
1989 Frames enters the FPSO market.
1992 We introduce plug-and-play, skid-mounted,
integrated solutions.
1996 Frames obtains the first order of a long-term
contract for Shell gas fields.
2000 We begin opening international offices to be
closer to our customers.
2005 Frames begins its first total plant solution
for NAM Middelie.
2013 Frames launches a partnership in Brazil to
deliver local content.
Over the past 30 years, we’ve extended our product
and service range in flow control and safeguarding,
separation technologies, sophisticated gas process-
ing, and heat exchangers. With our expertise today
we’re even able to build total plants.
Our Values
Our values are reflected in everything we do, from how we work
together, as employees, to our products and our relationships with
customers, from the first meeting to the final delivery.
We believe that both our products and our way of working must be
reliable at all times. We are sharp in our technical work, our communi-
cation and our business practices. We work together, calling in
expertise from around the company. But we also challenge every
assumption, including those of our customers. We are driven to
find the smartest solutions.
Most of all, we strive to meet, and surpass, the promises we make.
We go the extra mile for our customers and for each other.
We are committed.
Reliable. Sharp. Together. Driven. Committed. More than just a list of
words, these are the values at the core of Frames.
Our Mission
We want to be the first choice for our clients,
suppliers and employees in the worldwide oil and
gas industry. We will achieve this by utilizing our
know-how and core values with our strongest asset:
our one-on-one contact. Thus, we continue to de-
velop ourselves and are able to extend our diverse
portfolio and meet the ever-changing demand.
At Frames our mission sets out exactly what we
want to do in the world, as a company. And that
world is exciting right now. Prosperity is increasing
the need for energy around the globe. As demand
climbs, so does the need for safer, environmentally
friendly technologies. We’re ready to put our
know-how to work in this challenging market,
working locally with our global oil and gas custom-
ers to find the smartest solutions.
The Viura Project
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The Frames Culture
Frames Academy
We are providing high-quality systems and solutions to our customers
across a wide range of oil and gas services. That means our employ-
ees have to constantly perform at the top of their game. Through our
Frames Academy, employees can stay up-to-date in their current posi-
tions, and train for those in their future. At Frames development and
growth opportunities are important, so we’re continuously expanding
the range of technical and personal skills courses at the Academy.
People
Our people are the driving force behind Frames.
Sure, they’ve studied the technical side of the oil
and gas industry, they’re educated, experienced and
have all the right certifications, but they also know
how to put that knowledge to work. They bring a
personal dedication to their know-how. Clients, as
well as colleagues, can depend on them. They’re
sharp with their solutions and passionate about
being the very best.
“We’re reliable in more than one way.”
Inge Schipper, HR Manager, with Frames since 2006
Company Culture
No-nonsense. Informal. Energetic. Youthful. Open.
Frames has the perfect environment for our
ambitious and highly educated team. Whether
they’re swinging a racket, laughing around a
communal lunch table, or debating the best solution
for a customer, our people communicate. They
challenge each other to win, on and off the court.
Family days, development opportunities, excur-
sions, short reporting lines: They all add up to a
workplace where people are valued and valuable
people thrive.
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Floaters Onshore Offshore
SegmentsIntroduction to Segments
Our family of oil and gas solutions is broad and deep. We provide
specialized equipment for specific challenges in onshore, offshore
(fixed platforms) and floater (FPU, FPSO or FLNG) projects.
For example, our employees have extensive knowledge in designing
and producing high-quality facilities like remote wellsites, early
production facilities, gas/oil gathering and treatment facilities,
underground storage facilities and compression facilities.
The full range of our oil and gas solutions is depicted in our
Family Tree on page 21.
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Oil & Water Flow Control &
Safeguarding
Gas
CategoriesOur Categories
At Frames we provide solutions in three categories: oil and water; gas;
and safeguarding and flow control. We can also formulate integrated
solutions that bring together products from more than one category.
For more information, contact a local sales engineer or download a
specialized brochure at frames-group.com.
We design and supply the entire separation process, from high-pres-
sure separation to treatment of produced water. Our solutions are
innovative and our technology is proven. We have experience working
with a wide range of separation challenges, as well as different local
requirements and regulations. We continuously improve our products
for new and stricter regulations.
We are specialized in the design and supply of complete process
system packages down to individual internals for gas/liquid and
liquid/liquid separation, oil treatment, sand handling, and produced
water treatment. We also have extensive knowledge and experience
designing and manufacturing high-quality shell and tube heat
exchangers.
At Frames we provide optimized solutions for the gas
market. For instance, our THIOPAQ gas sweetening
technology integrates H2S removal with elemental
sulfur production in a simple, stable and safe process
appropriate for a broad range of natural gas inlet
conditions. Our full range of gas services includes
gas separation, heat exchangers, air-cooled coolers,
CO2 gas sweetening, gas dehydration, dew point
control, hydrate inhibition, light hydrocarbon
recovery and fuel gas treatment.
Sustainable oil and gas extraction and production
require safe, reliable and highly available systems
and solutions. Managing risks, minimizing down-
time and protecting the environment are fundamen-
tal concerns that determine the life cycle of a field
or facility. In the total stream of well to pipe, the
focus of flow control and safeguarding is mainly on
the well. Today’s upstream oil and gas industry is
challenging with increasingly stringent environmental
and operating conditions. Our extensive experience in safeguarding
solutions and flow assurance applications helps us find the smartest
solutions for our clients, integrating hydraulic systems, safety-instru-
mented systems, chemical injection processes and services from our
automation centers, including our valve automation center.
Chemical Distribution System Within CabinetPlug and Play Skidmounted Integrated SolutionGas/Liquid Separator
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ServicesIntegrated Solutions
Categories
At Frames, we take a lean and pragmatic approach to services,
customizing solutions to meet each customer’s needs. Our experi-
enced service engineers work one-on-one with customers in locations
around the world. Three decades of maintenance and field services
experience gives us the technical and administrative knowledge to
effectively manage asset life cycles. Our spare parts management
improves reliability.
Our experience enables us to provide extensive operator training,
on-site and in classrooms, for safe use of systems and facilities.
Large-scale upstream oil and gas plants and projects are complex.
We provide total plant solutions that integrate the full range of process
know-how, from concept development through to plant commissioning
and start-up, under a full guarantee. One way we do this is through
modularized packages. Frames designs and supplies modularized
packages, including complete plants and wellsite packages, all over
the world. These modularized packages are prefabricated and tested
in our workshop prior to final transportation to the site.
And throughout the project cycle, our extensive
process know-how and wide technology knowledge
allow us to assist with engineering studies, such as
conceptual, FEED and basic feasibility studies and
cost estimates. Being technology independent, we
can find the best solution from a range of options.
The final on-site construction activities, with a
minimum of civil works required, save time and
costs compared to stick-built strategies. In the same
way, we can deliver total biogas upgrade solutions
matched to specific customer requirements.
Production Wellsite Skid with Solar Panels HVC Biogas Plant
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Sustainability
Protecting the environment and the use of sustainable technologies
are growing in importance as responsible companies demand cleaner
hydrocarbon recovery methods. At Frames we specialize in supplying
technologies and products that eliminate aromatics, clean wastewater
and reduce environmental impact for our customers. Our compact
and highly efficient designs also reduce the use of natural resources,
energy and maintenance, further increasing sustainability.
Health, Safety, Environment & Quality
Protecting our employees, contractors and customers, as well as the
environment, is important to us. We are certified according to interna-
tional standards, such as ISO 9001:2008, as well as many national
regulations, such as OHSAS 18001:2007. We also comply with require-
ments stipulated by our own Health, Safety, Environment and Quality
department. By applying these guidelines, we not only protect our
assets, but ensure the highest quality products. In addition, to
minimize problems during engineering, manufacturing, production,
installation and commissioning, final manufacturing is performed in
a Frames facility or under our strict supervision on location.
Certification
At Frames we are constantly seeking ways to improve our performance
at every level. As we’ve matured into a key player in the oil and gas
supply chain, we have implemented and complied with a wide range
of national and international certifications for quality, health and
safety. These certifications, including ISO 9001:2008, OHSAS
18001:2007, ISO 14001 and VCA, ensure reliable, high-quality
products and services for our customers and align our processes
with theirs.
“Of course, what we do matters.
But how we do it makes all the
difference.”
Research & Development
We continuously invest in research and development
through programs supported by in-house CFD
modeling and experiments. To expand our ability to
explore and test new technologies, we collaborate
with internationally renowned universities and
conduct in-situ field tests onshore, as well as
offshore. We have successfully developed and
implemented new technologies for gas/liquid/liquid
separation, defoaming, desulfurization, salt removal
from glycol and the removal of all BTEX from off-gas
streams, using our OVC™ technology. We currently
have a wide variety of research activities such as
investigating subsea deployment and energy
savings for existing processes, treating gas and
produced water, developing remote operating
locations and protecting the environment.
Sjors van Roosmalen, Manager Sales, with Frames since 2006
We’re reliable in all our solutions.
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High Performance Frames Axial Cyclones MEG Recovery and WISE™ Subsea Hydraulic Power Units (HPUs)Electrostatic Coalescers
ExperienceOur Added Value
The separation of fine mist from gas can be performed by various
demisting devices. The suitability of each type of demisting device
depends on operating conditions, allowable pressure drop and
performance requirements. Our axial cyclones are designed for low
and high operating pressures (>80 barg) with a minimal pressure drop
and a high separation efficiency. Furthermore, the required vessel area
for axial cyclones is drastically reduced compared to the vessel area
required for wire mesh demisters. The typical maximum pressure drop
across the axial cyclones is only 30 mbar.
Our axial cyclones are optimized in our test setup and through
modelling with the latest CFD technology. At Frames we are able to
provide a high efficiency separation performance with a low pressure
drop independent of the operating pressure. Furthermore, turndown
ratios larger than 10 can be achieved by positioning a wire mesh
demister upstream of the Frames Axial Cyclones.
Together with our partner Novasep, we integrated
the MEG recovery with a newly patented waste-free
inhibitor salt extraction system (WISE™) that uses
proven desalination technology to efficiently remove
salt during the MEG recovery process.
Fed into the pipeline between the producing wellhead
and the receiving facility, MEG inhibits hydrate
formation in the pipeline, while also protecting the
pipes from corrosion.
By carefully controlling MEG salt levels, WISE™
technology helps protect the system from salt buildup
along with potential damage caused by salt crystals
clogging the production machinery.
Proven Technology Compact & Cost-Effective Complete Units
Our vast experience in coalescer engineering gives our customers a
competitive advantage when it comes to cleaning crude oil. Our
solutions are engineered to match your unique crude oil composition
and downstream processes. By efficiently and effectively removing
undesirable water and salts, we’re able to increase the quality of crude
oil, cut transport costs and protect downstream processes and
equipment. Removal of water and contaminants generally comprises
two steps: dehydration and desalting. Frames Coalescers are designed
for both steps, and are applied in upstream, as well as downstream
applications, both in oil fields and refineries.
At the Tsimin-Xux super-light oil field discovered in 2010 by Pemex,
we fabricated and supplied the dehydration and desalting system for
the PB-Litoral-A production platform. The system consist of four
Frames Electrostatic Coalescers and their ancillary equipment.
Our subsea or production hydraulic power units
(HPUs) are very reliable and provide clean and stable
hydraulic water-based fluids at various pressure
levels to subsea systems. Our HPUs are complete
units, equipped with instrumentation, pumps,
motors, filters, valves and accumulators, designed
according to client specifications and international
standards. The units work with low-viscosity and
low-lubricity water-based subsea production fluids,
such as HW525, HT2 and HW443. For hazardous
areas, we can integrate a system (MCC with PLC) to
control and power both the motors and monitoring
of the HPU units.
For Petrobras, we delivered subsea HPUs, well
control racks, and SESDV panels for the FPSO
Replicantes project.
With more than three decades of field work around the globe, we’ve
added value to a wide range of projects. We’ve selected six projects
to show our strengths, from components to total plant solutions. In
projects taking months or even years, we put our know-how to work
for our oil and gas customers.
Learn more at frames-group.com/projects or contact our sales
engineers around the world.
MEG Recovery and WISE™ Electrostatic Coalescers Subsea Hydraulic Power Units (HPUs)Frames Axial Cyclones
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After Frames was invited to participate in the Viura project, we first
studied the available conceptual design documents in detail and
further optimized the overall scope of supply with respect to minimiz-
ing the required investment costs. Our high performance in a previous
project in Spain, where we were able to significantly save CAPEX and
OPEX by being sharp, was well known to our client. We were able to
show our determination to select the best solution, both technically as
well as financially, so our client awarded us with a lump sum contract
“A 50% cost reduction had
to be achieved in order
to be successful.”
to design and supply all the required equipment.
For the on-site construction and installation phase,
Frames subcontracted work to local companies
familiar with working in accordance with our client’s
requirements. The Viura Project has been developed
in an environmentally respectful manner and Frames
has significantly contributed to developing the local
community.
Low Investment Costs PartnershipThe Middelie Project (The Netherlands) The Viura Project (Spain)
Our Added Value
Thinking out of the box was the aim of the client for the redevelop-
ment of this marginal gas field at Middelie. Even though the wellsite
was abandoned in the early 90s, significant reserves were still present.
Furthermore, the site is located on the boundary of the Beemster
Polder, a reclaimed marshland that is a UNESCO World Heritage site,
so this project had to be carefully planned and developed with special
care for the environment. Based on the traditional stick-built project
approach typically used by our client on larger projects, the project
return on investment was just too low. A total cost reduction by half
of their first estimates had to be achieved in order to be successful.
The Middelie Project The Viura Project
Working closely with our client, we found ways to
significantly reduce costs and delivery times, as
well as minimize on-site activities throughout the
project. As it turned out, the cost estimates made
during the concept stage were still very accurate
during project execution. We were, indeed, able
to reduce investment costs by half, thanks to very
close cooperation with our client throughout
the project.
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Frames Family Tree
Flow Control& Safeguarding
Hydraulic Systems • Wellhead Control • Subsea Hydraulic Power Units • Hydraulic Power Units • IWOCS (Intervention Workover Control Systems) • TUTU (Topside Umbilical Termination Unit) • Cargo Ballasting Systems Safety Instrumented Systems
• High Integrity Protection Systems (HIPS) Chemical Injection
• Chemical & Methanol Injection Systems • Chemical Distribution Systems
Valve Automation Center • Actuators and Actuated Valve Packages • Control Systems
Automation • Buoy Control • Tank Farm Control & Safeguarding
Asset Life Cycle Management Maintenance & Field Services Commissioning
Operator Training
Spare Parts
Engineering Studies • Conceptual • FEED and Basic
Oil & Water
Multiphase Separation • Production Separators (High & Low Pressure) • Test Separator • Degasser & Knock-Out Drum • Water Oil Separator (WOSEP) • Compact Inline Separation
Electrostatic Coalescers • Dehydrator • Desalter Produced Water Treatment • Deoiling & Desanding Hydrocyclones • Gas Floatation • Media Filtration • Sand Cleaning Separation Internals
Heat Exchangers
Gas
Gas Separation • Demisting • Scrubbers • Filters Heat Exchangers
• Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers Air-Cooled Coolers
Gas Sweetening (H
2S & CO
2)
• Amines • Thiopaq O&G • Solid Bed Scavenger • Membrane • Molecular Sieve Gas Dehydration
• Glycol (TEG) • Molecular Sieve Dew Point Control
• Low Temperature Separation (LTS) • Solid Desiccant Hydrate Inhibition
• MEG/DEG Recovery • Methanol Recovery • MEG/DEG Desalination Light Hydrocarbon Recovery
• Condensate Stabilization • Fractionation Fuel Gas Treatment
FloatersOffshoreOnshore
Total Plant Solutions Industrial CO
2
Modules Early Production Facilities Wellsite Packages Biogas
IntegratedSolutions
Services
Frames Family Tree
Challenges never fall neatly into one category. That’s why we work
one-on-one with our customers to craft unique solutions to their
specific needs. With our Frames family of oil and gas solutions, we
have a wide breadth of products and services available in the onshore,
offshore and floaters segments. In each segment, we design, build and
deliver solutions to specific projects in oil and water; gas; and flow
control and safeguarding. We also design integrated solutions,
drawing from all these areas. All of our products are supported by
our high-quality services.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Inquiries
Flow Control & Safeguarding
+31 172 461600
Gas Treatment
+31 172 504800
Heat Transfer
+31 527 249250
Integrated Solutions
+31 172 504800
Separation Technologies
+31 880 033300
Services
+31 172 461600
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Worldwide Responsiveness
Our reach is global, but our one-on-one contact is local. With more
than 500 employees in 16 offices around the world, we are close to
our customers. Our sales engineers are responsive to local require-
ments and at the same time are part of our powerful network of
experience and expertise.
In addition to our own offices, we operate many partnerships around
the world, in research and production.
“Together we are better than
the best of each of us combined.”
Léon van Bossum, Marketing & Sales Director, with Frames since 2003
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Human Resources
Frames
+31 172 464200
frames-group.com
Middle East
Frames Abu Dhabi
+971 2 6591400
Russia
Frames Russia
+7 903 1343996
Brazil
Frames do Brasil
+55 213 5001 650
Germany
Frames GmbH
+49 32 221091860
Great Britain
Frames Great Britain
+44 798 4487942
Latin America & The Caribbean
Frames Caribbean
+297 5921386
United States of America
Frames Inc.
+1 713 4669000
Asia Pacific
Frames Asia Pacific
+60 3 22840822
Saudi Arabia
Frames Saudi LLC
+966 5 67360000
The Netherlands
Frames
+31 172 464200
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