Global Service Capabilities
What we do At Proserv, our unified Services Team brings together topside, subsea, sampling, measurement, IWOCS and rental expertise to deliver seamless support across the full operational landscape. Working as one integrated group, we provide end-to-end technical services that maximise reliability, enhance performance and ensure safe, compliant operations onshore and offshore. Our engineers, technicians and specialists collaborate across disciplines, from installing and commissioning new systems, to maintaining, upgrading and troubleshooting critical equipment. We support well access and intervention through robust IWOCS solutions, deliver accurate and independent metering and measurement services, and provide full-scope sampling capabilities from reservoir to refinery. Our rental, testing and calibration teams ensure rapid mobilisation and accredited support whenever and wherever it’s needed. Across topside panels, subsea control systems, hydraulic and chemical injection equipment, flow computers, sampling tools and more, our joined-up team provides a consistent standard of technical excellence. With decades of experience and global reach, we help extend asset life, optimise system performance and keep your operations running safely, efficiently and without interruption.
End-to-End Service Delivery Global Reach Independent Expertise Future Ready 24/7 Support
Benefits of Using Proserv Services Expertise & Support Independent Expertise Gain access to specialists experienced. Proven Industry Experience Leverage decades of engineering expertise supporting complex topside and subsea operations. Field Services & Training Support operations with skilled engineers and specialised training packages. Lifecycle & Asset Performance Comprehensive Lifecycle Support Keeping systems performing at their best with flexible maintenance, training, and analytical support. Full in-house capability from design and manufacture through to service and refurbishment. Extended Asset Life Prolongs the lifespan of your assets while maintaining performance. Certified Accuracy Independently certified to deliver precise and reliable accuracy. Operational Efficiency & Delivery Reduced Risk & Downtime Benefit from proven brownfield upgrade strategies that minimise disruption to live operations. Enhanced Reliability Ensure continuous performance of equipment, reducing unplanned downtime and cutting maintenance costs. Operational Reliability Depend on robust, industry-leading control systems engineered for demanding environments. Cost Efficiency Avoid costly emergency repairs through proactive obsolescence management and strategic system planning. End-to-End Service Delivery Rely on onsite calibration, maintenance, repair, and testing across all supported equipment types. Ready-to-Go Equipment Access a fully serviced rental fleet with rapid mobilisation and global support whenever needed. Downhole & Subsea Capability Safely capture and transport representative samples in harsh environments with advanced samplers, subsea systems, and rental equipment.
Case Studies
Building a Trusted Partnership with Apache Apache required more than a vendor, they needed a partner capable of managing the complete lifecycle of their subsea assets. Proserv stepped forward to deliver exactly that.
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PMR on Forties Alpha To safeguard ongoing performance and reliability, Proserv was engaged to carry out a Preventative Maintenance Review under live operating conditions.
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SCM Recovery In response to hydraulic fluid leakage from a Subsea Control Module (SCM) in the Catcher Field, Proserv and Harbour Energy undertook a full-scale recovery and retrofit campaign.
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Harouge Metering Control System Proserv was awarded the contract to provide the control panel for the new Harouge Metering System being supplied by OGSL at the Amal Oil Field facility located approximately 250km south of Ajdabiya, Libya.
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Magnus Metering System Upgrade The Magnus platform is located approximately 160km Northeast of the Shetland Islands and receives production from the Magnus oil field. This project replaced the fiscal metering system dating back to the 1990s.
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Control panel for Njord Bravo metering upgrade Proserv provided the control panel as part of a metering system upgrade for the Njord Bravo FPSO, supporting long-term operations with advanced supervisory control and verification tools.
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Asset extension – metering control system Proserv delivered a modern metering control system for a floating storage unit undergoing life extension to 2040, with live verification and remote support features built in.
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Skarv Metering Control System Proserv delivered an extension to the metering system at the Skarv Oil Field, integrating WGFM calibration and a custom PVT package for multiphase flow simulation.
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Control panel for Rumaila mobile prover Proserv developed a mobile prover control panel supporting multiple metering locations across Rumaila oil field, with metric/US reporting and remote support from the UK.
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Hydraulic Pipeline Flushing Offshore A major operator needed to perform hydraulic pipeline flushing on multiple offshore assets in the Niger Delta.
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Uniper Holford Gas Storage Wellhead Control Panels Proserv delivered, commissioned, and continues to maintain wellhead control panels for Uniper’s Holford Gas Storage site, enabling safe, precise gas injection and withdrawal operations.
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Client: Leading oilfield services company Location: Brazil Equipment: Drill pipe riser control system Depth: 2,500 m
CASE STUDY: Drill pipe riser (DPR) control system Project Background Our client was awarded a five-year contract to provide Petrobras with drill pipe riser (DPR) control systems for deepwater pre-salt fields. These control systems were to operate as an intervention workover control system (IWOCS) for deepwater operations in Brazil. As well as supporting the control of all the subsea operations, including emergency disconnect, well control, tree and downhole smart functions, the system needed to provide control for the tubing hanger running tools and surface test trees.

The client was therefore looking for a high function, highly technical, bespoke system that required significant engineering competence and collaboration to effectively develop, all while ensuring the highest standards in reliability and quality, given the critical safety operations it needed to perform.

The bespoke aspects of the DPR system ruled out an OEM solution and, because a DPR is such a safety critical system, our client needed to engage an established, industry-recognised controls expert. Based on our previous track record with the client, combined with our market leading capabilities in the subsea field, Proserv was awarded the contract to supply nine control systems for the DPR project.
Solution The DPR systems were run as a rental unit with the client supplying operations and maintenance personnel. As part of the work scope, Proserv was responsible for supporting these project personnel by providing on-site assistance and technical expertise.

The use of a DPR system enables installation and workover on vertical trees in open water without the use of a drilling riser. Annulus services were provided by a 1.5" 10k high collapse resistant core within the umbilical.

Overall project execution, along with engineering and build of the control systems was carried out at Proserv’s subsea controls centre of excellence in Great Yarmouth, with the accompanying hydraulic power units (HPUs) delivered from our manufacturing facility in Malaysia.
  • Required safety-critical system integration
  • DPR SCM operated up to 40 subsea functions
  • Disconnection safeguards for umbilical severance
  • High-spec HPU, ESD panel and control cabin
  • Scope Each of the nine control systems consisted of a surface HPU and control cabin for operation in a Zone 1 hazardous area. The surface control unit within the control cabin interfaced with a drill floor operator screen, emergency shut-down (ESD) panel and the HPU.

    The Proserv DPR subsea control module (SCM) operated up to 40 functions on the subsea tree stack up at three separate pressure levels supplied from the umbilical. An automatic disconnect valve and shut-down functionality ensured safe disconnection should the floating drilling unit lose position or the umbilical become severed. Proserv’s specialist dual electronics within the SCM provided redundancy and, with an ROV recoverable SCM, the system was optimised for workover up-time.
    Conclusion Working together with the client, Proserv engineered, manufactured and delivered a bespoke, highly technical controls system for mission-critical deepwater operations. The Benefits
  • Safe operations with high reliability and redundancy
  • Mobile and hazardous area usage
  • Three selectable pressure levels for flexibility
  • State-of-the-art electronics and remote connectivity
  • Optimised uptime
  • Client: HOO (via OGSL) Location: Amal Oil Field, Libya Equipment: Metering Control System
    CASE STUDY: Harouge Metering Control System Project Background Proserv was awarded the contract to provide the control panel for the new Harouge Metering System being supplied by OGSL at the Amal Oil Field facility located approximately 250km south of Ajdabiya, Libya.

    This was a completely new system providing Crude Oil Custody Transfer Metering & plant status monitoring.
    Solution With over 200 turnkey control systems supplied so far to the industry, Proserv was chosen because of our reputation for reliability and flexibility. We had previously supplied metering control systems for this client and so had a proven track record of being flexible and easy to work with.
  • Reliable and flexible supplier experience
  • Track record with similar metering systems
  • Crude Oil Custody Transfer Metering compliance
  • Easy integration with client expectations
  • Scope 3 x Liquid Metering Skids each consisting of:
  • 2 x 100% USM streams + Bi-directional Prover
  • Sampling & Analysis Systems
  • This scope was carried out by Oil & Gas Systems Limited who have more than ten years experience providing bespoke metering systems to the oil & gas industry.

    OGS offices are located in Ely, Cambridgeshire, UK. OGS have their own fabrication facilities (approx. 3900 m2) in Gorseinon, Swansea, UK.
    Conclusion The system was delivered with a full control panel built and tested by Proserv to meet the complex requirements of the Harouge Metering System. Collaboration with OGSL and OGS ensured a smooth and reliable delivery. The Benefits
  • Reliable, proven control system design
  • Turnkey engineering and panel manufacturing
  • Customised metering & analysis solution
  • Strong collaboration with industry partners
  • Client: Three60 Energy / EnQuest Location: Magnus Oil Field, UK Equipment: Skid & Control Panel
    CASE STUDY: Magnus Metering System Upgrade Project Background The Magnus platform is located approximately 160km Northeast of the Shetland Islands and receives production from the Magnus oil field.

    This is then exported via the Ninians Pipeline to the Sullom Voe Terminal in the Shetland Islands. The platform also receives dry gas production from the Sullom Voe Terminal, which is commingled with the export gas from the platform and re-exported into the North Leg Gas Pipeline.

    This project replaced the existing fiscal metering system which dated back to the late 1990s & also took in allocation and environmental metering previously handled by the site's aging DCS system. The Export Oil Skid was also modified from turbine meters with bi-directional proving to Coriolis meters with Master Meter proving.
    Solution With over 200 metering control systems supplied so far to the industry, Proserv was chosen because of our system’s proven quality and reliability. We had previously completed successful projects for this client and so had a reputation for being flexible and easy to work with.
  • Replaced fiscal metering system from late 1990s
  • Handled allocation & environmental metering
  • Upgraded to Coriolis meters with Master Meter proving
  • Integrated new system into existing infrastructure
  • Scope 2 x 100% + Master Meter Coriolis Metering Skid - Export Oil
    1 x Jet Mix Sampling & Analysis System - Export Oil

    Virtual Metering Tech & Dynamic Uncertainty Software

    This scope was carried out by Oil & Gas Systems Limited who have more than ten years experience providing bespoke metering systems to the oil & gas industry.

    OGS offices are located in Ely, Cambridgeshire, UK. OGS have their own fabrication facilities (approx. 3900 m2) in Gorseinon, Swansea, UK.
    Conclusion This upgrade extended the operating life of the Magnus platform’s metering system and aligned it with current best practices for accuracy, reliability, and compliance. The successful execution again demonstrated the value of collaboration between Proserv, OGSL and OGS. The Benefits
  • Extended asset life and upgraded ageing systems
  • Modern metering skid and control panel with Coriolis technology
  • Customised and proven technical execution
  • Software-driven dynamic uncertainty modelling
  • Client: Statoil Location: Njord Bravo FPSO, Norway Equipment: Control panel
    CASE STUDY: Control panel for Njord Bravo metering upgrade Project Background Proserv was awarded the contract to provide the control panel for the Njord Bravo metering system. This was part of a general upgrade of the Njord Bravo FPSO in preparation for an additional 20 years of operation. Solution Proserv selected eXLerate SCADA as supervisory computer and S600+ flow computers to meet project requirements. Verification tool Valid-8 integrated into supplied system. Scope Control panel was manufactured by specialist team at our facility in Scotland with remote support provided on site during commissioning by Proserv support engineers. Project Requirements
  • Batch loading with recalculation based on lab values for standard density and water cut
  • Automatic control of proving utilising dual chromometry with batch totals adjusted retroactively
  • Automatic control of sampling and stream switching
  • Dual HART transmitters with condition based monitoring
  • Automatic leak detection on valves
  • Calculation verification software available from metering system HMI
  • Web browser access to flow computers from client’s technical network Project background
  • Conclusion This upgrade ensured that the Njord Bravo FPSO’s metering system is now fit for purpose for the next two decades, with the reliability, verification and flexibility required for modern oil & gas operations. The Benefits
  • Future-proofed metering system for long-term field life
  • Advanced SCADA and proving system with built-in verification
  • Customised control panel and instrumentation package
  • Remote commissioning and support from UK facility
  • Client: International oil company Location: Norway Equipment: Replacement metering control system
    CASE STUDY: Asset extension – metering control system Project Background Our client required a new metering control system on board a floating storage unit (FSU). The FSU is undergoing a major overhaul to extend the life of the asset to 2040. They needed a new system that would help to bring the asset up to modern standards and help to reduce maintenance and manual intervention. Chosen for our reputation With over 200 metering control systems supplied so far to the industry, Proserv was chosen because of our system’s proven quality and reliability. We had previously completed successful projects for this client and so had a reputation for being flexible and easy to work with.

    This flexibility proved crucial, as the project scope eventually expanded to include an additional flow computer. As a result, we had to redesign the metering system’s control panel after the equipment had already been delivered to site. Rather than pulling the equipment back to our measurement center of excellence in Cumbernauld, Scotland, which would have significantly extended the project and added cost, we designed the modifications remotely. The team then reworked the panel and relocated some of the HMI equipment to an area adjacent to the panel on site, all while the vessel was still docked.
    Strengthening relationships We executed part of the system installation and commissioning during the COVID-19 pandemic, without incident. The factory acceptance testing in Norway was far shorter than any of the client and regulator attendees had anticipated, due to its smooth execution and the low number of faults uncovered.

    This project further strengthened our relationship with the client and proves again that we can provide an alternative to some of the OEM’s metering control systems.
    Technology features Unique features:
  • Integrated flow computer calculation verification, using Valid8: calculation verification performed live, at the touch of a button. No need for offline verification using third party software.
  • Standard features:
  • Secure remote access: reduces the need to mobilise engineers offshore
  • Batch load recalculation based on proof results and lab values for standard density and water cut: produces more accurate batch totals
  • Automatic control of sampling and stream switching: less manual intervention
  • Condition based monitoring of dual HART transmitters: reduces maintenance costs
  • Conclusion The new metering system helped modernise the FSU and reduce the cost and complexity of future maintenance. Proserv's flexibility and technical capability helped deliver a successful solution despite mid-project scope changes and external challenges like COVID-19. The Benefits
  • Modernised metering control for life extension to 2040
  • Minimal disruption and onsite redesign saved time and cost
  • Live verification with integrated Valid8
  • Improved uptime and reduced intervention offshore
  • Client: AkerBP Location: Skarv Oil Field, Norwegian Sea Equipment: Metering Control System
    CASE STUDY: Skarv Metering Control System Project Background Proserv was awarded the contract to provide an extension to the existing metering control system. The new system interfaced with the test separator instrumentation and the subsea WGFM, facilitating calibration of the WGFM against the test separator flow measurements.

    This new system performs metering calculations that were previously done in the existing SAS system, as well as an extension to the system through a PVT package.
    Chosen for our reputation With over 200 metering control systems supplied so far to the industry, Proserv was chosen because of our system’s proven quality and reliability. We had previously completed successful projects for this client and so had a reputation for being flexible and easy to work with. Control system scope
  • 3 x VM images
  • AREVA plant SCADA (9 duty / standby)
  • Krohne Virtual Flow Computer
  • CalSep PVT package
  • Bespoke Well Database Design and Handling
  • PVT Package Scope Integrated Software package providing:
  • Simulated test separator mass & volume fractions of each phase
  • Simulated gas & oil densities and viscosities
  • Simulated mass volume flow rates at standard conditions for oil, gas and water
  • This scope was carried out by CalSep – a leading provider of PVT simulation services to the oil & gas industry. CalSep has solved PVT modeling projects in all continents.

    The projects involve EoS modeling of all types of reservoir fluids, including natural gas, gas condensates, near critical fluids, black oils and heavy oils.
    Conclusion Proserv’s extension of the existing system and integration of the PVT package ensured improved calibration and more accurate metering across multiple fluid phases. The project highlighted successful collaboration with both AkerBP and CalSep. The Benefits
  • Accurate calibration of WGFM against separator data
  • Simulated flow properties for gas, oil and water phases
  • Reliable integration of third-party PVT software
  • Expanded system functionality with minimal disruption
  • Client: ROO (via OGSL) Location: Rumaila oil field, Iraq Equipment: Control panel
    CASE STUDY: Control panel for Rumaila mobile prover Project Background Proserv was awarded the contract to provide the control panel for the Rumaila mobile prover.

    This system allows flow meters at various sites around the Rumaila oil field in Iraq to be calibrated without having to be taken to a dedicated facility.

    As the system is used at different sites, it had to be designed for use with different sizes of meters, different reference conditions and report in both metric and US customary units.

    The site is relatively remote from Proserv’s UK base and therefore provision of support was a key design consideration.
    Chosen for our reputation With over 200 metering control systems supplied so far to the industry, Proserv was chosen because of our system’s proven quality and reliability. We had previously completed successful projects for this client and so had a reputation for being flexible and easy to work with. Project Solution System was designed with capability of holding a database of sites and meters (MySQL) that is automatically accessed once operator identifies the site at the start of each visit.

    Proof results are displayed / reported in both metric and US customary units at reference conditions of 15°C and 60°F respectively.

    Reports are archived on a site basis.
    Project Scope Control panel was manufactured by a specialist team at Proserv’s facility in Scotland with remote support provided during site commissioning. Project Features
  • Control panel used at different metering systems around Rumaila oil field
  • Metric and US customary units
  • Site data stored in MySQL database
  • Remote access from UK for support
  • Conclusion Proserv delivered a mobile metering solution that adapts to varying site conditions while supporting local operations with remote UK-based diagnostics and support. The Benefits
  • Enables mobile calibration across multiple sites
  • Supports multiple meter types and unit systems
  • Simplifies reporting and verification on-site
  • Remote support reduces need for travel and site access
  • Client: E.On (Uniper Energy Storage UK) Location: Middlewich, Cheshire, UK
    CASE STUDY: Uniper Holford Gas Storage Wellhead Control Panels Project Background Proserv (formerly known as Weatherford’s) built eight Single Well Control Panels for a Zone 2 hazardous area in 2010 for E.On who are now owned by Holford Gas Storage Ltd., part of Uniper Energy Storage UK. Holford Gas Storage Facility is a salt-cavern underground gas storage complex situated in Byley, near Middlewich in Cheshire, UK.

    At the Holford gas storage site, each of the eight storage caverns has a dedicated wellhead with associated control equipment, one wellhead control panel per cavern. This aligns with the facility being designed around eight wells drilled to access the salt caverns. The panels regulate injection and withdrawal of gas, managing valve actuation and flow rates.
    Findings After fabrication, the service team based in Great Yarmouth successfully completed the installation and commissioning of all eight wellhead control panels at the Holford Gas Storage facility. Each panel was integrated with its corresponding salt cavern well, enabling precise control of gas injection and withdrawal operations. The work included mounting, cable routing, functional testing, integration with site SCADA systems, and verification under site-specific operating conditions. Each year, the team conducts a scheduled planned maintenance routine on the panels to ensure their continued safe and reliable operation. Scope of Work – Onshore
    (Proserv Great Yarmouth)
    Each year, Proserv undertakes scheduled maintenance on the eight wellhead control panels at the Holford Gas Storage facility. The maintenance process is methodically structured to ensure thoroughness and efficiency: maintenance is performed on one panel at a time, ensuring focused attention and minimising operational disruption. Each panel undergoes a detailed inspection and servicing routine, which includes:
  • Initial inspection
  • Suction strainer maintenance
  • Filter element change
  • Accumulator pre-charge
  • Pump start / stop pressure switches calibration
  • Pressure switches / transmitters re-calibration
  • Relief valve calibration and seal repair
  • Conclusion Through expert design, commissioning, and annual maintenance, Proserv ensures that each wellhead control panel continues to support precise and safe gas injection and withdrawal operations for Uniper’s Holford storage site. The Benefits
  • Precise control of gas injection and withdrawal
  • Annual maintenance ensures system reliability
  • SCADA integration for operational oversight
  • Field-proven, repeatable servicing methodology
  • Client: E.On (Uniper Energy Storage UK) Location: Middlewich, Cheshire, UK
    CASE STUDY: Uniper Holford Gas Storage Wellhead Control Panels Project Background Proserv (formerly known as Weatherford’s) built eight Single Well Control Panels for a Zone 2 hazardous area in 2010 for E.On who are now owned by Holford Gas Storage Ltd., part of Uniper Energy Storage UK. Holford Gas Storage Facility is a salt-cavern underground gas storage complex situated in Byley, near Middlewich in Cheshire, UK.

    At the Holford gas storage site, each of the eight storage caverns has a dedicated wellhead with associated control equipment, one wellhead control panel per cavern. This aligns with the facility being designed around eight wells drilled to access the salt caverns. The panels regulate injection and withdrawal of gas, managing valve actuation and flow rates.
    Findings After fabrication, the service team based in Great Yarmouth successfully completed the installation and commissioning of all eight wellhead control panels at the Holford Gas Storage facility. Each panel was integrated with its corresponding salt cavern well, enabling precise control of gas injection and withdrawal operations. The work included mounting, cable routing, functional testing, integration with site SCADA systems, and verification under site-specific operating conditions.

    Each year, the team conducts a scheduled planned maintenance routine on the panels to ensure their continued safe and reliable operation.
    Scope of Work – Onshore
    (Proserv Great Yarmouth)
    Each year, Proserv undertakes scheduled maintenance on the eight wellhead control panels at the Holford Gas Storage facility. The maintenance process is methodically structured to ensure thoroughness and efficiency: maintenance is performed on one panel at a time, ensuring focused attention and minimising operational disruption. Each panel undergoes a detailed inspection and servicing routine, which includes:
  • Initial inspection
  • Suction strainer maintenance
  • Filter element change
  • Accumulator pre-charge
  • Pump start / stop pressure switches calibration
  • Pressure switches / transmitters re-calibration
  • Relief valve calibration and seal repair
  • Conclusion Through expert design, commissioning, and annual maintenance, Proserv ensures that each wellhead control panel continues to support precise and safe gas injection and withdrawal operations for Uniper’s Holford storage site. The Benefits
  • Precise control of gas injection and withdrawal
  • Annual maintenance ensures system reliability
  • SCADA integration for operational oversight
  • Field-proven, repeatable servicing methodology
  • Client: Harbour Energy Location: Catcher Field, North Sea Equipment: Subsea Control Modules (SCMs) SCMs Upgraded: 24 units (12+ recovered)
    CASE STUDY: SCM Recovery Project Background In 2023, a Dril-Quip Subsea Control Module (SCM) from the Catcher Field’s CI1 location was recovered following reports of a hydraulic fluid leak. The intervention confirmed that hydraulic fluid was leaking from the gas end valve assembly of one of the three low-pressure (LP) accumulators installed on the SCM.

    The faulty SCM was returned to Proserv’s Great Yarmouth facility for detailed inspection and root cause analysis.
    Findings
  • The gas end valve was fabricated from low-grade stainless steel (SS 304), which is not corrosion-resistant in subsea environments
  • The component was not connected to the SCM’s cathodic protection system, leaving it vulnerable to galvanic corrosion
  • Corrosion was confirmed as the likely failure mechanism
  • The associated accumulator bladder was also found to be damaged; however, it remains unclear whether this failure preceded or resulted from the gas end valve issue
  • Corrective Action Plan Upon identifying the issue, Harbour Energy initiated a campaign to recover and upgrade all 24 SCMs in the field. The key upgrades include:
  • Replacing the LP accumulator gas end valve assemblies with corrosion-resistant SS 316 components
  • Installing earth bonding to ensure future protection via cathodic protection
  • Refurbishing two SCMs (Unit 10 and 14) at Proserv’s Great Yarmouth facility to serve as operational spares
  • Scope of Work – Onshore (Proserv Great Yarmouth)
  • Development of new test procedures and engineering drawings
  • Load testing and replacement of affected components, including:
    • Gas end valve assemblies
    • LP accumulators
    • Filter assemblies
  • Removal of all calcifications from anodes to prevent system contamination
  • Cleaning of all accessible external stainless steel components
  • Assembly of upgraded SCM housing and completion of all required testing
  • Scope of Work – Offshore (Proserv Scope)
  • Removal of SCM side panels and top plates
  • Initial visual inspection of internals
  • Secondary wash down with panels removed
  • Detailed inspection and assessment of LP accumulator gas end valves
  • Pre-charge checks and top-up of LP / HP accumulators
  • Removal and replacement of affected gas end valve assemblies
  • SCM pre-deployment checks following retrofit
  • Results & Observations
  • 12 out of 14 SCMs (86%) recovered exhibited significant corrosion of the LP accumulator pre-charge components
  • SCM 18 (BP3) was quarantined after an unsuccessful recovery attempt by vessel contractor, where it fell to the seabed. It was replaced offshore by SCM 10
  • SCM 22 was recovered and found to have a pre-fitted earth strap. Dril-Quip confirmed that SCMs 22 and 20 had previously been upgraded to the latest revision
  • SCM 11 was upgraded onshore at Proserv to the latest specification
  • SCM 19 (CP4) was successfully retrieved and returned onshore for rework. It was replaced offshore by SCM 14
  • Conclusion The campaign has effectively identified and mitigated a systemic corrosion risk to subsea infrastructure caused by suboptimal material selection and insufficient cathodic protection. The proactive retrofit program significantly enhances system integrity and operational reliability across the Catcher field.
    Client: Apache Location: Forties Alpha platform Equipment: Master Control Stations (Bacchus MCS, Aviat MCS)
    CASE STUDY: PMR on Forties Alpha Project Background Proserv has a longstanding relationship with the Forties Alpha platform, having supplied two Master Control Stations (MCS): the Bacchus MCS in 2011 and the Aviat MCS in 2015. Both units are vital to the platform’s control infrastructure and are located within the gas turbine area.

    To safeguard ongoing performance and reliability, Proserv was engaged to carry out a Preventative Maintenance Review (PMR) under live operating conditions. The challenge was clear: complete all essential maintenance activities without disrupting production. A tailored maintenance strategy and detailed procedures were developed to ensure safe and effective delivery.
    Why Proserv? Proserv was the natural partner for this work, having designed and installed the original MCS units. Our intimate knowledge of the systems, combined with a responsive, safety-focused approach, allowed us to deliver with precision under strict operational constraints.

    Our engineering team’s expertise across both hardware and software ensured effective planning and execution, minimising risk and maximising efficiency while maintaining full production.
    Scope of Work
  • Visual inspection of both MCS units and internal components
  • Full software backups
  • Verification of AC and DC voltages and current levels
  • Examination of Protective Earth (PE) and Instrument Earth (IE) systems
  • Monitoring and verification of line insulation resistance on channels A and B
  • Inspection of cooling fan performance and filter element condition
  • Outcome & Future Readiness By carrying out this PMR under live operating conditions, Proserv helped the client:
  • Maintain full operational continuity
  • Reinforce the health and reliability of two critical control systems
  • Reduce the risk of future failures and unplanned downtime
  • Extend the life and performance of installed equipment
  • This review is part of Proserv’s wider commitment to supporting clients with life-of-field services and long-term asset reliability, ensuring critical systems continue to perform safely and effectively well into the future.
    Client: Apache Region: North Sea Services: Subsea controls, MCS upgrades, PMR, FATs, training, obsolescence management
    CASE STUDY: Building a Trusted Partnership with Apache Overview Apache required more than a vendor; they needed a partner capable of managing the complete lifecycle of their subsea assets. Proserv stepped forward to deliver exactly that—combining deep engineering expertise with comprehensive operational support and future-focused solutions.

    Over many years, Proserv’s Great Yarmouth facility has become a long-standing engineering and equipment partner to Apache in the North Sea. Together, they’ve delivered subsea control solutions that support maintenance and life extension of Apache’s offshore assets. While recent activity has slowed due to wider UK sector developments, the partnership remains grounded in trust, performance, and shared commitment to long-term reliability.
    Partnership in Action From the outset, Proserv’s integrated approach ensured clarity, accountability, and technical assurance. A dedicated service project engineer and robust contract management structure ensured consistent communication and disciplined delivery.

    With in-house subsea maintenance, factory acceptance testing (FATs), master control station (MCS) upgrades, and over 20 site integration tests successfully completed, Apache gained full confidence that every system was deployment-ready.
    Empowering People Beyond equipment and systems, Proserv invested in Apache’s teams. Tailored operator training—combining classroom theory with offshore practical sessions—equipped personnel with the knowledge and confidence to manage subsea control systems effectively. Offshore Support Proserv’s offshore services spanned installation, commissioning, SCM change-outs, accumulator replacements, towhead and bundle controls testing, and preventive maintenance across both Proserv and OEM equipment—reducing downtime and ensuring safe operational continuity. Extending Asset Life With obsolescence management, HPU modifications, umbilical jumper upgrades, OCH enhancements, and advanced testing, Proserv helped Apache extend the life of its subsea systems while maintaining performance and readiness. Scope of Services Delivered
  • Contract management & dedicated service project engineer
  • In-house subsea maintenance (including FATs on SCMs)
  • Master Control Station (MCS) & software upgrades
  • 20+ site integration tests
  • Operator training (classroom and offshore sessions)
  • Power & communications testing
  • Installation & commissioning
  • SCM change-outs
  • Preventative maintenance on both Proserv and OEM equipment
  • Subsea HPU modifications & repairs
  • Umbilical jumper modifications
  • Obsolescence management
  • Pre-deployment preparation
  • OCH upgrades & repairs
  • Advanced testing procedures
  • Subsea parts supply
  • XT SCMMB removal
  • Offshore accumulator replacements
  • Towhead & bundle controls testing (onshore)
  • Future Readiness Proserv’s rapid access to spare parts, rigorous pre-deployment processes, and advanced test protocols position Apache’s systems to remain ahead of challenges and maintain reliability. Results This integrated and forward-looking partnership has transformed Proserv from a supplier to a trusted partner. Apache relies on Proserv not just for technical solutions, but for the confidence that wherever and whenever support is needed, Proserv will deliver.
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