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PIPELINE COATING SOLUTIONS

SOCOTHERM IS A GLOBAL TECHNOLOGICAL

LEADER IN THERMAL INSULATION AND ANTI-

CORROSION COATINGS FOR STEEL PIPES IN

THE OIL AND GAS INDUSTRy.

Mission Market conditions require efficient suppliers with highly reliable solutions, global reach, flexibility and the latest technology. With more oil and gas developments farther from shore, in deeper waters and with more extreme operating conditions, there is an ever-increasing need for more complex offshore technologies and higher safety and environmental performance.

These are the kinds of challenges upon which we thrive – our core values are safety, excellence, initiative, teamwork, creativity, accountability and honesty. Our mission is to provide our clients with efficient, competitive and top-quality pipe coating services using leading technologies, undertaken in a safe environment and delivered on time.

InnovationSocotherm has been heavily involved in the evolution of pipe coating technology over the past 40 years, responding to the ever increasing operating challenges our customers face in their maturing industries. Wetisokote® is a perfect example – our latest five-layer syntactic thermal insulation can be applied on the deepest production pipelines. We are committed to reliable development of materials and systems that will withstand the most extreme temperature, pressure, mechanical strength and performance requirements.

ExperienceSocotherm has been solving complex pipe-coating challenges for more than 40 years in the most extreme environments – from Andes altitudes of 5,000 m to Gulf of Mexico depths of more than 2,000 m. These are regular events for Socotherm and have contributed to our recognition as a leader in the coating application field.

Our experience spans more than 4,000 projects worldwide for over 500 customers. With proven offshore solutions in the Gulf of Mexico, North Sea, Brazil, West Africa and Southeast Asia, and for nearly all the onshore pipelines in Latin America, we are among the few companies in the world who excel in both deepwater and onshore applications. Socotherm’s pipe-coating solutions help our customers succeed and drive the industry forward.

QualityWe maintain strict quality control at every step of all processes to ensure that our products perform as designed. Our capabilities include full-scale simulation of conditions even more severe than the coatings will be exposed to during normal operation. Controls include but are not limited to thermal and mechanical tests that recreate a wide range of operating conditions. Socotherm’s reputation is built on leading technological change.

Our advanced laboratories and test facilities give oil companies and pipe-lay contractors the advantage of being able to modify coatings to meet each project’s unique engineering requirements. Benefits include significant cost reductions and maximum confidence in their large-scale investments. Many coatings developed at these Socotherm facilities have become industry benchmarks.

SafetyAbove any other consideration in the workplace, we are committed to an incident and injury free environment, and the health and safety of every employee – including contractors, subcontractors or any other person involved in a Socotherm project. We also work to prevent environmental pollution, comply with all our customers’ QHSE requirements, and all applicable legal and regulatory requirements wherever we work around the world.

We continually upgrade our equipment, processes and management systems to reduce risks and improve our overall effectiveness. We require all our contractors to respect our QHSE policies and procedures. We empower our managers at all levels with the authority, tools and support to deliver high QHSE performance, and they take the responsibility seriously because they are accountable. We are all accountable.

WORLDWIDE

USA Channelview, Houston, Texas

VENEzUELA Anaco, Anzoategui

ARGENTINA Escobar, Buenos AiresValentín Alsina, Buenos Aires

ITALy Adria, Rovigo Pozzallo, Ragusa

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MANUFACTURING & SERVICE CAPABILITIES

PUSHING OFFSHORE AND ONSHORE BOUNDARIES wITH

ADVANCED PERMANENT AND MOBILE COATING FACILITIES,

SIGNIFICANT R&D RESOURCES, LARGE-CAPACITy CAPABILITIES

AND STRATEGIC LOCATIONS ON THREE CONTINENTS.

ITALyAdria, RovigoThe plant covers 15 hectares in northeast Italy and is near two major ports for timely delivery to projects in Europe and the Middle East, as well as shipping access to more distant eastern markets. Local coating capabilities include PLASTyKOTE® and POWDERKOTE® FBE external coatings, internal coatings, and Thermapipe® thermal insulation systems. Our mobile plants for concrete weight coatings are also based in this facility. Adria is one of our research and development facilities for new coating systems and materials.

Pozzallo, RagusaThis 14 hectare coating yard in southwest Sicily serves a huge number of projects in the Mediterranean and Africa regions. The facility supplies a wide variety of coatings including specialized solutions for deepwater insulation challenges, with the development and application of WETISOKOTE® 5-layer thermal insulation coating being its primary focus. The facility can also handle double-joint pipes. Located just a short distance from port, this site has extremely favourable logistics.

United StatesHouston, TexasOur base in the Channelview area of Houston is focused primarily on the supply of our advanced WETISOKOTE® thermal insulation system, which is ideal for the very challenging deepwater Gulf of Mexico environment, as well as our PLASTyKOTE® 3-layer polyolefin external anti-corrosion coating, and internal coatings for pipes up to 24 m in length. The facility also provides services for double joint welding.

ARGENTINABuenos AiresOur 16-hectare site in Escobar is strategically located 50 km north of Buenos Aires and serves both domestic and international markets with a wide range of advanced coatings for onshore and offshore applications. We also have a mobile plant for concrete weight coatings based here. The Escobar site is our most extensive laboratory focused on full-scale testing for deepwater applications. Our world-class R&D department also coordinates materials research and coatings development activities in conjunction with our global headquarters lab in Italy.

We also operate a plant at the Tenaris-SIAT facilities in the Valentin Alsina area of southern Buenos Aires. It is Argnetina’s only coating plant capable of applying external coatings on steel pipes with diameters from 20 to 42 inches.

VENEZUELAAnacoOur joint venture with AICA owns and operates a multipurpose pipe-coating plant near Oriente Venezolano, the country’s largest crude oil reserve. Atlantida Socotherm is quickly becoming the leading pipe-coating contractor for the eastern Venezuela basin, and we have the country’s highest production capacity for 3-layer polyolefin coatings.

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INSULATION COATING SySTEMS

wetisokote®

Five-layer polypropyleneThe Wetisokote® system delivers excellent thermal insulation, along with anti-corrosion and mechanical protection, for pipes with operating temperatures up to 150°C in any water depth.

It comes in three configurations, all of which can be applied to flowlines, risers, spools and jumpers, regardless of pipe diameter or installation system (j-lay, s-lay or reeling). Our Multi-Pass® lateral extrusion technology enables virtually unlimited combinations of materials and thicknesses to meet each project’s specific requirements.

wetisokote 5LSyntPP (syntactic)This version is suitable for deepwater projects. It has a proven track record in the most important offshore projects, with demonstrated ability to withstand depths to 3,000 m and temperatures up to 150°C. The already good insulation properties of polypropylene are enhanced through the addition of hollow glass microspheres to the mixture. The result is our most reliable thermal insulation system with exceptional resistance to high pressure. Insulation layer thickness is specified to meet the pipeline’s unique flow assurance requirements while always respecting the maximum coating diameter.

wetisokote 5LSP (solid)This version has no limitations in terms of water depth, and its thermal insulation properties are well known in the deepwater market. The Multi-Pass system, which allows us to apply the desired coating system in several passes, guarantees the insulation level required to meet each projects' thermal performance requirement. Wetisiokote 5LSP Solid has been used in offshore projects with operating temperatures up to 150°C, demonstrating the ability to withstand extremely aggressive environments.

wetisokote 5LFPP (foam)This version provides excellent thermal insulation in water depths to 500 m. The proven insulation properties of polypropylene are enhanced through the introduction of tiny air bubbles during the extrusion process. The result is an excellent thermal insulation coating alternative for shallow water projects that require excellent thermal performance and a proven track record in the most important offshore markets. Wetisokote 5LFPP Foam has been used in offshore projects with operating temperatures up to 150°C.

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wetisokote’s five layers work together as follows:

A fusion-bonded epoxy covers the pipe steel surface with a film that is highly resistant to chemical attack and cathodic disbondment.

An adhesive copolymer ensures strong bonding between the layer 1 epoxy powder and the layer 3 polypropylene.

An extruded sheet of polypropylene guarantees the anti-corrosion coating’s integrity.

The system’s thermal insulation qualities are provided by either polypropylene foam, syntactic polypropylene or solid polypropylene, depending on application depth requirements. The unique material characteristics of each alternative are described at right.

The outer coating consists of a compact, modified polypropylene copolymer for thermal aging stabilization, packaging and strong abrasion resistance.

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INSULATION COATING SySTEMS

Thermapipe®

Polyurethane foam with polyethylene jacketThermapipe® is our thermal insulation coating solution for a wide range of onshore projects and selected shallow water developments. It can be applied on pipes made of steel, galvanized, clad, stainless steel, HDPE or fiberglass.

The very low thermal conductivity of the polyurethane foam keeps the transported fluid temperature above the point at which hydrates and waxes form – significantly reducing the need to inject heat along the pipeline.

It is preferable for an FBE or 3LPE/3LPP anti-corrosion layer to be applied to steel pipes before the polyurethane foam. Depending on the type of anti-corrosion layer applied, the system can withstand operating temperatures of up to 120°C.

The high density polyethylene (HDPE) outer jacket provides an excellent water barrier and protects the foam coating from mechanical damage during the handling, transportation and installation processes.

Thermapipe can also be applied on elbows, tees, valves and all other fittings; and it can be installed in conjunction with an electronic surveillance system for the detection and localization of moisture or leaks in the pipeline.

Production processThe polyurethane insulation foam is usually applied on a steel pipe previously coated with anti-corrosive epoxy powder. If technical specifications required no epoxy powder, then the foam is applied directly to the steel. The foam is poured into the annular cavity between the pipe and the outer jacket which is supported by polypropylene spacers.

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THERMAPIPE DELIVERS SUPERIOR

THERMAL PERFORMANCE AND

ANTI-CORROSION PROTECTION

FOR ONSHORE APPLICATIONS.

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WEIGHT COATING SySTEMS

Concretkote® and wrapheavykote®

Applied either by impingement (Concretkote®) or wrap extrusion (wrapheavykote®)Concretkote® and Wrapheavykote® are reinforced concrete weight coatings for subsea pipelines. They provide reliable negative buoyancy as well as protection from harsh marine environments and mechanical damage that can occur – to both the pipe and its thermal insulation coating – during handling, transportation and pipe installation.

The coatings can be applied over anti-corrosion and thermal insulation systems and can be applied in different densities to meet each project’s unique needs. Their excellent compression resistance meets the most stringent international specifications.

Production processThe concrete is prepared in an automated batching plant using aggregates (e.g., sand, iron ore), cement and water. The mix is applied on the pipe by impingement or compression while one or more reinforcing wire meshes are incorporated, depending on the required coating thickness.

Available worldwideSocotherm owns several mobile application plants that can be quickly mobilized for operation near any project site in the world – greatly reducing logistics costs and schedules.

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COATING SySTEMS

Plastykote®

Three-layer polyethylene or polypropylenePlastykote® is an anti-corrosion coating with high mechanical resistance. It is the recommended coating for pipelines in aggressive or stony soils that would easily damage an epoxydic type coating.

Plastykote is available with two options for the external layer (3LPE or 3LPP, both with usual thicknesses between 1.5 and 3 mm) depending on pipeline operating temperatures.

Plastykote 3LPEThis option is used for pipeline operating temperatures up to 80°C. The high density polyethylene (HDPE) outer layer provides excellent mechanical protection for the FBE anti-corrosion layer. The 3LPE coating provides the most effective anti-corrosion protection by minimizing the amount of water that can reach the FBE layer. High impact resistance at low temperatures makes the 3LPE coating a great solution for cold environments.

Plastykote 3LPPThis option is designed for pipeline operating temperatures up to 140°C. The solid polypropylene outer layer provides excellent mechanical protection for the FBE anti-corrosion layer and, like the 3LPE version, a very low water absorption ensures the integrity of the anti-corrosion FBE layer.

Powderkote®

Powderkote is a fusion-bonded epoxy powder anti-corrosion coating for steel pipe.

Powderkote® FBEFBE coatings have been widely used for decades as the main anti-corrosion coating system in the market. The epoxy powder is sprayed onto the blasted and heated pipe from electrostatic guns, forming a uniform anti-corrosion layer. Its usual thickness is between 300 μm and 600 μm, and it is fit for service temperatures up to 94°C.

Powderkote® Dual FBEDual FBE is a two layer anticorrosion system in which an epoxy powder top coat is applied over the base FBE coating during its gel cycle, in order to improve the mechanical and water absorption properties of the stand-alone FBE coating.

In addition to excellent anti-corrosion properties, the dual system provides enhanced mechanical protection against possible damage during pipe handling, transportation and installation operations.

A minimum thickness of 600 μm (24 mils) is recommended for optimum performance. Dual Layer FBE can be used on pipelines operating up to 110°C.

ExTERNAL COATINGS

Plastykote 3LPP Three-Layer Polypropylene Coating

Powderkote Fusion Bonded Epoxy Coating (FBE-External Coating)

Powderkote Dual Fusion Bonded Epoxy Coating (Dual FBE-External Coating)

Plastykote 3LPE Three-Layer Polyethylene Coating

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COATING SySTEMS

Tubekote®

Liquid or powder coating for OCTG and line pipesThis internal coating, under license from Tuboscope (license for South America excluding Brazil), is applied in liquid or powder form on steel pipes used for the production and transportation of oil, gas, water, industrial and corrosive fluids, etc. It is especially useful in production and conduction pipelines, and in oil field drilling tools (drilling pipes, sucker rods, packers, pumps, tubing, casing, etc.) where corrosion problems and paraffin deposit are likely, as well as in special connections for protecting welded joints. Tubekote’s properties provide the added benefit of improving the flow of process fluids.

Tubekote connection systems• Internal anti-corrosion protection of pipelines and steel tools

•Hydraulic condition improvement of tubings, casings, pipelines for production and transportation of oil and other products

•Formulation regarding different temperatures and fluid characteristics

Innerkote®

Liquid paint coating for improved gas flowThe Innerkote product line includes a range of liquid paint coatings, with typical thicknesses between 65 and 100 μm, that create a smooth finish on the inner pipe surface. This reduces friction which improves gas flow and reduces energy consumption at compression stations. Special Innerkote paint formulations are also available for use in liquid-transportation pipes.

Fusion Bonded Epoxy (FBE) anti-corrosion coatingOur Fusion Bonded Epoxy (FBE) internal coating is comprised of a one-part, heat curable, thermosetting, powdered epoxy coating applied to the inside of steel pipes or fittings. It is highly recommended for pipelines that will operate in extremely adverse temperature and pressure conditions and in contact with corrosive liquids, gases or brine. This coating is suitable for internal corrosion protection of production tubing, line pipe and fittings.

Although FBE internal coating is a stand-alone material, it is highly advisable its use in conjunction with a primer. A water-based metal treatment or a phenolic base primer provides extra-protection for metal surfaces and a uniform bonding base that increases FBE coating performance.

INTERNAL COATINGS

SOCOTHERM COATING SySTEMS

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MANUFACTURING FACILITIES.

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Socotherm S.p.AViale Risorgimento 6245011 Adria (RO) ItalyTel: +39 0426 941000 Fax: +39 0426 901055socotherm@socotherm.com

Socotherm S.p.AContrada Fargione, zona Industriale97016 Pozzallo (RG) ItalyTel: +39 0932 451312socotherm.pozzallo@socotherm.com

Socotherm Group Sales and Technical Office4250 N. Sam Houston Pkwy. E. Suite 180Houston, Texas 77032, USATel: +1 281 940 0726Fax: +1 281 443 1593sales@socotherm.com

Socotherm Gulf of Mexico817 Shields RoadChannelview, Texas 77530, USATel: +1 713 378 7200Fax: +1 713 378 7299socotherm.gom@socotherm.com

Socotherm Americas S.A.Ruta 9 km 52.3Escobar (1625) Buenos Aires - ArgentinaTel: +54 348 4433500 Fax: +54 348 4493314socotherm.americas@socotherm.com

Atlantida Socotherm S.A.Carretera Anaco-Santa, AnaSector Buena VistaAnaco Estado Anzoategui - VenezuelaTel: +58 282 414 5180Fax: +58 282 424 9770atlantida.socotherm@socotherm.com

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