The agreement requires TDW to supply pipeline pressure isolation services with its remotely-operated SmartPlug technology.

Several isolation operations to facilitate scheduled maintenance are set to take place this year. Earlier in March 2010, TDW isolated designated sections of a pipeline attached to the Draupner platforms, which form a critical hub in Norway’s network of submarine gas trunklines. Later this year, TDW plans to carry out similar services on a gas pipeline attached to the Statfjord B production platform.

Recently, TDW successfully isolated the 22 inch gas export line attached to the Huldra platform, and two 28 inch import oil lines at the Sture terminal near Bergen in western Norway.