FMC Technologies is an integrated supplier of turnkey manifold systems for the oil and gas industry. By combining system engineering, project management, a unique design, and the global presence of a major oil services company, FMC Technologies is able to offer significant cost reductions to operators working in demanding environments. These benefits are especially true for offshore and floating production projects where weight, space, and offshore hookup play important roles in overall costs. A major operator recently estimated there is a $7-10 savings in capital cost for every pound reduction in offshore weight. Offshore and shipyard hookups can also be expensive when the manifolds remain in the critical path for installation and pressure test.

The FMC Technologies offering addresses these and other logistics issues with an innovative design that reduces manifold system weight and space up to 60%. By designing skid and deck-based systems, FMC Technologies eliminates the need for pressure testing and welding at site, reducing installation times and schedule risk.

The “Heart” of the System

FMC Technologies manufactures a full line of compact ball, check, and diverter valves that are unsurpassed in ease of operation, reliability, and maintenance. These products are field proven in critical services up to 10,000 psi and exotic trims. All of this capability is combined in a compact, lightweight design that achieves weight savings of up to 60% versus conventional valves. The complete range of FMC Technologies' products are manufactured in ISO-9001 certified facilities with headquarters in the United States.

Building Block Design

FMC Technologies' exclusive building block design eliminates the need for welding of manifold components. The system utilizes integral tees, crosses, and spools in combination with compact manifold components to reduce problems caused by alignment. The building block design also allows future system capabilities to be added at site with minimal disruption to production.

Project Management

At FMC Technologies, every system begins with the assignment of a project management team. The team has the turnkey responsibility for supplying the full scope of the system from the engineering design through the installation service. FMC Technologies' project management team is also responsible for managing all interfaces between the manifold and associated equipment. Scope may include instrumentation, safety, and fire systems as well as interconnect piping. A single point contact allows the customer to reduce the interface risk associated with dealing with several suppliers.

FMC Technologies' project management and reporting procedures have been developed with the needs of customers and certification authorities in mind.

System Engineering

The earlier FMC Technologies' engineering team is involved in your project, the greater the opportunity for overall project cost reduction. Using supplied piping and instrumentation diagrams, FMC Technologies' engineers will design a cost-effective solution to your manifolding needs. This effort is often done with FMC Technologies' engineers working within the customers project team. Weight, space, interface, and installation problems can be identified and addressed early in a project allowing for optimized design of the structure and reduced project cost.

FMC Technologies' engineering capabilities include structural, piping, electrical, and instrumentation design. Dedicated R&D personnel – using state-of-the-art testing facilities – also develop new products to meet the particular manifolding needs of the industry.

Worldwide Presence

From installation assistance to preventive maintenance, FMC Technologies is committed to meeting customer needs worldwide. Service of your manifold systems is as close as the nearest FMC Technologies service center.