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Trelleborg’s offshore operation in Norway has been awarded a contract by Randaberg Industries AS, to provide Vikotherm® R3 thermal insulation for the 10-inch VFS-2 spool skid to be installed on the Hod Field Development Project, located on the Norwegian Continental Shelf in the North Sea. This collaboration between Trelleborg, Randaberg Industries AS and Subsea 7, is the first contract for the application of Trelleborg’s Vikotherm® R3 material on pipeline spool field joints. Trelleborg’s Vikotherm® R3 material will insulate 13 pipeline spool field joints, protecting the welded joints from seawater corrosion and damage. It will also lower heat loss to ensure the pipeline spool temperature is maintained, providing flow assurance to reduce the likelihood of production stoppage. Pipeline spool temperature Eirik Simonsen, R&D Manager at Trelleborg’s offshore operation in Norway, says: “We are very proud to have been awarded the first order for Vikotherm® R3 from Randaberg Industries AS. As the material does not require a mould and is vulcanised using heating blankets, Vikotherm® R3 is quick and easy to apply by hand onsite at a customer’s facility without large equipment or ovens to carry out the application.” This is the first instance of Vikotherm® R3 used to protect pipeline spool field joints" Elisabeth Fjeldstad, Proposal Manager at Trelleborg’s offshore operation in Norway, says: “This is the first instance of Vikotherm® R3 used to protect pipeline spool field joints. The short application period of the material allows our customers to quickly assemble the pipeline structure with minimal delays during the coating process. The pipe joints can be coated onsite by Trelleborg, reducing timescales and speeding up the coating process.” Thermal insulation material Vikotherm® R3 is the latest generation of thermal insulation material, engineered for unlimited water depth capability and increased temperature performance up to +180 OC. This high-performance subsea thermal insulation material is flexible with excellent adhesion. The material requires minimal up-front engineering and design while offering fast application. The Hod field is Iocated in the southernmost part of the Norwegian Continental Shelf and is operated by Aker BP ASA. It was first discovered in 1974 with first oil in 1990, however, it stopped producing in 2012. The redevelopment of the Hod field now includes installation of a new NUI (Normally Unmanned Installation) named Hod B, production and gas lift pipelines and umbilical tied-back to Valhall. The offshore work will take place Q3 & Q4 2021.

From 11th January 2021, ferry company - Stena Line together with the multimodal service provider - CFL multimodal and the ports in Rostock and Trelleborg will offer a new intermodal rail and ferry connection from Bettembourg in Luxembourg via their ferry route from Rostock to Trelleborg in Sweden. The combination of sea and rail is a cost-effective and sustainable transport solution that offers great capacity and flexibility as well as a CO2 reduction of 1.75 tons per unit compared to road transport. Stena Line Stena Line is one of the world’s renowned ferry companies and with 36 vessels operating 18 ferry routes Stena Line is one of the world’s renowned ferry companies and with 36 vessels operating 18 ferry routes; the company plays an important role in the European logistics network. Stena Line have continuously expanded their services and offer to reach beyond transports from quay to quay and currently offer solutions that combines and connect road, sea and rail transport in a seamless shipping process. New intermodal solutions The new intermodal solutions add to the existing offer of intermodal solutions from the Port of Kiel to both Bettembourg and to Verona in Italy, as well as from Verone to the Port of Rostock. Stena Line also offers several shipping logistics solutions connecting the Baltic countries with Western and Central Europe. From 11th January 2021, Stena Line together with the intermodal service provider CFL multimodal and the ports in Rostock and Trelleborg will offer a new intermodal rail and ferry connection from Bettembourg, Luxembourg to the Port of Rostock in Germany and further via the ferry route to Trelleborg in Sweden. Need for a regular intermodal service Initially the new intermodal solution offers three round trips per week and will have short lead time with a safe and efficient service for non-cranable and intermodal units. “We have seen a strong demand among our customers for a regular intermodal service to and from the southern part of Western Europe including France and Spain to and from Scandinavia. We see a great potential in both directions with industry products such as wood, paper and steel from the north and fresh food, fruit and vegetables and consumer products from the south,” says Fredrik Johansson, Shipping Logistics Sales & Business Development Manager at Stena Line Group. Combination of ships and rail - A sustainable transport solution The combination of ships and rail is a cost-effective and sustainable transport solution that offers great capacity The combination of ships and rail is a cost-effective and sustainable transport solution that offers great capacity and flexibility. “With this new intermodal connection, CFL intermodal expands its network from Luxembourg to the Baltics and offers a sustainable transport solution for crane-able and non-crane-able trailers, as well as containers,” says Marc Kennel, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of CFL intermodal. Fast facts: The new intermodal connection Connects the intermodal terminal in Bettembourg, Luxembourg with the Port of Rostock in Germany and Port of Trelleborg in Sweden. Possibility to further link with rail connection to Eskilstuna, Sweden from Trelleborg and from Bettembourg to Le Boulou and Lyon in France. Every shipment equals a reduction of CO2 with 1.75 tons per freight unit. Safe and efficient service for non-cranable and intermodal units. Short lead time. 3 roundtrips per week. Trailer or container up to 44 ton (P/C 70/100). One Stop shop booking and invoice.