Lamprell, a prominent global player in the energy industry, is widely recognized for its comprehensive range of contracting services. The most recent strategic investment in PEMA heavy-duty welding, milling, and material handling solution enables Lamprell to broaden its expertise in foundation manufacturing into monopile and transition piece production.
According to Luke Hammond, Lamprell’s Project Manager for this capital investment project, the company has made a significant investment by building a production line for the construction of foundations for use in the renewables sector. The particular emphasis has traditionally been on the European market however new target geographies are opening in the offshore wind space. Located in Hamriyah, United Arab Emirates, Lamprell’s main facilities serve as a central hub for its operations. With almost five decades of experience, Lamprell boasts a workforce of over 5,000 employees. Traditionally Lamprell’s expertise has primarily revolved around fixed offshore foundations, such as wind tower jackets, transition pieces and suction caissons.
“This new investment enables us to expand to supply transition pieces for fixed and floating foundation projects, as well as to deliver monopiles. It significantly broadens our client base and addressable market from jacket based foundations, to having an offering for all fixed and floating foundation projects” states Hammond.
With the PEMA solutions, Lamprell will be able to produce tubular products up to 10.5 meters in diameter with a material thickness of up to approximately 150 millimeters.
In the pictures: The scope of the delivery also covers services like supervision for installation, training, comprehensive spare parts packages, and production support.
This new investment enables us to expand to supply transition pieces for fixed and floating foundation projects, as well as to deliver monopiles.
Luke Hammond, Lamprell’s Project Manager
Together towards the solution
The project goal was clear from day one: to build a reliable solution that not only automates and streamlines production but is also adaptable to the existing facility space. The installation of Pemamek’s equipment at Lamprell’s Hamriyah yard in the United Arab Emirates was completed during early spring 2023 followed by the startup and early production phase which is currently ongoing.
Luke Hammond commends the smooth cooperation and good spirited teamwork between Lamprell and Pemamek throughout the planning and delivery process.
“In terms of working with Pemamek, it has been fantastic. All the guys have been very flexible. There’s been a really good spirit of teamwork. We’ve worked together to deliver the equipment and continue to streamline the startup and early production together – Special credit to Wille Aitasalo, PEMA Project Manager, Gharbi Sellami – PEMA site Manager, Billy McDonald – Lamprell Package Manager, Jovo Milos – Lamprell Technical Authority, Bharat Shetye and Ubaid Sidiqqui who have managed site operations, and appreciation to the wider teams within both organisations “ says Hammond.
Adapting to the new solution has been a positive experience for Lamprell’s workforce. Hammond shares his observations: “The guys in the fabrication yard have been very interested in learning about the new solution and working on the new technology. They are really focused and involved in the training and see this as a good thing for their personal professional development as well.”
Lamprell’s investment in Pemamek’s welding automation is another firm step deeper into the renewable energy sector.
Strategic step into the future
Lamprell’s investment in Pemamek’s welding automation is another major step forward, moving even deeper into the renewable energy sector.
“Our focus is to build backlog and to deliver our projects as efficiently and safely as possible. Meeting this target was one of the reasons why we invested in PEMA welding automation equipment,” says Hammond.
The delivery includes PEMA machines specifically selected and dimensioned as a complete solution to meet Lamprell’s production needs. The extensive equipment delivery includes for example PEMA milling equipment for plate short-edge, longitudinal and circular milling. Flange fitting and welding, PEMA WS2 for circular outside welding, PEMA C&B HD and assembly station for section assembly and inside welding, and PEMA roller beds. The machinery is controlled and operated by PEMA WeldControl 100 & 500 control systems.
The scope of the delivery also covers services like supervision for installation, training, comprehensive spare parts packages, and production support.
In terms of working with Pemamek, it has been fantastic. All the guys have been very flexible. There’s been a really good spirit of teamwork.
Luke Hammond, Lamprell’s Project Manager
Eye on the benefits
PEMA’s solution together with the continuous collaboration will enhance Lamprell’s production capabilities. It will ensure repeatable high-level quality performance with data-based visibility of the production processes.
Luke Hammond opens the future benefits: “There are a few key points: material handling efficiency, welding efficiency, deposition improvement, general tonnage throughput within our facility. And as mentioned earlier, this expands our product offering.”
On top of this, PEMA’s solution allows Lamprell for parallel fabrication activity making the production of large diameter products more efficient and controlled.
