Press release

Increased number of French companies to attend the ADIPEC exhibition

Abu Dhabi – November 9-12, 2015

United Arab Emirates; November2015 –The French oil and gas industry will once again take part in the ADIPEC exhibition in Abu Dhabi from November 9-12, 2015, with 33 companies representing the various sectors of the industry. The French companies will be grouped together in a 315 m² French section organized by Business France, a government agency supporting the international development of the French economy. ADIPEC, the 2nd world's third largest oil and gas exhibition, and the 1st in the Gulf area, is a key event to meet the industry's decision-makers and professionals.

The French oil and gas sector brings together the world's leading operators such as Total or ENGIE, companies who provide equipment or services to the oil and gas industry, some of them being the world's giants such as CGG and TECHNIP,etc. But this sector has also a network of SMEs, to cover the sector's needs from exploration till the processing of hydrocarbons.

The French oil and gas sector generates nearly €35 billion in turnover, provides 60,000 high-level technical and scientific jobs and French technologies benefit from an international reputation. With more than 90% of turnover generated abroad, France is thesecond largest global exporter after the United States. This extraordinary performance reflects the high technological level of French companies, bolstered by ambitious research and development programs.

By attending the ADIPEC exhibition, French companies are looking to develop or consolidate their business in the Middle East, a key region in the Oil & Gas industry. These companies will be showcasing their expertise and technologies in Hall9, blocks92-20, 92-30,93-20,93-30:

  • 3X ENGINEERING: Pipeline repair systems: pressurized water, oil, gas, etc.
  • AOIP: Test and measurement instrumentation and electrical motor control. -
  • ATEX SYSTEM: Electrical equipment for explosive atmospheres.
  • CHROMATOTEC: Gas analyzers.
  • CONTINENTAL INDUSTRIE: Development and manufacture of centrifugal compressors and blowers.
  • CURISTEC: Petroleum geomechanics and wellbore integrity.
  • DORIS ENGINEERING: Offshore engineering.
  • DRILLSTAR: Oil drilling equipment manufacturer.
  • F2A: Aeraulics and acoustics manufacturer.
  • FEBUS OPTICS: Pipeline and gas line deformation detection system.
  • GASTON MILLE: Safety footwear.
  • GASVIEWER:Gas detection cameras (maintenance, leak detection, environmental controls).
  • INERIS: Industrial risk prevention.
  • JOUBEAUX ENTREPRISE (OVERPIPE): Mechanical protection plates for buried pipelines and gas lines.
  • KERMEL: Design and manufacture of fibers for protective clothing against heat and flames, as well as fibers for industrial and technical applications.
  • MARECHAL ELECTRIC: Industrial power supply.
  • MECANIC SUD INDUSTRIE: Machining and integration of high-tech mechanical parts and assemblies.
  • MECI: Engineering expertise in oil and gas transfer management as well as automated and monitoring systems.
  • ONIS: Line blinds for the oil industry.
  • OPENFIELD TECHNOLOGY: Well monitoring equipment.
  • PARIFEX: Instrumentation and control and safety system engineering.
  • PHOCEENNE MIDDLE EAST(GENOYER Group): Piping and fittings for the oil and gas industry.
  • PONTICELLI FRERES: Rigging/lifting, industrial piping and mechanical activities.
  • PYROCONTROLE: Sensors, industrial measurement and temperature control systems.
  • SALTEL INDUSTRIES: Design and manufacture of inflatable packers for high pressure and high temperatures.
  • SARASIN ACTOR: Industrial valve design and automation specialist.
  • SGAI CEVENNES: Maintenance of piping, industrial boilers. Manufacture of oil platform assembly structures.
  • SKF MAGNETIC MECHATRONICS: Industrial magnetic bearings.
  • SOFREN: Engineering, management and industrial strategy consulting for issues in the energy, industrial and related infrastructure sectors.
  • SPIE OIL & GAS Service Middle East: Integrated services and solutions throughout the life cycle of installations, from exploration, development, engineering, construction, commissioning, startup to production.
  • SUD ROBINETTERIE INDUSTRIE: Trunnion and floating ball valves.
  • TECHNOGENIA: Tungsten carbide anti-wear protection.
  • TTK: Digital leak detection and locater

For more information:

BUSINESS FRANCE

Agnès Hagyak, Oil & Gas Project Manager

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