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Top Story: Kenyon International is Leading a New Era for Offshore Pipeline in Nigeria Using FlexSteel Technology
Nigeria’s offshore oil and gas sector has recorded a major infrastructure milestone following the successful completion of the country’s first deployment of FlexSteel Unbonded flexible pipeline technology by Kenyon International.
The project also introduces a technology that could reshape offshore pipeline management across West Africa.
“This is a definitive moment for indigenous capacity in the global energy space,” said Dr Victor Ekpenyong, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Kenyon International. “We have moved beyond the conversation of ‘participation’ to a position of ‘leadership.’ By delivering a world-class underwater solution that would typically take two years, we have demonstrated that with the right technology and local expertise, Nigeria can solve its production bottlenecks faster and more cost-effectively than ever before.”
Developed by Houston-based FlexSteel Pipeline Technologies LLC, the FlexSteel Unbonded system uses corrosion-resistant composite materials designed to withstand harsh operating environments that often degrade conventional steel pipelines.
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On Startup Spotlight:
du and ADIO Partner to Accelerate Industrial Digital Transformation and Strengthen Smart Manufacturing
du, a leading telecom and digital services provider, has announced a partnership with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) aimed at accelerating industrial digital transformation and strengthening the country’s innovation ecosystem.
“at du, we view innovation as a cornerstone of national competitiveness and economic resilience. This partnership reflects our role in shaping the future of the UAE’s innovation ecosystem, where advanced technology capabilities and structured funding pathways come together to enable organizations to move beyond transformation ambition into sustained, large-scale impact aligned with UAE’s vision,” said Fahad Al Hassawi, CEO, du.
Mohamed Ali Al Kamali, the Chief of Industry and Trade, Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), added that leveraging du Tech’s technical capabilities through ADIO’s Smart Manufacturing Programme would help industrial facilities accelerate the adoption of advanced technologies, improve productivity, and diversify locally manufactured products.
The partnership is also expected to support broader national priorities around industrial self-sufficiency, economic diversification, and global competitiveness.
Quadri Adejumo brings you all the details. Read here.
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Cameroonian HealthTech Startup, PushNcare is Turning African Food into “Medical-Grade” Nutrition Solutions. Yakub Abdulrasheed brings us the details, here.
Quote of the Day:
“Any sufficiently advanced technology is equivalent to magic.” – Arthur C. Clarke.
Thank you for joining me yet again this evening. Stay safe, and see you tomorrow for the next tech newsletter.
Best, Quadri
