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SMS awarded contract to build two LOOP60 systems by Levidian Nanosystems Ltd
SMS awarded contract to build two LOOP60 systems by Levidian

How SMS is establishing a platform for long-term global success with a world leading climate tech business
Last month we signed an exciting collaboration agreement with leading UK climate tech company Levidian, that builds on the specialist expertise of our brilliant SMS team in the energy sector. Alderley’s CEO Colin Elcoate explains why this agreement is such a brilliant example of the UK supply chain working to solve a global energy challenge.

Meet Paul Finch, SMS’ new Hydraulic Services Specialist
We caught up with Paul Finch, SMS’ Hydraulic Services Specialist. Although “new”, Paul previously worked for SMS a few years back and we’re extremely pleased to see him return, utilising his wealth of experience within the industry and existing knowledge of SMS products and services to support our Aftermarket Services.

Making great strides in the global energy sector in 2022: A half-year update from SMS-Alderley’s Managing Director Dave Howlett
SMS has made great progress in 2022 – our Managing Director, Dave Howlett has explained how we’ve done this in the following piece

World leading climate tech business Levidian and hydraulic and electrical experts SMS sign MoU to build joint roadmap for success
The MoU sets out a pathway for collaboration, with SMS providing LOOP deployment support services, including ancillary systems and the co-development of ‘balance of plant’ design to enable integration with existing industrial systems, including in the processing and flaring of oil and gas operations.

Why the Southern North Sea can be an energy superhub – but only if the Supply Chain plays its role
The Southern North Sea has amazing potential to become an energy superhub. Our Managing Director, Dave Howlett explains why the role of the Supply Chain is central to the future of the region’s energy sector.

Introducing Phil Adams, a new addition to the SMS’ Hose and Components team
In this interview we speak with Phil Adams on his 30 years experience with Hydraulic and Industrial Hoses. We discuss the criticality of Hoses, environmental possibilities, and the future.

SMS 2021 Review and Vision For 2022
Dave Howlett, Managing Director, SMS shares a few thoughts on the successes of 2021 and his vision for 2022.

SMS celebrates major win with leading oilfield services client in Angola
SMS is celebrating a major new project with a leading global oilfield services client in Angola to provide two replacement HPUs (Hydraulic Power Units) to a field that supports oil and gas extraction.

What is the role of Young Professionals in the Energy Transition?
Our Group Marketing and Sales Executive, Rain Crowson, attended a thought-provoking webinar on Tuesday this week organised by SPE. The topic was the Role of Young Professionals in the Energy Transition.

Why FPSOs are such an important piece of the energy jigsaw
We recently caught up with Tom Salmon, Senior Sales Manager at Alderley and SMS to ask him about the challenges of his role and his thoughts on the prospects for the global FPSO market.

What can the UK do to alleviate the gas crunch and ensure energy security?
In this topical article, SMS’ CEO Colin Elcoate argues for the need for continued investment in North Sea gas as a means of securing the UK’s energy security and transition to a low carbon world.