Conferences, Exhibitions and Committees

MERL actively participate in a variety of public events to promote the research work performed within the company and help steer current research programmes, via various scientific committees. MERL are the technical organisers of the “Oilfield Engineering with Polymers” conference, held approximately every 2-3 years in London, starting in 1996.

MERL Oilfield Engineering with Polymers 2010 provides an international forum for oilfield operators and their suppliers to meet and discuss the latest developments in application requirements and materials R&D.

Elastomers, thermoplastics, thermosets and composite materials play a vital role in many critical applications in the oilfield such as:

• coatings
• insulation
• pipes (bonded and flexible)
• hoses
• seals
• flexible joints and bearings
• inflatable tools
• umbilicals
• risers
• blow out preventers etc.

The industry challenge is to operate safely and reliably in increasingly remote and hostile environments. Key to this is research and development, design, qualification and operational experience.

To register for the conference, or to book sponsorship and exhibition spaces visit the AMI web site.

Download conference programme

Session 1: Composites Development

Session 2: The Future of Elastomer Sealing

Session 3: Life Prediction - Time to Failure

Session 4: High Temperature the Materials Challenge

Session 5: Pipe Performance - Expectations and Experience

Session 6: Pipe Developments - Extending the limits

Session 7: Elastomer Developments for Demanding Environments