NIGERIAN Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), led by Gbenga Komolafe, recently granted RusselSmith approval to deploy its industrial non-metallic additive manufacturing solution in the Nigerian oil and gas industry.
Speaking on the approval, RusselSmith’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Kayode Adeleke, said: “This is a new milestone in the Nigerian energy sector, and we are excited to be leading the charge in industrial 3D manufacturing.
“We are also proud that the NUPRC has, once again, exhibited its role in the industry as not just a regulator, but a facilitator of business in Nigeria. We are building the foundation for a digital supply chain across Africa, and this is just the beginning. With this approval, our non-metallic additive manufacturing solution is now operational and available to service the needs of the Nigerian market.”
He explained that RusselSmith’s additive manufacturing solution utilises high-performance materials, such as super polymers and composites to produce finished parts that are less susceptible to material degradation and corrosion.
Adeleke added that super polymers are ideal for diverse applications, because they can endure extreme conditions without compromising their functionality and desirable properties.
RusselSmith’s additive manufacturing solution utilizes high-performance materials such as super polymers and composites to produce finished parts that are less susceptible to material degradation and corrosion. Super polymers are ideal for diverse applications because they can endure extreme conditions without compromising their functionality and desirable properties.
“We at Roboze are proud to be associated with this innovative development,” said Alessio Lorusso, CEO of Roboze. “The approval by the NUPRC for the use of this additive manufacturing technology is a significant step forward for Nigeria’s energy sector in embracing digitalization, and we are fully committed to supporting our partner, RusselSmith, with our expertise and global network to ensure the success of this solution.”
With its extensive technical capabilities and access to Roboze’s wealth of experience and its global 3D Parts Network, RusselSmith is set to accelerate the development of best practices for industrial 3D printing in the Nigerian oil and gas industry.
