Dexon Technology

Competing in a crowded field, Dexon cinched the top place for Best Innovative Company Award among companies listed on the MAI. This marks Dexon's second consecutive year of winning in this category. SET granted the award to Dexon due to the company’s advances in transducer technology and production. #Innovation in such a small part might not sound like a major achievement, but read on to see why it warranted such acclaim. 💠 Understanding Transducers For those new to this technology, here’s a bit of context. In-line inspection (ILI) tools inspect pipelines by traveling through the pipe, scanning its interior and collecting data to assess the line's integrity. Dexon primarily uses ultrasonic waves to do this. Waves are sent out from the transducer, bounce off the pipe walls and any defects, and return back to the transducers. These signals are recorded in the tool’s hard drive and later interpreted by Dexon's software and analysts. The technology works much like how dolphins use echolocation to navigate their surroundings, with the transducer functioning as both the mouth and the ears of the device. The clearer the signal, the better the data and the more accurate the inspection. 💠The Challenge Previously, Dexon outsourced #transducer production. While this spared the company from handling the manufacturing process in-house, it also introduced several challenges: 🔹Finding reliable suppliers was difficult. 🔹Dexon struggled to get transducers tailored to its specifications. 🔹Costs were high, and delivery times were very slow. Outsourcing led to major bottlenecks. One UT tool can use over a thousand transducers, and an order of 1,000 units typically took 12-20 months to be delivered. For a company built on customizing solutions for customers, waiting over a year to get these components was a thorn in the side. 💠The Solution In 2020, the #RDE team took matters into their own hands. For two years, they worked to develop the in-house capability to produce transducers. Through research, prototyping, and building the right team, Dexon began producing its own transducers in 2022. The results were game-changing. 🔹Delivery speed increased tenfold. 🔹Costs were reduced by four times. 🔹UT tools ran faster and more efficiently. 🔹UT tools could operate in thicker mediums with greater accuracy. 💠The Outcome   In the inspection business, every element – from the transducer to the battery – is essential. With sensitive tools operating at such a refined level, ILI providers must leverage every part to increase effectiveness and deliver results that clients can trust. SET’s Best Innovative Company Award recognizes Dexon’s commitment over the last 25 years to continuously push the technology and improve their capabilities. Last year, the SET awarded the company top place for their UT-CD tool. This year, the SET has recognized another important element of Dexon’s effort to refine its inspection fleet: transducer production.

Patagonia – October 25 – Dexon concludes another successful exhibition at the 20th annual Argentina Oil & Gas Expo (AOG). 🌱 The Latin American and Argentine Market  For over 20 years, Dexon has been working in Latin America, and over the last few years, we have intensified efforts to expand our footprint in the region. Our presence at AOG marks an important step in tapping into Latin America’s abundant resources and offering safe, practical solutions to operators across the industry.  In #Argentina, the spotlight is currently on #VacaMuerta, one of the world’s largest oil and gas reserves that boasts an estimated 16.2 billion barrels of #oil and 308 trillion cubic feet of #naturalgas. As interest in this region swells, Dexon is ready to play a crucial role in ensuring safe and efficient operations for upstream operators.  🌱 Dexon’s Tools for the Job  With a strong technical portfolio, Dexon is well-positioned to support the needs of operators across Latin America. The highlight for clients and visitors at this year’s AOG was Dexon’s robust #UT fleet.  Tools included:  ▫ The UT-R for short-distance plastic and steel pipes   ▫ The UT-MC Ring for precise metal loss detection   ▫ The UT-MC Octopus for metal loss detection in thick mediums   ▫ The UT-CD Hawk for detecting metal loss and crack detection and sizing  All these tools make use of three-way pig valves that minimize operational disruptions. The tools are also highly customizable. The UT fleet has a modular design, reducing down time and cost of adapting the tool. In addition, Dexon's robust RDE team and in-house production allows for engineers to customize every aspect of the tool to meet a client's specifications. The UT fleet has proven itself capable countless times in the field. Within the last year alone, Dexon has inspected several difficult lines:  ▫ A challenging 3" nitrogen line with 1.5D turns in Chile   ▫ An offshore line in Brazil, checking for both corrosion and cracks  ▫ An 81km crude oil line in Argentina   ▫ 30km of crude oil lines in Ecuador  🌱 Dexon’s Lasting Connections  Dexon is proud of its accomplishments in the region and was pleased to have the opportunity to connect to old friends and make new ones at this year’s AOG. We would like to thank everyone who made this exhibition memorable and productive. The Dexon family looks forward to strengthening these connections moving forward and working side-by-side with operators to ensure the safe development of the region’s tremendous natural resources.

We were thrilled to have Dr. Mallika, Martin Stuvik, and Captain Prisadang Kaskuntot, the expo's chairmen, join us at the Dexon booth for the opening ceremony yesterday. Throughout the day, we welcomed a steady stream of customers and curious passer-bys.   Visitors met with our experts, examined our cutting-edge inspection tools, and learned about Dexon’s latest innovations. It was a pleasure connecting with individuals from across the globe, including Canada, China, Indonesia, and Singapore. The Expo continues through October 19th, and we’d love for you to stop by booth 219 to meet our team and chat about our full range of inspection services – from custom fabrication and maintenance to NDT and smart pigging. To make sure you have ample time with our representatives, feel free to schedule an appointment in advance by emailing [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you there! 

From October 23–25, Dexon will be exhibiting at the Argentina Oil and Gas Expo in beautiful Patagonia. Be sure to visit our booth at A-12 to meet Federico Casal, our Latin America Sales Manager with decades of experience in the industry. He will be accompanied by Paula Caniglia, with over 12 years of sales experience.  Both representatives will be on hand to showcase our latest innovations and discuss how we can support oil and gas operations in the region. 🔹About the AOG Expo Since its launch in 1995, the AOG Expo has become one of the most influential events in South America’s oil and gas industry. The previous edition featured 250 exhibitors and drew 11,000 visitors, including top players from across the sector.  This year’s exhibition promises to be even bigger, with over 300 exhibitors – including companies like Chevron, Shell, Tenaris, and SLB. 🔹Argentina: A Leader in Oil & Gas Argentina has over a century of experience in the oil and gas industry and is recognized as one of the safest and cleanest operators in the world.  With recent discoveries of shale gas and oil, the country’s energy landscape has rapidly moved the country to the forefront of the industry.   According to the International Energy Association, Argentina ranks 2nd globally for shale gas reserves and 4th for shale oil reserves, poising the country to significantly expand its supply in the near future. The wider Central and South America region also holds about one-fifth of the world’s oil reserves, and new extraction technologies are creating even more opportunities across the continent. 🔹Dexon’s Role in the Region Dexon has been active in the region for over 20 years. In the last year alone, we’ve completed over a dozen operations in Latin America, including: ∘ A crack and metal loss inspection of an offshore line in Brazil  ∘ A challenging 3" nitrogen line with 1.5D turns in Chile  ∘ An 81km crude oil line inspection in Argentina  ∘ 30km of crude oil lines in Ecuador    Dexon’s booth at this year’s event is part of the company’s broader strategy to expand its operations in the region and better understand the needs of local customers. 🔹Connecting with Dexon If you’re interested in learning more about our services or discussing how Dexon can support your operations, stop by our booth at A-12.  To ensure you have ample time with our team, you can schedule a meeting in advance. Contact Federico Casal directly on LinkedIn or email us at [email protected] to book a time. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Dexon Technology Plc is excited to announce that we will be exhibiting at the upcoming Oil & Gas Exhibition of Thailand (OGET), taking place from October 16–18. 🔹The Thai Oil & Gas Exhibition Now in its 13th year, OGET has become a must-go event in the Asia Pacific region.  Bangkok’s strategic location—situated between India, China, Vietnam, and Malaysia—places it at the heart of one of the top oil-producing regions in the world and serves as a geographic hub for leaders in the sector. But #Thailand is more than a convenient destination – it is also a major regional player. The country holds a diverse #energy portfolio, with large exports to surrounding ASEAN countries, and is currently positioning itself as a leader in liquified natural gas (LNG) trading by 2030. The event is sponsored by prominent organizations in the Thai industry, such as the Thai Ministry of Energy, PTT Group, and Siemens Energy, and all the big players will be in attendance. 🔹Event Highlights The exhibition’s prominence is not without reason. The event remains one of the best sources for anyone looking to stay abreast of the latest trends and innovations in the energy sector, particularly in the Asia Pacific region.  This year’s areas of focus include: ∘ #Decarbonization in the oil and gas sector  ∘ Market dynamics and investment opportunities in Southeast Asia’s #upstreamsector  ∘ The impact of digital transformation on upstream operations  ∘ Assessments of the #oilandgas sectors in Myanmar and Vietnam 🔹Dexon's Participation Dexon will be exhibiting at this year’s event, with a team of experienced professionals to meet with clients and showcase their cutting-edge tools, such as pigging devices and the latest generation of drones. Three main members of the Dexon Group will be present: ∘ Dexon Technology: #Inlineinspection and non-destructive testing (#NDT) services for pipelines and industrial infrastructure.  ∘ Dexon Mechanical Services: Construction and maintenance of industrial facilities.  ∘ Dexon Training Center: An established educational institution in NDT inspection. 🔹Connect with Dexon We invite all participants to visit our booth for an up-close look at our innovative tools and chat with our representatives.   Walk-ins are more than welcome, but if visitors want to be certain they will have ample time with our representatives, we encourage scheduling a meeting in advance. To reserve a slot, please reach out to us at [email protected] We look forward to seeing you at the event!

As much as operators hate to admit it, cracks in #pipelines are unavoidable.  How operators anticipate and address them spells the difference between disaster and smooth operations. 💠Crack Origins and Effects Cracks can arise from various sources, including: 🔹 Stresses from the environment. 🔹 Stresses and damage from use. 🔹 Manufacturing defects. Regardless of the cause, neglected cracks can lead to the same place: leaks. Most leaks are minor, but if ignored, a small leak can turn into a rupture. Ruptures can devastate the environment, ruin a company's reputation, and cost billions in repairs. To prevent leaks and fend off disaster, operators must regularly inspect their lines. Most companies, even the big boys, lack the skills and equipment to inspect their lines. Instead, they hire external contractors. Highly specialized tools and engineers come with a high price tag, but they are a drop in the bucket compared to the costs of a rupture. 💠The Solution Advanced in-line inspection (ILI) tools allow engineers to inspect a hundred miles of piping without halting operations. #ILI tools typically run at the pipe’s speed (around 1m/s) while spotting millimeter-sized cracks along the way. #Ultrasonic testing (UT) is the go-to method for crack detection. UT tools emit ultrasonic waves in the pipe and record the signals as they bounce back from the walls. These signals are then analyzed to assess the wall’s integrity. 💠Dexon’s UT-CD Hawk Dexon’s Ultrasonic Crack Detection (UT-CD) Hawk tool is engineered specifically for crack detection in pipelines and relies on a method called crack tip diffraction. Essentially, when the sound wave encounters a crack, the wave distorts, similar to how ocean waves disperse when they hit a rock. Transducers collect this irregular signal and record it on a hard drive. Using advanced software, Dexon’s data analysts can accurately identify the location and size of cracks. The UT-CD Hawk offers: ⚬ The detection of axial, circumferential, and other crack types   ⚬ High-resolution measurements of 1,000,000 samples/m²   ⚬ Crack sizing up to 1mm   ⚬ Metal loss detection  ⚬ Customizable design 💠 Reporting Process After completing the run, Dexon provides three-phases of reporting: ⚬ Operations Report: Delivered immediately after the run, this report reviews operation and data quality.   ⚬ Preliminary Report: Issued around a week post-inspection, this report highlights anomalies that may require urgent attention.   ⚬ Final Report: A thorough analysis of all detected anomalies paired with actionable insights. These reports allow #operators to effectively monitor, anticipate, and address potential defects, ensuring the integrity of their pipelines. 💠Connect with Dexon Interested in learning more about how our UT-CD tool and inspection process can enhance your operations? Read more here: https://shorturl.at/3TOXs or reach out today to schedule a meeting with one of our experts.

Connect with Dennis Vogel, Dexon Europe’s General Manager, at the International Pipeline Technology Symposium in Bochum on October 8, 2024. 🔹An Established, Information Packed Event The symposium, hosted by 3R and TÜV Rheinland Group, has been running for around 30 years and gathers hundreds of industry professionals throughout the region. The event has built a reputation as being compact, practical, and encouraging intensive knowledge exchange across a variety of topics. This year’s exhibition will focus on one of the most critical challenges facing the energy sector: #decarbonization and the transition to #greenenergy. The shift will require a complete overhaul of energy infrastructure, regulations, and technology. Major companies driving this transition will be present, including Trans Europa Naturgas Pipeline, Holcim, and OGE, sharing insights won after decades at the forefront of sustainability. 🔹Dexon’s Role in the Energy Transition For over 25 years, Dexon has striven to be at the cutting-edge, merging innovation with real-world application. We recognize that the future is green and are actively expanding our expertise into sustainable sectors. Germany is one European country leading the transition, with several thousands of kilometers of new pipelines expected to be added within the next 10 years, including older lines being repurposed. The opening of Dexon branches in Germany and the Netherlands has positioned the company to join in the energy transition shaking up Europe. Paired with a robust research, development, and engineering team, Dexon is exploring new ways to support the transition to sustainability and poise itself at the forefront of the green era. Our participation in Bochum reflects our ongoing commitment to not just join but drive future changes in the industry. 🔹Connecting with Dexon If you are attending and interested in learning more about Dexon’s services and cutting-edge technology, don’t hesitate to say hello to Dennis at the symposium. Dennis has been in the industry for over 12 years and is eager to exchange ideas and meet potential partners. To ensure you have enough time for a productive conversation, you can schedule a meeting in advance. Reach out to Dennis Vogel directly on LinkedIn or email us at [email protected], and we’ll make sure to connect you.

Eastern Seaboard of Thailand – September 15 – Dexon Technology has successfully executed a custom solution for a pair of challenging 12” subsea pipelines. These lines connect an onshore pumping station to a sea berth, providing tankers with jet fuel and diesel for international transport. With tight shipping schedules and high downtime costs, executing a rapid inspection without sacrificing top-tier quality was crucial for the client. To minimize downtime and reduce costs, Dexon proposed a bidirectional run for the inspection. 🔷 The Challenge While a bidirectional run offered clear benefits, it presented two challenges: ∘ The standard version of Dexon’s Ultrasonic Testing Multi-channel (UT-MC) Ring needed adjustments to bidirectionally navigate the tight turns. ∘ The pipeline needed a customized launcher and receiver. 🔷 Customizing the UT-MC Ring for Bidirectional Runs The client wanted to avoid placing a receiver at the sea berth, as it would require an additional day of shutdown and a complex installation. The inspection needed to be bidirectional. While bidirectional runs are typical in the industry, running this line required adapting the tool to minimize risks. Typically, ultrasonic tools are optimized for one-directional use, with flexible joints to ensure proper centering and navigation through sharp turns; adding a return journey increases the chance of error. Dexon utilized its compact UT-MC Ring, confident that it would be up for the task. The key features of this UT-MC Ring include: ∘ Compact design with condensed electronics, hard drive, and transducers. ∘ Joint-free construction to reduce the risk of the tool getting stuck on sharp turns. ∘ High accuracy in detecting corrosion and metal loss with ±0.3mm precision. ∘ Compliance with POF 2021 standards for inspection and reporting. 🔷 Creating a Custom Launcher Another challenge was the absence of a launcher and receiver. Dexon’s engineering team, experienced in designing custom launchers, stepped in to create a bespoke solution. Using the operator’s plans, they created a specialized launcher onshore. This tailored setup enabled Dexon to inspect the pipeline while keeping petroleum flowing and avoiding the need for an expensive receiver at the berth. The launcher design was also provided to the operator free of charge. 🔷 The Outcome Despite the challenges posed, Dexon successfully completed the inspection. Following an initial cleaning and assessment, the customized UT-MC Ring finished the inspection in just over two hours. The data was then reviewed by Dexon’s team, who confirmed that it met the company’s high standards. This project highlights Dexon’s ability to deliver tailored solutions to meet clients' unique needs. By customizing both the inspection tool and providing essential services like launcher design, Dexon minimized downtime while maintaining high-quality data and pipeline integrity—all while keeping costs under control.

Dexon Technology’s participation in the 20th anniversary of the SLOM Exhibition in Uruguay was both productive and insightful. The exhibition featured industry heavyweights such as Copec S.A. and ANCAP, along with key representatives from across South America, including Brazil, Chile, and Colombia. Representing Dexon were Federico Casal and Paula Caniglia. 🔸 Gaining New Insights Exhibitions are among the best places to stay attuned to the industry, and SLOM was no exception. The event provided Federico and Paula with numerous opportunities to deepen their knowledge of the industry. Understanding the changing technical, legal, and economic landscape is essential to anticipate market needs, direct RD&E efforts, and meet the unique needs of regional partners. Dexon’s representatives attended talks from leading figures in the field while sharing insights with fellow operators. Highlighted sessions included: ● Nicolás Spinelli Ciganda, General Manager of ANCAP, discussing the upcoming transition to new energy sources and the infrastructure and logistics required to support this evolution.  ● A panel discussion on energy transition, led by the Asociación Uruguaya de Energías Renovables - AUDER, exploring the shift towards greener energy in the region.  ● A presentation on best practices in hydrocarbon tank cleaning and how robotics are revolutionizing the industry.  🔸 Building Connections Beyond gaining insights, the exhibition provided an excellent platform for networking. Dexon representatives connected with both existing and potential clients, including major players like ANCAP, COPEC S.A., Transpetro - Petrobras Transporte S. A., and TotalEnergies. Dexon is grateful to the sponsors for hosting this event and thankful to the guests and speakers for making it such a valuable three days. 🔸 Securing Dexon’s Position in the South America Region Dexon's attendance is part of its broader strategy to grow its operations in South America. The oil and gas market of South America is still ripe for growth. Mordor Intelligence predicts that the market will register a CAGR of more than 3.9% over the next five years, driven by demands for natural gas and refined petroleum products. New and existing infrastructure is necessary for this expansion, and these structures all need a fleet of specialized tools and skills to ensure their continued safe operation. Dexon is currently working towards having a larger role in the expanding operations, aiming to bring its 20+ years of experience and crack inspection teams to deliver bespoke and cutting-edge solutions to the region. 🔸 Upcoming Events For those looking for more opportunities to meet with Dexon representatives and learn about our latest technologies, we invite you to join us at Argentina’s AOG Exhibition, taking place from October 23rd to 25th.