AML3D has received a $215,000 purchase order from Chevron Australia for the delivery of two subsea pipeline fittings.
Using its proprietary Wire Additive Manufacturing advanced 3D metal printing technology solution, AML3D will manufacture next-generation large-scale steel pipeline fittings designed to improve corrosion resistance in extreme and hostile environments.
Ryan Millar, AML3D’s chief executive officer, said the Chevron subsea pipeline fitting order demonstrates continuing delivery against AML3D’s growth strategy, which includes establishing contract and embedded point-of-need manufacturing technology solutions in the global oil and gas markets.
“This is another important step in supporting global Oil and Gas customers such as Chevron. WAM can produce higher quality components, faster than traditional manufacturing, that meet stringent industry standards with better ESG outcomes,” Millar said.
The fittings are expected to meet both the American Society of Mechanical and American Petroleum Institute standards.
Once completed, the fittings will be subjected to rigorous, independent mechanical testing to validate the sustainability of AML3D’s WAM technology for use in subsea programs.
Chevron’s purchase order follows AML3D’s successful 3D metal printing of an 8-tonne commercial pressure vessel for a separate tier One Oil and Gas Client and the world’s largest certified high-pressure, subsea piping pool.
“AML3D’s proven ability to manufacture to industry standards with lower lead times were key to securing the order,” the company said in a media statement.
