Deepsea Technologies UK Ltd. is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a contract to supply Taper-Lok® flanges for a key subsea development campaign in Norway. This underscores Deepsea Technologies UK’s rapidly expanding presence in the Norwegian Continental Shelf and reinforces the company’s reputation as a trusted specialist in subsea connection technologies.
This award marks a major step forward in Deepsea Technologies UK’s continuing expansion across Norway and reinforces the company’s position as a trusted provider of high-integrity subsea connection systems for harsh offshore environments.
Why Taper-Lok®?
Deepsea Technologies’ Taper-Lok® flange system has been selected for its exceptional mechanical performance and suitability for high-pressure, high-temperature (HPHT) subsea applications. Key advantages include:
- High-integrity metal-to-metal sealing
- Reduced make-up loads
- Excellent fatigue performance
- Suitability for high-pressure, high-temperature applications
Its compact design and superior sealing characteristics make it the preferred solution where space, weight, and reliability are paramount, particularly in subsea production systems and intervention packages. These features make Taper-Lok® the preferred connection choice for subsea production systems, trees, intervention equipment, and high-load mechanical interfaces.
Deepsea Technologies UK will provide full lifecycle support through design review, manufacturing, and delivery, collaborating closely with the client to ensure alignment with project quality and schedule requirements.
“This award highlights the continued confidence that major subsea contractors place in our team,” said Robert McWilliams, Managing Director, Deepsea Technologies UK Ltd. “Our Taper-Lok® product line embodies precision engineering and dependable performance, and we are delighted to support this strategically important development on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.”
The win is a meaningful milestone in Deepsea Technologies UK’s growth plan, following significant steps taken to strengthen its UK footprint in 2025. During this period, the company expanded its operational base, enhanced local engineering capabilities, and invested in strategic partnerships to better serve regional projects. Deepsea continues to invest in local capability to accelerate delivery for UK and Global customers across the subsea controls, connection systems, and systems-life-extension domains.
Deepsea Technologies UK continues to expand its Global presence, with strategic focus areas including:
- Subsea control systems
- Connection and mechanical interface technologies
- Legacy equipment re-life and repurposing
- Intervention tooling solutions
- Engineering and offshore support services
The company remains committed to delivering reliable, cost-effective, and lower-carbon solutions that extend the life of subsea infrastructure and support operators in achieving long-term asset integrity.
About Deepsea Technologies UK Ltd
Deepsea Technologies specialises in high-integrity subsea connection systems, controls, and life-extension technologies for the global offshore energy sector. With a strong engineering foundation and a customer-centric approach, the company delivers innovative, reliable solutions that meet the demands of modern subsea operations.
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