March is shaping up to be a busy month for the Izomax team. From 10–12 March, colleagues will be attending two industry events on opposite sides of the world, connecting with operators, engineers and integrity professionals across the energy sector.

Energy Exchange Australia (EXA) Perth, Australia

Next week, the Izomax team will be back at EXA, one of the region’s key meeting points for the offshore and energy industries.

Representing Izomax is Sales Manager Alex Follington, joined by Customer Solutions Director Svein Tore Milwertz, Project Manager Stephanie Craig and IK Topside colleague Rune Broadhurst. The team will be on Stand J26, as part of the Norwegian Pavilion.

EXA brings together operators, suppliers and service providers from across the industry to discuss technologies and solutions supporting safe and efficient operations. At the stand, the Izomax team will be sharing how the AOGV mechanical isolation system enables maintenance and modification work on live systems without shutdowns, hot work or disruption to production.

International Pressure Equipment Integrity Association (IPEIA) Calgary, Canada

At the same time, Izomax will also be at IPEIA in Calgary, one of the industry’s key meeting points for professionals working with inspection, integrity and reliability of pressure equipment.

Meet the Izomax team

If you are attending either event, the Izomax team welcomes the opportunity to connect and discuss how the AOGV can support maintenance and repair work on operating systems.

Stop by one of our stands, or get in touch with the Izomax team here.

From Norway to Turkey, from Qatar to the UAE, and across to the United States, 2026 has already set a fast pace for Izomax.

The year began on home turf in Stavanger with the completion of Izomax Risk Management training, marking the introduction of our newly published Risk Management Framework and Risk Register. The session brought together colleagues from Technical, Projects, Sales and the Workshop, reinforcing how structured risk management supports better decision-making across our operations. Additional sessions are planned as part of a wider rollout.

January wrapped up with the women of IK Group attending Hockey & Heels in support of the children’s ward at the new Stavanger University Hospital. The event combined a strong cause with an opportunity to connect across teams and organisations.

Shortly after, Izomax completed its first operation in Turkey. What began as a threaded spade installation developed into a high-temperature hydrogen scope at 450°C, with limited time and no prior survey. In close collaboration with the client, the team adapted to the conditions on site and delivered the operation within the required timeframe.

February took Izomax to LNG2026 in Qatar, where Business Developer Morten Sirevåg and Customer Solutions Director Svein Tore Milwertz represented the company at one of the LNG industry’s key meeting points. This was followed by the Reliability Middle East Conference in the UAE, in partnership with SLB. At the conference, Morten Sirevåg presented how reliability can be increased without plant shutdown.

Across the Atlantic, VP Rune Sele and US Sales Representative Jerome Moorehead attended a workshop at Chevron’s Pascagoula Refinery. The session focused on how the AOGV can reduce 7–9 days of LPO by enabling isolation without shutdown.

The same week concluded with Izomax’s first webinar of the year, where Sales Manager Lynne Lyon presented how mechanical isolation using the AOGV can support maintenance and modification work while systems remain in operation.

It has been a strong start to 2026, with activity across operations, conferences, workshops, and digital engagement – and more to come.

To connect with the Izomax team and learn how the AOGV enables safe maintenance and tie-ins without shutdown, hot work, or downtime, contact your regional sales manager.

This January, Izomax mobilised for a threaded spade installation under conditions that quickly proved to be more demanding than initially expected.

Once preparations began on site, the full extent of the challenge became clear. The line to be isolated carried a 90% hydrogen medium at 450°C, and just above the flange location, a major crack in the pipe was discovered. The finding significantly increased the complexity of the operation and required an immediate reassessment.

Compounding the technical challenge were tight project constraints. The timeline from project award to execution was less than one month. This was a new client, the first operation in a new country, with no prior survey completed, and only a five-day window on site available for execution. With these factors combined, the margin for error was effectively zero.

Image: An 03inch CL300 AOGV was used for this operation. See our full fleet here.

As conditions changed, the plans had to change with them. Working closely with the client, the Izomax team adapted to the condition on site and developed a revised solution under time pressure, with safety and execution remaining the top priorities throughout.

Despite the demanding conditions, the operation was completed successfully and within the required timeframe.

This is just one of many successful operations delivered by the Izomax team. Explore our Projects and Case Studies to see how the AOGV has been applied across different systems and conditions worldwide.

Avoiding total plant shutdowns is a challenge many operators face – and one Izomax works with every day.

On 10 February 2026, Izomax will take part in the Tech Case Studies webinar, Avoiding total plant shutdowns, alongside STATS Group and Valvetight. The webinar is organised by TechnologyCatalogue.com and forms part of the Tech Case Studies series.

The session will focus on practical isolation technologies, supported by real-world case studies and experience from live operations. The aim is to share proven approaches that help operators plan and execute maintenance and modification work while keeping systems in operation.

Representing Izomax, Lynne Lyon, Sales Manager, will present how mechanical isolation using the AOGV can support maintenance and modification activities without shutting down the plant, while maintaining system integrity

The webinar will conclude with a live Q&A, giving participants the opportunity to ask questions directly to the technology providers and discuss specific challenges from the field

Webinar details
Tuesday, 10 February 2026
10:00 AM CEST
Duration: 60 minutes
Live Q&A included

Register to attend the Tech Case Studies webinar and join the discussion on how to avoiding total plant shutdowns.

As 2025 comes to an end, we look back on a year filled with new colleagues, busy project schedules, packed event calendars, and the occasional Mission Impossible moment. This Izomax 2025 review reflects a year worth talking about. Here’s the short version.

We started the year by moving into our new dedicated headquarters at Lagerveien 17 in Forus, Stavanger. The official opening brought together clients, suppliers and partners, and Stavanger Mayor Tormod Wilson Losnedal performed the opening ceremony.

As the year progressed, we welcomed 20 new colleagues across our global offices, strengthening teams in Sales, Engineering, QHSE and Logistics. We also expanded our engineering capabilities through the acquisition of IK Engineering, now operating as Izomax Engineering, with the team in Gdańsk supporting projects and growth across our global operations.

Operationally, 2025 was a busy one. We introduced 13 new tools into the AOGV fleet and completed 79 isolations across APAC, the Americas, Europe and Africa. The work spanned a wide range of systems, locations and operating conditions, reflecting the growing demand for shutdown-free mechanical isolation.

The year also kept us on the road. The Izomax team attended 21 events and conferences across five continents, meeting operators, partners and industry peers. From Banff to Brazil, and from Offshore Europe to ADIPEC, these events gave us the opportunity to share experiences, discuss challenges, and stay close to the markets we work in.

The year also included one Mission Impossible film, three cinema events, a pink-coated AOGV, and a visit to a falcon market in Qatar.

Reflecting on 2025 also brings perspective. What started as an idea and a five-person department in 2017 has continued to develop into a growing global company. In May, Izomax was awarded yet another multi-country MSA with one of the world’s largest energy companies, reinforcing the trust placed in the AOGV and the teams delivering it across regions.

Thank you to everyone who has been part of our journey this year – colleagues, customers, suppliers and partners. Together, we’ll continue to redefine what’s possible in 2026.

Happy new year!

In recent weeks, Project Manager Stephanie Craig and Senior Engineer Jostein Egeland traveled to Qatar to support a study for a global supermajor, focusing on operations within the region.

The purpose of the study is to assess whether an AOGV operation is feasible on a super-heated steam system running at 450°C and 65 bar. To establish a solid technical baseline, the team spent a full day on site conducting 3D scanning, temperature checks, and a range of additional measurements at the target location.

Work continued the following day in Doha, where meetings with the customer covered operational parameters and included a HAZID review. These discussions form an important part of evaluating the potential for safe, temporary isolation under such extreme conditions.

We look back at a productive visit as we move into the next phase of the study with a solid foundation.

As the year draws to a close, we’re taking a moment to look back on a busy season across four continents: Australia, Brazil, the UAE and the UK. The Izomax team has been on-site at major industry events, meeting operators and highlighting how the AOGV offers a safe alternative to hot tapping during live maintenance.

APGA – Brisbane, Australia

We began in Brisbane at the Australian Pipelines and Gas Association (APGA) Convention & Exhibition, Australia’s leading annual gathering for the pipeline industry.

Representing Izomax was AU Sales Manager Alex Follington, together with our sister company IK Trax as part of IK Group. Across the event, Alex met with visitors to discuss how the AOGV enables safe maintenance and tie-ins without shutdowns, hot work or downtime.

OTC Brasil – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Next stop was Rio de Janeiro and OTC Brasil, one of Latin America’s leading events for offshore technology and energy innovation.

Izomax was represented by Sales & Business Development Manager Svein Tore Milwertz and Business Development Consultant Tarryl Hektner. Together with colleagues from IK Trax, IK Subsea and Norclamp, they met operators and suppliers to share how the AOGV supports safe interventions without shutdowns or hot work.

ADIPEC – Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

From there, the team travelled to Abu Dhabi for ADIPEC, the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference and one of the world’s largest events for the global energy industry.

Business Developer Morten Sirevåg, UK Sales Manager Lynne Lyon and Brand Manager Ane Andersen represented Izomax, joining colleagues from IK Subsea and IK Trax on the IK Group stand. Discussions focused on our AOGV mechanical isolation system, the Izomax way of repair and maintenance without shutdown.

Topsides UK 2025 – Aberdeen, United Kingdom

To round off the season, the team headed to Aberdeen for Topsides UK 2025, where industry professionals share insights, innovations and real-world experiences driving efficiency, safety and sustainability across North Sea assets.

On home turf, UK Sales Manager Lynne Lyon was joined by Director of Sales and Business Development Svein Tore Milwertz and Project Manager Stephanie Craig. Over two days, they met industry peers to discuss AOGV mechanical isolation technology, with Lynne also taking part in a speaker session together with Valvetight.

Thank you to everyone we had the opportunity to connect with across these events. With a full calendar ahead, we look forward to continuing the conversations and supporting operators with safe, planned and shutdown-free mechanical isolation.

If we haven’t had the chance to meet yet, get in touch with our sales team to arrange a meeting.

December is here, marking the end of Movember at Izomax.

Throughout the month of November, something other than our AOGV fleet has been growing. The Izomax team has been growing their mustaches to raise awareness for an important global cause: Movember – the global initiative supporting men’s mental health, suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer.

Colleagues across our offices, workshops and offshore locations took part in growing their
mustaches all over the world.

A big thank you to everyone who participated. We are so proud of the team and proud to stand behind such an important cause, one we hope continues to inspire conversations and spread awareness all year.

When one of the world’s largest offshore operators reached out to Izomax for immediate assistance this Fall, the Izomax team initiated a rapid feasibility, engineering review and mobilization to avoid a shutdown on an offshore gas production platform in the North Sea. The client was in a difficult situation – a critical Pressure Safety Valve required urgent recalibration. The nearest valve was awaiting repair, so the PSV could not be isolated for calibration without a shutdown.

Fortunately, Izomax had already completed a site survey in association with a wider scope to repair and replace valves on the platform – allowing the onshore team to focus entirely on engineering and operational challenges. Working closely with our engineering team and our suppliers, minor modifications would be required to our 8” 150-class tool to ensure a flawless isolation, allowing the PSV to be removed and recalibrated.

Our engineering and workshop teams excelled, with the tool modifications tested and mobilized within 2 days of receiving the order from the client. The AOGV arrived offshore and was in place on the flange pair next to the PSV within hours, with the Izomax crew and client lined up ready to rectify the situation. The recalibrated PSV was back in place within 6 hours of the AOGV isolation being tested and confirmed.

Whilst the majority of AOGV projects are planned and executed over a period of weeks or months, this example is a great reminder that unplanned events offshore which normally lead to shutdowns or outages can often be avoided by contacting Izomax.

We don’t always have the answer – but our team will always engage and respond to help our customers keep operations going.

The fight against breast cancer deserves attention all year round – not just in October.

For years, Izomax has supported the Pink Ribbon campaign through annual donations. This year, we wanted to take that commitment a step further and make our support visible every single day.

One of our AOGV tools has been coated in pink and named Thyra – a name rooted in Old Norse and derived from Thor, often associated with strength. From now on, every time Thyra is deployed for a project, Izomax will donate NOK 10,000 to the Pink Ribbon campaign, both in our name and the client’s.

“The Pink Ribbon campaign is a fantastic initiative, but the fight against breast cancer deserves attention all year round – especially in the male-dominated oil industry, where the topic has traditionally had little visibility,” says Rune Sele, VP at Izomax. “Pink doesn’t exist in our industry, and Thyra serves as a powerful reminder of that fight every day of the year. The idea came from our employees and is driven by genuine engagement and passion.”

Camilla Gram, Regional Leader at the Norwegian Breast Cancer Association Rogaland, adds:
“It’s truly wonderful to hear about companies that get involved in the Pink Ribbon campaign and take the initiative to raise money themselves. The funds from this year’s campaign go to life-saving breast cancer research, helping more people survive and enjoy the best possible quality of life after treatment.”
The Pink Ribbon is a global symbol of support for the fight against breast cancer. In Norway, the campaign is run by the Norwegian Cancer Society and the Norwegian Breast Cancer Association, and has become an enduring emblem of hope and unity worldwide.

If you wish to contribute, you can donate to the cause here 🎀