Leading the gas revolution for
And counting…
Twister is leading innovation in high-yield gas separation and processing. It’s proven technology has provided safe, sustainable and profitable solutions over thousands of operational hours since 2003.
Whether onshore or offshore, sour gas or sweet gas, gas dehydration and/or dewpointing, Twister delivers, making field developments safe, sustainable and profitable.
99% Availability
Twister technologies have been operating both onshore and offshore at more than 99% availability since 2003.
Up to 70% in OPEX Savings
Through reduced platform costs, weight and footprints, continuous operations and little to no maintenance & HSE requirements, Twister technologies deliver up to 50% CAPEX and 70% OPEX savings across the production lifecycle.
75% Less Operator Intervention
Twister’s reliable, low-maintenance, compact and emission-free gas processing systems can reduce personnel numbers by 50% and operator interventions by up to 75%.
Savings of $50 Million/annum
On a 300 MMSCFD offshore dehydration unit, annual savings can be up to $50 million.
An Average of 20 Years’ Experience
Twister people have an average of 20 years’ expertise in gas processing and accompanying technologies - a proven track record.
A story of innovation
The last two decades have seen continued growth and technology advances for Twister
1999
Shell acquires IP of Twister technology from Stork having originally been developed for the aerospace industry. Test units built and tested on commercial Shell sites as technology moves into gas processing.
2001
Twister selected as a flagship candidate for open market commercialisation in joint venture between Shell Technology Ventures (STV) and external investors.
2006
First qualification tests successfully completed on commercial production facility offshore Malaysia. First commercial order awarded for Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC).
2009
Twister solutions implemented for SPDC. Has run successfully for the past 8 years with 100% availability.
2011
Twister enters into investment and marketing alliance with Honeywell UOP and receives second order from SPDC.
2013
CO2 Separation Development Program using Twister technology agreed with Malaysian operator Petronas (going into operation in 2014).
2014
Dutch operator, NAM (Nederlandse Aardolie Maatschappij BV) and Twister successfully test SwirlSep solution at Sappemeer gas location in Groningen (a JV between Shell & Exxon Mobil).
2016
Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) acquires Twister B.V. Twister’s gas processing technology will be fundamental to DIL’s strategy of unlocking up to 3 billion cubic feet per day (BCFD) of gas in order to meet Nigeria’s gas needs.
2017
Twister develops the Crystallizer in partnership with Petronas. The Crystallizer is an adaptation of Twister’s Hydrate Separator where solid CO2 is melted to enable reinjection of CO2 into the reservoir through pumps.
2018
Twister and Samsung Heavy Industries partner to reduce the topside complexity of offshore gas conditioning facilities through Twister technologies. Savings on equipment weight and space can be as much as 65% and 35% respectively.
Our service commitment
Spanning the project lifecycle
- from concept to operation
Products are not just about the hardware and technology – they are about the people, information, training and support that come together for a complete service-focused solution. That’s why Twister provides high quality engineering and project delivery capabilities at every point in the technology lifecycle. We are dedicated to making sure that you get the most from our technologies through high value training, production monitoring, post commissioning services and much more.
Feasibility and engineering
A team of Twister engineers will work with the operator to identify the benefits of Twister technology compared to traditional solutions and put in place a strategy to ensure it works to its maximum potential. Activities will include optimal systems design, robust economic models, and detailed process evaluations.
System design and supply
Twister’s engineering team will produce preliminary hardware evaluation and engineering plans in conjunction with the operator’s project team for final system sign off. All manufacturing of Twister products is outsourced to a network of high quality 3rd party manufacturers.
Pre-commissioning and installation
A network of established EPC contractors will carry out the pre-commissioning, engineering and installation of Twister products, with Twister working closely with the operator team and contractors to ensure products operate at maximum efficiency.
After sales service
Twister provides continued support beyond initial delivery in order to maximize production from the installed systems and ensure that they accommodate changing characteristics over time.
Meet the team
Kees Tjeenk Willink
Managing Director
Kees was the original founder of the company Twister BV. After leaving the company he set up different…
Kees was the original founder of the company Twister BV. After leaving the company he set up different companies active in the oil and gas business. He was again re-appointed as Managing Director by the shareholders in 2019. Kees has a wealth of experience in management and technology, including 24 years with Shell (upstream) in the Netherlands, Brunei and Nigeria, followed by Twister BV for 14 years. Kees holds an MSc in Mechanical Engineering/ Business Administration from the University of Delft.
Vincent Groote
Sales Director
Vincent started as a laboratory technician in oil and gas in the surveyor's world in Rotterdam and then…
Vincent started as a laboratory technician in oil and gas in the surveyor's world in Rotterdam and then switched to Sales. He has over 30 years of experience selling capital-intensive technology equipment and since 2002 this has been for Twister. Vincent understands the energy chain from sensor to ERP and has a passion for Twister, which is a green and elegant technology that will change gas processing. Vincent holds a BSc Chemistry from the Van Leeuwenhoek Instituut in Delft.