Safety-critical fasteners used in offshore oil and gas infrastructure
    INDUSTRY FOCUS

    Fasteners for Oil & Gas / LNG

    Safety-critical fasteners for offshore platforms, LNG terminals, refineries, and subsea infrastructure. Full compliance with API, ASTM, and NORSOK standards.

    OVERVIEW

    Critical Bolting for the Energy Sector

    The oil and gas industry operates in some of the most demanding environments on earth—from deepwater subsea installations to high-pressure refinery systems and cryogenic LNG processing facilities. Fastener integrity in these applications is not optional; it is critical to operational safety, environmental protection, and regulatory compliance.

    We supply safety-critical fasteners for upstream, midstream, and downstream operations, including offshore platforms, FPSOs, LNG trains, pipelines, and petrochemical refineries. Our bolting solutions are designed for extreme pressure, temperature cycling, and corrosive environments.

    Every fastener we supply comes with full material traceability, EN 10204 3.1 certification, and compliance with API, ASTM, ASME, and NORSOK specifications as required by your project.

    EMG supplies API 20E/20F and NORSOK M-650 compliant fasteners for offshore, LNG, and subsea applications — with EN 10204 3.1 certification, PMI verification, and full heat number traceability from mill to site.

    Typical Applications

    • Subsea manifolds and risers
    • Wellheads and Christmas trees
    • LNG storage tanks and processing
    • FPSO and platform structural bolting
    • Pipeline flanges and valve assemblies
    • Pressure vessels and heat exchangers
    • Topside and topsides equipment
    • Refinery process units
    INDUSTRY SECTORS

    Where Our Fasteners Are Installed

    A closer look at the key sectors within oil & gas / lng where our fasteners play a critical role in equipment integrity and safety.

    Upstream — Exploration & Production

    Upstream operations encompass offshore and onshore exploration, drilling, and production. Fasteners in this sector must withstand extreme pressures, subsea corrosion, sour gas environments, and continuous vibration from drilling and production equipment.

    Key Equipment
    • Subsea manifolds and trees
    • Wellheads and blowout preventers
    • Drilling risers and tensioners
    • FPSOs and production platforms
    • Separator vessels and scrubbers

    Midstream — Pipelines & Transportation

    Midstream infrastructure moves crude oil, natural gas, and refined products between production sites and processing facilities. Bolting for pipeline flanges, compressor stations, and metering systems must resist temperature cycling, pressure fluctuations, and external corrosion.

    Key Equipment
    • Pipeline flange connections
    • Compressor stations
    • Metering and regulation skids
    • Pump stations and pig launchers
    • LNG liquefaction and export terminals

    Downstream — Refining & Petrochemical

    Downstream operations convert crude oil and gas into usable products through refining, cracking, and petrochemical processing. High-temperature, high-pressure environments demand fasteners with creep resistance, oxidation stability, and long-term bolt load retention.

    Key Equipment
    • Distillation columns and reactors
    • Heat exchangers and condensers
    • Pressure vessels and storage tanks
    • Fired heaters and reformers
    • Valve assemblies and instrument connections
    PRODUCT RANGE

    Fastener Types We Supply

    Our range includes standard and specialty fasteners designed to meet the specific requirements of oil & gas / lng applications.

    Stud bolts (A193 B7, B7M, B16)
    Heavy hex nuts (A194 2H, 2HM, 7)
    Cryogenic studs (A320 L7, L7M, L43)
    API 20E/20F compliant bolting
    NORSOK M-650 qualified fasteners
    Duplex and Super Duplex bolting
    Subsea specialty fasteners
    Custom machined components
    MATERIALS

    Common Materials & Grades

    We supply fasteners in a wide range of materials and grades to match the specific demands of your oil & gas / lng project.

    Carbon & Alloy Steel

    A193 B7, B7M, B16 / A194 2H, 2HM, 7

    Cryogenic Grades

    A320 L7, L7M, L43 / A194 4, 7

    Stainless Steel

    A193 B8, B8M / A194 8, 8M

    Duplex & Super Duplex

    UNS S31803, S32750, S32760

    Nickel Alloys

    Inconel 625/718, Monel 400/K500

    Corrosion Resistant Alloys

    Hastelloy C276, Incoloy 825

    COMPLIANCE

    Standards & Documentation

    All fasteners we supply are backed by full documentation and compliance with relevant industry standards. Our quality systems ensure complete traceability and audit readiness.

    ASTM A193 / A194ASTM A320API 20E / 20FAPI 6A / 6ACRANORSOK M-630NORSOK M-650ASME B16.5NACE MR0175

    EN 10204 3.1 Certification

    Third-party verified material test reports with full chemical and mechanical documentation.

    Heat Number Traceability

    Complete material traceability from mill source through to final delivery.

    PMI Testing

    Positive Material Identification testing for critical alloy verification.

    ISO 9001 Quality System

    Quality management ensuring consistent product quality and compliance.

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

    Technical FAQs

    What fastener standards are required for offshore oil & gas platforms?

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    Offshore platforms typically require fasteners compliant with ASTM A193/A194 for pressure connections, API 20E/20F for pressure equipment bolting, NORSOK M-650 for North Sea applications, and NACE MR0175/ISO 15156 for sour service environments. All fasteners must be supplied with EN 10204 3.1 certification and full heat number traceability.

    What materials are used for subsea fasteners?

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    Subsea fasteners are manufactured from corrosion-resistant alloys including Super Duplex (UNS S32750, S32760), Inconel 625 and 718, and Monel K-500. These materials resist the combined effects of seawater corrosion, cathodic protection, and high-pressure service conditions found in deepwater installations.

    What is the difference between API 20E and API 20F bolting?

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    API 20E covers alloy and stainless steel bolting for pressure-retaining and load-bearing equipment. API 20F covers corrosion-resistant bolting (CRA) including duplex, super duplex, and nickel alloy grades. Both specifications require qualified manufacturing processes, documented testing, and full material traceability.

    Can you supply fasteners for cryogenic LNG service?

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    Yes. We supply ASTM A320 L7, L7M, and L43 stud bolts with matching A194 Grade 4 and 7 nuts for cryogenic service down to -101°C. These grades are Charpy V-notch impact tested at the specified temperature and are standard for LNG plant piping, storage tanks, and cryogenic processing equipment.

    Need Compliant Fasteners for a Safety-Critical Project?

    Our team can assist with material selection, certification requirements, and supply for your oil & gas / lng application.