Pumping solutions for the oil industry: from the platform to the pipeline

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22 Oct 2025 #Blog

Pumps for oil platforms: reliability in extreme conditions

Nova Rotors positions itself as a strategic partner in the oil industry, offering innovative pumping solutions for onshore and offshore oil platforms, pipelines and refinery plants. Our pumps for oil platforms and pipelines guarantee excellent performance in the transfer of crude oil, refining fluids and complex petroleum products. Thanks to progressive cavity technology and supplied according to API 676, cartridge seals according to API 682, our pumping systems ensure operational reliability in extreme conditions, from handling high-viscosity oil pumps to critical applications on offshore platform pumps. Our decades of experience in the oil & gas sector allows us to offer customized solutions that optimize operational efficiency and reduce maintenance costs along the entire oil value chain.

Pumps for oil platforms represent the beating heart of extraction and production operations, where reliability is not just a requirement but an absolute necessity for operational continuity. Nova Rotors has developed specific solutions for the needs of oil platforms, combining the mechanical robustness of Diamond progressive cavity pumps with marine corrosion-resistant materials.

Our pumps for oil platforms effectively handle multiphase fluids containing water, oil, gas and sediments, typical of oil production environments. The innovative design of Diamond single-screw pumps allows gentle transfer of crude oil without damaging oil droplets, a crucial aspect for maintaining product quality during separation and treatment operations.

The Nova Rotors flanged industrial series meets API 676 specifications for the oil industry, guaranteeing consistent performance even with operating pressures up to 48 bar. Pumps for oil platforms are available in ATEX version for explosive zones, with motorization according to IECEx ensuring maximum operational safety in compliance with the most stringent international regulations.

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Pumps for offshore platforms: cutting-edge marine technology

The offshore environment presents unique technical challenges that require pumping solutions specifically designed to withstand the most severe marine conditions. Our offshore platform pumps incorporate highly corrosion-resistant materials, such as duplex and superduplex stainless steels, special Inconel and Hastelloy alloys for high temperature and pressure applications.

Nova Rotors offshore platform pumps excel in managing water injection systems for reservoir pressure maintenance, production fluid pumping and fire protection systems critical for platform safety. The Wobble floating stator technology dynamically adapts to varying operating conditions, guaranteeing optimal performance even in the presence of complex fluids and solid particles.

RINA and Lloyd's Register certification of our offshore platform pumps ensures compliance with the highest international maritime standards. The robust design allows to face vibrations, thermal shocks and mechanical stresses without compromising operational efficiency, essential elements for uninterrupted offshore oil production.

Pipeline pumps: efficiency in long-distance transport

Oil transport systems via pipeline require pipeline pumps capable of guaranteeing constant flows over long distances, handling high pressures and fluids with variable physical-chemical characteristics. Nova Rotors offers complete solutions for every segment of the oil transport network, from main pumping stations to intermediate booster stations.

Our pipeline pumps stand out for their ability to maintain constant flow rates regardless of crude oil viscosity variations, eliminating the need for expensive pulsation dampeners required by alternative technologies. This characteristic is particularly advantageous in the transport of heavy oil and complex petroleum products, where flow stability is crucial for the operational efficiency of the pipeline.

Nova Rotors pipeline pumps are designed to operate in pumping stations with high power and flow rates exceeding 10,000 m³/h, guaranteeing excellent performance in loading and unloading terminals between pipelines, tanker ships and storage tanks. The modular configuration allows adaptation to different plant configurations and specific operational requirements.

Oil pumps: optimal management of complex fluids

The handling of oil pumps requires specific technologies capable of preserving the quality characteristics of the product during transfer. Nova Rotors progressive cavity pumps are designed to gently handle oils of different viscosity, from light lubricants to high-density bitumens, keeping the molecular structure and physical-chemical properties unaltered.

The Diamond series oil pumps excel in the transfer of refined petroleum products, processing residues and used oils destined for recovery. Single-screw technology guarantees a uniform and continuous flow without generating unwanted emulsions or alterations of the organoleptic characteristics of the petroleum product.

For specific applications in the treatment and recovery of industrial oils, Nova Rotors oil pumps offer customized solutions with compatible materials and mechanical seals compliant with API 682 standards. The application versatility allows use in refineries, petrochemical plants and used oil collection centers, guaranteeing operational efficiency and environmental sustainability.

Pumping solutions for the oil industry

Competitive advantages of Nova Rotors solutions

Nova Rotors pumping solutions for the oil industry stand out for unique technical characteristics that guarantee significant operational advantages:

  • Entrained gas handling: Intrinsic capability to handle presence of gas in pumped fluids without performance loss
  • Abrasion resistance: Excellent tolerance towards sand and solid particles present in petroleum fluids
  • Constant flow: Practically unchanged transferred volume despite fluid viscosity variations

Certifications and regulatory compliance

Nova Rotors guarantees full compliance with international oil industry standards through specific certifications that attest the quality and safety of our products. The API 676 certifications third edition cover rotary positive displacement progressive cavity pumps for critical petroleum applications.

Pumps intended for explosive zones are ATEX and IECEX certified, guaranteeing safe operation in environments with presence of volatile hydrocarbons. For marine and offshore applications, our products can obtain approval from naval classification bodies such as RINA and Lloyd's Register, subjected to rigorous tests to verify reliability and compliance with the highest maritime standards.

The Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) and international regulations on materials ensure that every component of our pumps meets the safety and durability requirements demanded by the global oil industry.

Support and maintenance services

Nova Rotors offers a complete technical support and maintenance service to guarantee optimal performance throughout the entire life cycle of pumps installed in the oil industry. Our team of experts provides specialized consulting for the selection of the most suitable configuration considering fluid properties, pressure, temperature and required flow rates.

Predictive maintenance programs use advanced monitoring technologies to optimize maintenance intervals and reduce plant downtime. The availability of original spare parts and specialized technical support ensure operational continuity even for installations in remote areas such as offshore platforms and isolated pumping stations.

Training of operating and maintenance personnel completes the service offering, guaranteeing professional management of pumping plants and maximization of return on investment for oil industry customers.

Nova Rotors continues to invest in research and development to anticipate the future needs of the oil industry, focusing on energy efficiency, environmental sustainability and process digitalization. New generations of pumps incorporate advanced materials and protective coatings to increase wear and corrosion resistance in increasingly demanding applications.

The development of intelligent monitoring systems and integrated IoT sensors will enable predictive management of pumping plants, optimizing performance and reducing the environmental impact of oil operations. The evolution towards more efficient and sustainable pumps supports the energy transition while maintaining the reliability standards required by the oil & gas industry.

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