OTC 2014: Aqua-Chem launches BOP Protector BlueGuard

Aqua-Chem, Inc., a world leader in global water solutions, has announced that the company will reveal its newest product, the BlueGuard™ Blow Out Preventer (BOP) Protector, at the annual Offshore Technology Conference in Houston, Texas, from May 5-8, 2014.

BlueGuard™ delivers highly purified technical water preferred by BOP manufacturers that will help reduce downtime in offshore drilling rigs and lessen the chances of a catastrophic failure.

“We are excited to announce the launch of BlueGuard™,” CEO David Gensterblum said.

“We hope offshore drilling professionals make time to stop by the Aqua-Chem booth for a complete walkthrough of the product’s features and benefits for their drilling operations.”

BlueGuard™ engineers designed the product to easily fit rigs with minimal downtime. Gensterblum believes that the product, the first of its kind, will make waves in the offshore drilling industry.

“With BlueGuard™, rigs around the world can be confident that their BOPs will always receive industry-standard water purity, which reduces downtime and saves companies from losing revenue,” Gensterblum said.

“We believe it will improve drilling efficiency and safety processes for years to come.”

The product debuts at the industry’s most prominent tradeshow. The OTC features resources in the fields of drilling, exploration, production and environmental protection. Established in 1969, the 2014 OTC will welcome over 90,000 professionals from more than 120 countries. The week will spotlight groundbreaking innovations and seminars led by industry C-suite executives.

In addition to BlueGuard™, Aqua-Chem will showcase its Reverse Osmosis Watermakers, Potable Water Pressure Sets, Waste Heat Watermakers, Freshwater Generators, Vapor Compression Distillers, Vacuum Vapor Compression Distillers, Oil/Water Separators, and UV product lines.