Statoil is to replace 40 separate fire protection systems on its three platforms, Statfjord A, B and C, over a period of 2-3 years. The order is valued at approx. NOK40 million. The titanium pipes to be used in the new systems will be supplied by the Swedish company Permascand. Statoil has recently carried out tests on the materials used in fire protection equipment. They were subjected to a 'jet fire', with temperatures well in excess of 1,000°C. The titanium pipes do not appear to have suffered any adverse effects.