Big data is not just for the seismic segment. Elaine Maslin takes a look at other areas, such as condition monitoring, where the industry could make significant gains. A view of the server room at BP’s Center for High-Performance Computing…
The rewards on offer from subsea boosting technology were spelled out at the MCE Deepwater Development Conference in London this spring by Arne B. Olsen, sales director, pumps and subsea processing at OneSubsea. Meg Chesshyre reports. Gullfaks…
Oil & Gas UK has launched new guidelines to minimize the frequency and duration of planned maintenance shutdowns and to improve the reliability and safety of installations on the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) as part of the industry-wide drive to improve efficiency…
Marginal field-focused explorer Enegi Oil's joint venture with ABTechnology (ABTOG) has signed a collaboration agreement with global engineering and design consultancy Arup. Arup becomes the latest member of the Marginal Field Delivery…
Production from the Gullfaks South (GSO) fast-track project for improved oil recovery in the North Sea started 27 July, increasing output from the Gullfaks area by around 65 MMboe. The project is part of Statoil’s fast-track portfolio…
French oil major Total has followed in Statoil's footsteps this morning, announcing 2Q profits which beat predictions as it increased production and refining. The firm saw new projects start in Angola (CLOV), the North Sea (West Franklin Phase 2) and Russia…
Norway’s Statoil beat profits forecasts thanks to an increase in production and better refining margins but it further reduced its planned capex as oil prices remain low. The firm, which saw net income fall to US$882 million (7.2 billion NOK) from 9…
Junior exploration firm Trapoil has agreed to acquire Jersey Oil and Gas E&P (JOG) for £495,000 and raise about £820,000 to cover its costs. In a reverse takeover style deal, Trapoil will be renamed Jersey Oil and Gas and JOG's founding…
CAPE Holland successfully deployed its first commercial application of the new Vibro Lifting Tool (VLT) to install four piles in 90m water depth at the Maersk-operated Culzean field in the UK North Sea. This installation is part…
More than 40 new exploration licenses have been issued in the UK North Sea by the newly formed industry regulator Oil and Gas Authority (OGA). Image from Dolphin Geophysical. The…
Trelleborg’s offshore operation has secured a contract to supply its thermal insulation, corrosion and passive fire protection (PFP) solutions for use on the new Johan Sverdrup oil field in the North Sea, off Norway. Contracted by Kvaerner…
Equalizer Group has set up a separate service company headed up by general manager Alan Morrison to take forward the development of its award-winning Xtegrity system. As GM of Equalizer Flange Integrity Systems (EFIS) Morrison, who has almost 30 years’ experience in the oil and gas sector…
Maersk Supply Service, DeepOcean UK and the Damen Shipyards Group gathered at Damen Shipyards Galati, Romania, to witness the launch of subsea support vessel Maersk Connector. The vessel is owned and operated by Maersk Supply Service…
One of the largest oil and gas topsides built this year set sail on July 23 from Burntisland Fabrication’s (BiFab) Methil yard. Cygnus manifold. Image from Engie. The 4600-tonne Cygnus accommodation module…
Statoil began drilling of the first production well at the Gina Krog field on 20 July, just eight days after the drilling rig arrived at the North Sea field. The Maersk Integrator rig will drill wells until sometime in 2019. The Maersk Integrator…
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