Despite oil’s instability over the last few years, the underwater vehicle market is set for modest growth as well as a breakthrough in resident vehicle technology. Emma Gordon reports. Subsea 7’s AIV…
Operators in mature basins are facing decisions about whether to invest in life extension projects or bite the decommissioning bullet. Elaine Maslin sets out the detail. Keeping platforms going…
In Europe, and in other regions, the guiding principle for the rules governing oil and gas infrastructure decommissioning have been a return to a clean seabed. These principles are being challenged. Elaine Maslin reports. Anadarko’s…
Jerry Lee examines Trendsetter Engineering’s Tether BOP system, which aims to curb fatigue and improve wellhead performance. Close-up of a pile top assembly. Images from Trendsetter Engineering…
Elaine Maslin surveys some of the firms creating new solutions for bonded thermoplastic composite pipes. Magma’s 2in jumper being put to the test at Oceaneering’s facility in Houston. Photo from Magma Global…
John Sheehan reports from French cables group Nexans’ technology round table, and finds how the firm is staying afloat during the downturn. Nexans’ Skagerrak installation vessel. Photo from Nexans…
The offshore lifting market for decommissioning has been relatively small so far, but it won’t stay that way. Elaine Maslin looks at some new concepts edging into the market. OOS’ Serooskerke. Image from OOS…
Elaine Maslin reports on the year’s top discoveries to date. The largest discoveries were smaller in 2016, but the average ranged between 396-524 MMboe. Atwood Oceanic’s Atwood Achiever drillship…
Seeking additional gains from subsea wells on a tight budget has paved the way for the implementation of a new technology to the market. Elaine Maslin reports. Helix’s Compensated Coiled Tubing Lift Frame in its operational position…
For the offshore oilfield equipment and services industries, 2016 was a difficult year. Douglas Westwood’s Joel Hancock looks forward to see if there is a light at the end of the tunnel. The Maersk…
For the first time, wireless technology has been used downhole on a subsea well. John Sheehan speaks with FMC Technologies to learn more. Communicating beneath the waves. Images from FMC Technologies…
After more than three decades’ production, the mighty Murchison platform was finally down-manned this year. Work to dismantle the 25,000-tonne topsides is ongoing. Elaine Maslin reports. CNR International’s…
After proving a deft hand at reusing topsides, Engie is now looking to do the same with jackets – but instead of moving them to new sites as production facilities, the firm wants to make them into marine habitats. Elaine Maslin reports. Engie’s vision…
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has confirmed its decision to implement a new OPEC-14 production target of 32.5 MMb/d effective 1 January 2017 to accelerate the ongoing drawdown of the stock overhang and bring the oil market rebalancing forward…
Trendsetter Engineering has opened its Global Readiness Center (GRC) in Houston that will be dedicated to providing enhanced subsea well control response capabilities to the global market. Trendsetter’s GRC is located within a designated…