dGB Earth Sciences launched its OpendTect 5.0, the latest version of its open source seismic interpretation software, at the Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) 84th annual meeting in Denver. OpendTect 5.0 comes with significant…
Tercel Oilfield Products introduced its patented MicroCORE cutting system, developed in collaboration with Total. The launch took place at the Society of Petroleum Engineers Annual Technical Conference & Exhibition (SPE ATCE) from October 27-29 2014 in Amsterdam…
Schlumberger is releasing its Invizion Evaluation well integrity service that helps operators evaluate zonal isolation by using integrated drilling, cementing and well logging data. Schlumberger says one key component in achieving zonal isolation is cementing…
Smith Bits, a Schlumberger company, introduced StingBlade, a conical diamond element bit. StingBlade bits increase run length and rate of penetration (ROP) while delivering improved steering response in directional applications. “In…
Hydratight is offering safe hot bolting services on all types of flanged joints globally. The need to replace corroded or damaged bolts that are fitted to live pressurized flanges is a common problem for many offshore operators, who are trying to extend life of aging assets…
Emerging Markets Communications (EMC) introduces QuickSkid Solution to enable faster, more reliable and flexible communications for the oil and gas industry. Image of QuickSkid. From EMC. Rig owners…
AccessESP unveiled its next generation, rigless electric submersible pump(ESP) conveyance system, Access375. Access375 is the fourth generation, single section, permanent magnet motor and is one fifth the length and weight of a conventional induction motor…
SBM Offshore is using the TrustLube automatic lubrication system for Shell’s Prelude. According to TrustLube, its system consists of an explosion-proof grease cabinet to lubricate the radial wheel, axial boogie and axial boogie guiding of the world’s largest turret…
Paradigm released the latest extension of its Paradigm 14 solution suite. This version, Paradigm 14.1, enables broadband processing, high definition (HD) imaging, quantitative interpretation, and advances toward high-definition earth modeling…
Weatherford Secure Drilling services contracted 2H Offshore to manage the design and delivery of the riser equipment for its managed pressure drilling (MPD) system. The system is expected to be delivered by 2015. The project award follows a feasibility study conducted by 2H Offshore…
Hardbanding Solutions' new Hardbanding Gauge & Rule gives users a quick 'at-a-glance' check of the thickness of applied hardband. The new gauge is suitable for on-site inspections. By placing the ruler-like tool on top of the weld, the user can quickly check the height…
Emerson Process Management launched Roxar Tempest 7.1, the latest version of its integrated reservoir engineering software suite. The new software enhances its uncertainty management and reservoir prediction features within the software module Tempest ENABLE…
ABB’s Measurement Products’ laboratory in Germany received accreditation for independent testing and calibration of gas analyzers. The German Accreditation Service (DAkkS) awarded the accreditation. ABB’s laboratory in Frankfurt Praunheim…
Schlumberger released its 2014 versions of its software platforms: Petrel E&P software platform, Techlog wellbore software platform, Studio E&P knowledge environment and Ocean software development framework enhance multidisciplinary integration…
Pile Dynamics Inc. (PDI) has reengineered its traditional Pile Integrity Tester (PIT) model. The updated model gives the PIT a large and bright color screen, a lighter enclosure and a USB port for data transfer. This model is available…