Challenging market conditions, including high operational costs, low prices, and declining reserves in the North Sea are driving many organizations in the industry to seek more efficient and cost effective ways of working, without compromising safety…
The UK's Crown Estate has published a study by the British Geological Survey summarizing the geological conditions of the Irish Sea. It is intended that the study will provide a valuable resource for anyone considering development of offshore infrastructure in the region…
Paradigm released Paradigm Geolog 7.4, the latest version of its Geolog formation evaluation software suite. Geolog 7.4 offers engineering functionalities that expand the product's reach into additional phases of the production cycle…
Image: OPITO OPITO has introduced a mobile app designed to give North Sea offshore workforce access to their training and certification records anywhere at any time. In its first year…
This year has been a year of anniversaries for many, not least OE, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, alongside first oil from the North Sea. Another firm marking a milestone is Schilling Robotics, now FMC Technologies Schilling Robotics…
The US Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has given Shell final approval to drill into deeper into hydrocarbon-bearing zones at its Burger J prospect in the Chukchi Sea, off Alaska, in the US Arctic. “After extensive review and under a robust array of safety requirements…
SKF, the knowledge engineering company, has launched a shaft alignment tool. The TKSA 51 is a comprehensive system for all alignment tasks designed for use with tablets and smartphones. The TKSA 51 app makes it quick and easy to set up of motors…
The Norwegian Oil Industry Association's CEO Gro Brækken is to quite before summer 2015 over differences in opinion over how the organization is run. Brækken, who has been CEO of the association since 2009, said he believes in the future of oil and gas industry in Norway…
Oil and gas companies are turning to new high-tech gadgets for workplace solutions. Audrey Leon spoke with Houston-based FuelFX to see how this new reality can be implemented. FuelFX’s Oliver Diaz demonstrates the Oculus Rift system…
OE steps into the future with an interactive print issue this month. We’re offering extended image galleries, videos, and other content to enhance your editorial experience all with a swipe from your smart device such as a phone or tablet…
Current drilling simulators strive to offer operators hazard-free, cost-effective training solutions in a true-to-life environment. Greg App provides an overview of the latest technology. Some of the most substantial technological innovations…
Augmented reality is a new communication tool that brings the print and digital worlds closer together. Scanning a page with a smart phone or smart device reveals additional “hidden” content. Interactive print campaigns are slowly spreading into the oil & gas industry…
National Grid has completed appraisal drilling of a carbon dioxide storage site underneath the North Sea. It says the site, 65km off the Yorkshire coast, appeared viable for carbon dioxide storage and would be able to hold about 200 million tonnes…
The pre-cut trenching workscope on Denmark’s Skagerrak 4 HVDC submarine interconnector project was completed on time, on budget and with zero plough downtime, reports DeepOcean senior project manager David Brown. The independent UK contractor…
Energy companies and conservationists have joined forces in a novel effort to protect Louisiana’s coastal wetlands using recycled plastic bottles to create floating ‘islands’ offshore one of the state’s most threatened ecosystems.The technology…
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