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Non-intrusive surveillance

Apr 01, 2016

Expro is currently collecting real-time data to support production optimization from brownfield wells using a non-intrusive wellhead surveillance technology. John McKay, Expro, explains.  ActiveSONAR…

Automating drilling fluid analysis

Apr 01, 2016

Clint Galliano and André Rand of Halliburton; and Steve Sparling and Pat Watson of Anadarko Petroleum discuss how automated, real-time measurement of fluid density and rheology can enhance drilling operations. Offshore workers…

PDA on the drillfloor

Apr 01, 2016

The lack of automation in the oil and gas industry is a puzzle to Brian Evans from Curtin University, Australia. Elaine Maslin learned how he hopes to redress the situation. Professor Brian Evans…

Proof of concept

Apr 01, 2016

This year, Allseas’ Pioneering Spirit mega-vessel is finally due to set out into the seas to perform its first heavy lift. Elaine Maslin provides an update. Pioneering Spirit’s twin-hull mounted lifting beams…

OTC: adapting to new realities

Apr 01, 2016

The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) returns to Houston with strategies for adapting to the new normal. Images from OTC. In its 48th run, the 2016 Offshore Technology Conference…

Getting fishy

Apr 01, 2016

The race is on to create an autonomous, resident underwater vehicle capable of long-term inspection operations and eventually a level of intervention. Elaine Maslin takes a look at BG Group’s version. FlatFish during shallow water seatrials…

Show me the data

Apr 01, 2016

Two components are failing 10 times more than they should in the subsea space, says Sture Angelsen, business development manager for certification and risk advisory firm DNV GL; mooring lines and flexible risers and umbilicals, particularly flexible lines under higher pressure…

Chiyoda, Ezra launch EMAS Chiyoda Subsea

Apr 01, 2016

Japan's Chiyoda and Singapore-based Ezra's EPCIC service provider EMAS AMC officially launched a 50-50 joint venture called EMAS Chiyoda Subsea, which will begin operations on 1 April 2016.  The companies signed a binding memorandum of…

Mermaid wins Thai subsea contract

Mar 31, 2016

Mermaid Maritime’s Thailand subsidiary has been awarded a US$10 million subsea remotely operated vehicle (ROV) service contract in the Gulf of Thailand. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, structure and sea line inspection…

Petrobras cuts jobs by additional 13%

Mar 31, 2016

Brazilian giant Petrobras is expecting to reduce its annual costs by an additional US$500 million with a reorganizational plan that will cut jobs by 43%, compared to its original goal of 30%. Image of Petrobras headquarters in Brazil…

EIA: World's largest LNG exporter could be Australia

Mar 31, 2016

Chevron’s Gorgon project could put Australia s on track to be the largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporter in the world at 11.5 Bcf/d, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Gorgon…

POSH Xanadu get Campos work

Mar 31, 2016

Offshore marine services provider, PACC Offshore Services Holdings (POSH), has secured a one year contract for its POSH Xanadu semisubmersible accommodation vessel (SSAV).  Under the terms of the contract, POSH Xanadu will continue to…

Maersk cuts Chissonga jobs in Houston, Angola

Mar 31, 2016

Some 100 job cuts are being made at Maersk Oil as the company struggles with improving returns on its unsanctioned Chissonga project in Angola that will see the closing of its Houston office and reducing its staff in Luanda. Image…

Delek in Leviathan solution discussions

Mar 31, 2016

The Delek Group is moving forward to advance the Leviathan development plan with an accelerated plan for first gas to flow in 2019, as the Israeli company revealed it has already begun discussions with Israel’s government ministries to reach a solution to the stability clause…

CIMC mates latest Frigstad ultra-deepwater rig

Mar 31, 2016

Frigstad Kristiansand, the second ultra-deepwater semisubmersible drilling rig build by CIMC Raffles for Frigstad, completed mating in Yantai Shipyard, China, yesterday. As one of the deepest operating and drilling semisubmersible rigs…

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