Time and greater understanding makes most people and companies look at projects and assets differently and it’s no different for oilfields. Elaine Maslin reports from Devex. The Britannia BLP…
The market for floating production systems may have stalled, but FPSs will still be a key part of the offshore technology tool kit, outlines Douglas-Westwood’s Ben Wilby. The FPSO Cidade de Saquarema…
Dutch heavy weight Allseas has marked its biggest milestone yet. As OE went to press, the firm announced that its mega-vessel, the US$2.7 billion Pioneering Spirit, had successfully completed its first commercial job, lifting Repsol Norge’s 13…
Brazil has been a global leader in deepwater technology. If it can put its troubles behind, it has a real opportunity to be the world leader, says io oil & gas’ Ed Hernandez. International Olympic…
Applying digital technology to the Culzean HPHT development could provide efficiency savings of at least US$10 million per annum and introduce the iPad and tablet as standard offshore equipment. Maersk Oil’s Troels Albrechtsen explains. The…
The all-electric subsea Xmas tree, complete with electric downhole safety valve, has finally made its debut. Elaine Maslin spoke to Total’s Frederic Garnaud about the achievement. The K5F-3 subsea all-electric Xmas tree from OneSubsea…
Shell’s Stones development will be home to the Gulf of Mexico’s second FPSO, but while it may be No. 2, the FPSO may hold a few firsts itself. Audrey Leon found out more. Aerial views of the Turritella FPSO while docked at Keppel’s yard…
Elaine Maslin profiles Statoil’s project manager technology development and UTC conference moderator Simon Davies. Simon Davies. Photo from Statoil. Over the past three years…
A corner of Norway has something of a heritage when it comes to cranes and lifting equipment. The area has developed its own cluster, which held its first conference this year. The Molde area has a heritage in cranes lifting equipment…
SBM Offshore’s Fast4Ward project aims to cut costs for FPSOs by standardizing as much as possible. The Dutch firm sets out the details. Modules under construction at the BRASA shipyard in Niterói…
The South American offshore market is back on the heat map, due to Exxon’s major Guyana discovery and Statoil’s interest in Brazil’s Carcará, says Rystad Energy’s Kjetil Solbraekke. Statoil took over as operator of the Peregrino field (FPSO pictured)…
The dawn of ultrasonic flowmeter technology increases chemical dosage accuracy, says Cameron’s David Simpson. In the subsea environment, accuracy of inhibitor dosage is paramount. The PULSE LF CIMV increases flowmeter accuracy and inhibitor dosage…
Speed is of the essence on some projects and that’s just what SAL Offshore faced offshore Alaska. Elaine Maslin reports. MV Svenja installing the monopod. Photos from SAL Offshore. SAL Offshore had to mobilize…
Brazil’s senate has removed President Dilma Rousseff from office today (31 August) in a 61-20 vote, convicting her of breaking budget laws, and masking the extent of Brazil’s financial woes. Temer…
Seanamic Group has acquired the business and trading assets of IMES, an inspection and monitoring engineering solutions company. Headquartered in Aberdeen, with offices in Plymouth, Portsmouth, Rosyth and Sheffield, IMES provides bespoke monitoring and load measurement systems to the marine…
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