Applying materials and corrosion science to the study of corrosion fatigue in high-strength steel wire aids flexible riser performance understanding. Intertek’s Peter Barnes explains. Example of a riser performing on a platform…
In today’s climate, helping the next generation understand the importance and longevity of the oil and gas industry is more important than ever, says SPE Offshore Europe co-chairman Charles Woodburn. Elaine Maslin explains. Charles Woodburn…
Shell’s second waterflood monitor survey offshore Brazil shows technical success. Jeannie Stell reports. SBM Offshore’s Espirito Santo FPSO can produce up to 100,000 bo/d and inject up to 75,000 b/d of water…
Standardization has been high on the agenda at the Underwater Technology Conference (UTC) in Bergen for the past two years. This year, the focus was “innovating for the next wave.” Elaine Maslin reports on innovations discussed and on show…
Already deployed off Brazil and West Africa, Jerry Lee investigates a new way to intervene on wells — from the drill pipe. Animated picture of the ocean floor properties of Vallourec. Image from Vallourec…
Revamping older offshore rigs with modern technology positions them for more efficient and safer drilling to target depth. Weatherford’s James Onifade and Turkish Petroleum Oilfield Services’ Yilmaz Kum and Benhur Sahin explain. RCD…
Getting the best out of subsea wells has always been important given the significant investment cost. This becomes especially true when field economics come under pressure. Having a subsea well intervention strategy is a key part of maximizing…
Offshore assets in the South China Sea are ripe for further development, but territorial challenges are common. Focusing on Vietnam, Jeannie Stell talks to Quynh Anh, partner at Mayer Brown, for an overview of the political conditions, contract…
When developing the Lucius and Heidelberg fields in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico, Anadarko Petroleum opted for a “design one, build two” strategy. Audrey Leon reports on how the Lucius field, which began production in January, came to be…
With just weeks to go before SPE Offshore Europe brings the oil industry to Aberdeen, Neil Golding takes a look at activity on the UK Continental Shelf – and what needs to change. The oil price is being blamed largely for the slowdown…
London-based, Africa-focused Afren is entering into administration after failed refinancing and restructuring efforts. Image from Afren. The board appointed Simon Appell, Daniel…
BG Group’s revenue and operating income may have decreased in 2Q 2015, but the soon-to-be acquired company has also hit several milestones, including reaching record production levels in two countries. BG's QCLNG pipeline in Australia…
Dolphin Geophysical is acquiring 4192sq km of new Multi-Client 3D SHarp Broadband seismic in the northernmost region of the Norwegian North Sea. The survey targets both open and newly awarded APA acreage. Current acquisition progress stands at 40%…
Chevron’s results for 2Q 2015 show the company in a drastic drop of nearly 90% compared to last year, from substantial impairments that have lead the company to implement multiple efforts to improve future earnings and cash flows. Image…
Japan’s Agency of Natural Resources and Energy has chosen Tokyo-based operator Inpex to drill an exploratory well in the country’s offshore waters in the Sea of Japan. Exploratory drilling will take place from May to August 2016, 80-86mi…
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