In the first installment of a two part series, Elaine Maslin takes a look at what all the clamor is about on standardization, what the industry is planning to do about it and what the results have been to date. Image from Statoil…
Rolls Royce awarded Cortland a contract to supply its BOB 12x12 fiber rope for use on Rolls Royce's next fiber rope deployment system (FRDS). The FRDS system, which will have a single fall capacity of 150t, is being built for AKOFS Offshore…
Low oil prices are challenging oil and gas operators. Two Houston-based companies, Fieldwood Energy and Schlumberger, whose operations are mainly in the Gulf of Mexico (GoM) discussed some challenges that their companies face due to today’s…
OE staff reports from the Offshore Technology Conference in Houston on Tuesday, 5 May 2015. Vietnamese delegates addressed challenges and opportunities in fractured basement reservoirs on Tuesday morning’s “Understanding the Challenges of Vietnam Fractured Basement Exploration…
GE Oil & Gas is expanding its oil and gas business, according to a group of GE executives speaking at this week's Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston. The company is focusing more closely on its clients’ needs and is expanding…
Nexans is at OTC 2015 to launch its next generation SUTA-FLEX subsea umbilical termination assembly. SUTA-FLEX is designed to work in combination with Nexans’ range of umbilicals to provide a complete, single source solution that enables…
While most would agree that the future of the oil and gas sector depends upon the development and adoption of new technology, there are wide-ranging views on the current state and future outlook for innovation. Lloyd’s Register Energy recently hosted a filmed discussion on this topic…
Lloyd’s Register Energy is inviting companies from America, Canada and Brazil to take part of a joint industry project (JIP) focusing on additive manufacturing at this week's Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston. Additive manufacturing…
Lloyd’s Register Energy issued a new risk-based Technology Qualification Guidance Note to minimize risks and uncertainty of novel designs, concepts or applications not covered by existing rules, industry codes or best practice. Lloyd’s…
Addressing wellhead fatigue issues and proving sufficient margin for drilling operations has been a growing challenge for the oil and gas industry over the last decade. Wellhead fatigue can have significant technical, financial and safety implications for the system…
Emerson Process Management launched its next generation Roxar subsea Wetgas Meter for accurate production measurement, reduced risk, and improved flow assurance in gas and gas condensate fields. Subsea wetgas meter…
Houston-based Africa focused Erin Energy Corp. began production from the Oyo-8 well offshore Nigeria. Oyo-8 flare. Image from Erin Energy. Oyo-8 is located in OML 120 in 1000ft of water…
At the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston, GE Marine is demonstrating its latest innovation in marine digital technologies with the launch of SeaStream Insight. The solution is powered by GE’s renowned Predix platform, currently saving millions of dollars for its customers…
Halliburton’s Completion Tools business line introduced the VersaFlex XtremeGrip expandable liner hanger system . The system extends Halliburton’s liner hanger portfolio with a high-performance, expandable liner hanger that provides a…
At the session “Pumps and Pipes Innovation in the Oilfield and Cardiovascular Medicine” at OTC 4 May, experts explained how interestingly the medical and energy sectors use similar technologies. Image from OTC…
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