A new publication to help guide the growing use offshore of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) – also known as drones - has been published by Oil & Gas UK. The Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Operations Management Standards and Guidelines were developed by a work group set up by the trade body…
Unmanned autonomous systems and the internet of things are two phrases that are bandied about a lot. But, it’s not so often that they have come together and within the marine environment in a project involving offshore industry players – albeit those who also have a foot in the defense sector…
Drones can enhance the safety and efficiency of offshore oil and gas operations – but they require a strong, secure communications network to do so. Josh Parker of Rajant Corp. explains. Image…
In this video, BP shows the Glen Lyon floating production and storage offloading (FPSO) from a drone’s point of view in the UK North Sea. The Glen Lyon FPSO is preparing for its start-up, and to process and store oil and gas from the redeveloped Schiehallion and Loyal fields.
Sky-Futures and Flyability have partnered up to bring to market a fully integrated solution for drone-based industrial inspection. The Flyability Elios is the collision-tolerant drone allowing access to complex and confined spaces where manned entry is not possible or desirable…
In a short period of time, drones have shot to popularity as a tool for offshore oil and gas facility inspection. Elaine Maslin profiles the technology and its providers. Flying high. Image from Sky-Futures…
In this drone video, Statoil shows its Njord A semisubmersible production platform as it was being towed to the Kværner Stord yard in Norway for reinforcement and renovation works that will enable it to return to production up to and beyond 2030…
Previously in the US, those looking to use drones for commercial operations have been hindered by highly restrictive regulations and slow moving progress, which has ultimately stunted the growth of the region’s drone sector when compared with many other areas of the world…
Global Maritime Consultancy & Engineering successfully led the disconnection and towing operations of the Njord A semisubmersible floating production platform from the Njord field. The Njord A platform arrived safely in Klosterfjorden on the 23 August…
Singapore’s Keppel Offshore & Marine has entered into an agreement with Russian oil major, Rosneft, and Norwegian drilling equipment firm, MHWirth, to set up a Singapore incorporated joint venture company (JVCO). The shareholding of Keppel O&M…
A new report from DNV GL paints a very automated future for many oil and gas processes and sectors. Melissa Sustaita sets out the details. Sames. Image from OE staff. Over the…
Bristow Group has invested US$4.2 million in Sky-Futures, drone inspection data services provider for the oil and gas industry, giving Bristow immediate entry to the fast-growing UAV services business. Image from Sky-Futures…
Sky-Futures, the provider of drone inspection services for the global oil and gas industry, completed the first ever oil and gas inspection by drone in the Gulf of Mexico last week for a global oil and gas service and drilling company. Drone…
Cyberhawk Innovations completed its first ROAV inspection of a cargo oil tank on an operational floating, production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) vessel. The inspection took place on board the Gryphon FPSO, owned and operated by Maersk Oil in the UK North Sea…
Sky-Futures, a provider of drone inspection services for the oil and gas industry, has raised US$3.9 million (£2.5 million) from venture capital fund, MMC Ventures, the largest investment into drone technology in Europe. The Series…
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