Schlumberger’s Patrick Smith reviews technological developments that are increasing the accuracy of 4D seismic reservoir monitoring. Schematic representation of the reconstruction of a multi-measurement shot record…
Software that can turn your oilfield data into readable reports is coming to an oilfield near you. Elaine Maslin found out how this technology could help create articulate oilfields. Left: Dr.…
Claudio Paschoa discusses visualization technology with representatives of TGS, Petroleum Geo-Services, and Schlumberger. Test image of Petrel structural modeling. Photo from Schlumberger. Visualization…
Sarah Parker Musarra spoke with well intervention vessel providers, following a panel discussion at the 2014 Deepwater Intervention Forum, to examine the pros and cons behind using purpose built or dedicated vessels. Helix’s…
Speeding up the rate of change in the oil and gas industry Our industry has a big question to answer: Can it innovate fast enough to meet the global energy challenge? I believe the answer is yes – but only if it is never satisfied with…
Kongsberg Maritime’s Hugin autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) will provide offshore operation services to several survey providers including DOF Subsea of Norway, Fugro Geoservices of Lafayette US, Northwest Maritime of Norway and AXA Engehnaria Submarina of Brazil…
New York-based NEAH Global Energy Solutions (GES) USA Inc. announced its intention to acquire English maritime security specialist Graspan Frankton Maritime Ltd. Graspan Frankton is based in Newcastle upon Tyne and offers maritime security courses and services…
ABB’s Measurement Products’ laboratory in Germany received accreditation for independent testing and calibration of gas analyzers. The German Accreditation Service (DAkkS) awarded the accreditation. ABB’s laboratory in Frankfurt Praunheim…
BP Egypt today (1 October) announced the start of drilling the Atoll-1 well offshore Egypt. The deepwater exploration well is the second exploration well in the North Demietta Offshore concession after the Salamat-1 significant discovery announced by BP in 2013…
Norwegian exploration and production firm Noreco is facing uncertainty after its chairman resigned with immediate effect as the firm deals with significant write-downs on reserves at key production assets. Noreco says, according to updated reservoir modeling by operator Dong Energy…
UK-based engineering and project management firm Atkins has acquired Houston-based Houston Offshore Engineering (HOE) for US$73 million (approximately £45 million). HOE has specialist experience in the design of offshore deepwater floating…
The test frame for Allseas’ mega-vessel Pieter Schelte arrived at BOW Terminal in Vlissingen. The En Avant 20 tugging the test frame. From Muller. Volker Staal en Funderingen (VSF) awarded…
The importance of technological innovation in the oil and gas industry has risen over the past two years, according to a survey by Lloyd's Register Energy. Image from Lloyd's Register Lloyd's Register surveyed operators in America…
Enagás has joined the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) project as a new shareholder with a 16% stake in the company known as Trans Adriatic Pipeline AG. The company also announced that existing shareholder Fluxys increased its stake in TAP from 16% to 19%…
Inspection, maintenance and repair company N-Sea recently completed its inaugural diving scope with the TUP Diving System(Transfer Under Pressure). The TUP Diving System Image: N-Sea The…