The science of seismic

Seismic technology continues to improve, helping operators to unearth more of Africa’s oil and gas riches.

Shell and Delft join forces in the recovery factory programme

SHELL INTERNATIONAL EXPLORATION & Production B.V. and Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) have started a joint research project called ‘The Recovery Factory’.

Rack Jack® System awarded Patent

CUDD ENERGY SERVICES, an affiliate of RPC, an Oil & Gas Services company  was recently awarded a patent for their Rack Jack® system.

RBG launches enhanced marine and subsea service offering

RBG LIMITED ("RBG"), provider of fabric maintenance and construction support to the global energy industry, has launched a new range of products and services enhancing the company’s marine and subsea capability.

West Africa FPSOs benefit from on-line valve services

On-LINE VALVE TESTING techniques deployed by Furmanite West Africa are enabling safety relief valves on FPSOs to be tested, calibrated and recertified without the disruption to production that traditional methods would involve.
Trevitest allows accurate in-situ testing under normal operating conditions.

First flanges attached

Subsea Riser Products (SRP), an Acteon company, has successfully attached the first flanges to pipe sections that will make up a unique ultra-high-pressure drilling riser for use by Venture Production in the North Sea.

Champion wins Maersk contract

Specialist oilfield production chemicals company Champion Technologies has been awarded a three year contract with extension options for a further four years by Maersk Oil North Sea UK Ltd to provide production chemicals for subsea and topside applications across its North Sea assets.

Electrohydraulic systems for oil & gas

ELECTROHYDRAULICS IS THE most widespread motion control technology in typical applications for oil & gas such as: top drives; skidding and chain jack hydraulic systems for offshore drilling platforms (2); hydraulic stabbing arms for drillstring mating, etc.

Well testing technology deployed under extreme conditions in Libya

HALLIBURTON RECENTLY DEPLOYED its new Hostile Sequential Formation Tester II (HSFT-II™) tool in Libya. This latest formation evaluation tool allows operators to evaluate formations at increased pressures and temperatures, up to 30,000 pounds per square inch (psi) and 450°F, respectively, and in boreholes as small as four inches.

Hi-Force launch their biggest ever catalogue

THE NEW 2010 Hi-Force hydraulic tools catalogue is by far the biggest and best ever offering from Hi-Force, the leading UK based manufacturer of high pressure hydraulic tools and equipment.

Gel-lined cavities extend Dalia tree cool-down period

TOTAL IS PROTECTING the subsea christmas trees on the Dalia field offshore Angola with gel to prevent hydrates forming during production shutdowns.

Concor Engineering erects tallest tank in Southern hemisphere

THE TALLEST TANK ever made in the southern hemisphere will be commissioned at Sasol Secunda for its Benzene 3 per cent Reduction Project. This double walled tank has a 12 438.86 cu m capacity and stands 47.54 m tall from the ground to its roof.

Senergy launches revolutionary oil & gas tool

A PIONEERING NEW tool that will revolutionise the oil and gas industry’s approach to inflow performance will be launched later this month at the SPE Formation Damage Conference in Lafayette, Louisiana by diversified energy services company, Senergy.

Triton brings leading subsea technology to the rental market

TRITON GROUP HAS reinforced its commitment to bringing the latest technology to its worldwide client base by becoming the first company to invest in CDL subsea engineering products for its global rental inventory.

Fugro introduces magcube for MWD applications

FUGRO GRAVITY & MAGNETIC Services has introduced its MagCUBETM technology, which enhances geomagnetic referencing by increasing the accuracy of measurement while drilling (MWD) in directional drilling applications.

ZEiTECS launches new series ESP ShuttleTM

GREG SCHNEIDER, PRESIDENT and CEO of ZeitecsTM, has announced the release of the ShuttleTM 550 series, a new generation of rigless ESP solutions.

Baker Hughes releases new artificial lift monitoring and optimisation service

BAKER HUGHES HAS launched its Centrilift Vision™ real-time artificial lift system monitoring and optimisation service.

Non-intrusive pipeline inspection

AS REMAINING RESERVES of oil and gas become more difficult to access and technology makes older, mature fields more viable, there is an increasing requirement to attain longer subsea tiebacks to production facilities.

CrewZer Class vessel designed for safe crew transfers

SEACOR MARINE'S NEW CrewZer Class of vessel, complemented by a purpose-built transfer solution in the form of Reflex Marine’s nine-passenger Frog crew transfer device, was designed to provide a superior service, in terms of safety, speed and passenger comfort.

A safe connection for the offshore oil and gas industry

TRELLEBORG OFFSHORE, A part of Trelleborg Engineered Systems, has teamed up with First Subsea, another leading supplier to the offshore oil and gas industry, to develop a diverless bend stiffener connector – DBSC.

DNV classes world's first circular ultra-deepwater rig

A NEW MILESTONE has been reached in the offshore drilling industry. The first circular drilling rig prepared for drilling at a water depth of almost 4,200 m was named at COSCO Shipyard Group's Qidong Shipyard on June 28.

ZEiTECS launches new series ESP ShuttleTM

GREG SCHNEIDER, PRESIDENT and Chief Executive Officer of ZEiTECSTM, announced the release of the ShuttleTM 550 series, a new generation of rigless ESP solutions.

Balance pump offers new lease of life to maturing gas wells

CALEDYNE, A LEADING energy industry engineering services and products specialist, today launches its balance pump, part of its world-first complete commercial deliquification offering,

Optimising heavy oil steam drainage scenarios

HEAVY OIL ACTIVITY in the African continent is continuing to increase. Activity exists in Egypt, with most of the production for heavier crudes coming from Chad and Angola.

A Safe Connection

A partnership between Trelleborg and First Subsea has come up with a safe solution to a difficult problem faced by the offshore oil and gas industry.

New VetcoGray SVXT S-Series

GE OIL & GAS launched the new VetcoGray S-Series SVXT subsea tree at the Offshore Europe.

Nexans wins $9.8mn topside cable contract

NEXANS HAS RECEIVED a US$9.8mn order from Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) to manufacture and supply the topside power, control,

Giant moves withPlatforms

Technical Focus 54 Oil Review Africa Issue Two 2009 W ITH HIGH SEAS and winds offshore, it is easier to construct oil and gas platforms on land.

 

Halliburton to launch Stim Star Angola

US OILFIELD SERVICES giant Halliburton is poised to launch a next generation stimulation vessel, the Stim Star Angola, specifically for work in Angola's offshore play.

Non-intrusive pipeline inspection techniques

As remaining reserves of oil and gas become more difficult to access and technology makes older, mature fields more viable,

Contingency measures to mitigate leakage risk

Any breach of pipeline integrity can be extremely costly – with the cost potentially manifesting itself in anything from loss of product, reduced performance, downtime and repair costs, to environmental or safety issues and fines, or a negative impact on corporate image and share price.

SmartPlant Enterprise improves productivity and dependability

With the growing demand for alternative fuels, De Smet Engineers & Contractors (DSEC) faces the challenge of completing turnkey projects in a limited amount of time and with a pre-defined budget.