Industries are adapting to an increasingly digitalized landscape. The floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) industry is no different. As concerted efforts are made to improve project economics Matt Tremblay, ABS Senior Vice President, Global Offshore, discusses how digitalization can increase safety, reduce costs, and build robust technical and operational capabilities. No one could have... Continue Reading →
The Pipeline Repair Busters: Being ready for the worst case
Pipeline repair isn’t a frequent activity but when it is needed it’s a critical activity. New tools are being developed and demonstrated to also make it safer and more efficient, and yet challenges remain, such as higher pressure, deeper water, and bi-metallic pipeline repairs. Elaine Maslin reports Pipeline repairs are not that frequent. But the... Continue Reading →
Baker Hughes Takes Offshore Energy’s Digital Path to “The Next Level”
"We are doing something amazing in Baker Hughes,” said Alex Seinuah, the leader of Baker Hughes’ Growth Initiatives Hub. “I call the hub a start-up business. Within the hub we look at disruptive technologies and services that we believe will deliver value to our customers. Within the hub we look at digital specifically for production... Continue Reading →
Petrobras Highlights on production and sales in 3Q20
Petrobras' operational performance in 3Q20 was very good, considering the challenging scenario imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Our oil and gas production in Brazil grew by 9.0% in the first nine months of this year compared to last year. The production of the pre-salt fields increased by 32%, while in the other areas, post-salt, shallow... Continue Reading →
SIEMENS ENERGY AND BENTLEY LAUNCH SERVICE TO REDUCE O&G OPERATING EXPENSES
Siemens Energy and Bentley Systems announced the launch of a joint solution to reduce operating expenses associated with oil and gas assets. The service was named “Asset Performance Management for Oil & Gas” (APM4O&G) and combines the main complementary offers from both companies to improve asset performance, eliminate downtime and reduce maintenance costs. APM4O&G combines... Continue Reading →
Op/Ed: The Digital Oilfield is Arriving Sooner than We Think
The Coronavirus and a surge of available connectivity means take-up of new E&P technologies is stronger than ever, writes Tore Morten Olsen, President, Maritime, Marlink. The oilfield of the future is a concept that was emerging before the Coronavirus overwhelmed the global economy and sent shockwaves through the energy markets. In fact, the disruption of... Continue Reading →
FutureOn Secures Investment from the Bentley Acceleration Fund for Oil & Gas Digitalization
(BUSINESS WIRE)--FutureOn, the fast-growing Norwegian software company that works with an expanding portfolio of global energy companies, announced today that it has secured an investment from the Bentley Acceleration Fund and established a strategic partnership with US-based Bentley Systems to accelerate the digitalization of the oil and gas industry. FutureOn and Bentley Systems (Nasdaq: BSY),... Continue Reading →
Weatherford in “industry’s first” with Gulf of Mexico casing sidetrack
U.S. oilfield services player Weatherford has achieved the industry’s first 12 ¼-inch casing sidetrack for an undisclosed operator. Weatherford said that the casing sidetrack was achieved using the Shallow Angle QuickCut system and that it delivered a 22-feet window in a single trip for an ultra-deepwater well in the Gulf of Mexico. Chip Miller, VP... Continue Reading →
ANP and PSA-Norway, Norway’s oil regulator, sign a memorandum of cooperation
The ANP signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with the Petroleum Safety Authority of the Kingdom of Norway (PSA-Norway). The agreement formalizes the Agency's cooperation with the Norwegian oil sector regulator, intensifying the sharing of experiences on supervisory practices that guarantee safe activities for the exploration and development of offshore oil resources. The partnership is based... Continue Reading →
PJ Valves to supply equipment for two FPSOs in Brazil
PJ Valves (PJV), a UK-based manufacturer and supplier of valves to the global energy industry, has been awarded two FPSO valve contracts for Petrobras projects in Brazil. PJ Valves said on Tuesday that the company would manufacture and supply valves packages to both projects in the Santos and Campos basins. One of the deals was... Continue Reading →