Solution fuels drilling rigs, production operations from field gas
TRF Energy Solutions has created a process to use field gas for fuel, a key solution as the Obama administration aims to reduce methane emissions in the oil and gas sector. Dehydration and gas processing equipment are used to capture, and use, existing field gas. TRF Energy has converted over 80 dual-fuel drilling rigs and pressure pumping spreads, and operates in major shale plays across the U.S. Customers include Shell, Chesapeake and Weatherford.
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Visualization software expands, heightens cloud-based intelligence
PetroDE has released an update of its software, version 5.0, that expands the number of basemap layers available to users, to nine. Rather than the single Google Earth layer used in earlier versions, the software’s fifth version allows users to choose the basemap that best allows them to visualize their data. Esri World Topography becomes the default basemap, but users may also select Esri USA Topography, Esri World Imagery, two Open Data Commons maps, including OpenStreetMap, and three Google Maps options. The software then adds data from providers, such as IHS and Drillinginfo, state and federal agencies, and client-proprietary systems.
GE Oil & Gas, McDermott start offshore consulting service
GE Oil & Gas has teamed up with McDermott International to form io, an oil and gas consulting service aimed at developing front-end solutions for offshore fields. The company said in a statement that the service will leverage the knowledge of the contractor community through the expertise of GE and McDermott, to better guide offshore projects at the development stage. Its scope will range through portfolio evaluation, exploration and planning support, appraisal and feasibility, conceptual engineering and FEED to the final investment decision. io is headquartered in London and will launch satellite offices in the U.S. and Asia.
Device transfers offshore personnel safely, at higher capacity
Reflex Marine has introduced the FROG-XT marine personnel transfer device, designed to offer operators increased performance and safety. The FROG-XT is the newest product in the FROG range, and can include four-, six- or 10-person versions. The average passenger weight capability also has been increased. The first FROG-XT was sold to Total E&P in Nigeria, to be used on the newly developed Odudu field.
Multi-Physics geophysical line now fully operational
CGG’s Multi-Physics business line is now up and running within its acquisition division. The new line combines all of CGG’s airborne capabilities with its GravMag Solutions business. The Multi-Physics business line offers solutions for gravity, magnetic, electromagnetic and radiometric surveys, with airborne fixed-wing and helicopter systems. Multi-Physics is also able to use CGG expertise in applying these geophysical methods offshore with gravity and magnetic data acquisition from a broad range of marine platforms and onshore with particular specialization in near-surface Multi-Physics to enhance onshore seismic imaging.
All-in-one computer offers compact field performance
Arbor Solutions has introduced the ARES-5300 programmable embedded controller, suited for use in oil and gas applications for such tasks as drilling rig control and systems monitoring. The fan-less, cable-less, modularized unit features a power-efficient Intel Celeron J1900 quad-core SoC processor, vibration and shock protection, and a wide operating temperature range (–22°F to 140°F).
Water-jetting unit delivers higher flows with a smaller pump
Hughes Pumps has developed an improved water-jetting unit, for corrosion prevention maintenance on offshore structures, that reduces routine maintenance and eliminates the need for on-site compressed air. The water-jetting system is supplied with a simple dump gun, and a self-rotating surface preparation nozzle, suitable for the very low flowrate required. The system is comprised of an Ultrabar 10 EC UHP water-jetting unit, with a performance of 2.2 gpm at 36,000 psi. A 60-hp, electric motor and starter panel are stored in a 71-in. by 39-in. by 59-in., crash-frame mount, weighing 2,420 lb. The unit was used recently on the Stena Spey (pictured), a self-propelled, semi-submersible drilling rig based in Aberdeen. The unit was used to strip corrosion and failed coatings from the rig.
Upgrades to dashboard for field data capture and production reporting
Fielding Systems has released an array of enhancements to its field data capture management dashboard, FieldVisor. Enhancements to the dashboard include new icons within all apps and across all dashboards, to further improve the platform. Additional specific improvements include drilldown functionality to review the makeup of total production numbers, as well as to obtain detailed or flex reports. There are also direct links to trending information.
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