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France: AUVs continue to improve and evolve in capability (Apr-2007)

Author Alistar

Operators now have options, especially in deep water, for ROVs, AUVs and hybrids, whether for survey, inspection or intervention.

Europe, Deepwater, Offshore   ReadMore

France: France’s E&P director sees new hope for exploration (Apr-2007)

Interview with Sophie Galey-Leruste

Europe, Exploration   ReadMore

France: Subsea slug catchers provide flexibility for deep water (Apr-2007)

Author S. Abrand, S. Anres, C. Rueda and C. Tsouza

Moving slug catchers to the seabed frees floating-facility space and weight, creating more topside processing options

Europe, Deepwater, Offshore, Production    ReadMore

Norway: Acoustic diagnostics improve condition, leakage (Apr-2007)

Author J. Abrahamsen

Acoustic diagnostic technology has been used for condition monitoring and leak detection in steadily more advanced offshore projects.

Europe, Offshore, Production    ReadMore

Norway: Minister remains pleased with Norwegian achievements (Apr-2007)

Interview with Odd Roger Enoksen

Europe, Industry Overview   ReadMore

Norway: New tool improves through-tubing rotary drilling (Apr-2007)

Author G. Swietlik and J. Oyovwevotu

A pump-out tool developed to eliminate the need to repeatedly connect the top drive to, and detach it from, the drillstring is yielding significant efficiency gains.

Europe, Drilling and Completions, Offshore   ReadMore

Norway: Workover control systems prove their merit offshore (Apr-2007)

Author J. Jansing

A niche supplier focuses on field-testing and proving workover control systems in the North Sea and other regions.

Europe, Offshore, Production    ReadMore

the Netherlands: Dutch companies will enjoy high activity (Apr-2007)

Interview with S. A. W. (Wim) Janse

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the Netherlands: Supersonic separator gains market acceptance (Apr-2007)

Author M. Betting and H. Epsom

High velocities make a unique separator and dewpointer.

Europe, Offshore, Production    ReadMore

United Kingdom: CO2 injection into North Sea fields will increase oil recovery (Apr-2007)

Author E. Balbinski, M. Thompson and F. Folorunso

Substantial potential exists for improved oil recovery and CO2 sequestration using existing offshore facilities.

Europe, Offshore, Production    ReadMore

United Kingdom: Expandable liner hanger deployed (Apr-2007)

Author C. Nussbaum

The hydraulically expanded design was successfully set in a challenging directional CWD well in the North Sea.

Europe, Drilling and Completions, Offshore   ReadMore

United Kingdom: Officials will do all they can to encourage UK E&P (Apr-2007)

Interview with Lord Truscott

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United Kingdom: Reliable deepwater positioning reduces vessel time and acoustic interference (Apr-2007)

Author G. Johnston

Industry’s move to deeper field development creates new demand for acoustic controls.

Europe, Deepwater, Offshore   ReadMore