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Aquaterra installs its first Sea Swift platform (Apr-2008)

Author G. Morrison

The conductor-supported platform improves developments and can be installed by standard jackup rigs, eliminating the need for more costly installation vessels.

Europe, Offshore   ReadMore

Chocking technology facilitates underwater repair program on North Sea platform (Apr-2008)

Author L. Kowalski

The subsea method has the ability protects effectively against conductor damage.

Europe, Offshore   ReadMore

Downhole tool, designed to deploy sand screens in ERD wells, saves Opex, reduces risk and improves operational efficiency (Apr-2008)

Author P. Howlett

Single-tool technology bypasses the use of drill collars while increasing available surface weight.

Europe, Drilling and Completions, Offshore   ReadMore

Fast-track delivery of pipeline section (Apr-2008)

Author R. Broughton and M. Richardson

Under an extremely tight deadline, High-Frequency Induction (HFI) steel linepipe provided a high-quality, cost-effective replacement for a corroded pipeline section in the North Sea for Apache.

Europe, Offshore, Production    ReadMore

Italy: Italian operators’ environmental successes at home make them highly sought abroad (Apr-2008)

Interview, Sergio Polito, senior vice president of procurement at Eni S.p.A.

Europe, Industry Overview   ReadMore

Metal PCP field trial increases pumping window (Apr-2008)

Author J. Beauquin, F. Ndinemenu, G. Chalier, L. Lemay, L. Seince, S. Jahn

In Canada, Joslyn Field hot heavy-oil production improves with long-lasting pump technology.

North America, Production    ReadMore

Netherlands: Dutch research partnership working to deliver faster recovery, cost reductions (Apr-2008)

Interview, Jan H. Brouwer, program director of ISAPP, TNO

Europe, Industry Overview   ReadMore

Norway: StatoilHydro aims to boost production on Norwegian shelf and increase competitiveness internationally, company exec says (Apr-2008)

Interview, Tore Torvund, executive vice president for E&P at StatoilHydro

Europe, Industry Overview, Offshore, Production    ReadMore

Remedial Offshore builds new vessel type (Apr-2008)

Author G. Salerno

Hybid combines the best of liftboats, jackups and liftbarges.

Europe, Drilling and Completions, Offshore   ReadMore

Toward compact separation of crude oil (Apr-2008)

Author M. Chiesa

Electrostatic coalescers in oil/water separators improve heavy oil testing methods.

Europe, Production    ReadMore

UK: Energy chief says reorganized agency is a ‘voice for business’ (Apr-2008)

Interview, Malcolm Wicks, Minister of State for Energy, BERR

Europe, Industry Overview   ReadMore

Using cone penetration tests to differentiate between gas hydrates and carbonate concretions in the Niger Delta (Apr-2008)

Author N. Sultan, M. Voisset, T. Marrset, A. M. Vernant, E. Cauquil, J. L. Colliat, V. Curinier

Seismic data alone shows high P-wave values for gas hydrates and concretions, creating a need for other tests to characterize anomalies in the ocean floor.

Africa, Exploration, Offshore   ReadMore

Using wet gas meters on the Independence Hub to optimize production (Apr-2008)

Author A. Houdusse

Roxar combines continuous, accurate measurement, saltwater detection and materials resilient in deep water to provide flow assurance and optimize production for Anadarko.

North America, Offshore, Production    ReadMore

Well optimization through downhole water control (Apr-2008)

Author B. Schwanitz and P. L. Jørgensen

Wireline tractor tools offer increased capabilities beyond conventional intervention methods.

Europe, Offshore, Production    ReadMore