November 2021 ///
Special Focus
Novel combined chemical product increases production and reduces costs
During a recent North Sea project, production had been constrained on an operator’s normally unmanned installation to meet H2S specifications. A bespoke solution was developed, capable of protecting the NUI against hydrates while ensuring efficient scavenging of H2S.
Embracing an Alliance mindset to sustainably unlock offshore production potential
Industry indicators point toward increasing demand for oil and gas, with the offshore market playing an integral role in the short- and long-term energy mix. However, as the offshore industry looks toward an upcycle, the landscape looks different from those of the past.
Improving prediction accuracy on flow-induced vibration analysis
Experts from Xodus and Equinor ASA provide insight and analysis on why flow-induced vibration is a concern for subsea systems and how they are driving improved industry understanding to eliminate costly and potentially dangerous consequences.
Alberta firm delivers automated well service rigs to Oman in logistical success
Highwood Equipment Technologies beat the clock by contracting one of the world’s largest commercial airplanes to ship two well service rigs to Oman.
Features
Leveraging oil and gas digitalization to emerge from the pandemic
Following the pandemic, companies are adjusting operating philosophies to focus more on production optimization and maximize existing investments. This growing need has fueled interest in the latest digital offerings, especially for remote operations, visualization, Edge automation and artificial intelligence.
The U.S. DOE works on enhanced hydrogen production
The DOE’s NETL is either conducting or considering a variety of projects geared to finding methods for large-scale, cost-effective hydrogen production.
Four steps to extract the full potential of a novel data platform
Whether it’s being used to bring cloud capabilities to the oil and gas industry or enabling the transition to cleaner forms of energy production, the utility of a community-driven consortium data platform depends largely on the angle from which companies approach it.
Digital smart products prove their value for processing technologies
Applications for condition-based monitoring and performance optimization may become a standard offering accompanying processing equipment deliveries.
Lessons from the Gulf of Mexico: Expediting an offshore platform’s decommissioning
With the backlog of idle offshore platforms steadily increasing, the industry needs to optimize procedures and operational strategies to reduce costs while improving overall HSE during and after decommissioning.
Biocide guide: Protecting reservoirs and maximizing oilfield production
How to implement an effective microbial control program to safeguard oilfield operations, optimize hydrocarbons and strengthen productivity.
Regional Report: The Arctic
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Seismic Response Areas (SRAs) enter the picture
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OPEC in the energy transition: What have we learned from the pandemic?
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You can’t have it both ways
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