Seminar examines the use of science, evidence and regulation
The use of evidence and science in offshore operations such as chemical use and decommissioning will come under the spotlight at an Oil & Gas UK seminar on Wednesday.
Technology
DNV GL conducts largest ever controlled release of CO2 from underwater pipeline
DNV GL is conducting the oil and gas industry’s largest ever controlled release of carbon dioxide from an underwater pipeline at its full-scale Spadeadam Testing and Research Centre, located in Cumbria, UK.
Deep Casing Tools wins $4.7million Middle East contract
Deep Casing Tools has won a $4.7million tool order from an unnamed operator in the Middle East.
Brightsolid boss says Scotland must continue to invest in tech sector
A new survey reveals that one in 25 Scots is now employed in the technology sector, boosting the prospects for young people choosing a career in Scotland's digital future.
ITF members agree to advance enhanced oil recovery proposals
Proposals for a collaborative joint industry project on hybrid enhanced oil recovery are to be considered by operators in the Middle East next year.
Sub Atlantic ROV used to train new pilots
ROV specialist Sub Atlantic has supplied one of its Mojave underwater vehicles to a newly-launched ROV pilot training facility.
Aker Solutions aims to capture cement plant carbon emissions
Aker Solutions has won an order to carry out a feasibility study on the development of the world's first commercial-scale carbon capture facility for use in cement production, the source of about 5% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
Falck secures IMIST accreditation in US training centres
Falck Safety Services has received accreditation for five new safety training centres in the United States.
Energy Institute highlights the work of top engineering students
Outstanding engineering students will present their theses to a panel of distinguished judges as the Energy Institute in Aberdeen hosts its annual competition to find the best academic paper.
North Sea data processing is subject of city innovation event
The need to simplify data processes in the North Sea was highlighted at an oil and gas innovation day held in Aberdeen this week.
Underwater technology conference seeking abstracts
The Society for Underwater Technology (SUT) has launched a call for abstracts for a new technical conference to be held next year to celebrate its 50th anniversary.
Amec Foster Wheeler helps deliver Brunei training programme
Amec Foster Wheeler has completed its second annual ITB-Amec Foster Wheeler oil and gas training programme in Brunei.
Subsea UK gives English firms insight into “Nasa on the seabed”
Companies in the south of England will find out how the £9billion subsea sector has revolutionised the way in which hydrocarbons are extracted since the late seventies when industry body, Subsea UK brings its fundamentals workshop to London for the first time this week.
ProSep enters into final stage of ITF tech project with Middle East pair
ProSep has entered the final stage of its ITF joint industry project (JIP) with Qatar Petroleum and Petroleum Development Oman (PDO).
Opinion: Data sprawl – the ugly side of big data
Oil and Gas is one of the most data intensive industries I’ve worked with, yet the three amigos of risk – price, delivery and quality - remain present across all industries when thinking about data growth and strategies for data management, a significant issue in the E&P sector. Put simply, data is growing too fast, being held in the wrong place for the type of data it is, and wasting millions of pounds for individual organisations.
Inspiring kids toward science rather than “poetry and pastry” is latest Noble cause
The driving force behind what will be the world's first 1,000mph car is on a mission to inspire the next generation of engineers.
Lloyd’s Register report reveals oil and gas execs failing on innovation and collaboration
A new study reveals almost half of oil and gas executives believe they have fallen short of their innovation goals in 2015 - nearly twice as many since early 2014.
New project aims to bring ground-breaking reservoir evaluation tool to market
Technology which could significantly reduce the cost of evaluating subsea hydrocarbon deposits is to be developed in a Scottish-Norwegian collaboration.
SA Instrumentation invention features in fish-bomber documentary
A Scottish technology company, which has developed pioneering new technology to help flush out fish bombers who damage endangered coral reefs in Malaysia, is set to feature in a documentary programme.
GE Marine introduces new training simulator at maritime centre
A high-tech centre that helps train the next generation of mariners has been become the first of its kind in the Arab world to introduce a new simulator for operators to obtain offshore crane training.
Kongsberg releases new cargo simulator
Kongsberg Maritime has released its latest K-Sim Cargo simulator model, SCC-II, based on a Suezmax crude oil carrier.
Wind power project aims to help oil companies cut emissions and costs
Floating wind turbine technology is well placed to help oil and gas operators reduce the cost of recovery from reservoirs using water injection, according to an industry expert. A new joint industry project - Win Win - being led by DNV GL, has brought together oil majors including ExxonMobil, ENI, Statoil, Nexen and VNG to share knowledge and pursue water injection in subsea reservoirs delivered by wind-power rather than traditional gas turbines. The technology is seen as being cost-efficient, able to reduce an oil platform's carbon footprint and offers opportunities for one turbine to be used on multiple wells.
CHC Helicopter safety summit grants launched for aviation students
Aviation students can now apply for an opportunity to attend the 12th-annual CHC Safety & Quality Summit in Vancouver, through grants which honour Dr. Peter Gardiner, a long-time advocate of excellence in aviation safety training.
DNV gets oil majors on board for offshore wind project
The concept of using wind power for offshore oil and gas applications has taken a step forward after several oil majors signed up for a joint industry project to explore the technology.
Nuclear bomb technology helps boost North Sea asset integrity
A mathematical technique developed to test the efficacy of nuclear bombs is being used by a Scottish company to predict the reliability of vital equipment on North Sea oil rigs.