OPINION: The single biggest breakthrough in oil tech this year
Utah holds the largest reserves of oil sands in the United States, but up until now, no company had the technology to exploit these vast resources.
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OPINION: Cash injection not the answer
At the time of writing I’m hearing mutterings about the need for the oil and gas industry to be given a so-called sector deal.
North Sea technology spending has dropped by over £100million since oil crash, says OGA
The amount of money being spent by North Sea operators on research for new technologies has dropped by 36% since the oil price crash.
Technology could cut oil and gas production costs by nearly a third by 2050, says BP
Advances in technology could cut lifecycle costs of producing oil and gas by nearly a third by 2050, according to BP.
ITF event to lift lid on digital tech benefits to offshore industry
The role of digital technologies in improving production efficiency offshore will be explored at an event organised by the Industry Technology Facilitator (ITF) later this month.
Opinion: Transformational technologies – learning from the past
The Oil and Gas Technology Centre (OGTC) is calling for technologies to transform how we develop the remaining UKCS hydrocarbons. That prompted me to think about transformational technologies I’ve seen in my 40-plus years as a chemical engineer. Could we learn from past innovations?
Video: Shell holds event to explore new tech influence on energy transition
Supermajor Shell recently held an event to explore ways in which new technologies can be applied to the challenge of energy transition.
NASA astronaut claims collaboration with energy industry key to innovation
A former NASA astronaut claims collaboration between the aerospace and energy industries is key to the future development of both workforces.
Opinion: It’s time to get excited about the North Sea again
Recent M&A activity as well as ongoing discussions within the UK North Sea Oil and Gas industry is shaking many traditionalists. The renewed interest from smaller operators in growing their presence in the region and the arrival of private equity businesses as the new owners of exploration and production companies will mean leaner operations, with shrinking workforces an inevitability.
‘Old Nokia’ oil sector in for upgrade
The new Oil and Gas Technology Centre (OGTC) in Aberdeen aims to bridge the gap between a bright idea and a useful piece of equipment.
£180 million Oil & Gas Technology Centre opened in Aberdeen
A new £180million centre aimed at developing shelved, under-developed and early-stage oil and gas technology opens in Aberdeen today.
Universities to join forces for £3.8m drone technology research
Five Universities in the UK will launch a three-year project later this year which will use drone technology for the inspection of offshore wind turbines.
Gallery: Top Tech Tuesday stories of 2016
At the end of each year, Energy Voice likes to reflect on some of the most read and engaged with stories of the previous 12 months. This gallery looks at our top Tech Tuesday stories of 2016.
Costain to use augmented reality to assess radioactive pipelines
Costain has revealed it will use augmented reality to assess radioactive pipelines.
Promoted: 50 years on, from not so humble beginnings!
The Society for Underwater Technology (SUT) celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.
Tech Tuesday: How NASA used space technology to solve problem for Brent
Energy Voice has teamed up with Shell to celebrate 40 years of Brent. This promoted series will examine the people, milestones and technology that helped make this historic North Sea find possible. It will also analyse what lies ahead for the breakthrough discovery. Happy 40th Brent!
Opinion: Oil & gas sector heavily dependent on efficient artificial lift systems
The oil and natural gas industry is the largest consumer of the artificial lift systems market, as it improves production efficiencies of existing oil reservoirs.
MER UK: OGA to tackle industry’s “second is first” mentality
The Oil and Gas Authority’s (OGA) technology guru has said that sharing the risk on large well campaigns will help put an end to the industry's race-to-be-second mentality.
Tech Tuesday: ITF launches call for abstracts for Technology Showcase 2017
Applying digital technology to improve operational efficiency and performance is set to be a major talking point as the Industry Technology Facilitator (ITF) launches its call for abstracts for Technology Showcase 2017.
Ogic invests more than £85,000 into new Scottish oil and gas technology R&D projects
The Oil and Gas Innovation Centre (Ogic) is investing more than £85,000 into three projects which have the potential to cut operating costs and improve efficiency in the offshore industry around the world.
Opinion: A technology strategy for our times
Technology innovation is going to play a critical role in the next chapter of oil and gas recovery from the UK continental shelf (UKCS) and in driving export growth in our UK-based supply chain.
Key posts filled at £180m Oil and Gas Technology Centre
The chief executive of the new £180million Oil and Gas Technology Centre (OGTC) in Aberdeen yesterday revealed she had already filled a number of keys posts.
Tech Tuesday: James Fisher gets into the flow of mass excavation
The subsea excavation arm of James Fisher and Sons has added one the world’s most powerful tools to its arsenal.
Sungrow unveils solar technology innovation
Sungrow has revealed its latest technology after unveiling the world's first 1500V string inverter.
Tech Tuesday: CGG gearing up for launch of new subsea survey method
French geophysics firm CGG is getting ready to introduce its new approach to subsea mapping after two years of development work.