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  • Volume 78, Issue 11

    • Volume 78, Issue 11

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    Subsea

    Subsea charging station designed to enable AUV operations

    Dec. 3, 2018
    Teledyne Energy Systems has developed an underwater charging station, with the aim of enabling persistent AUV operations, without needing a crew nearby to retrieve or redeploy...
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    Field Development

    Gas turbine power solutions minimize weight, footprint on FPSOs

    Nov. 2, 2018
    Optimizing the lifecycle performance of floating, production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) vessels is highly contingent on the incorporation of topsides packages that can efficiently...
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    Production

    Low shear valve simplifies separator debottlenecking

    Nov. 2, 2018
    Typhonix AS, in close cooperation with Mokveld Valves BV, has developed a low shear flow control system to optimize separation and debottleneck separators. The Typhoon Valve System...
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    Field Development

    FLNG market gears up for second wave of projects

    Nov. 2, 2018
    Despite the cancellation of several floating liquefaction projects and financing concerns for other FLNG projects, Westwood expects capex on FLNG units to total $42 billion over...
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    Regional Reports

    MPD solution helps maintain wellbore integrity, reduce NPT

    Nov. 2, 2018
    On a recent job in the Asia/Pacific region, Shell identified the need for a managed pressure drilling (MPD)/managed pressure cementing (MPC) solution on two water injection wells...

    More content from Volume 78, Issue 11

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    Vessels

    FPSO market making strides again

    Nov. 2, 2018
    The global floating production market has stirred back to life, according to analyst Rystad Energy. Last year brought some relief to the market, with six new FPSO orders worldwide...
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    Drilling & Completion

    Middle East to continue driving jackup contracting activity

    Nov. 2, 2018
    Offshore contracting activity accelerated in September with 33 new contracts announced, up 17 year-over-year, according to analyst Evercore ISI. Of five term contracts confirmed...
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    Drilling & Completion

    Worldwide offshore rig count and utilization rate

    Nov. 2, 2018
    The offshore rig market has improved somewhat in September, erasing most of the decline suffered over the last couple months.
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    Drilling & Completion

    Well abandonment rates in shallow-water Gulf of Mexico off historic highs

    Nov. 1, 2018
    In the third part of this series on Gulf of Mexico well activity, trends for abandoned wells are described. Circa 2017, 52,964 wells have been drilled in the Gulf of Mexico and...
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    People on the move

    Business Briefs

    Nov. 1, 2018
    The latest personnel changes and company news for the offshore oil and gas industry.
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    Field Development

    New business models can help advance E&P in the Gulf

    Nov. 1, 2018
    Operators in the Gulf of Mexico (GoM) have had success recently focusing on incremental subsea tiebacks and near-field opportunities, and there remains uncaptured upside. However...
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    Pipelines

    Vessel tracking system helps safeguard offshore infrastructure

    Nov. 1, 2018
    GeneGIS GI’s VAMP monitoring system allows offshore operators to track the movement of vessels close to sensitive infrastructure such as pipelines, lessening the risk of damage...
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    Vessels

    Excelerate, MISC adopt Bureau Veritas lifecycle support service

    Nov. 1, 2018
    Bureau Veritas is helping offshore vessel owners improve the performance and costs of their facilities with its Asset Integrity Management System, Veristar AIM3D, developed jointly...
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    Subsea

    Subsea technology thriving in Oslo area

    Nov. 1, 2018
    Subsea Valley is a group of around 200 companies in Norway’s capital region which includes offshore operators, service groups, technology developers and R&D institutes. It was...
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    Pipelines

    Bravenes broadens options for pipeline, wind farm protection

    Nov. 1, 2018
    The Bravenes, launched this May, is said to be the most versatile flexible fallpipe vessel in Van Oord’s fleet with a variety of subsea rock installation options. This summer ...
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    Subsea

    Glue-bonded process adapts mechanically lined pipe for reel-lay

    Nov. 1, 2018
    Butting has developed a glue-bonded mechanically lined pipe that is suitable for reel-lay installations. It retains the toughness and anti-corrosion properties of its forerunner...
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    Drilling & Completion

    Strong attendance forecast for OMC 2019

    Nov. 1, 2018
    Delegates from governments, NOCs, and IOCs will attend OMC 2019, an exhibition and conference in Ravenna focused on energy developments across the Mediterranean region.
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    Field Development

    Smart standardization for subsea hardware

    Nov. 1, 2018
    Enpro Subsea has been working with operators globally to develop an alternative subsea hardware strategy, which it calls ‘smart standardization.’ This allows operators to maximize...
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    Subsea

    All-polymer connector improves pipeline corrosion mitigation

    Nov. 1, 2018
    Swagelining, a Subsea 7 company has developed LinerBridge, the world’s first all-polymer connector qualified by DNV GL to technology readiness level five (TRL 5). The connector...
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    Drilling & Completion

    Johan Castberg project re-engineered for harsh Barents Sea environment

    Nov. 1, 2018
    The Johan Castberg oil development in the Barents Sea is moving forward after a successful cost-cutting exercise. Aker Solutions has been one of the major contributors through...
    Company News

    Simple, disciplined approach improves the business development process

    Nov. 1, 2018
    Business development is an essential ingredient for any thriving, successful company. The author outlines fundamental business development principles.
    Production

    Master service agreements should address cyber security risks

    Nov. 1, 2018
    The United States is becoming an exporter of energy products, enabled by the successful exploration and production of onshore shale deposits and offshore deepwater prospects for...
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    Geosciences

    Geoscience

    Nov. 1, 2018
    TGS and Schlumberger have announced a new multi-client nodal seismic project in the US Gulf of Mexico. Russia and Norway have signed an agreement on mutual rights to acquire seismic...
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    Drilling & Completion

    Offshore Europe

    Nov. 1, 2018
    Total has discovered a large gas field close to its Laggan-Tormore pipeline system west of Shetland. Chevron and Shell agree to sales of their interests in the DUC, the Danish...
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    Company News

    Drilling & Production

    Nov. 1, 2018
    Westwood has identified a total of 199 exploration wells drilled across the UK continental shelf (UKCS) over the past 10 years, in its report, UK Offshore Exploration Performance...
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    Company News

    Gulf of Mexico

    Nov. 1, 2018
    BP has started up the Thunder Horse Northwest Expansion project in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico, four months ahead of schedule and 15% under budget. Originally planned for start...
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    Company News

    Vessels, Rigs, & Surface Systems

    Nov. 1, 2018
    Ensco plc and Rowan Companies plc have entered into a definitive transaction agreement under which Rowan will combine with Ensco in an all-stock transaction. The upgraded FPSO...
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    Subsea

    Subsea Systems

    Nov. 1, 2018
    Petrobras has contracted Aker Solutions to provide a subsea production system and associated services for the Mero 1 project in the presalt Santos basin offshore Brazil. CNOOC...
    Regional Reports

    Supply chain positioning for emerging wind market

    Nov. 1, 2018
    The oil and gas supply chain companies are positioning for what appears to be an emerging US offshore wind market.
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    Subsea

    Electrical grounding a key design consideration for subsea booster pumps and umbilicals

    Nov. 1, 2018
    Effective and proper grounding of subsea booster pump and power umbilical systems protects personnel and equipment in addition to supporting the reliable operation of equipment...
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    Drilling & Completion

    Ballast control and rig stability simulator designed to provide eTraining

    Nov. 1, 2018
    Rio de Janeiro-based ALQUER has introduced the ALQUER BCRSS-3D Ballast Control & Rig Stability Simulator, designed to provide eTraining. The simulator is a full computer-based...
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    Drilling & Completion

    Heave compensated rig floor enables MPD, helps reduce NPT

    Nov. 1, 2018
    The key challenge for floating rigs in the North Sea is reduction of NPT caused by downhole issues and waiting on weather, which can range from 15 to 35%. The technique of managed...