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  • Volume 79, Issue 7

    • Volume 79, Issue 7

    (All images courtesy Total E&P Denmark)
    The central processing facility will have technology designed to facilitate safe and efficient production.
    Field Development

    Major overhaul on Tyra to sustain output for at least 25 years

    Aug. 29, 2019
    Jeremy Beckman, Editor, EuropeJessica Stump, Assistant EditorAfter 30 years of production resulting in subsidence of the underground, the Tyra facilities in the Danish North Sea...
    (Source: Westwood Wildcat)
    High impact exploration wells in northwest Europe in 2019.
    Drilling & Completion

    Northwest Europe’s high impact exploration wells delivering mixed results

    Aug. 28, 2019
    Dave Moseley, Westwood Global Energy GroupAt the end of 2018, Westwood highlighted how northwest Europe was set to be one of the most active regions globally for high impact (...
    (All images courtesy CGG Multi-Client & New Ventures)
    Evolution in seismic image quality in the Central North Sea: The 2010 PSDM generated with a layer-stripping tomography model (left) is noticeably band-limited. The 2015 PSDM using a multi-layer tomography model (center) has some residual multiple contamination and amplitude inconsistencies. The new 2018 Kirchhoff least-squares migration using a Q-FWI model (right) provides a clearer image of the Jurassic pod in the center-left of the image, free from residual multiple energy with consistent amplitudes at its top and base, and visible internal faulting.
    Geosciences

    Reprocessing improves seismic imaging of the Central North Sea

    Aug. 28, 2019
    Phil Hayes and Roger Taylor, CGGThe Central North Sea (CNS) is a mature basin that has seen many generations of seismic acquisition and imaging over its lifetime. It remains a...
    (Courtesy Gazprom)
    The Allseas pipelay vessel Pioneering Spirit completes construction of the offshore section of the TurkStream pipeline in the Black Sea.
    Pipelines

    Pipelay activity picking up offshore Europe

    Aug. 28, 2019
    Operators are advancing several pipeline projects offshore Europe as they seek to develop new routes for delivering natural gas to onshore continental markets. Construction projects...
    (Courtesy Scientific Drilling International)
    The BitSub provides inclination, azimuthal gamma ray, RPM, and vibration data measured 16 in. above the bit.
    Drilling & Completion

    MWD/LWD technologies advance to meet industry needs

    Aug. 28, 2019
    Jessica Stump, Assistant EditorDownhole service providers continue to advance measurement-while-drilling (MWD) and logging-while-drilling (LWD) technologies to improve efficiency...

    More content from Volume 79, Issue 7

    (Courtesy OGTC)
    BiSN Well-Lok M2M STC sealing tool.
    Drilling & Completion

    OGTC promoting P&A pioneers for North Sea well costs initiative

    Aug. 28, 2019
    Halving UK offshore well construction costs by 2028 is the ultimate goal of the Wells Roadmap devised by the Oil and Gas Technology Centre (OGTC) in Aberdeen. One of the four ...
    (Courtesy Noble Corp.)
    Noble Corp. and Huisman have completed testing of a new automatic tripping system onboard the drillship Noble Globetrotter II.
    Drilling & Completion

    Rig builders adapting drilling systems to meet harsh environment standards

    Aug. 28, 2019
    Revival of the offshore drilling market continues, albeit slowly, according to Rystad Energy. In a recent report, the consulting firm noted that prospects are improving for ultra...
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    Drilling & Completion

    Industry collaborating with third parties on HP/HT design verification

    Aug. 28, 2019
    Harish Patel, ABSIncreasing numbers of high-pressure/high-temperature (HP/HT) projects for offshore fields are progressing toward sanction and construction. This journey started...
    (Courtesy Fishbones)
    Multilateral drilling stimulation tool.
    Drilling & Completion

    Multilateral stimulation techniques improve reservoir penetration

    Aug. 28, 2019
    Eirik Renli, Fishbones Well stimulation techniques offer operators the opportunity to increase well productivity. Conventional stimulation typically entails hydraulic fracturing...
    (Courtesy Lim Weixiang/SBM Offshore)
    The FPSO Liza Destiny departs from Singapore and is sailing to Guyana.
    Vessels

    FPSO market set for revival

    Aug. 22, 2019
    Christopher M. Barton, WoodA relatively stable oil price paired with an increase in offshore exploration and oil production activities is expected to drive strong growth in the...
    (Courtesy Siemens)
    The SGT-A35 gas turbine package is said to deliver substantial weight and cost savings.
    Vessels

    Siemens SGT-A35 gas turbine package offers cost-effective power solution

    Aug. 22, 2019
    In recent years, offshore operators have faced greater pressure to reduce capital investment and increase production capacity. In response, the demand for gas turbine solutions...
    (Courtesy Inmarsat)
    The Inmarsat-Network Ops Centre.
    Business Briefs

    UAV Pop-up lab showcases progress on remote asset inspection

    Aug. 22, 2019
    The ability of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) to operate in hard to reach spaces has seen class societies making good use of the technology in close-up ship inspections, but ...
    (Source: IHS Markit RigPoint)
    Worldwide offshore rig count and utilization rate July 2017 – June 2019 Notes: Rig types included are jackups, semis, and drillships
    Vessels

    Worldwide offshore rig count and utilization rate

    Aug. 21, 2019
    The offshore drilling market has experienced a healthy improvement over the last couple of months. The total number of jackups, semis, and drillships under contract grew by 16...
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    Field Development

    Ready for take-off?

    Aug. 21, 2019
    Thanks to Saudi Aramco’s $18 billion worth of project commitments with the Marjan and Berri expansion projects, overall offshore project sanctioning is set to surpass the $50 ...
    (Source: RigLogix / RigOutlook)
    Historic leading day rates by rig type and date of award, Jan 1, 2010- June 1, 2019 Notes: Line is Generated using GAM Smoothing
    Vessels

    Offshore rig market set for gradual recovery

    Aug. 21, 2019
    In May 2019, 460 MODUs were working globally. Over the same period, supply has decreased due to 207 being withdrawn, but 101 newbuilds have been delivered. MODU fleet utilization...
    (Courtesy NPCC)
    Umm Lulu gas treatment platform.
    Production

    Global E&P

    Aug. 21, 2019
    North America ION Geophysical has started shooting the second phase of its GrandSPAN 2D seismic survey offshore northeast Canada. This will be combined with two other (completed...
    (Courtesy Veolia/Peterson)
    ST-1 platform at Dales Voe.
    Regional Reports

    Offshore Europe

    Aug. 21, 2019
    Markham platform reaches Shetland Among the ongoing removal programs, the Dales Voe decommissioning site in Shetland has received Spirit Energy’s ST-1 gas production platform ...
    (Courtesy Williams)
    Williams' Norphlet deepwater gathering pipeline system is delivering gas into its Transco system at the Main Pass 261A junction platform.
    Regional Reports

    Gulf of Mexico

    Aug. 21, 2019
    Williams begins service on deepwater gathering system Williams reports that it has acquired and placed into service the 16-in. Norphlet deepwater gathering pipeline system constructed...
    (Courtesy Schlumberger)
    OneSubsea aims to help Chevron decrease operating costs in its subsea projects.
    Subsea

    Subsea Systems

    Aug. 21, 2019
    OneSubsea, Chevron sign long-term deal Chevron U.S.A. Inc. has awarded OneSubsea, a Schlumberger company a 20-year subsea equipment and services master contract for projects in...
    (Courtesy Heerema Marine Contractors)
    The Sleipnir during LNG bunkering, 12 mi (19 km) offshore Indonesia.
    Vessels

    Vessels, Rigs, & Surface Systems

    Aug. 21, 2019
    Sleipnir sets sailHeerema Marine Contractors’ (HMC) new semisubmersible crane vessel Sleipnir began its maiden voyage from Southeast Asia to southern Spain in mid-July. The trip...
    (Courtesy Expro)
    An Intervention Riser System will operate on Petronas' Chinguetti field Phase II P&A program offshore Mauritania.
    Drilling & Completion

    Drilling & Production

    Aug. 21, 2019
    Expro supporting deepwater Mauritania P&A campaignPacific Drilling subsidiary, Pacific Santa Ana Ltd. has commissioned Expro to provide an Intervention Riser System (IRS). This...
    (Courtesy Equinor)
    The Empire Wind site extends 15-30 mi (24-38 km) southeast of Long Island, spans 80,000 acres, and covers water depths between 65 and 131 ft (20 and 40 m).
    Field Development

    Offshore Wind Energy

    Aug. 21, 2019
    New York selects two offshore wind projects New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has announced Equinor’s Empire Wind and Ørsted and Eversource’s Sunrise Wind as the winners in the...
    2019 Subsea Tieback Forum Advisory Board Standing from left to right: Jeremy Woulds, Subsea 7; Steve Whitaker; Hess Corporation; Ian Ramsay, Murphy Oil Corporation; Bruce Crager, Endeavor Management; Erin Balch, Wood; Karl Schnakenburg, BHP; Pete Stracke, Equinor; Nancy Chafe, Anadarko Petroleum Corp; Chris Egan, TechnipFMC; Eric Hevle; Jon Sonka, ExxonMobil; Chris Tam, Saipem America Sitting from left to right: Conference Director David Paganie, Offshore; Maria Bulakh, Aker Solutions; George Zener, BP; Randy Seehausen, INTECSEA; Advisory Board Chairman John Smiley, Shell; James Wiseman, Noble Energy; Mark Carter, OneSubsea; Julie Ingram, College of Engineering - TAMU; Antonio Critsinelis, Chevron Energy Technology Co.; Joey Clements, McDermott International Not pictured: Mike Ellis, Oceaneering International; Lisa Winfrey, Baker Hughes, a GE company; Tony Matson, Trendsetter Engineering
    Business Briefs

    Business Briefs

    Aug. 21, 2019
    Subsea Tieback Forum & Exhibition The 19th annual Subsea Tieback Forum & Exhibition featured more than 1,300 attendees and 90 exhibitors. The event took place March 5-7, 2019,...
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    Production

    Manpower versus machine power

    Aug. 21, 2019
    When discussing the future of the oil and gas industry, technology is a prominent topic. The application of AI, big data and digitilization is seen to be driving the industry ...