Category: Upstream

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Spotlight on BOP

Jason Knights
Posted on by Jason Knights
Between April and July 2010, an estimated 4.9 million barrels of crude oil gushed from the damaged Macondo well into the Gulf of Mexico following the explosion that killed 11 workers and destroyed the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig. By the time the leak was stopped, oil had affected more than 1,000 miles of coast in ... Read more.

Energy: Four reasons Europe is crazy about natural gas

Jason Knights
Posted on by Jason Knights
Europe has shifted its strategic focus to natural gas, and is already a major importer. Researchers forecast that, by 2030, up to 80% of the EU’s natural gas consumption will have to piped or shipped in. But why all this fuss about natural gas? Natural gas is the most viable interim base-load While there is ... Read more.

API 16Q: meeting the requirements

Michael Van Gemert
Posted on by Michael Van Gemert
A new requirement that will affect all offshore asset owners and operators will soon be coming into play. API 16Q will help push owners and operators into a safer and more reliable working environment, reassessing the way risers are designed and operated to ensure the safety and integrity of offshore drilling risers in deepwater environments. ... Read more.

The importance of noise management early in the design process

Daniel Alvarez
Posted on by Daniel Alvarez
Headaches, tiredness, stomach ulcers, hypertension, vertigo, nausea, a permanent whining, buzzing, hissing or humming in the ears. Noise can also damage hearing permanently in the worst cases. Excessive noise reduces work efficiency, and increases absenteeism. In extreme cases, noise can be fatal if there is so much noise that personnel cannot hear instructions or alarms. ... Read more.

Having trained eyes on site – to me that sounds like a lifesaver!

Alan Macfarlane
Posted on by Alan Macfarlane
It is common knowledge as to how important inspections can be; they help mitigate any potential risk to your asset, help reduce expenditure in the long run and can help reduce downtime, improving the overall efficiency of your asset. Often these are carried out by second or third-parties that are called for a specific reason. Knowing ... Read more.
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