Technology
2010.08.29 -
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Emerson Process Management announced the release of Roxar RMS 2010.1, adding powerful seismic visualization for improved decision-making and quality control within Emerson’s industry leading reservoir modeling solution. Users will now be able to fully leverage their seismic data through every step of the seismic to simulation workflow, enabling critical decisions with less risk. Full text
2010.08.24 -
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The benefits of a pioneering mooring and fluid transfer system for oil and gas production vessels will be highlighted at ONS 2010, one of the largest energy exhibitions in the world. Sigma Offshore has invested more than £5m in developing its Smart Mooring System (SMS), a cost-efficient external turret with unlimited weathervaning for vessels such as FPSOs (Floating Production Storage and Offloading). Full text
2010.08.12 -
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EdgeTech has recently developed a new 600/1600 kHz frequency set for their popular 4125 Side Scan Sonar System. This new frequency combination is part of a variety of enhancements that have recently been made to the 4125. Full text
2010.08.03 -
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SeaBird has been working closely with the BP Macondo Team to provide high-resolution autonomous node seabed seismic data at the well site in the Gulf of Mexico.The node technology is used because of the ultra-deep water capability and the versatility of the separated sensor package, allowing direct coupling of the sensor to the well casing, with an ROV installed adaptor clamp. Full text
2010.07.29 -
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Electromagnetic Geoservices ASA (EMGS) today reported that the Court of Appeal in London has ruled in favor of EMGS in a patent dispute launched by Schlumberger, where Schlumberger sought to invalidate two of EMGS's basic method patents. Today's decision overturns a ruling by the High Court in London handed down on 19 January 2009. Consequently, the two method patents are confirmed valid in the UK. Full text
2010.07.23 -
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Mooring connector company, First Subsea Ltd has been awarded a contract by Canrig Drilling Technology Ltd to supply ball and taper connectors for the new SureGrip™ automated casing running tool used during drilling operations. The ball and taper technology provides both the gripping / handling function and rotational torque for the threaded pipe sections, specifically casing, during rig operations. Full text
2010.07.23 -
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Aerospace technologies are utilized in Hydracon solenoid valves. Deepwater and aerospace experiences are combined to provide high reliability products for deepwater and downhole applications. Full text
2010.07.23 -
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Movevirgo Ltd and Advanced Insulation Systems Ltd introduce C.TAG/® the new advanced subsea marker. Movevirgo Ltd, who exclusively manufactured Aquasign® subsea markers for 25 years up until 2008, are proud to announce that Advanced Insulation Systems Ltd, one of the world's leading subsea insulation specialists, has signed an exclusive global licence to supply Movevirgo's new advanced subsea marker called C.TAG/®. Full text
2010.07.22 -
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Wood Group, the international energy services company, has launched a new hydrate liquefying tool to melt ice and paraffin blockages that occur in the production pipes of oil & gas wells. Full text
2010.07.07 -
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FMC Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: FTI) announced today that it has signed a contract with the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) to build a world-class technology center in Brazil. Full text