Technology
2012.01.02 -
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International oil services group Aker Solutions is about to open North America's most advanced drilling equipment simulator in Houston, Texas. The simulator will be available to rig operators with the objective of making offshore drilling operations safer and more cost effective. Full text
2011.07.12 -
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Trelleborg Offshore has revealed a new diver-friendly piggyback clamp designed to improve safety during installation. Trelleborg developed the clamp at the request of leading offshore construction company, McDermott in collaboration with Trelleborg Offshore UAE distributor, Unique Maritime Group. Full text
2011.04.13 -
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Osiris Marine Services, one of the UK’s leading subsea engineering and commercial diving companies has invested £380k in new bespoke equipment that will launch the business into the next stage of their growth plans. Osiris Marine Services commissioned the build of a bespoke LARS system, designed to specific requirements; the launch recovery system comes in at £150k. Full text
2011.03.20 -
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Jee recently performed a conceptual design study for National Grid on the feasibility of a new pipeline transporting carbon dioxide from industrial emitters in the east of England to a proposed storage site in the southern North Sea. The release of CO2 into the atmosphere is a continuing problem in this country and around the world. Full text
2011.03.16 -
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A wireline conveyance tool that provides major cost savings to the oil and gas industry has been used in the UK North Sea for the first time. Wireline and well intervention technology specialist Wireline Engineering said its patented Open Hole Roller Bogie technology has been used successfully on the Catcher field in the UK central North Sea, operated by EnCore Oil. Full text
2011.03.11 -
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C-Tecnics, subsea electronics manufacturer of Aberdeen, have introduced the CT3012 Mini Underwater Camera to its product line. The C-Tecnics CT3012 Miniature Underwater Camera has been designed for shallow water inspection operations where small size, low cost and excellent video quality are required. Full text
2011.03.06 -
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Savante are the leading subsea laser inspection, laser measurement and laser scanning specialists in the offshore oil and gas sector, with applications in positioning, measurement, corrosion management, damage assessment and communications. Full text
2011.02.27 -
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Novacavi has recently designed and developed a special cable for physical parameter measurement in sea water. It is a special cable configuration for subsea application to be positioned and suspended for simultaneous detection of water temperature at different depths.
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2011.02.15 -
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Technical integrity and asset assurance expert iicorr, with offices in Aberdeen and Perth, Australia, has launched a new product to market that will extend the life of offshore applications through Cathodic Protection (CP) technology. Full text
2011.02.13 -
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The renowned CTST range of topside bolt tensioning tools from UK manufacturer, Tentec, has been further enhanced with the addition of new, free software that enables users to manage and rapidly calculate bolt tensioner pressures. Full text