Drilling in Houston

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

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Drilling in Houston

2012.01.02 - Technology -

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

McDermott and Trelleborg develop innovative new clamp to improve diver safety

2011.07.12 - Technology -

McDermott and Trelleborg develop innovative new clamp to improve diver safety

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

Osiris Marine invest £380k in new technology

2011.04.13 - Technology -

Osiris Marine invest £380k in new technology

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

Jee completes carbon capture and storage conceptual design for major pipeline transporter

2011.03.20 - Technology -

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

UK debut for Open Hole Roller Bogie technology

2011.03.16 - Technology -

UK debut for Open Hole Roller Bogie technology

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

C-Tecnics introduce mini camera

2011.03.11 - Technology -

C-Tecnics introduce mini camera

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

Savante launch full service subsea laser scanning, measurement and inspection services

2011.03.06 - Technology -

Savante launch full service subsea laser scanning, measurement and inspection services

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

A physical parameter measurement cable for subsea application

2011.02.27 - Technology -

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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New Product to Extend Life of Subsea Assets

2011.02.15 - Technology -

New Product to Extend Life of Subsea Assets

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

Tentec takes the Complexity out of Bolt Tightening Calculations

2011.02.13 - Technology -

Tentec takes the Complexity out of Bolt Tightening Calculations

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

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