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

Technology

Global Energy Solutions Require New Technology & Free Markets

2009.10.02 - Technology -

Global Energy Solutions Require New Technology & Free Markets

Meeting the world’s growing energy needs while managing the risks of climate change will require the development of all viable sources of energy and policies that support business investment and technology development, Rex Tillerson, chairman and chief executive officer of Exxon Mobil Corporation, said today. Full text

Independent mooring provider Sigma Offshore expands into United States and Norway

2009.09.16 - Technology -

Independent mooring provider Sigma Offshore expands into United States and Norway

Sigma Offshore has expanded into the United States and Norway following the launch of its pioneering mooring system for oil and gas production vessels. Full text

Subsea Company Completes Major Projects Using New Scanning Technology

2009.09.15 - Technology -

Subsea Company Completes Major Projects Using New Scanning Technology

Leading flexible pipe specialist flexlife has completed more than £1million of work in the North Sea for a number of operators using its breakthrough patented scanning technology. Recent work completed included scanning a number of risers on the Balmoral platform acquired by Premier Oil from Oilexco. Full text

Subsea 7's New Hot Tap Technology Sucessfully Tested Offshore

2009.09.14 - Technology -

Subsea 7's New Hot Tap Technology Sucessfully Tested Offshore

Subsea 7 has announced that following a 3 year development, testing and qualification programme, its new subsea hot tap technology - Subsea Grouted Tee (SSGT), has successfully completed offshore trials in the North Sea and further demonstrated the technology's deepwater, diverless potential. Full text

PRESENS Announces a New Subsea pT/TT Sensor

2009.09.10 - Technology -

PRESENS Announces a New Subsea pT/TT Sensor

Presens’ new Asterix subsea pT/TT transmitter is designed for working pressure up to 1035 bar/15kpsi and qualified to a test pressure of 1560 bar/22,5kpsi. The pressure measurement has a total error band better than ±0.025%FS and long term stability better than ±0.02%FS per year. Full text

Schlumberger Introduces New Cased Hole Services Tractor

2009.09.10 - Technology -

Schlumberger Introduces New Cased Hole Services Tractor

Schlumberger today announced at the 2009 SPE Offshore Europe Oil and Gas Conference the release of its TuffTRAC* cased hole services tractor. This new tractor is the industry’s shortest, and is the only tractor with full reverse and active traction control capabilities. Full text

Applus RTD launches world-first subsea NDT system

2009.09.07 - Technology -

Applus RTD launches world-first subsea NDT system

GLOBAL non-destructive testing leader Applus RTD UK Ltd is unveiling a world-first subsea inspection system at this week’s largest European oil and gas exhibition, Offshore Europe 09. Full text

Pressure Sensors Approved for Hydrogen Pressure Measurement in Hostile Environments

2009.09.01 - Technology -

Pressure Sensors Approved for Hydrogen Pressure Measurement in Hostile Environments

American Sensor Technologies, Inc. (AST) has released the AST2000H2 pressure sensor/transducer for hydrogen pressure measurement applications. This digitally compensated pressure sensor has the accuracy and construction to meet the expectations of the Hydrogen pressure measurement market. Full text

Triton Group unveils its next generation ROV

2009.09.01 - Technology -

Triton Group unveils its next generation ROV

Subsea technology and services firm Triton Group will unveil the latest generation ROV during Europe’s largest oil and gas show with a launch event at its Aberdeen service centre on September 9. Full text

Next-generation slimline tension rings from Claxton

2009.08.27 - Technology -

Next-generation slimline tension rings from Claxton

Claxton, an Acteon company, has launched a next-generation, slimline riser tension ring to complement its already broad tensioning and riser product offer. The new ring has multiple enhancements compared with the original slimline design that have reduced the number of parts and the overall weight. Full text

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