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New partnership aims to deliver TCP risers
Oilfield technology firm Airborne Oil & Gas and engineering company Símeros Technologies have signed an agreement which aims to deliver the first qualified Thermoplastic Composite Pipe (TCP) risers...
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Patented thermoplastic aimed at oil & gas applications
Greene Tweed has launched Arlon 3000 XT, a new thermoplastic for extreme conditions in oil and gas applications.In dynamic mechanical analysis it demonstrated a glass transition temperature 35°F higher...
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Heavylift crane shaves a month off Iraqi refinery project
ALE mobilised a heavylift crane to install three tank roofs, saving over a month from the schedule of a section of the Karbala Refinery Project in Iraq. The new facility is expected to have a refinery...
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How To Prevent Pipeline Theft
Pipeline theft is a serious global problem and one that has been on the rise for the past few years. In terms of pipeline integrity, thefts are one of the largest risks that can be hard to prevent...
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Sleipnir successfully completes 15,300 tonne lift
Heerema’s Semi-Submersible Crane Vessel (SSCV) Sleipnir, the world’s largest crane vessel, has successfully completed a 15,300 tonne lift to install the topsides for Noble Energy’s Leviathan...
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Is this the future for oil well cement research?
A key part of drilling and tapping new oil wells is the use of specialised cements to line the borehole and prevent collapse and leakage of the hole. To keep these cements from hardening too quickly...
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Fuel storage facility expands in Amsterdam
GPS Amsterdam has opened its expanded storage and blending facility for gasoline, gasoline components and biofuels in the Port of Amsterdam, the world’s largest trading and blending hub for gasoline...
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Protecting pipelines with cathodic protection
Over the past three decades, corrosion problems have reduced the life expectancy of the pipe system down to only a few years. In the USA alone, corrosion costs the industry more than a billion dollars...
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From rust to robust - Welding Automation for corrosion protection
The efficient prevention and minimisation of corrosion-induced deterioration in distillation columns is a key aspect in helping refineries to remain highly productive and competitive. One of the...
View ArticleThe impact of COVID-19 on the oil industry
After a rocky few years, the oil industry is forecasted to see a decline in oil demand growth for the first time since 2009. The IEA is expecting the first quarter of 2020 to see the demand decrease by...
View ArticleOil tanker successfully tests marine biofuel
The 49,646 deadweight tonne (dwt) MR tanker received the first delivery of Bio Fuel Oil during its recent call at the Port of Rotterdam. The fuel, which GoodFuels launched in 2018, reduces greenhouse...
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New cleaning solution from Holdtight proves popular in oil and gas sector
It’s no secret that coatings last longer and perform better on a clean surface. Most cleaning methods, however, cause problems of their own. Dry blasting shatters the rust and coating on the surface...
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Analysing Valves And Pumps With Torque Transducers
To analyse the long term performance and reliability of hard working valves and pumps, serial innovators Manchester-based Bifold Group has adopted radio frequency based torque transducers from Sensor...
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Mega-project technology
Peter Johnson explains why a big LNG project calls for an engineered solutionGlobally, this particular LNG project is a very significant, large and technically complex, energy development. In essence,...
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Typhoon Valve System Wins ONS2018 Innovation Award
Low shear technology developed by Typhonix and used in the Typhoon Valve Systems is the Innovation Award Winner of this year at ONS2018 in Stavanger, Norway. Winning the Innovation Award is a...
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Managing your warehouse without spreadsheets
Knowing your inventory is an absolute necessity and how well you manage it directly affects your bottom line. Arguably, the materials that go into building any facility are the most important part of...
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Novel solution in the fight against pipeline corrosion
Ed Hall reveals how a novel solution is helping in the fight against corrosionCorrosion is one of the biggest unforseen costs that oil & gas operators face and it is cited as one of the major...
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Kazakhstan’s first world-scale GSU project
KLPE, an affiliate of United Chemical Company (UCC), initiated Kazakhstan’s first world-scale GSU project supplying feedstock to the polyethylene plant in Atyrau Region with a total capacity of 1,250...
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How To Reduce Motor Downtime On Offshore Oil Platforms
Constant monitoring of critical motors and generators on offshore oil platforms while offline prevents failures on start-up, reduces production interruptions, saves on rewinding repairs and increases...
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How Safe Are Flanges?
Welding is still the most widely recognised method for joining pipe systems together. However, there’s an additional connection technology that is worth considering: the High Performance Flange (HPF)...
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How To Fix Bearing Vibration In Offshore Motors
Learn how bearing vibration in an offshore 4MW thruster motor has been fixed through an innovative joint effort.Large marine thrusters are vital for the safe manoeuvring of vessels, but their location...
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How To Improve Shale Gas Well Pressure Stability
Liam Jones details how electric actuators powered by solar panels improve shale gas well pressure stability in USAThe Haynesville/Bossier rock formation dates back to the Jurassic Period and covers...
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Tackling The Issues Of Entrained Gas
Coriolis mass flowmeters are increasingly specified for entrained gas applications and although they have challenges, leading Coriolis manufacturers have developed technologies that enable their meters...
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How To Recover Energy In Crude Oil Pipelines
In some oil pipelines, pressure reduction systems are installed to guarantee a smooth and safe operation (mainly in pipelines with high elevation differences). Such systems convert pressure or kinetic...
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The Benefits Of Robust Pump Technology
When it comes to toxic fluid handling at offshore pump facilities, Thomas Neumann explains how robust pump technology minimises the risk of leakage when pumping condensate mixturesIn addition to...
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Multi-screw pump portfolio expands
An application in media delivery can often be handled by using different pump types. However, optimum results and material-preserving transport require exact matching of the pump to the different...
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High-precision actuation solution for multiport valves
AUMA actuators for multiport valves in hydrocarbon service support up to 16 ports with a combination of high speed and excellent precision, thanks to their variable speed motors. Positioning accuracy...
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Shell side fouling innovation launches demonstrations
Tube Tech International has announced that its multi-million-dollar Shell Side Jet innovation has begun live demonstrations to the open market. The innovation, which is the result of a...
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Micro-metering pump for gas odorisation
According to the German Energy Agency (dena), biomethane production in Germany may increase as much as 10 times over – from currently 9 terawatt hours to about 100 – by 2050. What is more, natural gas...
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Mildew-resistant coating
To enhance efficiencies for asset owners in the oil & gas storage tank segment in the EMEAI region, Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine Coatings has launched its new epoxy coating offering...
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