New Drilling Rig Means Additional Mittelplate Oil
Aug 14, 2006
Germany’s biggest oil reservoir is now being tapped by one of Europe’s most modern, sophisticated drilling rigs. The rig deployed on Mittelplate Drilling and Production Island is known as the T-150 and came at a total cost of approximately 50 million euros; it features special equipment to allow it to operate in the ecologically sensitive Wattenmeer tidelands without harming the environment. [ In 7/8-2006 ]

Shtokman Brings Subsea Milieu to Surface at UTC
Aug 14, 2006
The centre of the subsea universe became Bergen, Norway this past June, when a former Norwegian submariner shone along with stars of the seabed at the 14th Underwater Technology Conference and Exhibition. [ In 7/8-2006 ]

Small, Cool but Dangerous
Aug 14, 2006
A few years back, everybody raved about virtual reality, immersive computing, and all things graphically enhanced – computers and everything related to them were supposed to be in your face, all shiny and impressive and substantial things. Things are mostly this way today, too – PCs, PDAs – it’s all about gadgets. But there have been people working quietly towards a completely opposite idea of computing. And while they speak of a world where humans and computers are much more integrated and attuned to each other’s needs, they may be creating a huge threat to our way of life. Want to know more? Read on… [ In 7/8-2006 ]

Commentary, 5/6 2006
May 31, 2006
Supply Versus Demand
While we at the magazine were visiting Houston for this year’s Offshore Technology Conference (OTC), much of the buzz – both inside and outside the Reliant Center – was about the price of oil, especially the prices at the pump. [ In 5/6-2006 ]

From the Editor: On the Road Again
May 31, 2006
As you read this, chances are that you are attending the 68th EAGE Conference & Exhibition in Vienna. Opportunities in Mature Areas – the theme of this year’s EAGE conference for Earth sciences and engineering – is important in a number of ways. Not least of which is to enhance and extend fields’ economic life to help ensure a long future for many oil provinces considered to be entering or past their prime. The conference promises to highlight new technical models, introduce leading edge technology and make available new technical skills and methods that will help developers to achieve these goals. [ In 5/6-2006 ]

North Sea ROV Operations
May 31, 2006
Remote operated vehicle been a continually growing and gas industry worldwide, North Sea. ROVs began as the offshore services onboard a back up for divers. The that the field development deeper, and that it would development concepts. [ In 5/6-2006 ]

Seismic Inversion – A Critical Tool in Reservoir Characterization
May 31, 2006
The principle objective of seismic inversion is to transform seismic reflection data into a quantitative rock property, descriptive of the reservoir. In its most simple form, acoustic impedance logs are computed at each CMP. Compared to seismic amplitudes, inversions show higher resolution and support more accurate interpretations. [ In 5/6-2006 ]

Improved Environmental Performance from Hydrocarbon Gas Blanketing Can Deliver Increased Revenue and Reduced Costs
May 31, 2006
Oil and Gas Production using floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) systems continue to become more popular worldwide, however it is also becoming increasingly evident that globally pressures to reduce environmental emissions are becoming more demanding. [ In 5/6-2006 ]

Homo Ludens
May 31, 2006
We are a fun-loving bunch, us humans. Since we started populating the planet, we have felt the need to amuse ourselves, to take time off from our daily chores. Even when the daily chores involved hunting and protecting your family from vicious predators, we found time to play games. They were, of course, simpler and more primitive, often involving sticks and stones, or scratching symbols into rock. We use what we have. These days we have a mind-blowing array of games to choose from, and the gaming industry pushes more product and generates more revenue than any other form of entertainment. Let’s look at some of the more innovative gaming experiences out there. [ In 5/6-2006 ]

Commentary, 3/4 2006
Apr 10, 2006
Side by Side
At high noon, 31 March, many in Oslo, and many more around Norway watching alive TV broadcast, stopped to glimpse what the next phase of the Norwegian Oil Adventure would look like. [ In 3/4-2006 ]

From the Editor: Northern Exposure
Apr 10, 2006
Just before going to press with this issue, we received notice that the Norwegian government would release the Integrated Management Plan for the Barents Sea and the ocean areas off the Lofoten Islands. So during the past few days, we’ve done what we could to include some insight into what could be a turning point for the Norwegian “Oil Adventure”. [ In 3/4-2006 ]

The Trouble With Sand
Apr 10, 2006
On a platform, separators are frequently taken offline so that sand can be removed. High-pressure water jets can be used to flush out the sand or the separator can be emptied and the accumulated sand can be shovelled out. But in subsea separation these are not options. Moreover, sand is rough on equipment, so before a separator can be used on the sea floor, it must have a robust, completely reliable sand-management system. [ In 3/4-2006 ]

India and the United States Sign Civilian Nuclear Deal
Apr 10, 2006
During his recent visit to India, the US President, Mr. George Bush agreed to finalise a civilian nuclear deal with India, which is being described as historic and a “win-win” outcome for both countries. On March 2, 2006, Indian Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, and the visiting US President, Mr. George Bush, reached an understanding on the implementation of the civilian nuclear co-operation agreed to last year. [ In 3/4-2006 ]

Statoil and The Era of Large-Scale CO2 Injection Offshore
Apr 10, 2006
Norwegian oil companies Statoil and Shell Norway have asked the Nordic-country’s parliament to consider a 10-billion-kroner plan to pipe offshore natural gas onshore, burn it in a new power plant and then capture its carbon-dioxide for “injection” offshore. [ In 3/4-2006 ]

Internet: The Power of Collaboration
Apr 10, 2006
Since the dawning of the Internet Age, our use of the medium has continually evolved. But one of the most pronounced trends is how we are using the Net to work, and create, together. Let’s look at some of the most significant collaborative projects on the Web. [ In 3/4-2006 ]