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2013
Arctic Oilfield DiplomacyOct 15, 2013 We met Russia’s Minister of Natural Resources and the Environment, Mr Sergey Donskoi, at the Grand Hotel in Oslo. He has just left a pivotal meeting with his Norwegian counterparts, so we were the first to learn Lukoil and Rosneft were to receive acreage in Norway’s 22nd Licensing Round, the “Southwest Barents Round”, announced the next day. [ In 7/8 2013 ]
The Conservative Party’s Petroleum Policy – “Definitely Not a Sunset Industry”Oct 15, 2013 With Norway’s Parliamentary elections scheduled for this fall, Scandinavian Oil-Gas Magazine met with Bent Høie, Second Deputy of The Conservative Party of Norway (Høyre) to find out more about the party’s petroleum and energy platform. Høie hails from and has served Rogaland county – home of Stavanger – as a representative in Parliament. And as if hailing from Norway’s “oil capital” isn’t enough, Høie is the son of an engineer who spent his career working with Ekofisk, the country’s first and longest operating field. [ In 7/8 2013 ]
Expro Evolution – Investment in Market-Leading HawkEye TechnologyOct 15, 2013 As Expro celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, the company is maintaining a strong focus on new technology and innovation, with record levels of investment. [ In 7/8 2013 ]
Commentary, 5/6 2013Jun 10, 2013 Inherit the Sea
Maritime activities are without a doubt among the world’s oldest industries, and shipbuilding and ship operating endeavours have long been technology drivers. [ In 5/6 2013 ]
From the Editor, 5/6 2013Jun 10, 2013 Ship Ahoy
Summer’s right around the corner – although spring took its time getting here – and this year, it’s Nor-Shipping season. This issue has a strong offshore focus, as we take a look at aspects of the oil and gas industry from a maritime perspective. [ In 5/6 2013 ]
Profile: In Command of the Details – Norwegian Shipping Association Director, Sturla HenriksenJun 10, 2013 Part studied economist, part trained Special Forces paratrooper of 270 jumps – including one from a commercial airliner – the association’s head was hired in the summer of 2008, when pirates at sea were issue No. 1 (forcing losses of USD12 billion). Worldwide financial meltdown was issue No. 2. [ In 5/6 2013 ]
Satellite Communications – Reliable, Flexible And Powerful Solutions to Support the Oil and Gas SectorJun 10, 2013 Energy operations take place in increasingly distant or isolated areas around the world, often well beyond the reach of existing communications. Workers find themselves far removed from infrastructure and support teams and often face extreme conditions in dangerous and harsh environments. [ In 5/6 2013 ]
New Polaris Oil Spill Response ModuleJun 10, 2013 Despite the steps we take to prevent oil spill incidents, one cannot guarantee with utmost certainty that pollution will never occur. Training is important so responders are well prepared to reduce damage by taking the best possible actions. To support this, Kongsberg Maritime is building an innovative new oil spill response simulator for the Maritiem Instituut Willem Barentsz in the Netherlands. [ In 5/6 2013 ]
“Several Legs to Stand On” – Complete Living Quarters to Offshore Owners and ShipyardsJun 10, 2013 Working with shipowners and shipyards worldwide, ALMACO builds and modernises accommodation and food handling areas on board passenger ships and offshore vessels. Mikael Liljeström, Deputy General Manager of ALMACO’s Accommodation Systems Division, relates how the company’s experience has enabled them to adapt to the offshore industry growing demand in recent years. [ In 5/6 2013 ]
Contents, 4/3 2013Apr 19, 2013 Check out the contents of our latest issue – 3/4 2013 – published 19 April. [ In 3/4 2013 ]
Commentary, 4/3 2013Apr 19, 2013 Innovative Efficiency
Technology is one of the best things about the annual OTC in Houston. Of course, the T is for technology, yet the scope of the event and the overwhelming amount of technology represented can make your head spin. [ In 3/4 2013 ]
Editor, 4/3 2013Apr 19, 2013 Dream Tech
It’s spring again. And that means one thing around here – getting ready for the Offshore Technology Conference in Houston in May. [ In 3/4 2013 ]
The Oil and Gas Sector Continues its Upward TrajectoryApr 19, 2013 As OTC 2013 begins, the global oil and gas industry continues to face ever more complex exploration and production challenges to access reserves. The project landscape is coming to be defined by a path of innovation-led progress driven by operators, contractors and the supply chain, whose influence continues to shape the future of project activity across the world. By Neil Golding. [ In 3/4 2013 ]
Favoured Supplier – Deepwater Expertise for Grouting and Life ExtensionApr 19, 2013 FoundOcean has nearly 50 years’ experience of subsea grouting for global oil and gas and offshore renewables construction companies. The company specialises in structural grouting for new installations, but also possess a wealth of skills for inspecting, repairing, and maintaining (IRM) offshore assets including pipelines, platform and turbine foundations, and caissons. By Jim Bell. [ In 3/4 2013 ]
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