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MOL Group – North Sea NewcomerAug 24, 2015 Active in more than 40 countries, MOL Group is an integrated, independent, international oil and gas company, headquartered in Budapest, Hungary. MOL’s exploration and production activities are supported by more than 75 years’ experience in the hydrocarbon field, and the Group operates four refineries and two petrochemicals plants, under integrated supply chain management, in Hungary, Slovakia and Croatia. With successful completion of a deal to acquire Ithaca Petroleum Norge – which doubled the size of the company’s exploration portfolio – MOL Group will grow its global upstream portfolio by 14 licenses on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. [ In 7/8 2015 ]
Asset Life Extension – Dan A Reinforcement CampaignAug 24, 2015 When the Dan Bravo Complex came on stream in 1972, the facility – Denmark’s first producing offshore oil field – was expected to produce for 25 years. Now, thanks to a complex, multi-year subsea structural reinforcement campaign involving the installation of 136 tonnes of new steel, over more than 200 diving days, the life of the complex’s wellhead platform, Dan A, is expected to be nearly trebled to total 70 years when the work is finalised. [ In 7/8 2015 ]
Online Equipment Health Monitoring Supports Production Efficiency ImprovementsAug 24, 2015 Alcino Beirao from Emerson Process Management explains how wireless monitoring of critical and essential offshore equipment such as pumps and compressors, can help support a cost effective maintenance programme leading ultimately to increased production efficiency. [ In 7/8 2015 ]
World Bank Zero Flaring Initiative Aims May Be Closer Than We ThinkAug 24, 2015 Gas flaring has been a hot topic in oil and gas in recent years, in no small part because of the World Bank initiative to end all routine flaring by 2030. [ In 7/8 2015 ]
Contents, 5/6 2015Jun 8, 2015 Check out the contents of our latest issue 5/6 2015 – published 1 June [ In 5/6 2015 ]
Commentary, 5/6 2015Jun 8, 2015 Future Continuous
Nor-Shipping is just around the corner, and this year’s theme is “50 Years Looking Forward” – which marks the event’s 50th anniversary, but emphasises that for a half century the Nor-Shipping has continuously looked forward to the future. [ In 5/6 2015 ]
From the Editor, 5/6 2015Jun 8, 2015 Looking Forward
It’s time again for Nor-Shipping, and as the first week of June draws near, there’s a definite feeling that this year will be special. This year’s theme is “50 Years Looking Forward”, which not only celebrates a half-century of Nor-Shipping, but also, as the event always has, works to position the maritime industry for the future. [ In 5/6 2015 ]
“Partner-Ship” – Technical Excellence and 360-Degree SolutionsJun 8, 2015 The Blohm+Voss Group has been serving the maritime industry since 1877, building, converting and repairing ships in the heart of Hamburg, just a stone’s throw from the Reeperbahn and the HafenCity quarter. To find out more about Blohm+Voss’ work in four key focus areas: yachts, passenger ships, merchant vessels and offshore units, Scandinavian Oil-Gas Magazine queried Jan Kees Pilaar, Managing Director of Blohm+Voss Repair. With its 421,000 square-metre yard, 138 years of experience and global network, the yard is well placed to provide innovative technical solutions in conversion and repair. [ In 5/6 2015 ]
Norway’s Export GuarantorJun 8, 2015 The Norwegian Export Credit Guarantee Agency, or GIEK, issued 458 guarantees of finance in the past year, including for 46 ships and rigs. By the end of 2014, the agency was overseeing 89.3 billion kroner in guarantees for the finance of Norwegian industrial exports, of which 85% are offshore construction vessels, platform supply vessels, drill ships, accommodation units, anchor handling vessels, drilling modules and more. Capital items in other sectors were also being helped. The lending for all is made less risky by a GIEK guarantee. [ In 5/6 2015 ]
Software Developed by Oil and Gas Experts for ExpertsJun 8, 2015 Global oil and gas service company AGR delivers four unique software products that help improve efficiency of operations and manage risk, cost and materials movement. Based on knowledge and experiences gained from over 500 drilling projects undertaken on 6 continents, AGR is well positioned to develop software solutions that help its clients save millions on their well projects. [ In 5/6 2015 ]
Prolonging Pipeline Life on the Norwegian Continental ShelfJun 8, 2015 Olimb Offshore AS offers products and expertise in the renovation of high-pressure and low-pressure systems for both Norwegian and international operations. Through rapid implementation and without the need for heat work, Olimb Offshore’s solutions can extend the life of existing pipes with minimal intervention – while involving very little risk. [ In 5/6 2015 ]
Commentary, 3/4 2015Apr 24, 2015 Belt Tightening
You don’t have to look back too far – not so much more than a year – to see a time when the biggest concern in the industry was whether there would be enough engineers to work with present and future projects. A major worry at the time was that there might be a crisis of competence, and competition for engineers was fierce. [ In 3/4 2015 ]
From the Editor, 3/4 2015Apr 24, 2015 Technology Showcase
This year’s Offshore Technology Conference edition covers a wide range of topics, including many technologies that make the industry so interesting. Likewise, OTC promises to keep its visitors busy for a full week as it showcases the industry’s latest technological innovations. [ In 3/4 2015 ]
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