Brazil’s Pre-Salt Production Rolls On
Dec 5, 2014
Brazil President Dilma Rousseff recently said that the pre-salt reserves are “Brazil’s passport to the future. She added that much of the revenues from this crude will be invested in social programs, schools, hospitals, infrastructure etc. Petrobras estimates that from 40 billion barrels to 100 billion barrels have been discovered, and is working towards becoming the fifth largest oil producer in the world.” Because she was Mines and Energy Minister and a former Chairman of the Board of Petrobras, Rousseff has deep knowledge of the subject. [ In 11/12 2014 ]

Coatings Technology Increases Life of Critical Components
Dec 5, 2014
Working in the oil and gas industry can be tough, often operating in harsh and difficult environments. With pressure to extract oil from less accessible reservoirs and carry out exploration in new frontiers, it is increasingly important to ensure fields are exploited economically. [ In 11/12 2014 ]

Engineering Great Solutions – Harnessing Technical Expertise to Tackle the World’s Most Demanding Engineering Challenges
Dec 5, 2014
IMI – a global engineering group focused on the precise control and movement of fluids in critical applications – works with leading international companies in over 50 countries to deliver innovative engineering solutions. Scandinavian Oil-Gas Magazine spoke with Mike Semens-Flanagan, Director of Strategic Planning for IMI Critical Engineering, the IMI division that specialises in flow control solutions, about the newly rebranded IMI division and its strategic priority to focus on the oil and gas sector. [ In 11/12 2014 ]

Contents, 9/10 2014
Oct 20, 2014
Check out the contents of our latest issue 9/10 2014 – published 10 October. [ In 9/10 2014 ]

Commentary, 9/10 2014
Oct 20, 2014

Safety Net

During the recent Offshore Northern Seas – ONS – one of the most predominant themes was a discussion of cutting costs. The cost of doing business in the North Sea, and on the Norwegian Continental Shelf in particular, has risen across the board. Although there was and is continued excitement and optimism concerning the development of Norway’s recent fields, such as, for example, the Johan Sverdrup field – cutting costs is what made the headlines this year.

[ In 9/10 2014 ]

From the Editor, 9/10 2014
Oct 20, 2014

Safety Always

It’s been an incredible summer. But this is always the case when we are in an ONS year.

As usual, the time has flown by, and it’s already been a month since we returned from ONS. Check out our review and photos from a very busy week in Stavanger.

[ In 9/10 2014 ]

Grounds for Optimism in the North Sea
Oct 20, 2014
Much has been made recently about the downturn in drilling activity and exploration in the North Sea, particularly on the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) but, looking to next year and beyond, there seems to be some justification for a sense of optimism in the basin’s mid term future. [ In 9/10 2014 ]

The Importance of Electromagnetic (EM) Data – Avoiding Dry Wells in the Barents Sea
Oct 20, 2014
Much attention is currently focusing on the Barents Sea where the Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy is planning to offer 61 blocks under the country’s 23rd licensing round later this year. Thirty-four of these blocks will be in the previously off-limits southeastern part of the Barents Sea, 20 in the southern Barents Sea and seven in the Norwegian Sea. Today, the region is a vast under-explored area, exhibiting a large variety of geological settings and offering significant hydrocarbon potential. [ In 9/10 2014 ]

CFD for Oil and Gas Pipe Networks – Reducing the Risk to Life, Property and Assets
Oct 20, 2014
Using consequence modelling for complex, multiphase fluid flows inside pipe networks and equipment can help long-term reduction of risk for the operator and owner of the facility, and protection of life, property and assets. [ In 9/10 2014 ]

WirelessHART – The Elegant Way to Connect Sensors in Plants
Oct 20, 2014
WirelessHART offers new alternatives in production or process environments where cabling takes too much effort, can be error prone, or is simply impossible to install. WirelessHART components from Pepperl+Fuchs enable safe and secure wireless communication and incorporate traditional field devices into the wireless world. Based on the evolution of the WirelessHART components and associated software tools, planning, installing, and managing these wireless networks becomes more elegant. [ In 9/10 2014 ]

Contents, 7/8 2014
Sep 1, 2014
Check out the contents of our latest issue 7/8 2014 – published 15 August. [ In 7/8 2014 ]

Commentary, 7/8 2014
Sep 1, 2014
Embrace Change
The theme for this year’s Offshore Northern Seas is “Changes” – a topic that in itself could be the source of many pages of commentary. For good or bad, one thing is for certain: Change is constantly with us. [ In 7/8 2014 ]

From the Editor, 7/8 2014
Sep 1, 2014
As Constant as Change
One thing is for certain when it comes to our special ONS edition of Scandinavian Oil-Gas Magazine – we’ve pulled together so much thought-provoking content that whether or not you’re lucky enough to attend ONS, you’ll get a flavour of what the last week in August will be like in Stavanger. [ In 7/8 2014 ]

Norway’s Energy Outlook – “We’re All in the Same Boat”
Sep 1, 2014
It’s a booming time on the Norwegian Continental Shelf, which means that with not quite a year in his new position, Tord Lien, Norway’s Minister of Petroleum and Energy, has been very busy. Busy, yes, but the Minister graciously agreed to speak with Scandinavian Oil-Gas Magazine by phone during his summer getaway to his hometown of Myre, in Norway’s mainland Arctic. Minister Lien’s energy and enthusiasm was apparent as he spoke about a broad range of energy issues – including oil and gas as well as renewable energy – both across the North Sea and around the globe. [ In 7/8 2014 ]

New Generation – An Important Step Change in Subsea Construction
Sep 1, 2014
Earlier this year, Subsea 7 revealed the specifications for the Seven Arctic, a new generation Heavy Construction Vessel (HCV) that is currently being built in South Korea for delivery in 2016. To find out more about this impressive vessel, Scandinavian Oil-Gas Magazine spoke with Subsea 7’s David Mair, Global VP of Business Development, and Dr Stuart N Smith, VP of Technology and Asset Development, about the scope of Seven Arctic’s intended operational range and design features that give the vessel enhanced capabilities to perform complex projects more quickly and cost-effectively. [ In 7/8 2014 ]