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	Well control training integrates psychological impacts for first time 13th September 2015 The enhanced training was developed by Maersk Training under the guidance of the International Well Control Forum (IWCF) and facilitated at Maersk Training’s centre in Denmark. Seadrill will carry out two...
	New drill string camera with jet blasting function could slash rig time by 50% 13th September 2015 The Industry Technology Facilitator (ITF) has launched the project with Clearview Well Services of Perth, Australia with the support of two global oil and gas operator members. Clearview Well Services will...
	Total saves times with Sonardyne Fusion 6G at Egina 13th September 2015 Supplied by Sonardyne International the acoustic technology specified for Egina, which is still ongoing, included a field-wide array of Compatt 6 seabed transponders that were deployed and made ready for...
	Global artificial lift market is expected to reach USD27.3 billion by 2020 13th September 2015 ontinuously declining oil prices-hitting a 4-year low-have forced the oil extraction companies to optimize their spending by increasing efficiency. In line with this, the companies are increasingly...
	Stop over-engineering to reset the cost base 10th September 2015 Speaking at Offshore Europe, David Lamont said the North Sea has many years of profitable life ahead if the sector urgently adopts more collaborative and efficient business practices. He said: “We must...
	Research reveals missing value link in offshore industry 10th September 2015 Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) rated product quality, responsiveness and skills above cost as the most important supplier attributes. In fact, only 4% cited cost as a primary driver in determining...
	DNV GL unearths new strategy for effective sand management 10th September 2015 Now DNV GL has developed industry guidance to enable operators to develop a strategy for optimising the production rate, while at the same time safely managing the sand production and thereby potential...
	Rising demand for conceptual engineering services as M&A activity climbs 10th September 2015 The Aberdeen and London-based organisation, which works with exploration and production companies around the world to progress projects to sanction and final delivery, has doubled the amount of early stage...
	Control via the virtual world 8th September 2015 Subsea 7 is one of the world’s leading global contractors in seabed-to-surface engineering, construction and services to the offshore industry. The company has worked with Siemens UK & Ireland to...
	SUT pledges further £50,000 funding towards educational courses 8th September 2015 The Society for Underwater Technology (SUT) has pledged further educational funding of up to £50,000 over the next 12 months in order to sustain a high level of skills across the global industry. Around...