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	RigNet Introduces Intelligent Remote LTE Services 10th January 2019 CompleteConnect ensures constant connectivity, high capacity, and high availability. It offers users an intelligent, durable, LTE solution that is easy to deploy and can be bundled with L-band and VSAT...
	Case Study: Petrobras and RigNet's Intelie Live 9th January 2019 Over the past two years, RigNet has focused on successfully executing on our strategy and have become “the” premier remote communications provider offering leading solutions for cybersecurity,...
	Forum’s new eROV means big savings for operators 8th January 2019 The recently launched XLe Spirit is the first observation-class ROV to utilise Forum’s Integrated Control Engine (ICE™) to bring greater functionality commonly only found in larger work-class...
	Successful quarter for Oxifree Global Services 22nd December 2018 Work has been underway with a large British utilities grid operator protecting current transformer and circuit breakers in the UK helping to ensure the continuity of electricity supplies in local...
	RESMAN Announces Acquisition of Restrack 19th December 2018 The combination of RESMAN’s reservoir monitoring and intelligent chemical tracer systems and Restrack’s full portfolio of integrated tracer services, including inter-well gas & water tracing...
	TWMA secures contract with Neptune Energy 19th December 2018 The three-year contract, which comes with the option of a two-year extension, will include skip and ship and solids control to manage and process drill cuttings. The scope of work will also include the...
	OGTC project approved for Return To Scene 18th December 2018 Securing a significant funding award from the Oil & Gas Technology Centre (OGTC), Return To Scene has kickstarted development of its visual positioning system, R2S VPS. The project...
	Tendeka continues flow of new technology launches to boost oil recovery 17th December 2018 As an addition to their extensive range of advanced inflow control technology, FloFuse can increase oil recovery by improving injected water conformance in fractured reservoirs or by ensuring effective...
	MAN’s subsea compression solution proves its worth 13th December 2018 In 2015, Åsgard became the world’s first subsea gas compression facility to commence operation 300 meters below sea level – featuring two HOFIM™ motor-compressor units by MAN Energy...
	Verus Petroleum moves to next phase 10th December 2018 The private equity backed independent operator has recently completed three significant acquisitions; an interest in the Babbage gas field acquired from Premier Oil on 6th December, on the back of...