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Algor is releasing Algor V21, the latest major release of its finite element analysis software package, which upgrades the entire spectrum of FEA Technology is generating a lot of chatter in the seismic community and among the seismic-literate in client oil companies Since the uptake of marine seismic methods by the oil industry in the mid-1960s ocean bottom seismic data acquisition has remained a minority |
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In November 2007, Australian minerals and mining major, BHP Billiton exercised an option to take a controlling interest in two key licences, offshore the Falkland Islands … 2002 and 2004. 
A measure of how important Time-lapse (or 4D) seismic has become is that in the order of 75 per cent of current seismic survey work on the North-west Europe Continental Shelf relates to 4D assessment
The use of fibre optic technology offers the potential for a low cost, highly reliable system
Saab's Seaeye Jaguar ROV claimed to have the highest payload and thrust in its class; easy to pilot 
When can a new exploration technology be considered to have resulted in a fully fledged industry? Is the answer a measure of turnover? Is it when explorationists have to justify not using the technology? 
The Panama Canal consists of 17 artificial lakes, several improved and artificial channels and two sets of locks. A typical passage through takes around nine hours, but it is presently handling more vessel traffic than had ever been envisioned 
Within the OBC seismic industry there is a growing need for smarter designs to cope with the high price and short life time of traditional wire armoured OBCs.
Since pipelines and transported substances are high value assets, continuous and smooth operation is of utmost importance. In the early days inspection and maintenance was focused on securing functionality from a supply and economic point of view.