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Seismic survey companies are using ever more sophisticated techniques. Sean Ottewell reports
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Seismic applications for shale gas reservoirs can now provide information to optimise drilling and completion locations
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Ocean bottom nodes are used to good effect in situations where accuracy of sensor placement is most important, as in time lapse surveys. Brian Anderson and Christi Todd describe how that accuracy is achieved, using the node, an ROV, and navigational systems.
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Remotely operated vehicles are to be used to survey the 'jungle' of Caspian seabed as new pipelines are laid
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Brian Luff casts a critical eye on the lack of independent testing on oil rig systems and how this needs to change to prevent more disasters like the recent BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico
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Interest in US shale gas reserves has prompted a flurry of mergers and acquisitions. Sean Ottewell reports
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A breakthrough in integrity monitoring system signals step change in data availability, enabling better decision-making for oil and gas facilities
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Communications systems often have to operate in remote, dangerous situations, but the latest solutions not only improve processing, but also speed up response to natural or medical emergencies. Sean Ottewell reports
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Debbie Batt shows how sulphur and nitrogen content in bunker fuel can be regularly monitored to ensure compliance with new legislative requirements
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Steam traps stop mechanical trap failure and reduce condensate return pressure by 15 per cent at refinery
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Thomas Rüdiger and Frank Wiele outline the updates to the expansion of a flared flange system and the introduction of a piping solution service
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Michael Herbstritt looks at how the Indian Oil Corporation and Petro SA are using modular electric actuators
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New routers, modems and cables are transforming access to networks and simplifying data transfer across all production processes. Sean Ottewell reports
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Condition monitoring systems and automatic lubrication systems for bearings can reduce the risk and costs associated with unforeseen breakdowns to critical processing
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New options make satisfying API RP 545 fast, economical, and safe for floating roof tank lightning protection. Del Williams report
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The impact of the recent Deepwater Horizon oil spill will result in oil and gas pipeline installations coming under far greater scrutiny from industry regulators over the coming months and years. Dr Richard Gooch discusses how to meet these more stringent engineering, inspection and safety requirements
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The complexity of the pipelines means there is no universal technical solution to all the safety challenges. But integration of existing technologies is a step forward. Jie-Wei Chen and Wolfgang Krieg report
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With the world's focus on events in the Gulf of Mexico, a trio of Norwegian innovations are helping in the clean-up campaign. Sean Ottewell reports
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Operating companies are turning to advanced gas turbine technologies to boost efficiency and meet emissions regulations. Sean Ottewell reports
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European process safety market revenues estimated this to reach $632.4m in 2016, says Frost and Sullivan
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