I n t e r n a t i o n a l
February 2012
I n t e r n a t io n al NOW including: International Hydrographic & Seismic Search Oil Recovery Enhanced Maximising crude reserves
February 2012
Explosion-proof actuation Automation boosts operational data
Pipeline Construction Plasma cutting systems help meet tight schedules and save money
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36 Exploration • Drilling • Field Services 8 Discoveries boost well resource estimates 8 Production from US shale reserves forges ahead
International Hydrographic & Seismic Search
8 Filling in missing information for offshore engineers 8 Seismic surveys progress worldwide
33 Communications/Telemetry 8 Digital and wireless solutions dominate market
37 Production • Processing • Handling 8 Pumping solutions for extreme conditions 8 Plasma systems save time and money in pipeline construction
66 Instrumentation • Computing • Control 8 Automation improves intelligent field operations and plant operability
70 Health & Safety 8 EU proposes new offshore health and safety rules
13 Insulation requirements 20 Strain gauges 22 Enhanced oil recovery 24 Electronic locks
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47 Ultrasonic flow technology 54 Explosion proof actuation 62 High pressure piping 72 Advertisers’ Index
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