I n t e r n a t io n al
February 2013
I n t e r n a t io n al Spots tiny amounts of oilLeak Detection
Seismic imaging gets broadband boost
February 2013
Large reserves drive pipeline investment
The Recovery Factor Field services maximise the exploitation of production assets
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This issue concentrates on 23 49
13 Exploration • Drilling • Field Services 8 Europe continues to attract drilling investments 8 Field services key to asset exploitation
39 Communications/Telemetry 8 Benefits of wireless reach a wider audience 8 Streamlining communication systems
45 Production • Processing • Handling 8 Massive reserves drive pipeline investments 8 LIMS helps LNG facilities ensure product quality
64 Instrumentation • Computing • Control 8 Integrated control and safety solutions aid optimum reservoir recovery
67 Health & Safety 8 Accidents drive advances in leak detection technologies
70 Seismic Survey 8 Improving strategies with better seismic software
6 Culture improvement 9 Talent and technology
20 Improving subsea flows 23 A clearer view subsea
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