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13 I n t e r n a t io n al INDUSTRY NEWS
Roundup of the latest oil and gas product, project and service news
EXPLORATION • DRILLING • FIELD SERVICES Drilling down into data
Profiling a technology innovator who is
looking to disrupt oil exploration big data technology
Dynamic deepwater TCP risers
Flexible fibre
A quick and easy solution can speed the certification of fibre optic cabling installed in explosive atmospheres, including caustic marine environments
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OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE Hands-off approach
Constant monitoring of critical motors and generators on offshore oil platforms while offline prevents failures on start-up, reduces production interruptions, saves on rewinding repairs and increases personnel safety
Protecting pipelines Pipeline thefts are a global challenge:
Harry Smith explains how to use technology to prevent them
Taking a bearing Bearing vibration in an offshore 4MW thruster motor fixed through joint effort
Multi-screw pump portfolio
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DRILLING DOWN
Transforming oil exploration data
Efficiency in DECOMMISSIONING
PIPELINE THEFTS PROTECTION FROM
Smart subsea power How a novel energy harvesting solution could impact subsea operations
The hazard at height Choosing a cost-effective barrier to dropped object risk at offshore facilities
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Introducing the advanced technology designed to pinpoint the best drilling locations
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