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8 I n t e r n a t io n al INDUSTRY NEWS The latest oil & gas product and project news
EXPLORATION • DRILLING • FIELD SERVICES Expandable expertise
First deployment of well optimisation technology in Middle East
Cranes for complex conditions
Discussing general purpose cranes in the offshore market
The evolution of cemented carbides Combination of optimised carbide grades, AM and conventional
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manufacturing leads to durable valve components
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Confronting corrosion The use of corrosion protection
measures to extend the service life of lifting chain and link components
OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE Remarkable robotics
The first Ex-proof legged robot makes it possible to automate routine oil & gas inspection tasks
Managing methane How the oil and gas industry can act now to avoid methane plumes and fl aring
Networking opportunity Driving 5G innovation for hazardous
industry environments I n t e r n a t io n al
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NETWORKING opportunity
EXPANDABLE expertise
ROV breakthrough
ROBOTS AUTOMATION INNOVATION
Raman revolution An advanced system for accurately measuring LNG composition
Headlamps as PPE The role of intrinsically safe lighting products in worker safety
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A new solution means that integrating autonomous robots into oil & gas workforces is now possible
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