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10 I n t e r n a t io n al INDUSTRY NEWS
EXPLORATION • DRILLING • FIELD SERVICES
Convenient coating Biobased outdoor coating: seeking Self-elevating platform Custom fit fans
Oil & gas sector product and project news stories
Offshore’s digital future
Why digital transformation in oil and gas production is key
renewability and rust prevention in remote locations
Innovative system brings sustainability and a low carbon footprint to small, shallow water fields
Four bespoke ATEX fans built for offshore Brazil project
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The sound of success Enclosure integrity testing using
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Analysing alloys Energy security fears drives demand
for high-performance alloys
Intelligent isolation Environmental, hydrocarbon
and contamination time delay return isolation
OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE
Are drones in the pipeline? The buzz around drones in the oil industry
Time-saving Raman spectroscopy Onsite refinery labs are expediting
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Subsea tech A deep dive into the latest subsea sector innovations
Decommissioning FPSO decommissioned in environmentally responsible, record-breaking project
OFFSHORE’S
Exploring how technology advances will deliver ongoing success for the off shore sector
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