CONTENTS
Welcome
Very much reflecting the state of play in the oil & gas sector right now, the key theme of this issue can be summarised as 'where old meets new’. Many of the articles in these pages cover technologies that can be described as state-of-the-art without that being hyperbole. And several of them are being applied either to solve problems that are decades old or to revive ageing assets. On page 14 we hear from
communications technology expert Kevin Quillien, who explains how disparate, established assets can now be joined up to smart networking technologies that aim to futureproof even the oldest oil & gas assets. According to Quillien, “Digitising and digitally transforming this extensive installed base represents a tremendous opportunity to enhance efficiency, safety and sustainability across the sector.” Meanwhile, our revealing interview
with Ekaterina Mezhentseva at coatings expert Jotun (page 10) highlights the staggering costs and impact to the industry of a problem that is undoubtedly ‘old’ – that of corrosion – and details how the ‘new’ (Jotun’s advanced coatings solutions) can help operators deal with this menace. Further illustrating the ‘old meets
new’ theme, on page 34 we have an article that actually has the word ‘old’ in its headline (Old but gold?), in which Michal Wozniakowski- Zehenter explores whether today’s high-tech operational environment can still benefit from the use of the many decades old T-Card system. Finally, our cover story (page 6)
details how new subsea technologies can help overcome old mindsets to develop a greener future.
Louise Davis Editor
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Sustainable subsea solutions Innovative and environmentally friendly technologies for the new underwater markets
EXPLORATION • DRILLING • FIELD SERVICES
High-pressure environment An industry-first deepwater technology that’s able to operate at up to 20,000psi has successfully been deployed
Confronting corrosion Corrosion is an ongoing headache for operators. However, one coatings expert is aiming to empower the oil & gas industry's efforts to defeat it
OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE
Making the connection Digitally linking oil & gas assets has long been an issue
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for those who manage them. But now, a robust communications network can get these sites better connected
It’s a wrap! A new composite wrap system for aqueous environments
Rethinking gas quality Hydrocarbon dewpoint: the gap between theory and reality
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