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Magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) is a promising way to remove dispersed oil from produced water. In this study, the authors investigated the optimal operating conditions for MNPs and the mechanisms of MNP/oil attachments and magnetic separation.

This paper presents a critical review of the recent literature to determine the status of research and development and field application of nanotechnology in the oil field.

BCCK Holding, a company specializing in engineering, procurement, fabrication, and field construction services, appointed John Peterson as director of business development. Peterson joins the company from STV Energy Services, where he served as director of business development. He has more than 20 years of experience in business development and sales roles.

Behind the use of most drones and unmanned aerial vehicles is the issue of safely and legally operating beyond the visual line of sight (BVLOS). Jim Cieplak talks about his work with Harris Corporation and BVLOS solutions.

The federal government is barred from auctioning off new drilling rights on public lands in California for at least another year under a settlement reached with environmental groups, one of the groups told Bloomberg.

McDermott appointed Ty Lawrence as its vice president, treasurer, and investor relations head. Previously, Lawrence was senior director of finance for McDermott's Americas, Europe, and Africa Area. He joined the company in 2013, holding the positions of subsea finance director and senior finance director for commercial and project support. Lawrence is a trained charge…

Panelists at the Offshore Technology Conference largely doubted that the oil and gas industry is making full use of digital technology for fundamental transformation.

The new economic environment known as “lower for longer” has had no small effect on offshore safety, said a panel of experts at the 2017 Offshore Technology Conference.

Weir Oil & Gas appointed Ronan Le Gloahec as managing director of the EMEA region. He will head the company's oil and gas unit based in Dubai, overseeing the manufacturing and service of pressure control equipment, rotating equipment, and operational and maintenance contracts with end user E&P companies and national oil companies across the Middle East, Africa, the Ca…

Bechtel, an engineering, procurement, and construction company, named Brendan Bechtel as chairman of Bechtel Group. Bechtel now holds the dual titles and responsibilities of chairman and CEO after being named to the latter position in September 2016. He had previously served as the company's oil, gas, and chemicals (OG&C) global business unit and as general manager of…

Companies are rethinking offshore developments and in a very tough market are finding innovative ways of bringing some projects forward.

The new CEO of Pemex outlined his plan to reverse the state-owned company’s struggling financial and production situation.