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When panels in an instrument equipment shelter kept tripping and the occasional smell of H2S led to an investigation of the rationale. Although a rare occurrence, this paper presents a strategy for prevention through careful site selection.

The deployment of appropriate CO2-separation technologies for natural gas processing is viewed as an abatement measure toward global CO2-emissions reduction. Selection of the optimum technology requires special attentiion.

InterMoor hired Folabi Bolatiwa as general manager of its Nigerian operations. Bolatiwa joined the company in 2007 as an engineer and has more than 10 years of experience in the offshore oil and gas industry, serving in engineering, operations, and management roles. He was previously the company’s Gulf of Guinea operations manager and helped launch its Nigerian office…

In the Price of Oil, Roberto Aguilera and Marian Radetzki predict a dramatic increase in shale oil and other tight oil production from about 4 million BOPD today to as much as 40 million in 2035. This will have a limiting effect on oil price.

As operators look to reduce the time and cost for projects, adopting a modular approach to facility design. While this approach may provide some benefits, it may not be the most efficient path.

Influence is an important part of engineering. It is not enough to develop a brilliant design; you have to convince someone to build it. Intuition and reason are important factors in influence.

OPITO appointed Graham Gall as managing director. Gall was previously managing director at Falck Safety Services. He has 25 years of experience in the energy industry and in aviation, holding a number of international leadership positions, including a stint as standards and approvals director for OPITO’s business in the UK North Sea.

The amount of data within industry continues to grow. Information management is a significant challenge, but it provides an opportunity for improved project performance.

Bernard Looney has been promoted to chief executive for BP. Looney has been chief operating officer (COO) of production in the upstream segment since 2013. He joined BP in 1991 as a drilling engineer, holding positions in the UK North Sea, Vietnam, and the US Gulf of Mexico before moving to executive roles within the company.

BP promoted Lamar McKay to deputy group chief executive. McKay’s responsibilities will include strategy and long-term planning, safety and operational risk management, technology, and corporate governance. He had previously served as the company’s upstream chief executive since 2013 and has been on its executive team since 2008, a year before his appointment as chairm…

In maturing oil wells, oil production is often restricted as reservoir pressure depletes. Two case studies highlight the application of two-screw multiphase pump systems in to extend well life.

Samir Brikho stepped down from his position as chief executive officer (CEO) at Amec Foster Wheeler. Brikho had been Amec’s CEO since 2006, overseeing the company’s USD 3 billion acquisition of Foster Wheeler in 2014. Prior to joining Amec, he served as chief executive at ABB Lummus Global, head of the power systems division at the ABB Group, and was a member of the S…