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Environment

Judge: Dakota Access Pipeline Needs Further Environmental Review

A federal judge ruled on 14 June that the environmental review for the Dakota Access pipeline was, in part, inadequate and must be reconsidered, handing tribal opponents of the 1,170-mile pipeline project a key legal victory.

June 18, 2017 • The Hill • HSE Now
Environment

Oklahoma Commission Says Protocols for Oil and Gas Industry Seem To Be Working To Prevent Earthquakes

Officials with the Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC) say steps they have taken to reduce the number and severity of earthquakes across Oklahoma seem to be working

June 28, 2017 • KFOR • HSE Now
Robotics/unmanned systems

New GE Startup Tests Drones for Pipeline, Gas Flare Inspections

General Electric has launched a subsidiary to develop and sell the use of flying, crawling, and swimming drones for inspections in the oil and gas industry, among others, the company announced.

June 18, 2017 • Houston Chronicle • HSE Now
Offshore/subsea systems

Profit Increase With New Subsea Boosting Products

Emphasis on identifying more-efficient subsea boosting solutions has led to a number of initiatives in the industry.

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July 31, 2017 • Journal of Petroleum Technology
Offshore/subsea systems

How Will Subsea-Processing Technologies Enable Deepwater-Field Developments?

This study examines how subsea processing (SSP) can develop into an important enabling technology for future ultradeepwater-field developments and long-distance tiebacks.

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July 31, 2017 • Journal of Petroleum Technology
Offshore/subsea systems

Cost Reduction of Subsea Boosting Systems by Use of Innovative Technologies

The costs of subsea boosting systems have been reduced by adopting three primary strategies: simplifying the system design to reduce weight and cost, simplifying the installation and intervention, and reducing complexity and risk.

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July 31, 2017 • Journal of Petroleum Technology
Safety

Norway and UK Lift Super Puma Ban

The flight ban imposed on the Airbus H225 and AS332 L2 in Norway and the UK has been lifted by their respective civil aviation regulators.

July 13, 2017 • Helicopter Investor • HSE Now
Safety

BP Will Not Use Super Pumas Until Crash Probe Completed

BP has confirmed it will not reintroduce Super Puma Helicopters until the completion of an investigation into last year’s fatal crash.

July 10, 2017 • STV • HSE Now
Safety

Reduce the Risks of Tank Gauging by Using Work Practice Control

Manual tank gauging is a common oilfield activity that has resulted in multiple worker deaths in recent years. By using work practice control, operators can reduce the risks it poses significantly.

June 29, 2017 • Siemens • HSE Now
Safety

No Worker Left Behind: Protecting Lone Workers in the Oil and Gas Industry

Cloud-based computing and wireless, mobile technology have created a new era of safety for lone workers, going beyond current safety standards.

June 18, 2017 • EHS Today • HSE Now

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