offshore
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New figures show that the facilities working in the Gulf of Mexico achieved higher crude output in 2016 than at any other period. -
Pore-pressure prediction plays an important role in well planning as exploration targets shift to deeper, overpressured reservoirs.
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This study presents an overview of the structural response and failure mechanism of three-sided protected beams and proposes design solutions.
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Applying sufficient passive fire protection (PFP) on topside structural-steel members is critical. Simplified and conservative approaches are available to estimate the extent and amount of PFP necessary.
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Four types of fire- and blast-resistant walls for offshore installations are assessed, including internal vs. external fire and blast walls.
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Royal Dutch Shell CEO Ben van Beurden is to speak at the opening plenary session at SPE Offshore Europe 2017, which is being held in Aberdeen from 5–8 September.
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As the number of tankers on the open sea remains high, a new motion-prediction software aims to increase vessel safety.
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Results of the experimental and numerical heat-transfer analysis conducted on a T-shaped acrylic-glass pipe, representing a production header in a subsea production system with a vertical deadleg.
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In the midst of enormous change, OTC retains its status as a “must attend” technical conference for petroleum engineers and scientists working around the globe.
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A new tool enables variable bore rams and shear rams to be tested in one run, cutting rig time significantly.
