Safety
Members of the International Association of Oil and Gas Producers reported 32 fatalities and a 26% jump in hours worked in 2024, which lowered the rate by 0.03 per million hours worked.
Unlike traditional inspection methods, distributed fiber-optic sensing offers continuous, real-time monitoring capabilities, allowing for early detection and response to potential leaks, which is especially crucial in remote or inaccessible locations.
Technical safety standards are essential as global offshore exploration heats up.
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The journey to safety excellence is not paved with quick fixes but with deliberate, data-informed strategies.
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In an internal video, CEO Mike Wirth warned of "a concerning increase in serious near-misses" and told staff to double down on safety regardless of challenges.
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Artificial intelligence is transforming how organizations enhance safety performance and build a strong culture of safety excellence.
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This paper describes the use of coiled tubing in a pilot project for carbon dioxide injection, enabling evaluation of the conversion of an existing oil field for CCS purposes and derisking storage-development uncertainties before having to cease hydrocarbon production.
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This paper describes the first riserless coiled tubing services operation performed in a live subsea well and the associated improvements in efficiency, cost savings, and safety.
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This paper describes a case history in the UAE in which the cleanout of scale contaminated with naturally occurring radioactive material was conducted successfully.
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This paper proposes a model for understanding safety culture maturity that can help an organization understand how engaged their employees are in safety and what potential barriers there may be to that engagement.
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The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and its predecessor, the US Bureau of Mines, have significantly contributed to enhancing the safety of miners and to applying new technologies to the mining industry.
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This paper looks in detail at the technical advances of new digital confined-spaces monitoring technology and how the technology maximizes worker safety and efficiency.
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Real-time location systems have emerged as invaluable tools for enhancing safety and efficiency in the operations of oil and gas organizations. This paper investigates the various applications of the technology within the industry, highlighting its transformative effect on safety protocols and operational efficiency.
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