Safety
Shell has demonstrated drone-in-a-box operations from its Mars floating production unit, becoming the first operator in the region to secure FAA approval for self-approved offshore beyond-visual-line-of-sight flights. JPT Senior Technology Editor Jennifer Pallanich visited Shell Technology Center Houston to see the system in action.
SPE’s newly renamed Safety Technical Section expands the reach of human factors by integrating safety, risk management, and system resilience expertise while preserving dedicated leadership and technical focus.
As drilling operations become increasingly digital, computer vision is emerging as a continuous safety layer that complements, not replaces, established safety practices. The challenge is no longer whether artificial intelligence can detect hazards, but how operators should deploy, integrate, and govern these systems to improve safety without adding operational comple…
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GE Vernova and Vineyard Wind provided an update on the implementation of their plan to safely remove the remainder of the damaged blade on turbine AW-38, remove any remaining debris, complete environmental studies, implement actions for blade readiness for service, and, ultimately, resume turbine installation and operations. -
Technology uptake aimed at optimizing resources, delivering consistency, and augmenting what humans can do.
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The new areawide safety plan is a collaboration with Vår Energi and is expected to begin on 1 January.
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This paper describes a new application that leverages advanced machine-learning techniques in conjunction with metocean forecasts to predict vessel motions and thruster loads.
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Wearable technology aims to take advantage of hands-free functionality to allow workers to perform their duties while maintaining communication remotely with the control room.
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In this exclusive Q&A, Giovanni Cristofoli, senior vice president of bp Solutions, shares insights into how his team is redefining operational strategies and fostering agility to bridge competitive gaps and enhance efficiency. Highlights include the integration of digital tools, data science, and a unified approach to tackling complex problems.
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As Hurricane Francine bore down on the central Louisiana coast, production in the Gulf of Mexico took a hit.
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The main objective of this paper is to provide a solution that eliminates the risks of working in confined spaces and aids in preventive maintenance.
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The traditional method of inspecting tanks puts workers in danger. Using robots instead can keep workers out of harm’s way.
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This paper presents an automated underwater robot and a nondestructive testing eddy-current probe for alternating-current field measurement analysis of jacket main welds.
