Offshore/subsea systems
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.
This paper explores the application of a modular, high-temperature gas-cooled nuclear reactor to a Very Large Crude Carrier-class floating production, storage, and offloading vessel.
This paper describes the potential of combined-cycle technology (use of a gas turbine and a steam turbine together to turn fuel into electricity) in offshore carbon-capture applications.
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The authors describe a joint industry project focused on collaboration and knowledge-sharing to improve the competitiveness of Australia’s oil and gas industry by addressing critical challenges associated with subsea-equipment failure.
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The French producer has taken final investment decision on the deepwater Begonia field, plus natural gas and solar developments.
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Schlumberger, Subsea 7 alliance will supply and install a subsea boosting system in GOM field.
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A new report shows that the offshore oil and gas sector is cautiously getting back to work, with some projects delayed and while EPC awards for sanctioned projects remain robust.
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The contractor will finalize the chosen FPSO solution for the development in the Campos Basin pre-salt off Brazil.
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It has often been considered risky to use heavy drillships in depths below 2,000 ft. However, a good measure of innovation and market timing has recently proved otherwise.
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UK-based M Subs has been commissioned to design the 24-m Oceanus, which is planned for trans-Atlantic research voyages.
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Tanzania has signed an LNG framework agreement to reboot a plan to build an LNG export terminal on the Indian Ocean.
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The subsea specialist will provide and install flowlines, risers, and umbilicals for the Búzios 8 project offshore Brazil.
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The Barents Sea is the gift that keeps on giving for Equnior which has made its 10th sizeable discovery within the same license area.