Neptune Energy is an independent global E&P company with operations across the North Sea, North Africa and Asia Pacific has recently announced that installation is underway of the world’s longest heated subsea production pipeline in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea. Once completed, the 36 kilometre electrically trace-heated (ETH) pipe-in-pipe solution will transport oil […]

A drone flew a 3D-printed part for the lifeboat system from the Mongstad base to the Troll A platform in the North Sea. The operation was completed efficiently and according to plan. “Development is rapid, and we see a huge potential within drone technology that could transform the way we operate, both under and above […]

Locus Bio-Energy Solutions (Locus BE) has patented technology that brings green biosurfactant treatments to the oilfield proven to outperform synthetic chemicals at a fraction of the dosage rates and cost. The environmentally friendly solutions have been nationally recognized for their ability to maximize ESG and profitability, solve top pain points and help operators do more […]

Maersk Drilling has entered an agreement to invest USD 1m in the California-based company Clean Energy Systems to help develop a new technology called Carbon-Negative Energy. The concept builds on proven technology originally developed for the aerospace industry, which is now being deployed in a process that is expected to result in net-negative carbon emissions. […]

The two global leaders in production well optimization and subsea, Halliburton Company and TechnipFMC have introduced Odassea™, the first distributed acoustic sensing solution for subsea wells. The technology platform enables operators to execute intervention-less seismic imaging and reservoir diagnostics to reduce total cost of ownership while improving reservoir knowledge. The Odassea™ service integrates hardware and […]

Schlumberger has introduced Symphony* live downhole reservoir testing, a technology platform that enables operational control of the downhole testing toolstring to deliver real-time downhole measurements. Symphony testing reduces operational time and improves safety and efficiency while enabling informed decision making for better reservoir understanding and reduced field development planning uncertainty. Symphony testing unites Muzic* wireless […]

Schlumberger has introduced Performance Live* digitally connected service that optimizes remote wellsite operations control while improving safety, efficiency and footprint. The service includes technology and domain expertise within a digital ecosystem, leveraging cloud-based applications and automated data workflows through a secure and robust data network. The Performance Live service provides customers with instant access to […]

Aker Solutions has developed a modified workover system that enables faster and more cost-effective planned interventions. The concept will first be applied on Equinor’s Visund field in the North Sea. Workover systems enable safe well access for subsea installation and completion, diagnostics, maintenance, repairs, enhanced production and finally plugging and abandonment. The operational concept entails […]