Russian engineering company Research and Design Institute of Urea and Organic Synthesis Products (JSC NIIK) migrated to AVEVA Everything3D (AVEVA E3D). AVEVA Everything3D. From AVEVA. AVEVA…
Lukoil Overseas North Shelf AS awarded AGR a US$131,000 contract for its well intelligence software solution, iQx. AGR’s iQx software is designed to simplify and increase efficiency of the planning and execution of drilling wells.…
FEI introduced its new HeliScan microCT advanced imaging system during the grand opening of its Digital Rock Lab in Houston. Raw tomogram image (no post processing) of Austin Chalk formation highlighting 1…
A three phase asset management strategy could help counter costs, says ABB’s Will Leonard. In mid-December, the price of oil fell further after the International Energy Agency (IEA) forecast weaker demand in 2015. Brent crude fell to around US$60 a barrel…
With oil prices depressed, Greg Hale argues that automation could make a much needed difference in the offshore industry. The scenario is set and it is time for everything to play out: automation can come to the rescue of the offshore oil and gas industry…
Peter Beales discusses the dangers of neglecting software integrity What constitutes an “asset” in the oil and gas industry? The obvious spring to mind: vessels, pipelines, and generators, for example. Few of us, however, would immediately think of invisible assets…
Laser scanning with real-time results using offshore-approved tablets is coming, say Carl Bennett and Stewart Buchanan. Linking together data from multiple surveys to create whole platform virtual model Images from Wood Group ODL…
Distributed offshore engineering users of SACS V5.7 are benefiting from the extended information mobility provided through the software’s integration with the ProjectWise project delivery solution as well as enhanced integration with both MOSES and AutoPIPE…
Eversendai Offshore made a significant investment in AVEVA’s Integrated Engineering & Design solutions through its deployment of AVEVA Marine. AVEVA Marine is a set of integrated applications created…
Rexroth developed a new control solution that can easily be connected to the customer's system using predefined interfaces. Numerous hardware variants in the form of an extensive modular system allow the designer maximum flexibility and reduce…
Tullow Oil signed a contract in 2014 with ExproSoft for the continued use of WellMaster – the global well equipment reliability database. By tracking the failures of all their active wells, the operator enables increased production and reduced…
Turkey-based Promer Consultancy and Engineering selected AVEVA’s Integrated Engineering & Design solutions for major engineering projects. AVEVA Everything3D. From AVEVA. In…
The pressure is on to find economically viable ways to develop marginal fields, in the UK North Sea and further afield. Ben Smith and Ed Randall look at the challenges and options. More and more emphasis is being placed by operators and…
As the offshore industry grows in complexity – in terms of projects and geographies – software is playing an increasing role in engineering, both to aid engineering and collaboration, as projects increase in complexity and diversity. Meg…
New age technologies block failures, and boost bottom line. Gregory Hale reports. Every minute counts these days. The right decisions hinge on responding to issues before they become big…