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Lifecycle database improves SIM

Jul 01, 2016

Eeeteng Khoo and Christopher Serratella, of ABS, examine how lifecycle databases can improve structural integrity management. ABS HM3D is a lifecycle tool that promotes streamlined structural integrity management…

Venator OBS system to get Caspian trial

Jun 30, 2016

Norwegian offshore technology company inApril has won its first commercial agreement, worth US$25-30 million for Venator, its node-based seabed seismic acquisition system.  In development since 2012, the Venator node-on-a-rope system…

Gazprom Neft, IBM sign IT memorandum

Jun 24, 2016

Gazprom Neft has signed a memorandum of cooperation with IBM at this year’s St Petersburg International Economic Forum covering the use of information technologies in exploration and production (E&P). The agreement outlines the key areas of technical collaboration…

Safety Instrumented Function loop 'final element' problems and solutions

Jun 18, 2016

Riyaz Ali from Emerson Process Management describes the problems and possible solutions for testing the final control element of Safety Instrumented Function loops. Accidents in process industries have created concern as to whether functional safety protects personnel…

HPS' ControlEdge PLC leverages IIoT

Jun 16, 2016

Honeywell Process Solutions (HPS) now offers ControlEdge Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), a new addition to Honeywell’s next generation family of controllers leveraging the power of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). ControlEdge PLC…

FEI upgrades 3D reconstruction software

Jun 15, 2016

FEI, a provider of microscopy workflow solutions, has released the latest version of its Auto Slice & View three-dimensional (3D) reconstruction software, designed to makes 3D imaging faster, easier, more accurate, and cost effective. The…

iXblue offers INS range for AUVs

Jun 14, 2016

The iXblue’s Phins Compact Family has been designed to offer the AUV industry players the ability to choose an inertial navigation system (INS) adapted to their vehicle. Based on iXblue’s fiber-optic gyroscope technology, Phins C3, C5, and…

Schlumberger acquires Omron automation firm

Jun 03, 2016

Schlumberger has acquired Omron Oilfield and Marine, a US-based OMRON Corp. group company, which provides automation technology and solutions.  'The addition of Omron Oilfield and Marine will enable us to strengthen our industrial automation…

Wireless wonder

Jun 01, 2016

Automating data collection reduces operator exposure to offshore hazards, as well as making it easier, says Emerson Process Management’s Craig Abbott. Statoil’s Gullfaks’ B platform. Photo from Statoil…

Are cyber security risks deterring digitalization?

May 01, 2016

With big data also comes big risks to security. DNV GL’s Nada Ahmed discusses how security standards can be raised within the oil and gas industry.   New IT infrastructures and technologies…

Forecasting the future of oil and gas operations

Apr 27, 2016

A new report from DNV GL paints a very automated future for many oil and gas processes and sectors. Melissa Sustaita sets out the details. Sames. Image from OE staff. Over the…

Aker, ABB join subsea forces

Apr 27, 2016

Aker Solutions and ABB have agreed to work together on subsea processing solutions, bringing together their strengths in subsea, power and automation technologies. The cooperation will integrate Aker Solutions' subsea capabilities and…

Wood Group acquires Ingenious

Apr 08, 2016

Wood Group has acquired Ingenious Inc., a supplier of proprietary software and consulting services to the global chemical, oil and gas, and energy industries. The acquisition provides a manufacturing operations management systems capability…

DNV GL: Industry future to be automated, digital, smarter

Apr 05, 2016

The future of oil and gas technology looks increasingly automated, digital and smarter according to a new technology outlook report published by DNV GL. Image from DNV GL. The…

PDA on the drillfloor

Apr 01, 2016

The lack of automation in the oil and gas industry is a puzzle to Brian Evans from Curtin University, Australia. Elaine Maslin learned how he hopes to redress the situation. Professor Brian Evans…

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