Raising growth capital
Andrew Reid, Douglas-Westood, explains why for many firms in the global oilfield service industry, raising growth capital is a constant preoccupation.
Drilling & production
Wison-Shell coal gasification plant commences operation
The Shell-Wison hybrid coal gasification demonstration plant has successfully commenced operations in Nanjing.
Siemens opens first Junior Factory in UK
Siemens opens the first Junior factory for apprentices in Congleton, UK, launching ‘Tomorrow’s Engineers week’
Africa’s hydrocarbon risks – present and future
Dr. Duncan Clarke, Global Pacific & Partners (http://www.globalpacificpartners.com), analyses the investment risks in Africa’s oil and gas sector.
Heavy lifting, Part 2
Norman Liley, Zilift, UK, examines the growing importance of artificial lift as heavy oil production continues to grow.
MWD advances aid with drilling
Scientific Drilling International (SDI) highlight a service that addresses the industry’s toughest wellbore placement and risk mitigation challenges: MagTraC MWD Ranging.
Oceaneering commissions subsea support vessel from BAE Systems
Oceaneering commissions subsea support vessel from BAE Systems for oil and gas subsea intervention services in the Gulf of Mexico.
China’s first FLNG set to begin operations
China’s first FLNG plant is set to begin operations next month.
Energy Transfer shelves Louisana-only pipeline leg
Energy Transfer shelves a new Louisiana-only leg of its Eastern Gulf Crude Access (EGCA) pipeline project over lack of shipper interest.
Heavy lifting, Part 1
Norman Liley, Zilift, UK, examines the growing importance of artificial lift as heavy oil production continues to grow.
Getting creative with cladding, Part 2
Robert Miller, Abakan Inc., explains how a new method for the seamless cladding of pipes is enabling the development of subsea oil resources in ever-harsher conditions.
Troubled waters ahead
The latest report from Wood Mackenzie shows that water poses a variety of business risks for the energy industry, and could play an influential role in shaping the future energy supply mix.
Weld overlay cladding specialist contracted by BP in the North Sea
Arc Energy has completed a contract to apply a corrosion resistant surface to the internal bores of two forged wye pieces destined for BP’s Clair Ridge development.
Centrica sign LNG supply deal with Qatargas
Centrica have signed an LNG supply deal with Qatargas that will provide gas for up to three million UK homes.
Subsea Piling Services and remotely-operated subsea piling system introduced
Conductor Installation Services Ltd (CIS) has announced the launch of a new service line, Subsea Piling Services, and a remotely-operated subsea piling system.