A new breed
Matt Quinn, TIBCO Software, USA, explores the growing and increasingly important role of data scientists in the oil and gas industry.
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Baker Hughes introduces new Gulf of Mexico stimulation vessel
The new StimFORCE Gulf of Mexico (GoM) well stimulation vessel is a new addition to the company’s fleet of stimulation vessels.
Oil and gas staff appointments and a retirement
A quick overview of some of the recent appointments made in the oil and gas industry and one retirement.
Oil and gas skills research project launched
The largest ever study into North Sea skills provision will target over 1000 organisations.
Heavy lifting, Part 3
Norman Liley, Zilift, UK, examines the growing importance of artificial lift as heavy oil production continues to grow.
Wireless Seismic granted Chinese patent
Wireless Seismic announced that it has been issued a Chinese patent, relating to its seismic exploration systems.
Keeping compliant, Part 1
Adrian Learer, plan.it Chartered Accountants, UK, explains how oil and gas contractors can maximise profitability whilst ensuring tax compliancy.
Technip awarded Ghana deepwater contracts
Tullow Ghana has awarded Technip two contracts for the ultra-deepwater TEN Project, located offshore Ghana.
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.
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.
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.