OPITO develops online assessment to support drilling safety
The online assessment has been designed to reinforce the competency of roustabouts.
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Weatherford signs four-year contract for deep-set safety valves with Petrobras
Under the terms of a deal with Petrobras, Weatherford will deliver 24 Optimax™ deep-set safety valves in the next four years.
Pragma develops ESP downhole safety valve
The valve is designed to create an improved well control solution for cable deployed electric submersible pumps retrofitted to production wells.
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COSL Drilling Europe achieves OPITO CMS approval
The Norwegian contractor, who demonstrated and implemented a best practice CMS covering operations on one of its North Sea assets, achieved the accreditation in under four months.
Serica Energy adopts Restrata emergency response technology
The Restrata Platform allows operators to quickly locate people in an emergency situation.
Shell's Appomattox first high temperature project to gain BSEE approval
The permitting work for the Appomattox project, which saw first oil in May 2019, helped define and clarify the safety requirements in BSEE’s recently published high pressure and high temperature related guidance documents.
Sparrows Group receives ABS certification
The accreditation for Sparrows Group's US business is for Dropped Objects Risk Inspection and Program Audits.
Solaris Water starts operations at Lobo Ranch Produced Water Recycling and Blending Center
The expanded facility has the capacity to treat up to 80 000 bpd of produced water and receive 80 000 bpd of non-potable water.
OGUK welcomes duo to board as industry addresses energy transition challenge
OGUK has appointed two new members to its board.
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Salos and HFB Consulting to offer aviation training to oil and gas sector
The two firms believe their bespoke oil and gas Advanced Human Factors programme will deliver significant performance benefits and a measurable impact in offshore safety KPIs.
CIS receives President's Award for occupational heath and safety record
CIS, which installs conductors and piles for the oil and gas and nearshore marine construction industries, has been recognised by the UK's Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents.
New award category revealed as nominations open for the 2019 OGUK Offshore Safety Awards
Included in this year’s awards, jointly organised by OGUK and Step Change in Safety is a new category for Maritime Safety.
OPITO appoints VP for Americas to support oil and gas safety and skills
Brandon Grosvenor, who will be based at the organisation’s office in Houston, will seek to increase engagement and extend the training network through regular forums.
Servelec Controls’ focus on safety secures Perenco’s North Sea assets
Continuous high standards and a focus on safety has led Perenco to extend and expand their support contract with Servelec Controls.
Rovco awarded suite of HSE certifications by DNV
The Bristol-headquartered organisation has secured the ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 accreditations.