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Trintes is currently producing over 1000 bpd through artificial lift including ESP (electrical submersible pumps) and PCP (progressive cavity pumps) technology.

On 2 September the Visund Nord IOR (improved oil recovery) project came on stream, two months ahead of schedule. The project has further been delivered with no serious HSE incidents and well below budget.

Keith Myers, Westwood insight, explains how the latest Guyana discovery opens the way to a new 10 billion bbl oil province and transformation for one of South America’s smallest countries.

ExPert is a technology derived from the medical profession that allows for the internal inspection of Ex equipment without opening the units or shutting down the electrical systems.

The companies have secured a deal with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) for the provision of project management consultancy services across four gas projects in the Niger Delta region, with work already in hand.

The J2 Subsea 4 Port Tool Changer enables ROVs to connect with tools subsea with zero leakages.

The aim of the Alvarez appraisal work is to prove up large gas resources by appraising extensive natural gas shows in a 1982 well.

Woodside and its Rufisque, Sangomar and Sangamor Deep (RSSD) JV partners are currently evaluating tender responses for key contracts.

Chris Burke, Emerson Automation Solutions, UK, explores how continuous, real-time corrosion monitoring has extended the life of a mature natural gas field in the North Sea.

Winning the Innovation Award is a recognition for Typhoon Valve System and confirms the prowess of Typhonix and Mokveld in low shear valve technology.