Technology
2008.10.22 -
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Cooper Interconnect has released its new Underwater Ethernet cable assemblies that provide both ethernet and power capability in one assembly. Assemblies are rated up to 10,000 PSI with 1 Gb/s high-speed performance, and power up to 600 Volts. Full text
2008.10.22 -
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A ground breaking Safety Instrumented System of Control that could prevent major accidents within the Oil and Gas Industry will be presented at a prestigious event in London next week. The technology, pioneered by Newcastle-based BEL Valves in partnership with Hima-Sella provides a single source solution for Oil and Gas companies seeking to install a High Integrity Pressure Protection System (HIPPS). Full text
2008.10.14 -
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AGR Field Operations and flexlife Ltd have formed a partnership to provide a ground-breaking new application which could revolutionise the subsea sector of the oil and gas industry. The companies – both leaders in their fields – are to showcase the technology at Offshore Technology Days (OTD) in Norway this week (October 15/16 Stand No 153) and at Subsea UK’s conference in London on October 30. Full text
2008.10.13 -
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AGR Drilling Services, together with their Joint Industry Project partners Shell, BP and the Norwegian Research Council, have undertaken a successful subsea field trial of the Deepwater Riserless Mud Recovery (RMR) system at 1,500m water depth. Full text
2008.10.09 -
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Oil and gas specialists Integrated Subsea Systems (ISS) have taken delivery of the latest generation ROV control system, which harnesses the newest technology to provide high speed communications, control and real time diagnostics. Full text
2008.10.01 -
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Trelleborg CRP has announced the development of CFW+, a new high pressure, high temperature crushable foam wrap incorporating Glass Bubbles from 3M, the diversified technology company. CFW+ provides an enhanced solution for the mitigation of subsea well casing failure due to 'Annular Pressure Build-up,' or 'Trapped Annular Pressure.' Full text
2008.09.23 -
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Tritech's new digital side scan sonar family is being launched at The Unmanned Underwater Vehicle Showcase (UUVS) in Southampton tomorrow. Tritech are showcasing their new comprehensive range which has been tailored to suit requirements from shallow depth imaging to seeing in far deeper conditions. Full text
2008.09.23 -
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Sub-One Technology, the market leader in advanced coatings for internal surfaces, announced today that an i-TEC completion valve with InnerArmor coating has been qualified for a major North Sea Project. By enhancing the wear, corrosion, and scale resistance, InnerArmor coatings extend the completion valve life by protecting the part from premature wear while delivering the required flow for oil and gas production. Full text
2008.09.10 -
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Total announces today the production of first gas from the K5F field, part of its gas development project in the K5a block of the Dutch Continental Shelf, located approximately 115 kilometres northwest of Den Helder on the Dutch Coast. K5F will be the first project in the world to use all-electrically activated subsea equipment (“Christmas Trees”) as opposed to hydraulically operated standard technology. Full text
2008.09.06 -
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Macro Sensors custom designs High-Pressure and Seawater Resistant LVDT Position Sensors for incorporation into sub-sea measurement systems used to monitor structural movement for long-term Finite Element Analysis of offshore platforms, pipelines, derricks, moorings and other critical high-stress members on offshore oil platforms. Full text