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(http://interactive.offshore-engineer.com) In this month's issue:
GLOBAL DEEPWATER REVIEW:
Encouraged by attractive oil prices, companies ramp up deep and ultra-deepwater exploration. New developments are underway off Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East, and North and South America: Jeannie Stell showcases projects beyond 1500ft. DRILLING & COMPLETIONS:
A new drilling fluid offers environmental advantages. Dr. James Gaertner of Vichem describes a new water-based mud that balances performance and compliance. ENGINEERING, INSTALLATION, CONSTRUCTION:
Single independent risers offer a simple, reliable and cost-effective system; the single independent riser concept allows a steep-wave configuration where buoyancy is distributed or continuous through the curve: François Lirola and François-Régis Pionetti of Saipem provide details. Hyundai Heavy Industries and Fred Olsen Energy are implementing DNV's ISDS class notation for integrated software dependent systems on the Bollsta Dolphin newbuild semisubmersible. Decommissioning-a view from the Southern North Sea conference: Innovating and doing things differently could save over £100 million in decommissioning cost, according to one operator's estimate. PRODUCTION OPERATIONS:
Changing the PRM value proposition - Permanent reservoir monitoring with buried seismic arrays may soon see a new wave of interest, if not an increase in projects: Andrew McBarnet gives an analysis. Coiled tubing use extends offshore productivity - New uses for present technology along with new equipment further the effectiveness of CT operations offshore: Victor Schmidt reports. Finland suppliers offer manufacturing expertise, from ice management to automatic welding for shipyards: Meg Chesshyre went to Helsinki to find out more. SUBSEA:
Industry takes steps to monitor, control subsea processing - Submarine cable manufacturers are transferring technologies to the offshore production environment: Milton Korn of ABS explains how monitoring well conditions and fluids yields efficient and safe production. UTC presenters tackle hydrate flow challenges: At this year's Underwater Technology Conference, dealing with hydrate formation in pipelines will be a hot topic and the focus of many papers; Elaine Maslin gives us a preview. VESSELS:
Mega projects on the horizon for the Pieter Schelte - After 20 years, the twin-hull, heavy-lift and pipelay vessel Pieter Schelte nears completion: Elaine Maslin shares a look. Evolution of a fleet - Bourbon took delivery of the Bourbon Evolution 803, third vessel in its planned 10-vessel IMR fleet. Liftboats are self-elevating, self-propelled vessels used for multiple purposes: Designer Ajay Suda shares recent design improvements. Bringing FLNG to small and mid-size fields: As FLNG starts to take off on a large scale, a consortium of companies is looking to make it a more cost effective and compact proposition. GEOGRAPHIC FOCUS: BRAZIL:
Brazil in progress - Firms are investing in new technology, fabrication, and worker training centers: Audrey Leon reports on the latest project and facilities improvements. The Açu Superport, the largest port infrastructure in Latin America, is being built on the northern Rio de Janeiro coastline: Peter Wertheim provides details. Saipem is constructing a new fabrication yard in Brazil, close to the Santos basin: Pier Alberto Viecelli and Andrea Intieri of Saipem share the details and scope of the investment.
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