Offshore articles from September 2007

Offshore archives from September 2007

Arctic technology.(COMMENT)
September 1, 2007... This month's technology focus centers on the industry push into arctic exploration and production opportunities. Like deepwater, arctic regions of the world are believed to hold enormous potential oil and gas reserves. And like deepwater,...

Global data.(Statistical table)
September 1, 2007... Gulf of Mexico day rates Month/Year Minimum Average Maximum Drillship Aug 2006 $182,000 $234,513 $289,900 Sept 2006 $182,000 $240,499 $301,700 Oct 2006 S190,900 $244,677 $301,700 Nov 2006 ...

Things have been bustling lately in Nigeria.(Africa)
September 1, 2007... Things have been bustling lately in Nigeria. In mid-July, Afren Plc. entered a financing and technical services agreement with Excel Exploration & Production Ltd. to develop the Eremor field. Under the agreement, Afren will be responsible...

Total is exploring the region as well.(Africa)
September 1, 2007... Total is exploring the region as well. In late July, Total's Nigerian subsidiary Elf Petroleum Nigeria Ltd. finalized the acquisition of a 36% share in deepwater oil prospecting lease (OPL) 247, operated by Chevron. OPL 247 lies 150 km (93...

Korea's SK Energy (formerly SK Corp.) made an interesting announcement in late July.(Asia-Pacific)(SK Energy and Chemical Inc.)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Korea's SK Energy (formerly SK Corp.) made an interesting announcement in late July. The company claims it soon will be able to fully support South Korea's energy independence. "By increasing investment in our worldwide exploration and...

New Zealand reached a milestone in late July.(Asia-Pacific)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... New Zealand reached a milestone in late July, when the Umuroa FPSO began producing the Tui field in the offshore Taranaki basin. The FPSO can process up to 50,000 b/d of oil, 118,000 b/d of water, and 120,000 barrels of total fluid per day....

Dana Petroleum contracted two rigs for three wells in the UK sector of the North Sea in late July.(Europe)
September 1, 2007... Dana Petroleum contracted two rigs for three wells in the UK sector of the North Sea in late July. The semisubmersible Sedco 704 is preparing to spud the first well on the Kerlock prospect in the northern North Sea. The rig will then move...

Meanwhile, Cirrus Energy Corp. subsidiary, Cirrus Energy Nederland B.V., closed an agreement with Wintershall Noordzee B.V. to acquire its operated interest in the L8-D field.(Europe)
September 1, 2007... Meanwhile, Cirrus Energy Corp. subsidiary, Cirrus Energy Nederland B.V., closed an agreement with Wintershall Noordzee B.V. to acquire its operated interest in the L8-D field, made up of 40% of the L8a license and 25% of the L8b license...

Venezuela and Cuba reportedly are joining forces to search for oil offshore Cuba.(Americas)
September 1, 2007... Venezuela and Cuba reportedly are joining forces to search for oil offshore Cuba. The project covers six oil blocks that lie in shallow water and deepwater areas. The first step in the project will be a 2D seismic survey. The partnership...

Brazil's Agencia Nacional do Petroleo (ANP) announced in late July that the country's ninth bid round would take place Nov. 27-28, 2007.(Americas)
September 1, 2007... Brazil's Agencia Nacional do Petroleo (ANP) announced in late July that the country's ninth bid round would take place Nov. 27-28, 2007, in Rio de Janeiro. The blocks on offer cover approximately 98,000 sq km (37,838 sq mi) in the Campos,...

While newcomers soon will have the chance to get into the game offshore Brazil, Devon has reached a milestone with first oil production from the Polvo field.(Americas)
September 1, 2007... While newcomers soon will have the chance to get into the game offshore Brazil, Devon has reached a milestone with first oil production from the Polvo field. Devon is the first operator to bring a field into production without Petrobras...

Candax Energy Inc. began drilling the first well in a three-well development program on the El Bibane oil and gas field offshore Tunisia.(Mediterranean)
September 1, 2007... Candax Energy Inc. began drilling the first well in a three-well development program on the El Bibane oil and gas field offshore Tunisia in August. The West Titania jackup drilled the EBB-4 well and was to move to the second well location,...

In late July, Abu Dhabi Marine Operating Co. awarded Technip and the National Petroleum Construction Co. a $370-million EPC contract.(Middle East)
September 1, 2007... In late July, Abu Dhabi Marine Operating Co. awarded Technip and the National Petroleum Construction Co. a $370-million EPC contract for the Zakum gas processing facilities. The project calls for a new gas compression platform with two gas...

Woodside moves ahead with Pluto.(GLOBAL E&P)
September 1, 2007... In early August, Woodside Petroleum Ltd.'s board approved development of the Pluto LNG project, which will be based on gas supply from the company's Pluto and Xena gas fields in permit WA-350-P offshore Western Australia. According to Woodside,...

In early August, the Kazakh and Azerbaijani state oil companies signed a memorandum.(Global E&P: Central Asia)
September 1, 2007... In early August, the Kazakh and Azerbaijani state oil companies signed a memorandum on the joint implementation of a Trans-Caspian project. The project would include oil terminals on Kazakhstan's Caspian shore, tankers, oil-loading...

Oilexco makes bid for Balmoral.(OFFSHORE EUROPE)
September 1, 2007... Canada's Oilexco looks set to operate its first major production facility in the UK North Sea. This follows a sale and purchase agreement with CNR International to acquire the latter's majority interests in the Balmoral floating production...

Schull warrants development.(OFFSHORE EUROPE)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Island Oil & Gas is considering a multi-field gas development in the Celtic Sea off southern Ireland, following strong results from a recent well test. The well, in Exploration License 5/05, tested 21 MMcf/d of dry gas through a restricted...

French oil search resumes.(OFFSHORE EUROPE)
September 1, 2007... Another Canadian independent, Bordeaux Energy, has teamed up with Vermilion Energy Trust and Verenex Energy to drill an exploratory well offshore southwest France. Dolphin Drilling's semisubmersible Byford Dolphin was due to spud the well in...

Drilling in ultra-deep hits record high.(GULF OF MEXICO)
September 1, 2007... In mid-August, a record number of drilling rigs were working in the Gulf's ultra-deep waters, according to the MMS. "For the first time, 15 rigs were drilling for oil and gas in 5,000 ft (1,524 m) of water or greater in the Gulf," says Randall...

Demand driving port expansion.(GULF OF MEXICO)
September 1, 2007... Port Fourchon is expanding its waterfront property available for lease to keep up with demand from oil and gas companies. Construction on another 3,000 linear ft (914 linear m) of bulkhead along slip B in the Northern Expansion is under way....

Pompano redevelopment moving forward.(GULF OF MEXICO)(AnaTexas Offshore Inc.)(Cottesloe Oil)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Buccaneer Resources Llc. has signed a participation agreement with Houston-based AnaTexas Offshore Inc. and Australia-based Gawler Resources subsidiary Cottesloe Oil and Gas to move forward with the Pompano redevelopment project. Pompano is in...

Williams to build Perdido export system.(GULF OF MEXICO)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Williams is investing $480 million in a new gathering, processing, and transportation system for dedicated production from Shell, Chevron, and BP in the Perdido foldbelt. The new 184-mi (296-km) export system, Perdido Norte, will originate...

McMoran finds deeper pays at Flatrock.(GULF OF MEXICO)
September 1, 2007... McMoran's Flatrock discovery intersected three additional hydrocarbon bearing zones in the Operc section while deepening the well to 18,100 ft (5,517 m), according to the company. Wireline logs indicated 30 net ft (9 net m) of sands over a...

WesternGeco expands survey.(GULF OF MEXICO)
September 1, 2007... WesternGeco has expanded its multi-client, wide-azimuth survey in the Gulf. The third phase of the E-Octopus project acquisition is under way. WesternGeco says it will add a fourth phase in Nov. 2007 and a fifth phase in 1Q 2008. "We are...

Technip wins Mirage subsea contract.(GULF OF MEXICO)
September 1, 2007... Bluewater Industries Inc. has awarded Technip a subsea contract for the ATP-operated Mirage field in Mississippi Canyon block 941 in 4,050 ft (1,234 m) of water. Technip's work scope covers engineering for the welding and installation of...

Keppel moving on Mexican sector.(GULF OF MEXICO)(Keppel AmFELS Inc.)(Perforadora Central SA de CV)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Mexico's Perforadora Central SA de CV has contracted Keppel AmFELS Inc. to construct a $190-million jackup drilling rig for delivery by the end of 2009 to deploy in the Mexican sector of the GoM. The new jackup will be built to the...

Pipeline installation awards.(SUBSEA/SURFACE SYSTEMS)
September 1, 2007... Murphy Sabah Oil Co. has awarded the Kikeh gas pipeline project to TL Offshore Sdn. Bhd. The SapuraAcergy joint venture owned Sapura 3000 pipelay vessel has been contracted for the installation. The export pipeline contract covers...

ROV activity.(SUBSEA/SURFACE SYSTEMS)
September 1, 2007... In further work off Brazil for Petrobras, Subsea 7, via its i-Tech division, has landed three contracts totaling $18 million to provide ROVs for three drilling units. Fugro will be adding to its fleet of ROVs this year. The company has...

Subsea systems.(SUBSEA/SURFACE SYSTEMS)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... BHP Billiton has awarded a $110-million contract to Cameron for 13 subsea trees, manifolds, and related equipment for the Pyrenees project off northwestern Australia. Initial delivery and installation are scheduled for 4Q 2008 and will continue...

Subsea power JIP in second phase.(SUBSEA/SURFACE SYSTEMS)
September 1, 2007... The second phase of a joint industry project (JIP) that is looking into high-capacity subsea power cables and transmission systems is under way. Goals for PowerCab Phase Two include design optimization of a lightweight 100 MW, 132kV, 525A...

Strategic Marine gets DSV order.(VESSELS, RIGS, UPGRADES)(diving support vessel)(Strategic Marine Pry. Ltd. contract with Coastline Maritime Pie. Ltd.)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Western Australia's Strategic Marine Pry. Ltd. has secured an order from Coastline Maritime Pie. Ltd. of Singapore for steel construction of a 143-m (469-ft) diving support vessel (DSV). The hull, which is the second of this design, will be...

Ezra orders pipelay vessel.(VESSELS, RIGS, UPGRADES)
September 1, 2007... Ezra Holdings Ltd. has awarded a $25.6-million contract to Labroy Shipbuilding and Engineering for a newbuild ultra-large pipelay, accommodation, well service, and maintenance vessel. The vessel will be the second of its kind in Ezra's...

New crane vessels on order.(VESSELS, RIGS, UPGRADES)
September 1, 2007... In late 2Q 2007, Seaway Heavy Lifting placed an order with the Merwede shipyard, a member of the IHC Holland Merwede Group in the Netherlands, to build a new dynamically positioned crane vessel. The new 183-m-long (600-ft) monohull vessel...

Keppel adds jackup and semi to order book.(VESSELS, RIGS, UPGRADES)
September 1, 2007... Several months after its first jackup delivery to PetroVietnam Drilling Investment Corp., Keppel FELS Ltd. secured a second contract valued at $191 million for another rig. The PV Drilling II jackup, like its sister rig PV Drilling I, will be...

PetroMENA orders semis.(VESSELS, RIGS, UPGRADES)
September 1, 2007... In mid-second quarter, PetroMENA ASA entered into EPC contracts with Jurong Shipyard for construction of three sixth-generation semisubmersible drilling rigs. The semis will operate in water depths of 2,286-3,048 m (7,500-10,000 ft) and...

McDermott acquires Secunda.(VESSELS, RIGS, UPGRADES)
September 1, 2007... In June, McDermott International Inc. subsidiary J. Ray McDermott S.A. signed an agreement to purchase all the assets of Secunda International Ltd. The purchase includes 14 harsh-weather multifunctional vessels with capabilities that include...

Gusto wins turnkey supply orders.(VESSELS, RIGS, UPGRADES)(GustoMSC)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... GustoMSC, an alliance of Gusto B.V., GustoMSC Inc., and Marine Structure Consultants B.V., signed a letter of intent with Singapore's Jurong Shipyard in 3Q 2006 for delivery of the rack and pinion jacking systems and a 550-ton (499-metric-ton)...

Developing downhole valve technology.(DRILLING & PRODUCTION)
September 1, 2007... Saudi Aramco and Schlumberger have agreed to jointly develop a range of new technologies for intelligent completions that will lead to electrically activated downhole control valves and would facilitate a theoretically unlimited number of...

Top-drive tubular handling system.(DRILLING & PRODUCTION)
September 1, 2007... Weatherford recently has had a series of successes with its OverDrive casing running and drilling system, a top-drive tubular handling system that the company began commercializing in May of 2006. Shell, Brent Delta Offshore UK used this...

Modular downhole safety system.(DRILLING & PRODUCTION)
September 1, 2007... As offshore oil and gas wells age, they lose their innate lift capabilities, necessitating some sort of intervention to maintain production. Despite current high off and gas prices, the economics of recompleting mature wells using current...

Mergers & acquisitions.(GEOSCIENCES)
September 1, 2007... The trend in operator mergers and major production purchases has reached into the geophysical business. Recent weeks have brought a spate of acquisitions and mergers among offshore seismic companies. There also was a joint venture into using...

Large resources, big challenges: E&P tackles the arctic and ultra deepwater.(ARCTIC FRONTIERS)
September 1, 2007... As companies confront the issue of access to resources, they are moving into increasingly technically challenging environments. Ultra deepwater is one such area, and the arctic is another. Drilling in water depths in excess of 1,000 m (3,280...

Europe's northernmost fields set to deliver over 1MM boe/d: ice protection techniques mitigate development risk.(ARCTIC FRONTIERS)
September 1, 2007... The oil industry has great hopes for tim arctic, which it sees as one of the final frontiers for offshore oil and gas exploration. But more research and careful planning are required if the industry is to come to grips with the challenges posed...

Atlantic Canada: the slumbering giant: Nova Scotia prepares for the next upswing.(ARCTIC FRONTIERS)
September 1, 2007... Nova Scotia's offshore has been in a slump for several years. The "time out" on development plans for the Deep Panuke field, announced by EnCana in Feb. 2003, was a piece of bad news in a series of decisions that moved exploration activity out...

Cone-shaped platform design to break ice, cut costs: proposed for arctic drilling and production.(ARCTIC FRONTIERS)
September 1, 2007... The potential impact of ice-loading on drilling and production facilities must be addressed if the industry is going to tap the wealth of reserves hidden in arctic regions. A group of seasoned industry professionals has proposed a unique...

Shrinking sea ice could benefit arctic exploration.(ARCTIC FRONTIES)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The recently observed and predicted reduction in sea ice has stimulated interest in arctic areas that were previously considered inaccessible. Sea ice is a major obstacle to accessing the large potential petroleum...

Braving the bitter cold: concrete island platform transformed, winterized for drilling in Sea of Okhotsk.(ARCTIC FRONTIERS)(Cover story)
September 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The drilling and operating environment offshore Sakhalin Island is one of the most challenging in the world. The combination of extreme weather, ice-packed conditions, remote location, and complex extended reach...

DOT dives into arctic technology challenges.(DOT PREVIEW)
September 1, 2007... For 19 years, the Deep Offshore Technology International Conference & Exhibition (DOT) has offered a forum to address technical issues, introduce pioneering technology, and discuss lessons learned while exploring, developing, and producing oil...

Computer applications reach variety of offshore design arenas: developer extending program into upstream operations.(E-TECHNOLOGY)
September 1, 2007... As an example of how the world of computer technology is extending its reach into upstream oil and gas operations, consider Intergraph's annual users meeting. Examples of how computer programs contribute to efficient upstream petroleum...

Experts confer on complex engineering decisions: Shell's Real Time Operation Center solves problems worldwide.(E-TECHNOLOGY)
September 1, 2007... The scene at Shell's Real Time Operation Center (RTOC) is reminiscent of NASA's Mission Control. State-of-the-art visualization technology allows groups of experts to remotely monitor complex engineering operations as they happen thousands of...

New training facility reflects growth of Asia-Pacific drilling: can bring training capability up to 600 drilling fluid engineers per year.(E-TECHNOLOGY)
September 1, 2007... With the opening of a major new training facility in Bangkok recently, M-I Swaco has demonstrated its belief in the future growth in the Asia-Pacific area. The new facility will offer training in both fluids and environmental solutions. It...

Exorcising the ghosts: over/under technology illuminates deep objectives, reduces noise, de-ghosts data.(GEOLOGY & GEOPHYSICS)
September 1, 2007... An over/under, towed-streamer configuration is a method of acquiring seismic data where cables are towed in pairs at two different depths, with one cable positioned above the other. The depths of these paired cables typically are significantly...

4D key to Schiehallion reservoir management: Shell, BP aim seismic technology at 40% recovery.(GEOLOGY & GEOPHYSICS)
September 1, 2007... Throughout Schiehallion's field life, 4D seismic has been a key reservoir surveillance tool. Recent advances in data quality, analysis, and calibration with reservoir data have enabled 4D to offer even more quantitative insight into voidage and...

Auto-sealing cement sheath prevents sustained casing pressure: moving beyond the established paradigm in well cementing.(DRILLING & COMPLETION)
September 1, 2007... Sustained casing pressure (SCP) is a serious issue in many wells. The SCP occurs on the annulus of the completed wells when formation fluid repeatedly rebuilds pressure after the pressure has been bled to zero. SCP can be caused by tubing and...

Environmental drilling & completion fluids company listing directory.(Environmental Drilling & Completion Fluids Directory)(Directory)
September 1, 2007... The 2007 Environmental Drilling & Completions Fluids Directory appearing on the following pages is a listing of industry fluid manufacturers and their individual products. The directory is divided into 15 sections based on fluid type....

Bacteriacides.(Environmental Drilling & Completion Fluids Directory)(Table)
September 1, 2007... Product name Description BACTERIACIDES AMBAR AMICIDE Bacteriacide XCIDE 207 Granular microbiocide BAKER HUGHES DRILLING FLUIDS DRYOCIDE Thiocarbonate-base biocide for drilling,...

Completion fluids, clear fluids, brines.(Environmental Drilling & Completion Fluids Directory)
September 1, 2007... Product name Description COMPLETION FLUIDS, CLEAR FLUIDS, BRINES AMBAR AMBASOL Barium sulfate dissolver AMBUF Ph stabilizer AMCARB (C) Calcium carbonate AMCARB (F) Calcium carbonate...

Corrosion inhibitors.(Environmental Drilling & Completion Fluids Directory)
September 1, 2007... Product name Description CORROSION INHIBITORS AMBAR ARCOR Filming amine AMCOR HT Inorganic liquid stable @ 450[??] AMOXRAN Oxygen scavenger +B566 BAKER HUGHES DRILLING FLUIDS ...

Defoamers.(Environmental Drilling & Completion Fluids Directory)(Table)
September 1, 2007... Product name Description DEFOAMERS AMBAR ALUMINUM Surface acting agent STEARATE AMDEFOAM Water base mud defoamer BAKER HUGHES DRILLING FLUIDS ALUMINUM For defoaming water-base...

Drill-in fluid.(Environmental Drilling & Completion Fluids Directory)(Table)
September 1, 2007... Product name Description DRILL-IN FLUID AMBAR CLEAN DRILL C Drill-in fluid--calcium carbonate system CLEAN DRILL Drill-in fluid (high density brines)--calcium HD carbonate system AQUALON...

Emulsifiers.(Environmental Drilling & Completion Fluids Directory)(Table)
September 1, 2007... Product name Description EMULSIFIERS AMBAR AMVERT PE Primary emulsifier AMVERT SE Secondary emulsifier ECOMUL PE Primary emulsifier ECOMUL SE Secondary emulsifier ECOSYN PE Primary...

Filtration control agents.(Environmental Drilling & Completion Fluids Directory)(Table)
September 1, 2007... Product name Description FILTRATION CONTROL AGENTS AKZO NOBEL GABROIL PAC PAC high viscosity, technical (improved) HIVIS GABROIL PAC PAC low viscosity, technical (improved) L0VIS GABROIL HV PAC...

Flocculants.(Environmental Drilling & Completion Fluids Directory)(Table)
September 1, 2007... Product name Description FLOCCULANTS AMBAR AMFLUSH Surfactants and flocculants STARDRILL Nonionic PHPA NP-100 BAKER HUGHES DRILLING FLUIDS MF-1 Polyacrylamide BAROID FLUID...

Gelling agents/viscosifiers.(Environmental Drilling & Completion Fluids Directory)(Table)
September 1, 2007... Product name Description GELLING AGENTS/ VISCOSIFIERS GABROIL PAC PAC high viscosity technical (improved) HIVIS GABROIL HV PAC high viscosity technical GABROSA EHVT CMC extra high viscosity techncal...

Loss circulation, sealing materials.(Environmental Drilling & Completion Fluids Directory)(Table)
September 1, 2007... LOSS CIRCULATION, SEALING MATERIALS Product name Description AMBAR AMCARB Calcium carbonate AMCARB (C) Calcium carbonate AMCARB (F) Calcium carbonate AMFIBER Ground plant fibers...

Shale control.(Environmental Drilling & Completion Fluids Directory)(Table)
September 1, 2007... SHALE CONTROL Product name Description AKZO NOBEL GABROIL PAC PAC high viscosity technical (improved) HIVIS GABROIL PAC PAC low viscosity technical (improved) LOVIS GABROIL HV PAC high...

Spotting fluids, lubricants.(Environmental Drilling & Completion Fluids Directory)
September 1, 2007... SPOTTING FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS Product name Description AMBAR DE-2000 POP Enhancer DL-100 EP Lubricant ECO-SPOT Environmentally safe spotting fluid BAKER HUGHES DRILLING FLUIDS ...

Surfactants.(Environmental Drilling & Completion Fluids Directory)
September 1, 2007... SURFACTANTS Product name Description AMBAR AMDMD Drilling mud detergent AMFLUSH Well wash HME Surface active agent AQUA-CLEAR AIRFOAM 311 Foaming agent heavy salt water...

Thinners/dispersants.(Environmental Drilling & Completion Fluids Directory)(Table)
September 1, 2007... THINNERS/DISPERSANTS Product name Description AMBAR AMCLS Chrome lignosulfonate AMLIG Processed lignite AMSAPP Sodium acid pyrophosphate AMSPERSE Modified lignosulfonafe...

Weighting agents.(Environmental Drilling & Completion Fluids Directory)
September 1, 2007... WEIGHTING AGENTS Product name Description AMBAR AMBAR Barite AMCARB (C) Calcium carbonate AMCARB (P) Calcium carbonate AMCARB (M) Calcium carbonate CALCIUM Salt BROMIDE...

Aluminum may be key to long, deepwater wells: low weight, high strength, corrosion resistance are advantages.(PRODUCTION)
September 1, 2007... Aluminum drill pipe (ADP) can extend the capacity for deeper and longer wells when using a standard rig. Aluminum pipe has low specific weight with high strength, and is corrosion resistant in [H.sub.2]S and C[O.sub.2] environments. For...

Extending the range of extended reach drilling: method challenges boundaries, lowers risk.(Environmental Drilling & Completion Fluids Directory)
September 1, 2007... Extended Reach Drilling (ERD) is increasingly being used to intersect targets distant from the surface location or areas of the reservoir that are otherwise difficult to access. While ERD wells are demanding to drill, complete, and service,...

Developing prime movers: permanent magnet technology increases power, performance.(Environmental Drilling & Completion Fluids Directory)
September 1, 2007... Like many oil and gas industry technologies, changes in the means of converting fuel into hoisting, lowering, rotating, and pumping power with drilling equipment have been driven by the need for increased performance. The latest technology to...

C[O.sub.2] for EOR off Norway under study: economic value may be lacking for capture, reinjection.(PRODUCTION)
September 1, 2007... Norske Shell and Statoil's hope of establishing a value chain for carbon dioxide capture and injection for enhanced oil recovery on the Halten Bank off mid-Norway have met a setback with the finding that injection into the Draugen field, though...

Riser integrity management improves performance: failure prediction, maintenance plan among benefits.(SUBSEA)
September 1, 2007... Flexible riser design is an engineering process based on complex assumptions about the product, environment, and the specific application. To compound this challenge, flexible pipe is a complex product with unique design and construction...

SCR designs rise to the challenge: more demanding installations require more demanding modeling.(SUBSEA)
September 1, 2007... As the offshore industry develops deep and ultra deepwater locations, steel catenary risers (SCRs) or lazy wave SCRs often are the risers of choice. The requirement for more accurate SCR modeling is driven by the criticality of the SCR strength...

The challenges facing arctic pipelines: design principles for extreme conditions.(CONSTRUCTION & INSTALLATION)
September 1, 2007... As oil and gas exploration and production move into more arctic areas, the need grows for an industry framework of fundamental design principles to deal with the extreme conditions. According to the US Geological Survey, the offshore arctic...

Norwegian gas may head east in Scandinavia.(TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS)
September 1, 2007... Arrangements for a new international subsea pipeline in northern Europe are coming together. The Skanled system will transport Norwegian gas to consumers in the south of Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. An investment decision is to be made in 2009,...

Firstdrill.(People)
September 1, 2007... Firstdrill has named Peter Murray as operations manager. Murray will manage Firstdrill's day-to-day global drilling operations and support international operations managers.

Minerals Management Service (MMS).(People)
September 1, 2007... The US Department of the Interior's Minerals Management Service (MMS) has appointed Jon Hrobsky as deputy director.

Interior Dirk Kempthorne.(People)
September 1, 2007... Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne has named Randall Luthi director of the MMS. Luthi, currently deputy director of the US Fish and Wildlife Service, is a former speaker and majority leader of the Wyoming House of Representatives.

Energy Partners.(People)
September 1, 2007... Phillip A. Gobe, president and COO of Energy Partners, is retiring, effective Sept. 30. Gobe will continue to serve on EPUs board of directors. Richard A. Bachmann, EPL chairman and CEO, will assume Gobe's operational duties. EPL has also named...

Delta Towing.(People)
September 1, 2007... Delta Towing has appointed Iarry Francois as CEO and president.

Caesar Systems.(People)
September 1, 2007... Caesar Systems has named Donald Zmick as vice president of client services. Zmick will work with existing and prospective exploration and production clients.