Robotics: Autobots Transform in the Offshore Energy Sector
Robots and robotics have slowly been entering our lives, in various shapes and forms (and fictional characters), from self-driving household vacuum cleaners to highly automated manufacturing systems. Now they’re heading for the offshore world – in just as many shapes and forms.There could be a lot to gain from robotics…
Wood, NERA Team Up for AI-Powered Subsea Inspections
Oil and gas engineering firm Wood has teamed up with National Energy Resources Australia (NERA) to develop and deliver an AI Inspection tool for subsea oil and gas infrastructure.The companies say that the solution has the potential to revolutionize the way asset inspections are conducted in challenging and high-risk…
New Subsea Consultancy: 1CS1
Recently established Aberdeen-based subsea integrity consultancy, 1CSI (1 Consulting Subsea Integrity) has marked the launch of its business with a move into premises at the James Gregory Center in the Aberdeen Innovation Park, Bridge of Don. The company was established in April by Matthew Kennedy and Aleksandra Tomaszek and offers solutions to global subsea challenges.
LR's OVID to Strengthens Vessel, Rig Inspection Service
Inspectors of Lloyd’s Register are optimising inspection regimes thanks to their accredited status using the OVID web based inspection tool to reference inspection reports. “OVID has been designed to provide a number of positive benefits to Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF/IOGP) members and vessel managers.
Plains Pipeline Cited in Santa Barbara Spill
Numerous lapses in safety measures, judgment and planning by Plains All American Pipeline LP led to and worsened a major oil spill last year that fouled miles of shoreline and ocean near Santa Barbara, California, the U.S. Transportation Department said on Thursday. The agency said it would focus next on "enforcement…
MagneScan Reaches 1,000 Successful Runs
PII Pipeline Solutions (PII) recently celebrated 1,000 successful pipeline inspection runs of its Next Generation MagneScan inspection tool for assessing metal loss features, deformation and geometry plus advanced integrity assessments in oil and gas pipelines. Using high resolution Magnetic Flux Leakage technology (MFL)…
Broadening the Remit
The evolution of inline inspection tools has continued at an impressive pace since their inception in the early 1970s. However the technology is not an end in itself as it needs to deliver to a very specific brief and demonstrate that pipeline systems are safe and fit for purpose. Martin Bluck, Magnetics Product Manager…
NaviModel 3.5 for Advanced Point Cloud Editing Feature
EIVA NaviModel version 3.5 was released this week. It includes new and improved advanced features developed in collaboration with major players in the offshore industry. NaviModel, the modelling and visualisation tool of the EIVA NaviSuite software suite for offshore construction and survey operations, sees a number of new and improved features with the release of version 3.5.
Webinar: Subsea Pipeline Integrity Management
Webinar to share lessons learned in subsea pipeline integrity management. Jee Ltd, will draw on its integrity management experience to host a free-to-attend webinar exploring the topic on February 24, 2015. Available to a global audience, the webinar - ‘Lessons learned in subsea pipeline integrity management’ - will…
Valero Utilizes Advanced Inspection Technology
Imagine a pipeline network that stretches for miles, running through the countryside, under rivers, towns and busy streets. Then think about what it takes to maintain it, making certain that it operates smoothly and safely. It’s an around-the-clock responsibility; one that requires vigilance and meticulous attention to make certain that every line is carefully inspected on a regular basis.
