Jee to Present at Subsea Expo
and safety hazards if the integrity of a pipeline or riser system is compromised, making it essential that offshore operators constantly monitor corrosion to determine the condition of pipelines. “ILI pigging is a key tool in identifying the effectiveness of pipeline management. In mature oil and gas regions, such as the North Sea, ILI is becoming increasingly important in verifying the status of ageing pipelines and allowing operational lives to be extended, while in newer regions with more corrosive fluids, it allows operators to assess the efficacy of their pipeline management systems.&rdquo
Aker Solutions, DNV GL Enter Frame Agreement
international growth strategy and create unique and cost-effective technologies. So this agreement enables technical experts from both organisations to work closely together and learn from each other," she continued. The agreement will cover services and cooperation in all the important oil and gas regions (Norway, U.K., U.S.A, Brazil and Malaysia) and can be extended to other countries and regions as required. The agreement provides mechanisms for specific joint activities, such as cooperation in front-end engineering and design (FEED) phases and integrated engineering teams (IET). A web-portal
STATS Group Adds New Directors
Pipeline engineering specialist STATS Group said it has appointed two new directors as part of a strategy to increase its international presence in key oil and gas regions. The newly created roles see Dave Vernon promoted to Director of Isolation Services and Dale Millward promoted to Director of EPRS & Subsea Services. (EPRS – Emergency Pipeline Repair Systems) Dave Vernon has been with STATS for 14 years in a range of senior roles and has managed major UKCS and international isolation and intervention projects. Dale Millward joined STATS in 2005 and has been integral in developing