Subsea Digitalization: Remote Control
value, instead of sending someone offshore or having to keep someone offshore to look at problems if something happens,” says Bouillouta.“Today's business complexity necessitates a shift from a reporting culture to true transparency and collaboration in the energy industry. With asset integrity management still representing a significant portion of OPEX, the market needs a solution that leverages data and expertise to proactively manage assets and reduce costs.“When we speak about digital technology, it sometimes sounds very complex, and expensive, but really it’s all about providing
Nauticus Robotics Announces Contract with Shell
said it has reached a deal with oil major Shell to advance to the qualification phase for a more efficient means of acquiring subsea integrity data utilizing Nauticus’ Aquanaut and Hydronaut robotic platforms.The collaboration will enable Shell to add an advanced tool to its subsea asset integrity management lineup. The partners will collaborate with leading inspection tooling service providers, leveraging their expertise and technology to fully integrate into Nauticus’ robotic service solution.An initial feasibility study for the phase-gated project was recently completed, and the team
Shell, i-Tech 7 Team Up to Speed Up Subsea Digitalization
sensing, artificial intelligence and autonomous systems to address the industry’s challenges to improve safety, cost-efficiency and sustainability.Steve Wisely, Senior Vice President for i-Tech 7, said the partnership would help accelerate the development and deployment of digital asset integrity management services to support Shell’s offshore assets.“Digitalisation will support Shell to become a world-class investment case by improving our productivity, reliability, and performance as well as reducing the costs of our assets,” said Christian George, Shell Vice President
Formosa 1 OWP Deploys RSL O&M
venture project of Ørsted (35%), JERA (32.5%), Macquarie's Green Investment Group(25 %) and Swancor Holding. (7.5%).Renewable Strategy Limited (RSL) is an offshore wind and wind software solutions, training and advisory firm, with emphasis on systematic solutions, data integrity, asset integrity management and operations and maintenance insights
Welaptega Appoints New General Manager
extensive career with Welaptega has held business development, engineering and project management roles.He previously worked for the Canada-Nova Scotia offshore oil & gas regulator (CNSOPB), where he was advisor – offshore installations and safety officer, specializing in production asset integrity management, decommissioning, and regulatory and standards development.de Gier said, “The acquisition by Ashtead Technology has given us the opportunity to invest in R&D, further develop our state-of-the-art inspection technology, and expand our international presence to provide a local service
The 'Digital Twin' Evolution for Offshore Wind
the performance of the asset over time and enable a risk-based and reliability centered maintenance approach to be developed, increasing safety whilst reducing overall maintenance costs.When Bureau Veritas Marine and Offshore Division was looking to develop the next generation of its Veristar Asset Integrity Management Software, it decided to partner with a best-in-class 3D modelling and digital twin solution provider, entering into an exclusive collaboration agreement with Dassault Systèmes in 2015 and culminating in the launch of the Veristar AIM 3D Asset Integrity Management solution in 2017
Kraken Sets out to Advance Offshore Digitalization
high-cost, dangerous and error-prone tasks,” said Karl Kenny, Kraken President and CEO. “While digitalization offers many potential benefits in the upstream value chain, some of the biggest opportunities are in integrated operations, such as reducing unplanned downtime by enhancing asset integrity management.” Funding for the nearly $590,000 ($750,000 CAD) contract is being provided by Petroleum Research Newfoundland and Labrador (PRNL), InnovateNL and industry partners. The contract will commence in 4Q17 and conclude in 4Q18. “This project is consistent with our
MTR100: Fugro
reliably simulates and predicts how assets and environments will change over time, enabling significant optimization of IRM programs and the safer utilization of infrastructure. NorthStar is a wide range of forecasting and monitoring techniques in one Fugro service, supporting floating asset integrity management. Echoscope Sonar is an advanced multibeam echosounder that can provide a wide area, real-time visualization of subsea operations in zero visibility. Veurse Achterweg 10, Leidschendam, Netherlands 2264 SG Phone: +31 (0)70 311 1422 Email: [email protected] www.fugro.com CEO/Pres
Using Subsea Technology to Drive Down Costs
and Aquip Systems will demonstrate the Seatooth wirelessly enabled products at iTech’s test tank facilities in Wangara, Western Australia, on May 18 and 19, 2016. These control and monitoring systems can increase subsea production and strengthen field economics for operators by improving asset integrity management and flow assurance. The presentation will focus on three main cost-saving solutions: Seatooth PipeLogger, Seatooth Wireless Networks and Seatooth Inclinometer. Seatooth PipeLogger The Seatooth PipeLogger can be used to measure the internal temperature, corrosion, flow, leaks and
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