DNV to Publish New Offshore Rules and Standards in July
Classification society DNV said it is set to publish its new set of rules and standards for the offshore industry.The new rules, which cover several segments, including underwater systems and installations, offshore units, diving systems, structural design, and drilling systems, will be published in July and enter into force on January 1, 2025. They have been developed with extensive industry feedback, undergoing an external hearing process before their publication and entry into force.“The offshore sector is one of the most innovative in the world,” said Torgeir Sterri, Director of
3t Energy Buys Petrofac's UK Training Business
by 3t Energy is the Group’s fourth acquisition in three years, adding to its training businesses: 3t Transform (Learning technology & workforce development solutions) Survivex, and AIS (in-person, technology-enabled training for onshore, offshore, renewable & industrial markets) Drilling Systems (Software based drilling simulation).Kevin Franklin, CEO of 3t Energy Group, says: “Buying Petrofac’s UK in-person training presence was an excellent opportunity that we had to explore. It allows us to extend our customer offering and demonstrates our commitment to providing
Robotics: The Next Gen in Subsea Vehicles
the project at Thyssenkrupp MS. Thyssenkrupp’s MUM concept (Image: Thyssenkrupp)Basic modules would be trim and diving systems, battery, propulsion and a hydrogen fuel cell. Then, mission focused modules could range from ocean bottom seismic node (OBN) deployment (>1000 OBNs) to core drilling systems, or from subsea control module change out to hosting remotely operated vehicles, which would use the large UUV as a mother ship.A MUM modular kit would consist of modules that have the size of standard 20ft or 10ft containers. They can be combined according to the mission specifications resulting
MTR100: The Ones to Watch
TrackCellula Robotics has taken a new look at how autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) operate.The firm, founded in 2001, near Vancouver, Canada, initially focused on hard rock mining robotics, but then moved into the ocean space, developing seafloor mining robotics systems and then seafloor drilling systems. One of its latest projects, however, is a hovering AUV technology and fuel cells for long-range, long-endurance AUVs.It’s a natural progression for Cellula, whose founder Eric Jackson’s background is in AUV technologies. For more than 20 years, Jackson worked at International Subsea
Partners Aim to Advance Methane Harvesting Tech
was launched in FY2016. MES has joined it with MHWirth and other partners. MES has wide range experiences of R&D on behaviors of gas hydrates and manufacturing of floating facilities. MHWirth has significant expertise for subsea mining technology and offshore drilling systems including services. This powerful collaboration will pave the way for the success of the hydrates harvesting. In addition, MODEC, Inc. (MODEC), a leading specialist for Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) systems for the offshore oil and gas production
Schlumberger, Transocean Ink Service Agreements
pressure control equipment for nine of Transocean’s ultra-deepwater and harsh environment drilling rigs. “This agreement leverages the core competencies of Transocean and Schlumberger’s capabilities as an original equipment manufacturer,” said Hunter Jones, president, Drilling Systems, Schlumberger. “Our leadership in technology, hardware and software along with the ability to enhance the value of the data provides a foundation for improving operational performance and availability of pressure control equipment.” These programs will help to reduce total cost
Schlumberger Signs Two Transocean Service Agreements
control equipment for nine of Transocean’s ultra-deepwater and harsh environment drilling rigs. “This agreement leverages the core competencies of Transocean and Schlumberger’s capabilities as an original equipment manufacturer,” said Hunter Jones, president, Drilling Systems, Schlumberger. “Our leadership in technology, hardware and software along with the ability to enhance the value of the data provides a foundation for improving operational performance and availability of pressure control equipment.” These programs will help to reduce total
MTR100: Venture into the Norwegian Subsea Valley
have seen maximum recovery “six years quicker.” Svaeren sees GoM contracts coming and no deep water slowdown. Marine Cybernetics The NASA shuttle disaster of 2003 prompted four NTNU professors that year to create university spin-off Marine Cybernetics, said Tom Pedersen, company drilling systems manager. In disaster’s wake, it was learned that a tiny bit of 32 bit code was overlooked by the heavily 64 bit Discovery launch system. Tests prior to launch, said Pedersen, would have provided “safety” of the kind Marine Cybernetics hardware simulations and software tests
GE Opens Global R&D Center in Brazil
goes deeper. In Brazil’s thick pre-salt layer, extremely hard rock formations contain hydrocarbons at high pressures and temperatures. These conditions demand drilling equipment that is adaptable to changing conditions and as reliable as possible. BG Group and GE are exploring ways to make drilling systems smarter, increasing the amount of data they provide and helping operators utilize the data in real-time. By creating an instant view of system performance, and the tools to put the data to work, BG Group and GE are making deepwater offshore exploration more productive, more efficient, and most
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