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Ensuring the Future of the Oil and Gas Industry Posted 5/8/2008
The energy industry needs no crystal ball to get a glimpse into the future. In addition to upcoming projects, discoveries and technologies, oil and gas companies clearly see the immediate and long-term need for employees.
With offshore wells going ever deeper and costs increasing at a rapid pace, risk management has become a strategic element of every project.
In order to meet the needs of the industry head on, Abe Palaz with Halliburton stressed increased recruiting, retention and investment to a packed group of oil and gas professionals.
Skilled labor shortages and long-lead times for key equipment are key challenges major oil companies are facing especially in developing the ultradeep waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
In the last year, five subsea processing contracts have been awarded worldwide, and FMC Technologies claimed them all. John Gremp, VP of Energy Services for FMC, hosted an informational session at the company's OTC booth to expand on the projects.
Energy is a key element in the quality of life, but how is the world's energy mix going to evolve in the future?
With major investment planned for projects both in Brazil and the Gulf of Mexico, Petrobras is seeing significant results from decisions made 30 years ago.
A major revision and update of the society's "Guide for Floating Production Installations" is due to be released soon based on ABS' previous experience classing 50 FPSO units - both newbuilds and conversions.
At a press conference held at OTC 2008, the U.S. Minerals Management Service released the latest Deepwater Gulf of Mexico Report, highlighting industry movements in 2007.
OTC participants learn the latest information on up-and-coming industry solutions during technical sessions.
OTC will present StatoilHydro with its Distinguished Achievement Award on May 6 for StatoilHydro's expert handling of the development of the Ormen Lange subsea-to-shore project.
Serving 35 years in the oil and gas industry with Shell and then contributing for the last couple of years as a consultant, Gordon Sterling's career has encompassed some of the biggest innovations and technologies the industry has ever seen.
What began in 1969 as a local oil and gas conference has grown into one of the world's largest meetings in terms of attendance, the Offshore Technology Conference is definitely the largest of its kind in the oil and gas industry.
Enhanced Vertical Deepwater Tree by FMC Technologies
Winning the 2008 OTC Spotlight on New Technology Award for its Enhanced Vertical Deepwater Tree (EVDT), FMC Technologies continuously pushes the envelop in regard to subsea systems and technologies.
- GP:50's New Temperature Transmitter Can Take the Pressure Posted 5/8/2008
- Headhunter: 'Masters' of Wastewater Reverse Osmosis Posted 5/8/2008
- Future Energy Needs to Change Role of Service Companies Posted 5/7/2008
- FPSOs in Storm-Prone Areas to Benefit from New Mooring System Posted 5/7/2008
- MudCube by Cubility Posted 5/7/2008
- Data Technology Solutions Connects the O&G Industry Posted 5/7/2008
- ViewMax Sideview Camera by Expro" Posted 5/7/2008
- Rigzone Launches GOMExplorer Mapping Tool Posted 5/6/2008
- Murphy Oil's Kikeh a Project of Many "Firsts" Posted 5/6/2008
- Rubberatkins Launches High-Pressure Packer Cups Posted 5/6/2008
- Wood Group Unveils New Vector Drive Posted 5/6/2008
- DNV Launches DIGIN Fluke Anchor Design Tool at OTC Posted 5/6/2008
- ABS Evaluating New Floating Offshore Gas Concept Posted 5/6/2008
- FUTUR Active Set-Cement Technology by Schlumberger Posted 5/6/2008
- PRESENS' Subsea Xmas Tree Won't Crack Under Pressure Posted 5/6/2008
- MagTrak by Baker Hughes - INTEQ Posted 5/6/2008
- Well Miller Reverse Circulating Bit by Welltec Posted 5/6/2008
- MetalSkin Monobore Open-Hole Liner System by Weatherford Posted 5/6/2008
- Bluewater Not Hosed Down by Approval Tests Posted 5/6/2008
- Lighter X-mas Tree Sensor Introduced at OTC Posted 5/5/2008
- GeoDynamics Exhibits Connex Reactive Perforating Technology Posted 5/5/2008
- New Jackup Drilling Rig Delivered Posted 5/5/2008
- Bottom Feeder by Versabar Inc. Posted 5/5/2008
- ResInject Injection Control Device by Schlumberger Posted 5/5/2008
- The Wireless Vibration Sensor by ABB Posted 5/5/2008
- RAM Rotatable Self-Aligning Multilateral System by Baker Hughes Posted 5/5/2008
- Taisun, 20,000 MT Gantry Crane by Yantai Raffles Shipyard Ltd. Posted 5/5/2008
Cameron Marks 175 Years of Business
Cameron is one of the leading oil and gas products and services providers, focusing on increasing performance through manufacturing of drilling and production systems, measurement systems, and compression systems.
- TTS Sense Awarded Land Rig Contract Posted 5/8/2008
- Triton Group Expands U.S. Presence with ROV Facility Posted 5/8/2008
- Helifuel Puts Refueling System Up for Grabs Posted 5/7/2008
- IODP Awarded DeepStar Funding for Ultra-Deepwater Drilling Studies Posted 5/7/2008
- DNV and Tension Tech Study Standards for Mooring Lines Posted 5/7/2008
- Structure and Research Drive DNV Safety Regulations Posted 5/7/2008
- Diamond Wire Cutting Makes the CUT with DP1 Jacket, North Sea Posted 5/7/2008
- Expro Celebrates Outstanding Year at OTC 2008 Posted 5/6/2008
- ATR Group Acquires Lifting Services Division Posted 5/6/2008
- US Synthetic Inks License Agreement with Los Alamos National Laboratory Posted 5/6/2008
- WRC Predicts Gulf Hurricanes Highly Likely in 2008 Posted 5/6/2008
- Winters Instruments Opens New Houston Office Posted 5/6/2008
- CUT Technologies Snags North Sea Removal Projects Posted 5/6/2008
- Samson Provides Enduring Advantages in Rope Tech Posted 5/5/2008
- ABS Adopts New Guidelines, Programs for FPSOs, Semis Posted 5/5/2008
- Building Blocks: Weatherford Puts the Pieces Together Posted 5/5/2008
- Saudi Aramco Plans to Stay on Top Posted 5/5/2008
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