Wind could power offshore platforms
Wind power could be an economic solution for fueling offshore oil and gas platforms. At least, it’s an idea being batted around for rigs in Norway. More »
Looney: BP working to prevent another Deepwater Horizon
We at BP have just marked the second anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon accident, where 11 men lost their lives and dozens more were injured. It was an accident none of us will ever forget and one we are working tirelessly to help prevent from happening again. More »
OTC winner: System keeps an eye for corrosion at 12,000 feet
Norway-based ClampOn AS perfected its system for monitoring pipe corrosion and erosion about five years ago. But making that technology work in as much as 12,000 feet of water proved a bigger challenge. More »
See what was the biggest surprise for one OTC attendee
Imran Tipu of ADCO UAE, which explores and products onshore and the coastal waters of Abu Dhabi, talked to The Chronicle about attending the conference. Here is what he said: More »
Lloyd’s Register acquires Houston-area West Engineering Services
Lloyd’s Register announced today that it had acquired West Engineering Services, a Houston-area firm that conducts assessments of blowout preventers and other well-control equipment. More »
A jack of all trades or specialist?
One of the questions that came up in the Next Wave seminar was whether it’s better to be a jack of all trades or a specialist. And it turned out that one company has done a study. More »
Center for Offshore Safety aims to identify indicators of offshore problems
The new industry-created Center for Offshore Safety aims to be a one-stop shop for public, regulators and oil companies aiming to slash vulnerabilities in offshore drilling. More »
Total looking to keep its footing in Africa, expand elsewhere
Total intends to maintains its presence as the largest international operator for deep offshore drilling in Africa, as it expands its presence in Angola, Ghana, Nigeria and the Equatorial Guinea, a high official for Total said in a Monday afternoon speech. More »
OTC: Career changes can be the best move
Making a career change can be tough transition, but it can also be a very important decision. More »
OTC panelist: spill revealed need to reassess insurance policies
The 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill revealed a need to reassess insurance and risk management in offshore operations. More »
OTC debate: Is risk on the rise in the offshore industry?
Poor communication and pressure to get jobs done continues to hinder safety in some oil fields, OTC panelists say. More »
Sixel: How to gracefully exit a conversation
Receptions are a great place to meet new people. So what do you do if you’re talking and you’re running out of things to say? Or you want to meet some of the other interesting people at the event? More »
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