2 July 2009 in Production (PO), US/Canada
Sonic Technology Solutions and Shell Canada Energy have teamed up to develop novel oilsands extraction processes, and their work has warranted a patent application. The patent was filed jointly between Shell and Sonic subsidiary SonoOil for the recovery of bitumen from oil sands. Read more »
29 June 2009 in JPT, Management (MI), Production (PO)
The SemStar5.
GE Oil & Gas recently announced that it will incorporate its award-winning, next-generation subsea electronics module, the VetcoGray SemStar5, as part of a contract to upgrade a suite of subsea control systems for StatoilHydro’s Tordis Vigdis Controls Modification (TVCM) project. The contract, totaling USD 70 million, represents the first global deployment of the SemStar5. Read more »
25 June 2009 in Facilities (PFC), JPT, Production (PO)
VWS Oil & Gas has recently launched its Streamliner range of deoiling hydrocyclones, a new class of produced-water treatment with design improvements that promise gains in reliability, performance, and efficiency. Read more »
23 June 2009 in Middle East, Production (PO)
Saudi Aramco recently reported that its EXPEC Advanced Research Center (EXPEC ARC) and North Ghawar Producing Department have completed successful field trials of a new proprietary Inline Water Separator (IWS) technology. Read more »
18 June 2009 in Facilities (PFC), Production (PO)
Aberdeen-based Sigma Offshore Limited has received a major investment totaling GBP 2 million for further development of its innovative mooring technology, the Smart Mooring System (SMS). Described as an enabling technology for stranded reserves, the SMS reportedly offers reduced cost and modification to production and storage vessels, while also providing significant time savings. Read more »
6 June 2009 in Production (PO)
The Netherlands-based Twister BV company recently unveiled a new gas-processing product which promises improved separation of two-phase flow and greater separation efficiency of downstream separators. The Twister SWIRL valve is designed to effectively debottleneck flow problems in existing separator trains while also minimizing liquid carry-over and/or gas carry under, reducing chemical losses, and enabling significantly higher liquid recovery. Read more »
30 May 2009 in Production (PO)
Wavefront recently announced that its Powerwave pressure-pulse technology achieved a six-fold increase in water injection rate for a central Texas client. This level of water injection increase and the subsequent production increase that followed have prompted the producer to expand the program for its oil field. Read more »
27 May 2009 in Production (PO)
R&M Energy Systems has launched its new line of Moyno High-Temperature Downhole (HTD) pumps, a family of progressing-cavity pumps (PCPs) that reportedly operate in conditions previously considered off-limits for this class of pumps. Read more »
22 May 2009 in Production (PO), Reservoir (RDD)
WellWatcher Flux system components
Since debuting in 2008, Schlumberger’s WellWatcher Flux sensor array system has garnered industry recognition and field success. At a recent Schlumberger-sponsored technology day in Houston, the oilfield services provider highlighted the system’s ability to measure reservoir properties from deepwater wells without choking back production. Read more »
18 May 2009 in Production (PO)
Houston-based Mogas Industries has added an online selection program for its rotary control FlexStream technology. The online program known as FlexSelect can aid customers in determining the appropriate valve and trim configurations for their extreme-service control valve needs. Read more »