Posts Tagged ‘oil and gas’
Understanding Subsurface Pressures
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Understanding subsurface pressures and their effects on the hydrocarbon system is a key input into developing successful exploration strategies, efficient well planning and ensuring…
Read MoreAPI 936 Refractory: Definitions Guide
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes The API 936 Refractory Personnel certification is an industry-recognised certification for inspectors in the industry. It sets the standard for inspectors who are trained…
Read MoreUnderstanding Costings in EPC Contracts
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes As global demand for power generation continues to grow, there is a growing shift in both the pricing and costing methodologies employed by…
Read More4 Tips to Improve Well Integrity Management
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Since 2009 to 2015, it has been estimated that poor well integrity has cost operators around the world more than US$75 billion. Factors such…
Read MoreAbundance of oil discoveries in east and west Africa
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Currently, deepwater areas have become the hotspot of global oil and gas exploration. They contribute to the increase in oil and gas reserves and production.…
Read More5 Best Practices for Negotiating EPC Contracts
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes When managing Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contracts, it is important to be able to negotiate effectively through taking measurable steps to improve your…
Read MoreBiomarkers Use in Petroleum Geochemistry
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Petroleum geochemistry improves the efficiency of petroleum exploration as it provides an understanding on the factors that affect the volume of crude oil and…
Read MoreWhat Makes A Successful Plant Shutdown?
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Effective planning and execution of shutdowns and turnarounds are major tasks during a plant’s life cycle. It is an important aspect of plant maintenance…
Read More3 Tips to Promote Safety in the Workplace
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Human factors play a significant role in major accident causation, with several major oil and gas accidents being attributed to human causes. The US…
Read MoreWhat is Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Management System?
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes In today’s environment, organisations are under growing pressure to comply with Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) regulations and standards. While there are various aspects…
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