Posts Tagged ‘oil’
Understanding IEC 61511 and IEC 61508 Standards for the Process Industry
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Process Safety is defined as a disciplined framework for managing the integrity of operating systems and processes handling hazardous substances through application of…
Read More11 Key Principles in Integrating Human Factors in Organisational Change
Estimated reading time: 8 minutes The business environment today is highly volatile, and organisations need to adapt to the latest trends in order to succeed. With rapid advancements…
Read MoreThe Top Certifications in Oil and Gas Industry
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes The level of competition in the oil and gas industry has been increasing with time. The recent reports from the U.S. Bureau of Labour…
Read More4 Reasons Why Incident Investigation and Reporting is Important
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Effective Incident Investigation and Reporting “The main objective of an investigation is prevention. A good investigation aims to establish a series of events…
Read MoreEffective Incident Investigation and Reporting
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes All incidents, regardless of size or impact, need to be investigated. Whether it is a fatality, injury, illness or a close call, an effective…
Read MoreWhat Is Reservoir Characterisation?
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Robust reserves and simulation are achieved by the logical, systematic integration of all relevant data. A quality reservoir interpretation is extremely cost-effective compared with data…
Read MoreGuide to Understanding Drilling Contracts: What Is A Day Work Contract?
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes The upstream or E&P segment of the international oil and gas industry, is in all probability, the riskiest in terms of capital intensity,…
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 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…
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