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Featured Article
Preventing Corrosion
Corrosion is a concern at every stage in the life of an oil and gas operation. As most oil and gas operations include the presence of water, it is no wonder that the corrosion of metals is an ever-present factor to be managed. Add in age of equipment and potential complications from corrosive chemicals and an operator could face costly situations if corrosion is not kept in check and mitigated. The annual cost of corrosion in the oil and gas production sector alone is approximately $1.372 billion – including $589 million in surface pipeline and facility costs, $463 million in downhole tubing expenses and $320 million in capital expenditures related to corrosion, according to NACE International. Prevention is Key If you find you are already dealing with a major corrosion issue, there are several ways to mitigate the situation including coating, corrosion inhibitors and cathodic...
Past Issues
Well Control Testing Part 1 of 3: Before You Test
The offshore oil and gas industry is rapidly moving toward digital testing of BOP’s and well control equipment. These digital testing systems have become very reliable and have numerous advantages over conventional analog chart recorders....
How to prepare for your next drilling BSEE inspection
[vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]How to prepare for your next drilling BSEE inspection - 09/24/2015 Whether you are anticipating an upcoming annual inspection or have received a periodic unscheduled (unannounced) visit, a little...
Fit for Purpose: Increasing Efficiency and Streamlining Operations Through Proactive Assessments
[vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]Ensuring that equipment performs and functions as it should promotes efficiency and streamlines operations, and taking the proper measures to maintain your company’s assets is an integral part of your...
Corrosion and erosion surveillance step-by-step
[vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]Based on years of field experience and first-hand knowledge of common compliance and regulatory issues oil and gas companies face – particularly in offshore projects, Offshore Technical Compliance has...