Digital Energy Journal

Communications & Automation

Spectraseis launches borehole tool
Automation, June 21 2010 (Digital Energy Journal)
- Spectraseis has launched a new borehole receiver array for low frequency and microseismic measurements. >>more

Broadpoint merges with Cellular One‏
Communications, June 14 2010 (Digital Energy Journal)
- Broadpoint, a leading provider of offshore telecommunications and network services, has completed an agreement to merge with Cellular One, a provider of GSM/EDGE... >>more

Absoft establishes new forum for oil and gas sector
Automation, June 14 2010 (Digital Energy Journal)
- A new oil and gas sector forum, looking at SAP plant maintenance and operations software applications for the upstream oil and gas sector has been launched by Absoft. >>more

ION launches VectorSeis Ocean II
Automation, June 14 2010 (Digital Energy Journal)
- ION Geophysical Corporation has released its second generation redeployable ocean-bottom cable (OBC) acquisition platform, VectorSeis Ocean II (VSO II). >>more

Kongsberg receives HUGIN 1000 AUV order in Malaysia
Automation, June 04 2010 (Digital Energy Journal)
- Offshore Geo-Surveys Sdn Bhd (OGS), the seismic survey division of Malaysian company Offshore Works group, has placed an order for a Kongsberg Maritime HUGIN 1000... >>more

Tendeka installs optical reservoir monitoring offshore Congo
Automation, June 04 2010 (Digital Energy Journal)
- Tendeka has successfully completed the first installation of an optical reservoir monitoring system in an offshore platform well for a major operator in West Africa. >>more

Harris Corporation to acquire CapRock Communications
Communications, May 25 2010 (Digital Energy Journal)
- Harris Corporation, an international communications and information technology company, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire CapRock Communications... >>more

Schlumberger opens WesternGeco Technology Center in Norway
Automation, May 25 2010 (Digital Energy Journal)
- Terje Riis-Johansen, Minister of Petroleum and Energy for Norway, and Andrew Gould, chairman and chief executive officer of Schlumberger, officiated at the opening... >>more

Seawell introduces Point well diagnostic system
Automation, May 18 2010 (Digital Energy Journal)
- Seawell launched Point, a diagnostic system for well integrity management, at the 2010 Offshore Technology Conference. >>more

Honeywell acquires Matrikon
Automation, May 18 2010 (Digital Energy Journal)
- Honeywell has signed an agreement valued at approximately $142 million USD to acquire Matrikon, a company specializing in software that helps industrial manufacturers... >>more

Kongsberg introduces riser management system
Automation, May 07 2010 (Digital Energy Journal)
- SeaFlex Riser Technologies, the Kongsberg Oil & Gas Technologies business unit dedicated to riser engineering and management has developed a new Riser Management... >>more

Baker Hughes installs subsea pumps at Perdido field
Automation, May 05 2010 (Digital Energy Journal)
- Baker Hughes has installed its Centrilift XP™ enhanced run life electrical submersible pumping (ESP) systems in two vertical subsea boosting stations on the seabed... >>more

Merrick introduces RFID tag for extreme environments
Automation, Apr 30 2010 (Digital Energy Journal)
- The Merrick RFID Diamond tag can survives sustained extreme conditions up to 200C (400F) temperature and 2070 Bar (30,000 PSI) pressure. >>more

Petris releases new PetrisWINDS DrillNET version
Automation, Apr 30 2010 (Digital Energy Journal)
- PetrisWINDS DrillNET 1.7 has two new modules, Torque & Drag for Liner Cementing and Hydraulics for High Temperatures and High Pressures. >>more

Woodside Energy renews Honeywell contract for five years
Automation, Apr 30 2010 (Digital Energy Journal)
- Woodside Energy has renewed its preferred control systems supplier contract with Honeywell Process Solutions for a further five years. >>more

Merrick partners with Cognex
Automation, Apr 23 2010 (Digital Energy Journal)
- Merrick Systems has signed a partnership agreement with Cognex, a leading provider of industrial ID readers. >>more

Ingrain launches 3D high definition core imaging
Automation, Apr 23 2010 (Digital Energy Journal)
- Ingrain has introduced CoreHD, a technology platform for 3D high-definition CT imaging of whole core from oil and gas wells. >>more

Invensys to implement Well Field Application for XTO Energy
Automation, Apr 23 2010 (Digital Energy Journal)
- Invensys Operations Management has signed a contract to provide its Well Field Application to XTO Energy, one of the largest independent gas producers in the United... >>more

Tendeka launches enhanced Oryx-XR DTS monitoring system
Automation, Apr 23 2010 (Digital Energy Journal)
- Oryx-XR is an enhanced version of the original Oryx system for Distributed Temperature Sensing (DTS) in harsh environments. >>more

RBG introduces piping inspection system
Automation, Apr 15 2010 (Digital Energy Journal)
- RBG has introduced a digital imaging inspection system that allows pipes and equipment to be inspected without removing insulation. >>more

Drillers.com launches improved website
Automation, Apr 15 2010 (Digital Energy Journal)
- Oilfield technical website www.drillers.com has launched a new and improved website to provide oilfield professionals with online tools and e-learning modules to... >>more

FMC Technologies deploys RFID tracking for hydraulic fracturing
Automation, Apr 15 2010 (Digital Energy Journal)
- FMC Technologies is developing tracking technologies for its products with the help of the Oil & Gas RFID Solution Group (OGR). >>more

Baker Hughes introduces WellLink Desktop
Automation, Mar 30 2010 (Digital Energy Journal)
- WellLink Desktop automates the delivery of well data to a client's desktop. >>more

Baker Hughes releases Multiphase Fluid Flowmeter
Automation, Mar 30 2010 (Digital Energy Journal)
- The new flowmeter uses neural networks to estimate flow rates from wells produced with electrical submersible pumping (ESP) systems. >>more

SPT Group wins GE training simulator contract
Automation, Mar 30 2010 (Digital Energy Journal)
- Norwegian company SPT Group will supply an OLGA production system trainer that will be used for training of operators and engineers in Angola. >>more

Broadpoint provides offshore aviation comms to FAA
Communications, Mar 19 2010 (Digital Energy Journal)
- Broadpoint has partnered with SandRidge Energy to provide critical offshore communications to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). >>more

Honeywell partners with Rida in Libya
Automation, Mar 18 2010 (Digital Energy Journal)
- Honeywell has formed a Libyan company, Honeywell Libya Technical Engineering Joint Stock Company, together with its joint venture partner Rida Technical Services. >>more

Expro’s FlowCAT wins OTC award
Automation, Mar 10 2010 (Digital Energy Journal)
- Expro has won an Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) ‘Spotlight on New Technology’ award for its innovative FlowCAT™ Wireless Safety Valve System. >>more

ASCI continues supply chain management for BP Alaska
Automation, Mar 10 2010 (Digital Energy Journal)
- Advanced Supply Chain International (ASCI) and BP Exploration (Alaska) (BPXA) have signed a new contract for supply chain management services. >>more

Invensys implements IntelaTrac for Chevron Upstream
Automation, Mar 01 2010 (Digital Energy Journal)
- Invensys Operations Management has contracted with Chevron to provide its Wonderware IntelaTrac mobile workforce and decision-support system. >>more

Fugro GRL launches DeepTouch
Automation, Mar 01 2010 (Digital Energy Journal)
- Fugro General Robotics Limited (FGRL), has launched DeepTouch its next-generation, ROV pilot training simulator which can also speed up the evaluation of subsea... >>more

Kongsberg 3D reservoir visualisation wins first contract
Automation, Mar 01 2010 (Digital Energy Journal)
- Kongsberg Oil & Gas Technologies (KOGT) has won its first contract for its latest 3D visualisation technology, SIM Reservoir. >>more

Industry bodies join forces to develop new subsea training programme
Automation, Mar 01 2010 (Digital Energy Journal)
- Subsea UK and OPITO – The Oil & Gas Academy are working together to develop a series of subsea modules within the Academy’s successful Petroleum Open Learning (POL)... >>more

ITF calls for subsea intervention technology proposals
Automation, Feb 15 2010 (Digital Energy Journal)
- ITF, the oil industry technology facilitator is calling on global technology developers to come forward with solutions to a range of challenges associated with subsea... >>more

Mobexx introduces real-time mobile workforce solution
Automation, Feb 15 2010 (Digital Energy Journal)
- Mobile computing specialist Mobexx has launched a complete oil and gas mobile workforce system including tracking systems. >>more

GL Noble Denton rebrand launched
Automation, Feb 08 2010 (Digital Energy Journal)
- GL Noble Denton combines former marine and offshore consultancy Noble Denton with GL's oil and gas division. >>more

Enbase and Getac partner for field services
Automation, Jan 26 2010 (Digital Energy Journal)
- Enbase Energy Technology, a leading automation company, has partnered with Getac, an manufacturer of rugged notebook and handheld computer devices, to provide a... >>more

Honeywell acquires rights to Shell technology
Automation, Jan 26 2010 (Digital Energy Journal)
- Honeywell has acquired rights to technology developed by Shell Global Solutions for gathering field data and helping industrial plants to safely increase production... >>more

APS Technology releases formation evaluation tools
Automation, Jan 26 2010 (Digital Energy Journal)
- APS Technology, a leading provider of innovative technologies for drilling performance, has released its WPR propagation resistivity tools after four successful... >>more

Abermed targets expansion with management changes
Automation, Jan 26 2010 (Digital Energy Journal)
- Aberdeen-based global occupational health specialist Abermed has appointed Ross Haworth as managing director, while current MD James Miller has moved into a new... >>more

Gentay launches intrinsically safe digital camera with flash
Automation, Jan 18 2010 (Digital Energy Journal)
- Gentay has launched what it says is the world's first uniquely designed intrinsically safe digital camera with flash for certified for use in hazardous areas in... >>more

Matrikon wins $15.7M Middle East remote field monitoring contract
Automation, Jan 18 2010 (Digital Energy Journal)
- Matrikon has been awarded a US$15.7M (£9.7M) contract to build a remote monitoring and multidisciplinary collaboration centre for one of the world’s largest oil... >>more

Matrikon to supply oil field monitoring to Statoil
Automation, Jan 18 2010 (Digital Energy Journal)
- Matrikon has been selected to build an intelligent oil field solution for Statoil’s Norwegian well and production facilities. >>more

Gulf Offshore selects VSAT communications from CapRock
Communications, Jan 08 2010 (Digital Energy Journal)
- CapRock Communications has signed a three-year contract with Gulf Offshore to deploy its broadband maritime service, SeaAccess Communications, onboard its fleet... >>more

Invitation to submit drilling decision problems to University
Automation, Jan 04 2010 (Digital Energy Journal)
- A French University and the author of a drilling technology book are offering to help companies with drilling decisions. >>more

Management buy into Electro-Flow Controls
Automation, Dec 21 2009 (Digital Energy Journal)
- Maven Capital Partners has backed a management buy-in at Aberdeen-based Electro-Flow Controls. >>more

Schlumberger launches thermal profile service
Automation, Dec 11 2009 (Digital Energy Journal)
- Schlumberger has released its OPTICall thermal profile and investigation service at the 2009 International Petroleum Technology Conference. >>more

Schlumberger introduces electromagnetic casing inspection tool
Automation, Dec 11 2009 (Digital Energy Journal)
- Schlumberger has launched its its EM Pipe Scanner electromagnetic casing inspection tool. >>more

Oil & Gas UK ranks companies on best practice
Automation, Dec 11 2009 (Digital Energy Journal)
- Oil & Gas UK has given the first gold, silver and bronze awards attained by major purchasers which adhere to the oil and gas industry’s best practice guidelines... >>more

Stingray wins IET Innovation Award
Automation, Dec 11 2009 (Digital Energy Journal)
- Stingray Geophysical Limited was named winner of the Measurement in Action Innovation Award at the Institution of Engineering and Technology’s (IET) Innovation Awards... >>more

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