Offshore Report |
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Cantarell field
overview Pemex reports on status of major projects underway to upgrade huge 1.6 MMbpd
offshore complex in Mexico's Bay of Campeche. |
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Well control/safety
systems training New information for Gulf of Mexico operators and contractors describes
federal regulatory changes and training options. |
Automation and Control |
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Optimizing Spraberry
operations Review of BP Permian program describes automation upgrades, pumping well
improvements and new chemical applications in 400-well operation. |
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Integrated control
solution for Captain field Texaco / Honeywell describe drilling program and integrated
automation package that were key factors in success of major field upgrade. |
Oil Country Tubular Goods |
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Case histories of solid
expandable tubulars applications Part 1 of two-part series by four operators / Enventure
that discusses installations, operations and lessons learned. |
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Landing long casing
strings in deepwater wells T H Hill Assoc. outlines obstacles to overcome to successfully
land long, heavy strings in deeper wells in deep water. |
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Hydraulic power tong
system BJ Tubulars gives basics of articulated, remotely- controlled-arm tong system and
case history of North Sea application by a major operator. |
Production |
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Factors affecting
performance of crude oil wax-control additives Lubrizol discusses pour point depressant
treatment limitations in the field, and solutions for the problem. |
Exploration/Drilling/Production |
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First commercial
transmission of raw, marine seismic data WesternGeco discusses technical and practical
merits of transmitting raw field data directly to clients' offices. |
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Well control during
well intervention, Part 4 SAS Industries describes how to properly select coiled tubing
surface and downhole well control equipment. |
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Pulsation technique for
improved gas well cementing GTI-sponsored R&D project status report shows positive
results from test wells in reducing gas migration problems. |
Natural Gas Special |
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Natural gas series,
Part 5: Sour/corrosive gas handling Special feature will highlight recommended practices
for H2S and CO2 removal, treating and handling in the field. |
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