The handling and transfer of fluids is a mission-critical process of any oil and gas operation, requiring several core components such as valves and pumps placed optimally within a production system. Valves are mechanical equipment designed to direct, start, block, control, mix and regulate a process fluid’s flow, pressure, or…

For our next phase of decommissioning projects to be successful we need to recognise that what brought us this far will not take us to the next level. We ought to realise that decommissioning projects are a different class to new build and brownfield, requiring a more focused and complex…

Saudi Arabia has embarked on a fiscal transformation and spending program to restructure its economy away from oil dependence, which, during a period of low oil prices, has caused it to explore other avenues of financing, including selling government bonds and producing more oil than it has pledged. Saudi Arabia…

Regular and comprehensive maintenance and inspections of offshore platforms and other subsea infrastructure– such as pipelines – are central to efficient oil and gas operations. However, the high-risk nature of working offshore necessitates the development ofsafer inspection methods. Cutting-edge technologies and the adoption of advanced inspection techniques are driving this…

The management of electrical equipment in hazardous areas (EEHA) is a key safety concern for oil and gas operators, requiring risk mitigation strategies, protective measures, comprehensive incident response protocols, and mandatory compliance around monitoring and reporting Desspite their rarity, fire hazards or explosions cannot be overlooked, with historical data showing…

Concerns are mounting that fugitive methane emissions from Australian energy production are being significantly underreported, which could hinder Australia’s ability to meet its emissions reduction targets and exacerbate the climatic impacts of increased greenhouse gas emissions. Australia was responsible for 1.5 per cent of the 120 million tonnes of methane…

As Australia experiences a significant rise in decommissioning activities, understanding the current landscape, challenges, and innovations is essential. According to Francis Norman, CEO and Managing Directorof the Centre of Decommissioning Australia (CODA), Australia is witnessing a significant ongoing upward trend in decommissioning. Major players, including Chevron, Woodside, Santos, and Esso,…

More than any other Australian state or territory, the Northern Territory runs on natural gas. Natural gas provides 83 per cent of the Territory’s electricity to power homes, businesses and local industries. According to economic analysis by Deloitte, the oil and gas sector is the Territory’s biggest industry by a…