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The launch at COP28 of the landmark Oil and Gas Decarbonisation Charter (OGDC), a global industry initiative dedicated to speeding up climate action and achieving high-scale impact across the oil and gas sectors, firmly put the spotlight on the millions of tonnes of methane (CH4) pumped into the atmosphere by oil and gas operations.
To date, 50 companies, representing more than 40 per cent of global oil production, have signed on to the OGDC, with National Oil Companies (NOC) representing over 60 per cent of signatories — the largest-ever number of NOCs to commit to a decarbonisation initiative.
The char... more
SLB to digitalise carbon capture and storage value chain
SLB and Northern Lights Joint Venture (NL) announced today they have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Microsoft to optimise integrated cloud-based workflows for the operation of Northern Lights, one of the first CO2 transport and storage providers for cross-border carbon capture and storage (CCS).
The collaboration will contribute to the development of scalable and cost-efficient digital solutions for the emerging CCS industry.
“Digital workflows are a key component to successfully managing CO2 through the end-to-end value chain, from capture point to permanent storage.
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Propelling Fugro’s asset inspection solutions forward with UAV technology
Fugro’s proven expertise lies in acquiring, analysing, and presenting physical data for sites and assets; we transform geo-data into actionable insights.
Uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones, are remotely piloted aircraft equipped to carry sensors or other equipment for a variety of applications. As Fugro’s operations increasingly move towards remote and autonomous solutions, UAV technology is expanding our remote operations capability market offering.
Fugro operates a fleet of modern UAVs with state-of-the-art multi-sensor options which allow rapid deployment to site. Fast capture of multiple da... more
KSAT delivers independent satellite monitoring for operators
Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT) is the world’s leading supplier of ground network services connecting space and earth. This unique capacity enables KSAT to downlink and deliver Earth observation (EO) imagery from multiple sources and deliver derived services to their customers globally in near real time (NRT).
KSAT’s heritage for over 25 years has focused on the maritime domain detecting vessels and oil spills on the water surface using primarily synthetic aperture radar (SAR) sensors in low Earth orbit.
Delivering oil on water reports as rapidly as within 20 minutes of image downlink from the satell... more
The future of Australian oil and gas: ensuring integrity in ageing assets
Australia’s oil and gas industry has seen remarkable growth in recent decades. However, the continued decline of Australian petroleum production coincides with a lack of exploration and development offshore of Australia in recent years.
As the sector matures, the focus is increasingly shifting towards the preservation and upkeep of ageing assets. The inspection and integrity of these assets have become crucial, as the consequences of
failure can be devastating. This article delves into the importance of maintaining integrity in ageing oil and gas assets, identifies high-risk areas, and discusses the challe... more
Tamboran moves closer to meeting Australian and international LNG demand
Tamboran is focused on bringing its low carbon dioxide natural gas asset in the Northern Territory’s Beetaloo Basin to production through multiple commercialisation pathways.
Tamboran’s Beetaloo strategy will be a phased development, with the aim of establishing first gas flows out of the basin and into local pipelines by the end of 2025. With a regulatory environment that requires operators to offset carbon, the Beetaloo has strong potential compared to other gas deposits in Australia due to its low carbon dioxide content.
Late last year, Tamboran completed the acquisition of Origin Energy’s Beetalo... more
Navigating the Circular Economy of used Oil and Gas Equipment
How vendors can maximise returns by reusing, repurposing and recycling.
Over the last decade, the oil and gas industry has emerged as a key player in the Australian remarketing space and is only expected to keep booming. Australia’s thriving circular economy surged during COVID-19 and has gone from strength to strength since 2020, as businesses realise the full value and potential of their equipment alongside the ethical benefits of participating in the used marketplace.
A circular economy refers to a system of reusing, repurposing and recycling materials to minimise new production and to create sustaina... more