Safety and efficiency in the oil and gas industry hinge on well-structured and organized training. Companies must choose between simulator-based and real-world oil rig training. Companies must weigh the costs associated with the risks and intricacies of drilling procedures and decide whether operational drills should be run or training on an oil rig simulator. Each…
Safety priorities in maritime operations have kept pace with changes in the industry. Concerns regarding vessel collisions have reached critical levels, especially with the increase in vessel traffic. In response to this, navigation simulators for collision avoidance have become essential in training mariners, testing navigation systems, and formulating strategies. These simulators offer the opportunity to practice a…
Ultra deepwater drilling is today the most challenging and exciting area of the oil and gas industry. At often more than 1,500 meters (5,000 feet) deep, these projects push the boundaries of engineering, safety, and technology. From Brazil’s pre-salt reservoirs to the Gulf of Mexico, ultra-deepwater drilling opens up reserves that were previously out of reach….
Whether a deeply rooted offshore field or an aged onshore reservoir, maintaining the structural integrity of a well is essential to prevent leaks, conserve the environment, and maintain steady production. With drilling technology improvement and global energy ambitions shifting toward sustainability, the concept of oil well integrity has grown in importance. No longer is it…
One environmental hazard which is heavily associated with the extraction, transportation, and use of petroleum products is oil spills. The adverse impact of oil spills ranges from offshore and on land. Devastation on the local communities, wildlife and impacts on the marine ecosystems is heavily documented. For this reason, effective oil spill response and mitigation strategies…
The oil tanker is a key component of the oil and gas transportation, shipping hundreds and thousands of barrels of crude oil and oil derivatives over oceans and seas. Even though there are advancements in technology relating to ship design and navigation, oil tankers and what is carried on them are dangerous and pose a significant…
Changes to how oil and gas companies drill and manage oil wells are the outcome of advancements in technology. New drilling practices, which are efficient, safer, and environmentally friendly, change how companies prepare and execute the steps from planning the oil well to training the operators. These practices are ‘streamlining’ and ‘transforming’ the processes in…
By 2025, the global oil and gas industry will continue to face mounting pressure to marry operational efficiency, sustainability, and cost control. As exploration moves into progressively tougher geological horizons and the energy transition picks up steam, drilling and completion costs now stand as a prime metric for success in a project. Rising commodity prices,…
The oil and gas industry operators are under constant pressure to maximize production while minimizing operating expenses. As fields that are mature, getting older, production decreases, well intervention is crucial to restore and enhance productivity. But traditional well interventions can be expensive and difficult to implement. Implementing cost-effective strategies for well intervention is essential to ensure the profitability of the business without sacrificing…
In today’s energy industry, gas production operations demand not only technical excellence but also highly skilled operators who can manage complex systems safely and efficiently. As a manufacturer of advanced simulation technology, we’ve seen how traditional training often fails to prepare teams for real-world challenges. A gas production simulator bridges this gap by offering a…