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The importance of Preventing Hull damage to ships and FPSOs

Hull damage to ships and FPSOs can have significant environmental consequences. From oil spills to entire habitat destruction, the impact of hull damage on the marine ecosystem is far-reaching. Understanding the importance of prevention and timely repairs is a crucial aspect of minimizing these environmental effects. Discover how taking proactive maintenance measures is key to preventing and addressing hull damage. Implementing Robust Maintenance and Inspection Protocols Regular inspections and maintenance are crucial for identifying and addressing potential hull damage early on. Ship and FPSO operators should establish comprehensive protocols that encompass thorough inspections of the hull structure, coating systems, and [...]

July 3rd, 2023|Asset Integrity Management, Oil and Gas|

The economic impact of corrosion in Oil and Gas

Intro The oil and gas industry plays a pivotal role in powering our world. From exploration to production, these facilities are vital for meeting global energy demands. However, they face a persistent threat: corrosion. Corrosion occurs when metal structures are exposed to environmental factors such as moisture, chemicals, and gases, resulting in their gradual deterioration.   The challenges of Corrosion in O&G In the oil and gas sector, where infrastructure is subjected to harsh conditions, corrosion poses a serious challenge. Pipelines, storage tanks, and offshore platforms are all vulnerable to this corrosive attack. Left unchecked, corrosion can lead to catastrophic [...]

June 28th, 2023|Oil and Gas|

Top 3 Oil and Gas Inspection and Maintenance Trends for 2024

The search for digital solutions to the challenges faced in the oil and gas industries intensifies every year. According to BDO Global, it is predicted that the digital oilfield market, consisting of the internet of things, analytics, and cloud computing, will surpass US$20 billion by 2023. In this dynamic scenario, it becomes increasingly evident that the Oil and Gas sector is embarking on an ambitious journey towards the integration of digital technology as indispensable tools to tackle their most pressing challenges. Among the myriad of trends shaping the landscape, certain key areas emerge as paramount [...]

May 24th, 2023|Digital Twin|

Transforming Pipeline Inspection with Machine Vision

Oil and gas pipelines are critical operation components that must provide safe and efficient means of transporting energy resources across vast distances. However, ensuring the safety and reliability of these pipelines requires regular maintenance and inspection, which can be a complex activity Traditionally, inspection has relied on the human workforce in the field, who visually examine pipelines for signs of damage, corrosion, or other defects and then fill out reports to indicate anomalies or possible problems. However, this approach is time-consuming, costly, and can be prone to human error. Moreover, it is difficult to inspect pipelines located in remote or [...]

May 3rd, 2023|Asset Integrity Management, Oil and Gas|

Unlocking the Potential of Drones in the Oil and Gas Industry

Oil and gas topside maintenance managers are facing a problem: the way their team currently inspects and assesses corrosion in offshore installations is outdated, hazardous, time-consuming, and prone to human error. With big-scale installations, visual identification of corrosion demands a lot of people on board, which is not only inconvenient but also unsafe. The good news is that the solution to this problem exists, and it involves using drones and computer vision algorithms to empower field workers to automatically detect corrosion with the support of technology. In this blog post, we'll explore how drones can help you unlock the potential [...]

April 19th, 2023|Oil and Gas|

Benefits of Predictive Maintenance for Christmas Tree Equipment in the Oil and Gas Industry

Predictive maintenance is a modern approach to equipment maintenance that aims to predict potential failures and prevent them before they occur. In the oil and gas industry, the importance of maintenance cannot be ignored, as equipment downtime can result in significant financial losses and a decrease in production, as well as a safety risk. For example, one of the most relevant equipment for upstream oil and gas industries during the product extraction phase is the Christmas Tree, which is largely responsible for controlling productivity and safety in the operation. In other words, a failure that impairs its operation can [...]

March 22nd, 2023|Maintenance, Oil and Gas|

Paper vs Digital Inspections

Intro Oil and Gas operations pose unique challenges to their operations when the matter is inspection and maintenance. Since this kind of activity involves a variety of risks and complexities, it is not uncommon to find field workers filling out paper reports, and walking around the facility looking for potential problems.   This is a traditional-manual method, on which oil and gas companies relied throughout the years when performing risk assessments with the goal of preventing potential hazards that could compromise the continuity of the operation. Meanwhile, digital transformation has been disrupting the way things are done with increasingly advanced [...]

Investment in Digital Fabric Maintenance Solution Saves USD$965,000 for FPSO in One Year

The implementation of Digital Fabric Maintenance solution has enabled greater digitalization and a reduction of more than 70% in the total time spent on inspection and development of maintenance plans in an active FPSO   Innovation in the Oil & Gas industry has become increasingly attractive. Despite this, McKinsey research indicates that offshore platforms currently operate on average at only 77% of their maximum potential, which generates even more interest in Oil & Gas companies worldwide in adopting new tools for their operation. In this scenario, in order to speed up the corrosion assessment process and the creation of [...]

March 8th, 2023|Oil and Gas|

Exploring the Depths: Understanding Offshore Oil Drilling

Introduction:   Subsea drilling is a complex and challenging operation that requires advanced technologies, techniques, and skilled teams to achieve optimal safety and efficiency. Despite the access to previously unreachable resources, it poses unique challenges such as deepwater drilling, harsh environments, and high costs. In recent years, however, drilling analytics and digital technologies focused on asset performance management have emerged as powerful tools for addressing these challenges and improving the safety and efficiency of subsea drilling operations.   The concept behind Oil drilling   Drilling for oil is the process of extracting hydrocarbons, primarily crude oil, and natural gas, from [...]

March 1st, 2023|Asset Integrity Management, Offshore, Oil and Gas|

The Challenges of Offshore Vessel Inspections

Intro   Inspection surveys are essential for ensuring the safety and reliability of offshore oil and gas vessels. These complex systems require regular surveys to ensure adequate operating conditions and performance, complying with legal regulations, and without risks that could pose a threat to the workforce or the physical structure itself. However, performing this activity in offshore environments can be a challenging and hazardous duty. Main challenges of Inspection of Oil & Gas vessels   Historically, maintenance issues in offshore oil and gas installations have been identified in a visual manner by skilled technicians. However, this common approach presents bottlenecks [...]

January 18th, 2023|Digital Transformation|
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