[15/05/2003]
GlobalSantaFe: Taking the lead in well - proven technology
GlobalSantaFe, a major offshore drilling contractor, is unrelenting in its ambition to eliminate risks associated with new technologies. Aiming for zero downtime in the first year of operations of their new deep water semisubmersible drilling rigs, GlobalSantaFe contracted DNV to carry out a comprehensive technical assessment of one of the vessel’s critical drilling systems. más |
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[15/05/2003]
Walking the risk tightrope
The capital-intensive oil and gas industry is by nature a risky business. The upside benefits, if everything goes according to plan, can be enormous. But according to Elisabeth Harstad, chief operating officer of DNV Technology Services (TS), pushing the envelope can also lead to higher uncertainty. The companies that will succeed in these daring markets are those that are able to have the right tools to manage risk. más |
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[20/05/2003]
Angola capitalises on its oil
Some of the world’s largest oil reserves are today being discovered and explored off the coast of West Africa. Already the fifth-largest supplier of oil to the USA, Angola in particular continues to find new and exciting reserves. Here in an exclusive interview with DNV Forum, Angola’s Minister for Energy and Water, Jose Maria Botelho de Vasconcelos shares his expectations and concerns regarding his country’s development in the international oil and gas arena. más |
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[15/08/2002]
Statoil gets the big picture on safety
Rather than drowning in paperwork and incrementally developed regulations and inspection schemes, Norwegian oil company Statoil decided on a clean slate. Using a new and comprehensive methodology co-developed with DNV, Statoil assessed the overall technical safety of all its installations, both onshore and offshore. más |
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[15/08/2002]
A matter of integrity at Conoco
Conoco has topped the American Petroleum Institute (API) annual safety survey for the fifth year in a row. The company’s plant and personnel safety record comes from high leadership expectations, clear responsibilities and good tools. Conoco management recognise that being world-class in process safety is also essential for successful business. más |
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[15/08/2002]
Petrobras charts new deepwater course
Last autumn Petrobras established its Operational Excellence Programme (PEO) to address offshore operational and safety performance. Moving forcefully on comprehensive safety measures, the Brazilian oil major is improving current operations while preparing for deeper waters. más |
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