And Another Thing... SOFT Greens, HARD Landings
To many who ponder the state of the environment, despite much evidence to the contrary it must seem the natural world is doomed.Extreme Measures
In the final analysis, hydrocarbon production is about managing pressure, volume and temperature. So when one or more of those three pillars of physics become extreme, traditional controls and methods often become insufficient.
In the Clear Light of Day...
Pundits' predictions that the drilling sector will shrink by half before 2001 don't faze Jim Day. Not so surprising when one looks back at what he and his company, Noble Drilling, have faced during a 16-year transformation from marginal player to international drilling contractor.
Maintenance Men
For as long as there have been platforms in the North Sea, maintenance and modification engineering has played a key role in keeping production in full flow. And now that large-scale construction work on the UKCS may be drying up for good, many contractors are finding this often overshadowed side of the business providing a vital revenue stream.
The Changing Face of Forties
With 25 years of production fast approaching, BP Amoco's pioneering Forties field has weathered the industry's cycles and seen more action than most to keep the North Sea giant pumping oil.
