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Contents

April 2013

GeoloGy & Geophysics 34 42 What kind of summer will it be? 2012 was a big year for seismic in NW Europe. Andrew

McBarnet asks whether we can expect a repeat in 2013.

DrillinG & completions 47 Rigless drilling enters the pilot stage

Exploration could be radically altered by a simple idea,

Victor Schmidt explains, saving months and millions.

49 M-I Swaco gets SMArt on displacements OE viewed a new package of integrated displacement services. Audrey Leon reports.

enGi neerinG, construction & installation co ver Stories 50 Skarv – BP harsh-water FPSO xx

The Skarv FPSO is BP’s frst Norwegian greenfeld project

Offshore rigs since 2001, Elaine Maslin explains the details.

30 Rig Market Review

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The offshore rig market is strong, with nearly 52 Newbuild growth: Brazil, Africa, Se Asia and Australia 200 rigs under construction. Nina Rach

The FPSO market appears to be stronger than ever, with new provides the context.

project awards expected. Catarina Podevyn provides insight.

36 Increasing returns from asset management investment operations

Rig feet operations can be improved using 58 Asset integrity and life extension:

Key themes at SnS enterprise asset management software, explains

Southern North Sea operators are facing asset integrity

Patrick Zirnhelt.

issues. Elaine Maslin reports on the SNS Conference.

On the cOver su bsea

The Pazfor FPSO serves Total’s 62 Subsea cable overheating risk reduced by monitoring largest deepwater development

A high-voltage power cable was installed with a distributed in Angola’s Block 17 where water temperature sensor. Gary Parker describes its effectiveness.

depths range from 600-1200m.

Flowlines

The Pazfor FPSO can process 69 Subsea tiebacks: the latest strategies 220,000 b/d and store 1.9

Escalating GOM costs limit marginal felds’ proftability. million bbl.

Jeannie Stell explains how subsea tiebacks help.

GeoGr aphic Focus - west aFrica

Total S.A.

78 Get ready for a new phase of West African development

Exploration is expanding from Sierra Leone to Namibia, explains Bruce Nichols.

85 NW Africa’s potential displayed off Morocco

Offshore Morocco is an under-developed province. Dallas B.

Dunlap at the University of Texas at Austin gives details.

86 IP Week highlights West African plays

Exploration interest is strong in the Transform Margin, East

Africa, and deep water. Meg Chesshyre reports.

otc preview

EXPERT access 88 OTC 2013 combines star power with fre power

The 45th annual Offshore Technology Conference in Houston

Asset Management will showcase the latest technological advances.

Increases Production and Lowers costs

Join us 30 April 2013 at 11:00 CST for a Live Presentation and 90 Innovation is highlighted by Otc Spotlight Award Winners

This year’s awards recognize new offshore solutions.

Q&A session on the many ways companies can improve their production, avoid unscheduled shutdowns, control costs, and 94 Norway celebrates 40 years at Otc improve the effectiveness of their staff using software to track,

Norwegian innovation will be celebrated by 65 companies in view, and control facilities. See page 108 for more information.

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