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Become a Certified Expert with API 653 Training Program

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API 653 is a standard developed by the American Petroleum Institute (API) that guides the inspection, repair, alteration, and reconstruction of aboveground storage tanks (ASTs) used to store petroleum, chemicals, and related materials. The standard addresses various aspects of AST maintenance, such as minimum inspection intervals, inspection techniques, and repair approaches. API 653 is commonly […]

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Mud Tanks in Oil and Gas Drilling: Role, Applications, and Standards

OTS Offshore Mud Tanks

What are Mud Tanks? Mud tanks are large steel containers designed to store and circulate drilling fluids (often called “mud”) in the oil and gas industry. Drilling fluids are essential for cooling the drill bit, carrying rock cuttings to the surface, and maintaining pressure in the wellbore to prevent blowouts. This equipment is a critical…

DOE: Pause on US LNG export permits remains despite New Fortress authorization

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The decision to authorize New Fortress Energy to export LNG does not mean the Biden administration’s LNG export pause is over, a DOE spokesperson told Oil & Gas Journal.

EOG set to add to Ohio Utica spending

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The company’s delineation and spacing work continues to produce strong results. ‘It absolutely has the opportunity to be a foundational play,’ a senior executive says.

Aker BP reaches first oil at Tyrving

OTS Offshore - Aker BP reaches first oil at Tyrvin

Aker BP has started oil production from Tyrving field in the Alvheim area offshore Norway.

bpTT, EOG to develop offshore Trinidad gas resource

OTS Offshore - bpTT, EOG to develop offshore Trinidad gas resource

bp Trinidad and Tobago and EOG Resources Trinidad have agreed to partner on the Coconut gas development off the southeast coast of Trinidad.

Tamboran begins Beetaloo sub-basin drilling campaign

OTS Offshore - Tamboran begins Beetaloo sub-basin drilling campaign

Tamboran (B2) Pty. Ltd. spudded the Shenandoah South 2H horizontal well in EP 98 in Beetaloo sub-basin, Northern Territory, Australia.

Irish Sea Codling wind project enters planning application phase

OTS Offshore - Irish Sea Codling wind project enters planning application phase

The Codling Wind Park joint venture partners will submit a planning application shortly to Ireland’s An Bord Pleanála.

Talos Energy CEO Tim Duncan steps down

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Talos Energy has announced that Tim Duncan has stepped down from his role as president and CEO, effective Aug. 29, and an interim CEO has been selected.

ONS 2024: Vard to construct second hybrid-powered vessel for Island Offshore

OTS Offshore - Vard to construct second hybrid-powered vessel for Island Offshore

Island Offshore has contracted Fincantieri’s Norwegian subsidiary Vard to design and build a second hybrid-powered ocean energy construction vessel.