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Offshore World is an all-encompassing magazine for the hydrocarbon and allied industries. A quarterly magazine launched in December 2003, Offshore World disseminates authentic, critical and well-researched information on global hydrocarbon industry innovations.

The magazine offers latest and strategic information on the upstream and downstream hydrocarbon industry. The endeavour of Offshore World is to become a vehicle in making "Hydrocarbon Vision 2025" a reality in terms of technologies, markets and new directions, and to stand as a medium of reflection of the achievements and aspirations of Indian hydrocarbon industry.

The magazine extensively covers technological advances, reviews & forecasts, new products, processes & solutions, upcoming projects, market trends, R&D, events, products review, book review, industry surveys, environment management, news & views, interviews, awards, outstanding performance by individuals & organizations, case studies and practice oriented and well researched articles and features by industry experts.

February - March 2013 Issue

FEATURES

HSE Management of ONGC’s Mega MHN Project – Success Story by L&T

This paper highlights the Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Management System and its implementation during execution of MHN Process Platform and Living quarter Project, a project executed by L&T on EPIC basis for ONGC in Mumbai High North (MHN) field. All the critical, non routine and high risk activities were carried out safely during various phases of project along with the Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) techniques, robust implementation of Permit to Work System and Job Safety Analysis (JSA).
- Mohammed Shadab and Rohidas Chaskar

Skin Effect Heating Systems for Kharyaga Field

BARTEC delivered skin effect heating systems into the Kharyaga field. The tailor made solution provides engineering, calculation, design, supply, installation, commission, and supervision. The target was to assure frost protection and temperature maintaining at the long transfer pipe lines of the oil field in the oil-rich Nenets tundra.
- Heinrich Fluch

Solar-Powered Diaphragm Pumps Enhance Shale Gas Profitability

India, the fourth-largest energy consumer in the world behind the United States, China and Japan, faces significant energy challenges that have forced it to examine alternate ways to meet its increasing energy demands. One method that continues to increase in popularity worldwide is the extraction of natural gas trapped witjhin shale formations below the Earth’s surface. The article talks about the new diaphragm pump technology which provides enhanced chemical injection solutions designed to optimise shale well production.
- Tom O'Donnell and Ravi Prasad

Taking Credit for Emergency Shutdown Devices in Relief System Sizing and Design

In relief valves sizing, we do not take cognizance of any immediate actions taken by operators or by mitigating devices. However, in the design of overall flare systems to cope with common mode failures such as loss of power or cooling water, many experts these days support taking credit for emergency shutdown systems to reduce investment. While there is no objection, in principle, to such credit taking, its application in practice deserves careful scrutiny.
- Ram K Goyal

Blowout Prevention

Between April and July 2010, an estimated 4.9 million barrels of crude oil gushed from the damaged Macondo well into the Gulf of Mexico following the explosion that destroyed the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig. This was, according to President Obama, the worst environmental disaster America had ever faced. The response to the Deepwater Horizon disaster has spurred an innovative solution, reports Jason Knights.
- Jason Knights

The Case for Interlocking Pig Launchers and Receivers on Offshore Platforms

Pigging operations are inherently dangerous. Opening a pig trap closure while there is pressure in the barrel can shoot the pig out of the launcher at high speeds. Attempting to pass a pig through a partially open outlet valve, or prematurely opening the pig trap in the presence of high levels of toxic H2S, can have fatal consequences. The article details the case for interlocking pig launchers and receivers on offshore platforms.
- Lakshmanan Venkateswaran

Strive for LIFE Campaign - Focus on Class-1 Risk

In recent years there has been a realization that the reliability of complex work systems in achieving operational goals safely depends on social structures as well as technical arrangements. A string of high profile disasters over the past two decades has indicated the role that social and organisational issues played in the etiology of these accidents. The article discusses HSE culture, HSE management practices and HSE performance in offshore construction environment.
- Dr Zafar Khan

How to Stay Healthy Offshore

There has been considerable progress in industrial hygiene issues in offshore environments in recent years. There are many benefits to assessing the risks related to offshore, and developing a well-considered plan of action to manage those risks. The white paper, written in consultation with Dr Jas Singh, Golder Associates’ Hawaii-based health & safety consultant, discusses how one can stay healthy offshore.
- Joerg Fitzek

Robust HSE Practices in LNG Value Chain is the Key to its Stellar Performance

LNG has been handled safely for many years and the industry has maintained an enviable safety record. Engineering & design and increasing security measures are constantly improved to ensure the safety and security of LNG facilities and ships. The article details this, and more.
- Dr M R Srinivasan

Different Energy Commodities on Different Path

The month of February 2013 saw different price movement for different energy commodities. While NYMEX crude oil futures registered the maximum price fall of 5.58 pe rcent on soft economic data and Italy’s inconclusive election results feeding concerns over Europe’s economy, CER futures prices on ICE-ECX platform rose the most by a significant 107.69 per cent largely helped by compliance buying at extremely low price levels
- Niteen M Jain and Nazir Moulvi

Safety from the Ground Up

In the light of ever-more-dangerous explorations in deep oceans and harsh climates, safety remains an increasinglyimportant issue, not just for the people involved but for the greater environment. While making a mistake might cause an injury, making the same mistake in different circumstances could result in billions of dollars worth of damage, both to a company’s reputation and to the environment. Here Dave Stout from global engineering services and bolting company Hydratight, reveals that safety is more than just what a company does: it has to be built into everything it is.
- Dave Stout EMEAI

Are You Safe Enough?

Offshore operations is a highly specialized industry. In the past, failure to recognize and eliminate hazards associated within offshore operations has resulted in serious injuries, deaths, costly property damage, downtime and environmental impact. The strict regulatory and environmental requirements have led to additional operational complexities and challenges.
- Amit K Aglave