Energy research firm Rystad Energy estimates that as much as US$100bn can be eliminated from exploration and production upstream budgets through automation and digitalisation initiatives in the 2020s
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i.safe MOBILE presents new industrial smartphone for explosive environments
i.safe MOBILE GmbH, developer of mobile communication devices for safe use in hazardous areas, has presented IS530.1, industrial smartphone with Android 9.0 Pie
FCI’s flare gas meter simplifies meter calibration verification
Fluid Components International (FCI) stated that the VeriCal In-Situ Calibration Verification System for the ST00 Series Flare Gas Flow Meter can now eliminate the cumbersome task of traditional flow meter calibrations
Schlumberger introduces armour cladding alloy for drill bits
Smith Bits, a Schlumberger company, has introduced Aegis armor cladding that improves bit body design flexibility and erosion resistance, increase rate of penetration (ROP) and bit durability for longer runs
Halliburton introduces automated drilling telemetry service
Oilfield service company Halliburton has released QuickPulse Automated Directional Gamma Service