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supplyside · 7 months

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Transocean Winner aground on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland

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wayneeastep · 2 years

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Oil & Gas The Supply Chain

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nnctales · 5 months

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Monel Sheathing: Enhancing Corrosion Resistance in Offshore Structures

Offshore structures face a myriad of challenges, with one of the most formidable being the corrosive forces unleashed by the marine environment. In the relentless battle against corrosion, engineers and designers turn to innovative solutions, and one material that has proven its mettle in this arena is Monel. This nickel-copper alloy, celebrated for its exceptional corrosion resistance, finds a…

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poojagblog-blog · 2 months

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Chicago, Jan. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global Offshore Support Vessel Market size is projected to grow from USD 22.6 billion in 2023 to USD 31.4 billion by 2028, at a CAGR of 6.7% according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets™.

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dsiddhant · 11 months

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The global Offshore Support Vessel Market is projected to reach USD 31.4 billion by 2028 from USD 22.6 billion in 2023 at a CAGR of 6.7% according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets™.

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the-outer-topic · 2 months

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1937 Cord 812 and oil platforms in the Gulf of Mexico - John Berkey

In the early 1930s, the Texas Company developed the first mobile steel barges for drilling in the brackish coastal areas of the gulf.

In 1937, Pure Oil Company (now Chevron Corporation) and its partner Superior Oil Company (now part of ExxonMobil Corporation) used a fixed platform to develop a field in 14 feet (4.3 m) of water, one mile (1.6 km) offshore of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.

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moragarsia · 8 months

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Ukraine's liberation of drilling platforms in the Black Sea

On September 11, the Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR) of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine announced a unique special operation in the Black Sea on offshore drilling platforms - "Boyko towers".

The so-called "Boyko Towers" are gas drilling platforms known as "Petro Godovanets" and "Ukraine". These platforms were built off the coast of Crimea in 2010 and 2012 and belonged to Chornomornaftogaz. They got their unofficial name due to the fact that Yuriy Boyko, the then Minister of Energy, was engaged in the agreement on their acquisition. The facilities were installed in the territorial waters of Ukraine at the Odessa gas field, near Snake Island and 100 kilometers from Odessa. In 2014, after the annexation of Crimea, the towers were seized and renamed "Crimea-1" and "Crimea-2", and in December 2015 they were moved to the Golitsynskoye field off the coast of Crimea. The Russians used them for illegal gas production on the Ukrainian sea shelf.

With the beginning of a large-scale invasion, the aggressor country used them for military purposes - as helipads and to deploy technical means for monitoring the surface situation in the Black Sea.

As a result of the military special operation With the silts of special operations of the Main Intelligence Directorate, the drilling platforms "Petro Godovanets" and "Ukraine", as well as the jack-up drilling rigs "Tavrida" and "Sivash" in the sea area between Snake Island and the western coast of Crimea, were taken under control.

According to the military intelligence of Ukraine, during one of the phases of the operation, the special forces of the Main Intelligence Directorate collided with the Russian Su-30 fighter. As a result of the military clash, the Russian aircraft was damaged and was forced to retreat. In addition, Ukrainian special forces managed to seize a stock of unguided aircraft missiles and the Neva radar station, which is capable of tracking the movement of ships in the Black Sea.

As a result of the operation carried out by Ukraine, Russia lost some of its capabilities to observe and defeat Ukrainian forces, and the Ukrainian Defense Forces received these capabilities.

The restoration of control over drilling platforms directly off the Crimean coast testifies to the expansion of the operational capabilities of the Defense Forces of Ukraine in the Black Sea and is another step towards the liberation of the temporarily occupied Crimea. The operation carried out by the power steering on drilling platforms is also of great symbolic importance. Ukraine is beginning to regain what was seized by Russia even before the full-scale invasion.

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honourablejester · 4 months

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Numenera Setting Notes: Points of Interest Part I

Just while I’m reading through the core Numenera books (Numenera: Discovery and Numenera: Destiny), plus the Ninth World Guidebook, I figured I’d keep some notes on bits of the setting that immediately jumped out to me. You know. Bits and bobs that would immediately make me want to set a story in or around them, or little details that just make me happy.

Starting from the core book, Numenera: Discovery, and a little bit from the Ninth World Guidebook, and just going with the Steadfast, the group of kingdoms that are the main ‘civilised’ part of the setting.

Part I: The Steadfast (Numenera: Discovery)

The Amber Monolith, in Navarene, a vast floating crystal obelisk in the sky that the original Amber Pope said contained a teleporter to a ‘numenera edifice floating high above the earth’. A satellite installation? Because an ancient religious edifice central to your setting’s main religion that teleports you up to an orbital facility is not at all ominous.

The City of Bridges, in the Sea Kingdom of Ghan, is an offshore capital city for a merchant naval nation that is possibly built on an ancient mining rig. The city is series of anchored metal platforms linked by bridges, including bridges linking back to the mainland, and several of those anchored platforms having what might be ancient drilling machines at the top. And, just, maritime port city with a sailor king that’s built on an ancient mysterious mining facility, there’s nothing wrong in that sentence at all.

Castle Sarrat, in Draolis, which is a self-sufficient, self-expanding building that was taken over by a noble family with a martial bent and immediately started growing. As in physically. As in the building is growing upwards and just sprouts new corridors, rooms or entire storeys every so often. So a) I am getting Gormenghast vibes, and b) it’s your own personal self-growing megadungeon.

The Fourth Mark, an ancient coastal tower in Draolis, because: “That old eyesore gets its name from a legend my grandpappa told me. Folks from that time says there was, back then, more of ’em— four to be all exact. All of ’em standing watch over the firth there. Called ’em the four marks, like they’s marked some special spot or some such. They also says that some folks a-came from across the sea and entered each of ’em, one at a time, and when they’s done, each of them towers sunk into the sea. But when they got to the last one, somethin’ scared ’em outta there. They left it, and there it stands still today.” Very Formorian, Subnautica, who were the people from the sea, and why did this facility, of the four, abruptly resist entry and go dark? (Interestingly, later on we find out that the Eldan Firth, the bay that the Marks are built around, does have an intelligent octopus civilisation in it, ruled by the Octopoidal Queen, which really makes me want to get my pulp sci-fi on in this high science fantasy setting over here)

Rachar, in Iscobal, is a city built entirely inside a prior-age ruin, because then you have a lot of buildings already pre-built to just take over, but there’s also a significant amount of ruined-prior-age-city weirdness knocking around like talking statues, moving walls, misfiring energy fields, etc. There’s a massive hovering ancient vehicle of some kind permanently parked over the city, which is inoperative but used as a lookout post. Also, for fun points, there’s a plaza called the Gelatinous Pavillion which is covered by a canopy of ever-shifting coloured gel, which is just fun.

Rarmon, in the Pytharon Empire, is a city defended by an orrery. A massive metal orrery of the solar system sits within the city, and it can be raised up above the city and the giant electromagnet within the mini-sun can be used as a defensive weapon slash death ray. By the 3ft tall engineer named Garrot who’s in charge of the orrery. This is all excellent.

The Weeping Wanderer of Milave: “An ancient automaton wanders the roads of Milave, damaged and asking for help. However, the fluids it leaks are debilitating and hallucinogenic to humans”. Sidenote: I do like the sidebar each kingdom gets with the ‘hearsay’ and ‘weird’ of the kingdom, you get lovely little gems like this.

The Transparent Palace, the home of the Ancuan king. I just like glass, and an entire castle made of stronglass pleases me. I also like the detail that Ancuani people ride rasters, which are giant biomechanical bat-creatures, and you can have entire pirate groups swooping down to battle on them. The book is clear to note that the Angulan Knights, the Steadfast’s paladin-esque order of protectors, fly on xi-drakes, giant white dragon/dinosaur/pokemon looking flying reptiles, so if you have a battle between a group of xi-drake mounted Angulans and a group of rastar-mounted Ancuani pirates, it’s … a sight. White knights on dragons vs pirates on cyborg bats. Ancuan as a kingdom just really wants to be the cover of a heavy metal album, and I do love that for them.

Kaparin, a coastal city in Ancuan, the home of the Redfleets, a ‘crew of vagabonds, thieves, scientists and other miscreants’, who sail the seas (in both ships and submarines) in search of natural, as in non-numenera treasure, and maintain a maritime museum. They’re basically a roving criminal gang of marine biologists and oceanographers, which is the wildest and best set of words to put together, and I’m in love.

Sea of Secrets. “It’s said that somewhere to the far south is a city frozen in solid ice, reachable only by a stout ship and a brave and experienced captain.” I am a simple woman and I’m always up for frozen polar cities reachable only by sea (or air). Especially in a science fantasy universe like this.

And then one more Steadfast location from the Ninth World Guidebook:

The Canyon of Blades in Pytharon. It’s a canyon full of 15ft tall razor grass that can and will cut you to ribbons, and is tough as all hell to boot. Which. I do love some plants making life difficult for everyone. But. The thing that tickles me is that there’s a village in the canyon whose people just use stilts to get around it without getting themselves shredded to pieces and/or having to spend endless hours trying to hack their way through it. They use the stilts to hunt kolod, little armoured creatures that live in the grass, and the detail that really tickles me is that the village has an Aeon Priest (techpriest) who is desparate for someone to talk to about anything that isn’t kolod hunting. I mean, ideally science and numenera, like in his job description, but honestly any non-kolod related conversation will do. I love him already. His main job in the village is just repairing the stilts. He’s so tired. I love him. There’s also a mercenary company nearby who got themselves permanently semi-time shifted by a nano a while back, so they’re constantly shifting between the present and 30 years ago, and while in the past they’re trying not to influence things, but also they’re impatiently waiting for the previous aeon priest to invent the stilts, and she hasn’t yet, so now they’re wondering if they’re supposed to be doing a Scotty from Star Trek with his transparent aluminium on it and give her a hint. Which is just fantastic.

I’m liking the coastline, I am noticing this. But if you’re in a wonderous science fantasy world littered with the ruins and vast incomprehensible objects of prior lost civilisations, there’s just something about maritime mysteries. Ancient oil rigs/mining platforms turned cities, strange towers that alone of their sunken brethren resisted their purpose, lost polar cities across the oceans to the south. And you can’t give me an entire fleet of pirate oceanographers and expect me not to jump at them?

I also just really enjoy the tendency of this setting to have entire powers and polities and towns centered entirely around one single weird edifice or effect of ancient science-magic. Every town or village or city you go to has its own unique bit of weirdness, without even getting into all the random bullshit out in the wilderness like telepathic faces in cliffs and ominous monoliths that drink rivers and looming Atlantean towers that refused to sink.

I’m getting my full dose of awesome weirdness out of this setting, and it’s making me very happy.

#numenera #setting notes #ttrpgs #worldbuilding #i'm enjoying this setting very much

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stele3 · 8 months

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autumnalwalker · 2 months

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A Dream About An Oil Platform

I am one of a group of people living aboard a reclaimed and repurposed offshore oil platform. I first arrived as part of an operation to rescue several workers who had gotten left behind on accident when the company pulled out. I still can’t say why I stayed after sending them home.

We’re an eclectic lot here, although some of us are stranger than others. Two of the platforms residents are covered in grey fur and possess catlike ears and tails. They didn’t look like that before living here. I’m embarrassed at how often I get them mixed up. I really have no excuse with how distinctive the markings and patterns on their fur are. Then again, I’ve always been bad with names and faces, whether or not those faces are furry.

There’s a woman here with dark braided hair dressed as an Old West gunslinger, complete with hat, duster, and bandolier. No guns in her empty holsters though. I still haven’t figured out what her deal is and no one seems sure how she even got here, but rumor has it she’s got business with the thing beneath the platform. Rumor has it that finding that thing at the bottom of the well was the reason the company pulled out.

There’s a litter of puppies that were born aboard the platform. Their mother is a golden retriever that was smuggled out here via illicit-but-mundane means back when the platform was still drilling under the company’s direction. We all try not to think about the fact that there were no other dogs on the platform before the pups were born or the fact that they all look a bit… strange. The closest we come to acknowledging it are the occasional jokes about “immaculate canine conception” and “puppy Jesus.” More often than not, it falls to me to take the pups for walks. They’re a rambunctious lot and I often wish someone else would take over the duty for once, but I’m proud to say none of them have fallen overboard on my watch. Even if they have an inordinate love for scurrying about the platform’s underbelly of support struts.

Those very support struts are the basis for our self-sufficiency out here. Beneath the surface of the water, that vast metal skeleton has become an artificial reef swarming with life. We try not to question the fact that this forest of kelp and coral should not have sprung up so quickly, grateful as we are for the steady supply of fish and edible seaweed. The coral growths in particular should have taken years, maybe even decades, to reach their current size and complexity. They were fully formed within a month of the company pulling out and leaving the platform to us and the thing beneath.

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supplyside · 8 months

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offshore drilling platform

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allthebrazilianpolitics · 2 months

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Brazil at a Crossroads: The Environment or Oil and Gas

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s administration brought high hopes of reversing devastating environmental destruction. Will a new fossil fuel boom undermine promises for change?

With record-setting fires in the Amazon dominating headlines in recent years, the global environmental imaginary of Brazil often brings up scenes of deforestation, threats of tremendous biodiversity loss, and violent displacement driven by the cattle, forestry, and agribusiness industries. Now, on the heels of a wave of oil industry privatizations, pressure has mounted around the question of oil extraction in the Amazon. While deforestation often tops the national and international agenda, less present is the question of air pollution from the country’s oil, gas, and coal industries.

Care for the environment, however, seems to be part of Brazil’s social fabric, or what brings a lot of people together. In January 2023, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva returned to power on a platform of socioeconomic change and environmental protection. His appointments of Marina Silva to head the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change and Sônia Guajajara to lead the new Ministry of Indigenous Peoples were especially promising.

But a strong governmental commitment to environmental issues has been lacking. Lula has faced strong criticism for his lack of firm opposition to congressional moves that diluted the powers of both ministries, stripping them of tools to protect water resources, prevent land grabbing, and slow deforestation.

Brazil’s oil production increased in 2022 to 3 million barrels per day, mostly from its deep-water offshore pre-salt oil fields. The energy minister recently announced a projected goal of producing 5.4 million barrels per day by 2029, which would elevate Brazil to being the fourth largest oil producer in the world and lock the country into a carbon-intensive energy model. Giant corporations like Total, Equinor, and Petronas are already reaping the profits. On December 13, the day after the COP28 climate summit ended, the Brazilian National Petroleum Agency (ANP) auctioned drilling rights to 602 exploration areas, several in buffer zones of protected areas in the Amazon that would impact Indigenous and quilombola territories. The state oil company Petrobras—despite being discredited in a sweeping corruption scandal that played out between about 2014 and 2018—is now suddenly positioned to become a major corporate player regionally and globally.

Environmental protection often takes a back seat to the alleged economic benefits of extracting oil, gas, and coal, and national and international news reports rarely mention pressing environmental issues tied to these resources’ climate-heating and public health impacts. As Brazil’s fossil fuel industry eyes expansion, closer scrutiny of the consequences of air pollution from oil, gas, and coal, especially on communities living near oil and gas facilities, is urgently needed.

#brazil #brazilian politics #politics #environmentalism #mod nise da silveira #image description in alt

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visionalloys-blog · 6 months

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Exploring the Strength and Versatility of Incoloy 925 Fasteners!

In fasteners, strength, corrosion resistance, and durability are paramount. Incoloy 925 fasteners have gained recognition as a reliable and robust choice for various applications. In this blog post, we will dive into the world of Incoloy 925 fasteners, exploring their properties, applications, and advantages.

What Is Incoloy 925?

Incoloy 925 is a nickel-iron-chromium alloy with the addition of molybdenum, copper, titanium, and aluminium. This combination of elements gives it outstanding corrosion resistance in various harsh environments. Incoloy 925 is known for its excellent strength, making it suitable for applications requiring high tensile strength.

Properties of Incoloy 925 Fasteners

Corrosion Resistance: Incoloy 925 fasteners exhibit remarkable resistance to various corrosive environments, including sulfides and chlorides. This makes them ideal for use in chemical and petrochemical industries where exposure to harsh chemicals is common.

High Strength: Incoloy 925 has excellent tensile and yield strength, making it suitable for high-stress resistance applications. These fasteners maintain their integrity under extreme mechanical loads.

Heat Resistance: These fasteners offer excellent thermal stability and can withstand high-temperature applications, making them a popular choice in power generation and aerospace industries.

Applications of Incoloy 925 Fasteners

Oil and Gas Industry: Incoloy 925 fasteners are commonly used in the oil and gas sector, particularly in offshore drilling platforms and downhole equipment. Their resistance to sour gas environments and high-pressure conditions makes them a preferred choice.

Chemical Processing: The chemical industry utilizes Incoloy 925 fasteners to resist corrosive chemicals and solutions. They are essential components in pumps, valves, and vessels.

Aerospace Industry: Incoloy 925's high strength and heat resistance properties make it a valuable material for critical aerospace applications. It is used in jet engines, turbine blades, and other high-temperature components.

Power Generation: Incoloy 925 fasteners find applications in power generation facilities, such as gas turbines and nuclear power plants, where they are exposed to high temperatures and aggressive environments.

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ultrajaphunter · 7 months

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Marichka, the New Ukrainian Underwater Drone!

The Ukrainians has published footage of tests of the Marichka Underwater Drone, claiming it has a range of up to 1000 km. This Drone is versatile and can be used for Strike, Transport, or Reconnaissance Missions.

In terms of Strike Capabilities, these Devices are designed to Destroy Bridges, Disrupt Ships/Vessels, Submarines, Drilling Platforms, and other Offshore Objects, including Pipelines.

This poses a significant threat to the RuZZian Black Sea Fleet, and there seems to be little they can do to counter this new threat.

If Ukraine begins Mass-Producing these Drones, the RuZZian Fleet may need to relocate to Safer Bases.

Drones are emerging as a major threat across Land, Sea, and Air.

Existing Military Doctrines are quickly becoming outdated and in need of Modernization to remain effective in Future Conflicts.

UKRAINE’S UNDERWATER DRONE: The 'Marichka' is the Prototype of Multi-Mission, Long-Range, Uncrewed Underwater Vehicle (UUV) capable of Strike Missions against RuZZian Warships and Maritime Infrastructure.

Its ability to Operate Submerged will facilitate the Penetration of Heavily Defended Naval Targets.

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dsiddhant · 11 months

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Jun 05, 2023 (AB Digital via COMTEX) -- The global Offshore Support Vessel Market is projected to reach USD 31.4 billion by 2028 from USD 22.6 billion in 2023 at a CAGR of 6.7% according...

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mariacallous · 8 months

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Ukraine has regained control of gas and oil drilling platforms in the Black Sea, which are known as the “Boyko Towers,” Ukraine’s military intelligence reported. Russia had seized the platforms in 2014.

During the operation, which was carried out by Ukraine’s intelligence service, Ukraine was able to regain control of the Petro Hodovanets and Ukraine drilling platforms, as well as the Tavrida and Syvash self-elevating mobile offshore drilling units.

According to Ukrainian intelligence, special forces on boats engaged in fighting with a Russian Su-30 fighter jet during one of the first phases of the operation. Ukraine’s military intelligence reports that the jet was damaged and forced to retreat.

The agency also reported that the special forces were able to capture a stockpile of unguided aerial missiles and the Neva radar station, which can track ship movement in the Black Sea.

The Russian authorities have not yet commented on the statements made by Ukrainian intelligence.

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