The Essential Role of Sand Monitoring in Oil and Gas Operations
One of the major challenges to extracting hydrocarbons from underground reservoirs is sand. Many reservoirs have unconsolidated sand. It’s presence during production can risk both the operations and equipment. Hence, sand monitoring…
Erosion monitoring is crucial to our erosion management strategy, particularly for assessing erosion rates in topside pipework. Last month, our Technical Assurance Manager, Alex Mackie, successfully commissioned an Intrusive Sand Monitoring (ISM)…
Yesterday, our Malaysia team, led by Regional Manager Jonathan Ambrose CMgr MCMI, hosted various Senior Managers and Executives from PETRONAS Department of Petroleum Engineering (DPE) at our Kemaman Supply Base (KSB) facility…
Many offshore platforms that produce solids remain unmonitored due to power and communication limitations, particularly those in remote areas. At SMS, we have the expertise and experience to tackle this by facilitating…
Our dedicated Operations Engineer in Aberdeen Fraser Macleod, Suraj Sasikumar and Ahmed, recently conducted a flow loop test system in preparation for a geothermal rig site. This project focused on extracting extremely high-temperature…
Last week our Technical Assurance Manager, Alex Mackie, was back at SMS HQ in Aberdeen to tie in with OEM reps in preparation for a client project offshore in Myanmar. The project…
Before any commissioning job, we conduct a comprehensive Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) to ensure the equipment's reliability and performance. This thorough testing process verifies that the equipment functions correctly and meets the…
PETRONAS Q2 DPE HSE & Integrity Engagement with Business Partner 2024
Earlier today, our team members Mazlan Ramli and Adam Taha attended the PETRONAS Q2 DPE HSE & Integrity Engagement with Business Partner 2024. We were happy to see our Senior Operations Engineer,…
Collecting samples from subsea production lines is crucial for optimising operations and ensuring the quality of extracted fluids. With various methods available, choosing the right one depends on factors such as fluid…
At our workshop in Aberdeen, we recently integrated a Real-Time Wall Thickness Monitoring system into our flow loop setup, complementing our existing monitoring technologies such as Acoustic Sand Monitoring and UT Flowmeter.…
Every year, we have the pleasure of hosting PETRONAS during their annual training visit to Labuan and this year was the same. Our Account Manager, Adam Taha and Senior Operations Engineer, Dailami…
Every year, we have the pleasure of hosting PETRONAS during their annual training visit to Labuan and this year was the same. Our Account Manager, Adam Taha and Senior Operations Engineer, Dailami…
Don't let restrictions in the pipeline limit or hamper your productivity. When there’s debris and wax buildup, corrosion, or mechanical damage, your operations can suffer from reduced flow rates, increased pressure drop,…
Having a specialist with the right experience to install and commission your acoustic sand detector (ASD) is crucial to ensure you obtain accurate readings, optimal performance, and peace of mind regarding safety…