Unique Video Technology to Help Industry With the CSA Standard Z.246.1 E9 for Security Management

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wael Badawy ◽  
Ghada Nafie ◽  
Shelly Brimble ◽  
Mohamed Shehata
Keyword(s):  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Security Management ◽  
Oil And Gas Industry ◽  
Detailed Comparison ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Gas Industry ◽  
Left Behind ◽  
Natural Gas Industry ◽  
Video Sensors ◽  
Current Monitoring

The new CSA Standard, Security Management for Petroleum & Natural Gas Industry Systems, is changing the operational landscape throughout the oil and gas industry. This document focuses on an innovation that will help pipeline operators meet the new recommendations for monitoring and managing their remote assets as outlined in the new CSA standard. This paper includes an analysis of the current monitoring architecture that can be used for compliance with the new regulation as well as a detailed comparison of different architectures. New video surveillance architecture developments are also reviewed. The IntelliView technology uses software that turns passive cameras into video sensors capable of reporting video-based behavior exceptions based on user-defined rules. A hardware device known as a SmrtDVR sits on site and records the video in the highest quality (H.264) to ensure the images are clear for review and investigation. It acts like the brains of the system, able to think if the images it is seeing on the cameras are ones that it has been programmed to alert the pipeline operator about. Alerts can include: trip wire, loitering, object taken/left behind and man down. When an alarm is triggered, a real-time event notification is sent in an (optional) JPEG format to smart phones, monitoring stations and/or third party monitoring companies. These in-situ devices require minimal communication, power and IT infrastructure and notify operators with video driven alerts. A performance evaluation of the proposed system is presented that illustrates how IntelliView’s unique architecture is outperforming the current industrial practice.

The natural gas industry: equipment, materials, and corrosion

2015 ◽  
Vol 33 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 175-185 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin Valdez ◽  
Michael Schorr ◽  
Jose M. Bastidas
Keyword(s):  
Natural Gas ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Saline Water ◽  
Oil And Gas Industry ◽  
Gas Industry ◽  
Municipal Networks ◽  
Production Wells ◽  
Natural Gas Industry ◽  
The Usa

AbstractCorrosion is a crucial worldwide problem that strongly affects the oil and gas industry. Natural gas (NG) is a source of energy used in industrial, residential, commercial, and electric applications. The abundance of NG in many countries augurs a profitable situation for the vast energy industry. NG is considered friendlier to the environment and has lesser greenhouse gas emissions compared with other fossil fuels. In the last years, shale gas is increasingly exploited in the USA and in Europe, using a hydraulic fracturing (fracking) technique for releasing gas from the bedrock by injection of saline water, acidic chemicals, and sand to the wells. Various critical sectors of the NG industry infrastructure suffer from several types of corrosion: steel casings of production wells and their drilling equipment, gas-conveying pipelines including pumps and valves, plants for regasification of liquefied NG, and municipal networks of NG distribution to the consumers. Practical technologies that minimize or prevent corrosion include selection of corrosion-resistant engineering materials, cathodic protection, use of corrosion inhibitors, and application of external and internal paints, coatings, and linings. Typical cases of corrosion management in the NG industry are presented based on the authors’ experience and knowledge.

The power of digital: workplace tools to modernise safety compliance

2019 ◽  
Vol 59 (2) ◽  
pp. 513
Author(s):  
Karl V. Ahlgren ◽  
Naaman Shibi
Keyword(s):  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Oil And Gas Industry ◽  
Further Education ◽  
Effective Management ◽  
Gas Industry ◽  
Digital Workplace ◽  
Left Behind ◽  
Safety Regulations ◽  
Safety Compliance ◽  
Safety Procedures

Jobs and industries around the globe are following the Darwinist model of needing to adapt to change for survival. A high proportion of the next generation entering colleges, technical and further education (TAFE) and universities today are preparing for jobs and tasks that do not exist yet. Recent technological advancements have meant that some industries and workforces are at risk of being left behind. With national and international safety regulations getting increasingly strict and competition tightening, the importance of maintaining a modern workplace and workforce to comply with safety procedures has never been more apparent. The oil and gas industry is one such field where safety audit, compliance and effective inspection are paramount. With considerable industry regulations, standards and checks, it is imperative that there are good systems in place. Implementing mobile technology is fast becoming the universal solution within the oil and gas industry to ensuring effective management and thorough compliance.

Digital Transformation in Oil and Gas Industry: Developing an OSDU Third-Party Application

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Imran Harith Bin Azmy ◽  
Azri Bin Azmi ◽  
Mohd Suffian Sulaiman ◽  
Othman Bin Mohd Yusop
Keyword(s):  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Oil And Gas Industry ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Gas Industry

US methane rules will not achieve climate targets

2015 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Natural Gas ◽  
Radiative Forcing ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
State Level ◽  
Oil And Gas Industry ◽  
The United States ◽  
Methane Emissions ◽  
Gas Industry ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Natural Gas Industry

Subject US methane regulations. Significance US rules aimed at 45% reductions in methane emissions from the oil and gas industry by 2025 are to be finalised in the middle of this year, according to a White House plan unveiled last month. Methane emissions are the second-most common greenhouse gas (GHG) in the United States and account worldwide for nearly 20% of 'radiative forcing' -- a measure of potential climate change impact. The new rules will apply from 2016 and only to new or newly modified sites. Impacts The push to switch to natural gas from coal could lead to a rapid increase in gas installations. However, the natural gas industry has expanded during the 'shale revolution' and those operations will be exempt from current rules. Landfill regulations may proliferate at municipal and state level, where the industry is less politicised.

scholarly journals Safety and Security Management with Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) in Oil and Gas Industry

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 1343-1349 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jaeyoung Cho ◽  
Gino Lim ◽  
Taofeek Biobaku ◽  
Seonjin Kim ◽  
Hamid Parsaei
Keyword(s):  
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Security Management ◽  
Oil And Gas Industry ◽  
Gas Industry ◽  
Aerial Vehicle

scholarly journals Verification of the protective steam curtain model by means of experiment’s results

2018 ◽  
Vol 224 ◽  
pp. 04022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rail Nasibullin ◽  
Sergey Valeyev ◽  
Ainur Galeyev
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Model ◽  
Combustion Zone ◽  
Laboratory Experiments ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Oil And Gas Industry ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Gas Industry ◽  
Combustible Gases ◽  
Gas Cloud ◽  
The Mathematical Model

To protect the technological furnaces of the oil and gas industry from the penetration into their combustion zone combustible gases that are accidentally released at the production site, steam curtains are used. In the open press, there are practically no methods that allow to evaluate the efficiency of steam curtains, so the solution of this issue seems to be topical. In this paper, we checked the adequacy of the mathematical model developed by the authors of this article. This model describes the operation of the curtain, the movement of the vapor-gas cloud in space, and the scattering of the cloud by the curtain. The verification was carried out by comparing the results of the simulation with the results of laboratory experiments of third-party authors.

scholarly journals Development of KPI’s for Ageing Export Pipelines in the UK North Sea

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 1784-1790
Author(s):  
Olutayo Opeyemi Ogunmilua
Keyword(s):  
North Sea ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Degradation Mechanism ◽  
Oil And Gas Industry ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Gas Industry ◽  
Efficient Management ◽  
Integrity Management ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Fatigue Corrosion

Abstract: Export pipelines are of inestimable value to the oil and gas industry, as they have continuously provided a path and means for hydrocarbon transportation. The most recent report from the UK HSE shows that there are about 1372 pipelines installed in the UK North-sea and about 442 of them are ageing export pipelines. The most unique function of these pipelines is to convey fluids from HC wells to the available processing facility; which are applicable for both onshore and offshore applications. During the useful life of these pipelines, they encounter various degradations that range from fatigue, corrosion, thermal expansion, spans, erosion and many other associated third-party challenges. It is the responsibility of duty holders to ensure that these degradations do not propagate into triggering hazardous and catastrophic incidents, to this effect, it is necessary for operators to protect the state of these pipelines by the application of an efficient management structure known as Pipeline Integrity Management System (PIMS). Keywords: Pipeline, Export, Ageing, Key Performance Indicators, PARLOC, OGP, Management, Integrity, Degradation Mechanism, Mitigation, PIMS.

INDEMNIFICATION OF OIL SPILL COOPERATIVES DURING THIRD PARTY SPILLS

1989 ◽  
Vol 1989 (1) ◽  
pp. 499-501
Author(s):  
L. A. Onstad ◽  
John J. Gallagher
Keyword(s):  
Oil Spill ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Oil And Gas Industry ◽  
Coast Guard ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Gas Industry ◽  
Contract Negotiations ◽  
Contractual Arrangements ◽  
Federal Response ◽  
Marine Disasters

ABSTRACT Oil spill cooperatives are generally organized under an agreement that requires a member company to indemnify all other members fully against liability arising from a member company's spill and response actions with cooperative resources. The cooperatives also require the same type of indemnification on the part of nonmembers and third parties. When a major third-party spill occurs in an area where the cooperative's equipment is required, the cooperative can find itself dealing with representatives of shipping companies who are unable or unwilling to commit to required indemnification. At the same time, it is likely to be in the interest of the cooperative (the oil and gas industry) to ensure an adequate response is made. Reverting to federal response under U. S. Cost Guard direction is an option (Section 311[k] Fund), but not preferred. The Coast Guard has been unwilling or unable to establish contractual arrangements before the fact with cooperatives, thus leading to instances of delayed payments, non-allowable costs, and disputes. Protection and indemnification (P&I) clubs, which underwrite the liability insurance of the vessels, are accustomed to dealing with marine disasters and have been asked to review the indemnification requirements of Clean Seas, which are similar to those of other industry cooperatives. The clubs are willing to work with the cooperatives’ requirements to eliminate an inordinate amount of time in contract negotiations during the early hours or days of a spill and to ensure parties do not have to rely upon a federal response. With the acceptance of these requirements by the clubs, it is hoped shipping companies and representatives will be able to enter into contracts or indemnification agreements with cooperatives with full support from the clubs.

scholarly journals A indústria do petróleo e gás natural e o desenvolvimento nacional

2019 ◽  
Vol 278 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Flávio Pansieri
Keyword(s):  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
National Development ◽  
Oil And Gas Industry ◽  
Systematic Analysis ◽  
Gas Industry ◽  
Local Content ◽  
Development Factor ◽  
Natural Gas Industry ◽  
Oil And Natural Gas

<p>The oil and natural gas industry and national development</p><p> </p><p>O presente artigo analisa a indústria nacional do petróleo e gás natural em seus níveis histórico, econômico e jurídico. Embora alguns fatores contribuam para que o setor esteja em crise, o objetivo é apresentar como esta indústria é referencial à economia brasileira, tendo como enfoque a política de concessão somada ao conteúdo local como um mecanismo para o desenvolvimento nacional. Por meio de análise normativa, revisão bibliográfica e dados oficiais, conclui-se que o conteúdo local é um elo importante para o desenvolvimento industrial, econômico e social do Brasil.</p><p> </p><p>This article analyses the Brazilian oil and gas industry in historic, economics and law outlook. Although some factors have launched this sector in downturn, the aim is show how this industry is referential to the economy, focusing on the concessions and local content policy as a national development factor. Through a systematic analysis of the legislation, relevant literature, and official statistics, the article concludes that the local content policy is crucial for industrial, economic and social developments of Brazil.</p>

scholarly journals Alternative Methods of Industry Financing Founded on Recent Income Tax Innovations

1978 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 250
Author(s):  
J. C. Crawford
Keyword(s):  
Income Tax ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Oil And Gas Industry ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Alternative Methods ◽  
Economic Conditions ◽  
Project Financing ◽  
Gas Industry ◽  
Gas Plants

Current economic conditions are causing the oil and gas industry to examine novel techniques of project financing. The author discusses two such techniques made possible by recent changes in the tax laws. Hie first, based on 88. 66.1, 662 and 66.3 of the Income Tax Act, permits shareholder, in certain circumstances, to write off expenditures on Canadian Resource properties against his ordinary income. The second relates to the construction and operation of gas plants by a third party in return for long term commitment by gas owners to use or pay for the facilities.

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