Richard Baillie explores Europe’s gas supply options in the face of an ever more belligerent Russian bear.
ANALYSIS
Plugging the supply gap
Delegates at WaterTech 2008 in Dubai heard calls for new measures to boost water supply as well as plans for testing, training and conservation.
Holding the line
Despite the global downturn and growing competition, providers of systems testing equipment stand to benefit from a sustained period of investment by utilities seeking to upgrade and build new infrastructure.
Beneath the surface
Below the water line divers work to build and maintain the industry’s subsea infrastructure.
Data detectives
Effective data collection and analytics can reduce down time and make upstream operations more efficient.
Walk the walk
Dynamic positioning system and hydraulic gangway reduces reliance on helicopters.
Carbon conundrum
Minimising the environmental impact of fossil fuels and enhancing oil recovery are front running issues for oil companies world wide.
A commercial case for wave and tidal power
The ongoing push for renewable energies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions has focused the world’s attention on the untapped potential of ocean energy.
Lifting and shifting
Hoisting valuable goods into place requires precision, balance, and unbridled confidence in the technology at hand, writes Matthew Scotland.
Polymer producers bottle it
Greater action to recover used goods for recycling is needed, and it makes financial sense, writes Natasha Graham.