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Five Crowley tugboats recently worked together to load the LP Odyssey, a self-propelled, semi-submersible mobile spacecraft launch platform, onto a heavy-lift for Barber Moss Ship Management on behalf of Sea Launch/S7 Space. In less than 48 hours, Crowley tugs Master, Leader, Admiral, Veteran and Scout were successfully mobilized for this unique job, complied with customer and regulatory requirements, and began towing the platform from Los Angeles Harbor to an outside anchorage near Long Beach. Once at anchorage, the 436-foot long by 220-foot wide platform, which called the Port of Long Beach home for more than 20 years, was to be floated onto the Xin Guang Hua heavy transport ship for final transport to the eastern coast of Russia, just south of Port of Vladivostok. Unfortunately, weather conditions and resulting sea swells at anchorage delayed the final set down of the platform onto the ship. The Crowley tugs continued on stand by while authorities and Crowley’s operations team developed an alternative . Shortly thereafter, it was determined that the best course of action was to move the platform and heavy-lift ship back inside the harbor break water to a suitable depth of water for the operation. In close coordination with local author- ities and the U.S. Coast Guard, Crowley’s operations team formulated a plan for a loading window that would minimize interruptions to other port traffic in the busiest port in the United States. Two days after the initial attempt, the heavy-lift vessel was staged inside the break water under a Crowley tug escort, while the other four Crowley tugs positioned the LP Odyssey over the heavy-lift vessel, and the cus- tomer’s operations team de-ballasted and fastened the LP Odyssey for trans- port. “We are very proud of our crew, who did an excellent job of exceeding our customer’s expectations despite the challenges of the operation and maintaining the highest level of flexible and safe operations,” said Josh is published every other month Ellis, vice president of operations and engineering, Crowley’s marine serv- by Hooper Group ices group. “Thanks to our excellent team, we were able to activate our ves- PO Box 86003 Baton Rouge, LA 70879 sels and position them onsite for this unique job very quickly. Our team, from shore to office, performed seamlessly together in the safe loading of [email protected] the LP Odyssey onto the Xin Guang Hua.” Roger B. Hooper Crowley’s Master, Leader, Admiral, and Scout are 105-foot, U.S.- Founder and Publisher flagged, Harbor Class tractor tugs. They feature Voith Schneider, twin- Graphic Artist, Ad Sales and Janitor cycloidal propulsion and a hydrofoil-shaped skeg that provides for greatly Go Gulf Magazine is sent FREE to improved steering, control and seakeeping ability when the vessel runs at individuals in the Gas and Oil Industry. high speeds in the skeg-first direction. In addition, the unique hydrodynam- © Copyright 2020 All Rights Reserved. ics of the hull result in increased tons of steering and braking , which Established 1999 are available to assist or control a vessel at higher speeds. We welcome comments, artwork and photographs, Crowley tug Veteran is one of two highly maneuverable, Valor Class but please call for approval. Hooper Group assumes tugs suitable for ship assist, tanker escort and general towing service. The no responsibility for the validity of claims in connection with information appearing in this publication. tugs have Rolls Royce Aquamaster Z-drive units and can generate over 90 Opinions expressed herein are not necessarily those tons of direct bollard pull. The deep forward-skeg design of the hull results of the publisher, government organizations or adver- tisers. Although the publisher makes every effort to in excellent directional stability as well as providing additional indirect-pull ensure all information published is accurate, The pub- for assist and escort operations. The Markey DEPC 52 bow winch has full lisher is not responsible for inaccuracies, mistakes, misprints or typographical errors. The publisher render/recover capability, maximizing ship handling versatility and safety reserves the right to refuse any advertising. as well as allowing for full wheelhouse control. www.gogulf.net Page 6

2020 Offshore Technology Conference in Houston Cancelled Houston, Texas, USA (2 April 2020) – After signifi- To preserve the significant work of the program cant consideration and in light of the COVID-19 pan- committee and authors, the technical papers and presen- demic, the difficult decision was made to cancel the 2020 tations will be made available at a later date on Offshore Technology Conference. Amid continued OnePetro.org. health and travel concerns during this uncertain time, the OTC Board of Directors felt this decision was the most Plans will commence for OTC 2021, bringing lead- feasible and responsible for staff, exhibitors, partners, ing-edge technical information, the industry’s largest attendees, and the Houston community. equipment exhibition, and valuable professional contacts from around the world to Houston. The Call for Papers “As we navigate these difficult and uncertain times, will open on 28 May 2020. Join us 3–6 May 2021 as it is with a heavy heart that the OTC Board of Directors OTC will continue to drive the offshore energy sector has determined that it is in our best interest to cancel forward into the next decade. OTC 2020. Our priority is the health and safety of our attendees and exhibitors, and we have taken federal, Since 1969, OTC has played a major role in connect- state, and local guidelines into account in making our ing people from more than 100 countries to encourage decision,” states Cindy Yeilding, OTC Chairperson. collaboration and discussions on the challenges and suc- cesses encountered in the offshore sector. Its large inter- Yeilding continued, “On behalf of the OTC Board of national participation provides excellent opportunities Directors, we would like to thank the staff, authors, part- for global sharing of technology, expertise, products, and ners, volunteers, students, teachers, and all involved with best practices. OTC brings together industry leaders, OTC for the dedication and hard work they have con- investors, buyers, and entrepreneurs to develop markets tributed to the 2020 event. As we face this uncharted ter- and business partnerships. million globally,” ritory, we remain confident of OTC’s critical role in the offshore industry’s future and eagerly anticipate a robust OTC 2021.”

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www.gogulf.net Page 8 1304 Engineers Road Belle Chasse, LA 70037 504-433-4188 Dear Industry Friends and Customers, During these uncertain times I feel compelled to reach out to all our friends and customers and inform you about the state of Crescent Energy Services. But first I would like to start by saying that during my 45 years of being in the oil and gas service industry I can’t say that I remember having to deal with a dramatic drop in oil pricing along with a Coronavirus pandemic all at the same time. Go figure! The industry has been through a lot of adversity over the years but this seems a bit over the top. I know we are all seeking both short and long term direction and adjust- ment to forecasting our business strategies in this volatile market and I assure you that we at Crescent Energy Services are no different. Many of our confirmed P&A projects that Crescent Energy had in its future inventory are now on hold - “waiting for the dust to settle” while other projects that were being contemplated may now be off the table - at least for the time being. Crescent Energy has reacted by reducing its administration overhead as well as our planned seasonal increase in employment. In other words we are conserving our cash and are in a good position to ride out this unique state of affairs. We have also been working with our third-party suppliers and vendors in order to further reduce costs, which can be passed along to you, our customer. I certainly understand that in this economic environment, well plugging expenses are probably the last thing that any operator is contemplating. Crescent Energy Services is now oper- ationally lean and with its vendors, can offer exceptional savings on plugging activities that soon- er or later – must be conducted. Crescent Energy Services is privately owned, financially strong and fully capable of weathering the challenges that lay ahead so I want to assure you that we will be here with you through these challenging times. In other words “we are not going anywhere.” In the meantime Crescent Energy will continue expanding its ability to assist in well interven- tion. We will continue investing into our Coil Tubing Services Division, Warrior Logging Systems, P&A services / abrasive cutting operations as well as other lines of services that we feel would enable Crescent to better service our customers’ needs. I have no doubt that we will all get through this double peril and I pray that you and your fam- ilies stay safe during these times. I know that better days lay ahead. Please don’t hesitate to call Crescent if we can be of any help or service to you. We will be here if you need us. Stay safe and may God bless you and your family. Sincerely,

Paul McKim President, Crescent Energy Services “Crescent Energy Services is operationally lean and in a good position to ride out this unique state of affairs.”

www.gogulf.net Page 9 During these challenging times, oil news The project includes about 24 kilometers (15 miles) changes by the hour. Please be aware that of 20,000 psi dynamic steel tube- and power umbilicals the information could be modified by the and distribution equipment. The deepwater field is locat- companies that provided it to us. ed approximately 225 kilometers (140 miles) offshore Louisiana at a water depth of 1,524 meters (5,000 feet). Aker Solutions has entered a master agreement to Aker Solutions' facility in Mobile, Alabama in the provide umbilicals for Chevron-operated oil and gas United States will perform the engineering, design and fields in the US Gulf of Mexico. The company also manufacturing of the umbilicals. The work will start up secured the first work order under the new master agree- immediately. ment, to provide 24 kilometers (15 miles) of umbilicals The contract will be booked as order intake in the for Chevron’s Anchor project. first quarter of 2020. The scope of the Chevron agreement includes the delivery of engineering, design and manufacturing of Given current market conditions, Shell announced dynamic and static control umbilicals, dynamic and static that it will not proceed with an equity interest in the pro- power umbilicals, and service and installation support. posed Lake Charles LNG project. Accordingly, Energy This agreement lays the foundation for a long-term Transfer will take over as the project developer. collaborative relationship incentivizing both Chevron Shell will continue to support Energy Transfer with and Aker Solutions to jointly improve long-term per- the ongoing bidding process for the engineering, pro- formance both technically and commercially through curement, and construction contract and then plan a multi-project synergies, execution excellence and phased handover of the project’s remaining activities. repeatability, and life-of-field thinking. “This decision is consistent with the initiatives we "We are honored to have entered this master order announced last week to preserve cash and reinforce the with Chevron and to have been awarded the Anchor work resilience of our business,” said Maarten Wetselaar, order," said Luis Araujo, chief executive officer of Aker Director, Integrated Gas and New Energies, Shell. Solutions. "This demonstrates the mutual trust between “Whilst we continue to believe in the long-term viability the two organizations, as well as the capabilities and and advantages of the project, the time is not right for experience of our umbilicals manufacturing organization Shell to invest. Through the transition, we will work in the US." closely with Energy Transfer.”

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Lake Charles LNG is a proposed 50/50 project ment. In addition, generation from a project of this size between Shell and Energy Transfer that seeks to convert and type would typically be expected to provide clean, Energy Transfer’s existing import terminal to an LNG cost-effective energy for the equivalent of more than export facility in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The project 34,000 homes in the Texas market and provide an offset has a proposed liquefaction capacity of 16.45 mtpa for of 268,675 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions each US natural gas export to global customers. In addition to year, comparable to taking over 57,000 fuel-burning cars its brownfield advantages and permits, the project has an off the road. existing pipeline infrastructure. Shell entered the project Construction of the project has started with commer- in its 2016 combination with BG Group plc. cial operation expected by the end of 2020. Construction is being undertaken by Swinerton Renewable Energy, Lightsource BP, a global solar leader, has who is building commercial facilities and renewable announced that it has successfully closed on a $250 mil- energy projects across the US and has a long and success- lion financing package for its Impact Solar project locat- ful track record of building projects in Texas. ed in Lamar County, Texas, 120 miles northeast of At Lightsource BP, the health and well-being of Dallas. team members and partners is our top priority. They are The energy generated by the 260 MW project will be actively monitoring updates regarding the Coronavirus traded through a long-term agreement with BP. (COVID-19) and are following precautions and guide- Dev Sanyal, incoming EVP Gas and Low Carbon lines provided by the CDC and public officials. Energy, BP said “This project demonstrates that the com- Lightsource BP is a global leader in the financing, petitiveness of solar energy means that power offtake development and management of large-scale solar ener- structures widely and historically used for conventional gy projects. We are a 50:50 joint venture with BP and our generation are now gaining traction for solar energy proj- purpose is to help drive the world’s transition to low car- ects. We see an exciting future from the increase in com- bon energy through competitively priced and sustainable petitive renewable energy in the US power markets, and electricity. opportunities to integrate this with trading and customer With solar set to increase tenfold in the next 20 years, capabilities.” Lightsource BP is well-positioned to capitalize on this “Our partnership with BP enables us to bring mean- growth and aims to enact real change on the global ener- ingful, large-scale solar projects such as this one in Texas gy landscape. Our ambition is to deliver 10 gigawatts of to fruition,” said Nick Boyle, Lightsource BP’s Group solar capacity by 2023. CEO. “We are continuing to support the transition Lightsource team comprises of 500 industry special- towards a lower carbon energy system by successfully ists, active across 13 countries. They provide a full-ser- advancing our solar energy projects across the globe.” vice to customers from initial site selection and permit- Kevin Smith, Lightsource BP’s CEO of the Americas ting through to long-term management of projects. For said “At Lightsource BP we’re on a mission to rapidly more information visit lightsourcebp.com. accelerate the growth in renewable energy, while maxi- mizing the environmental and local community benefits HOUSTON, March 30, 2020 -- McDermott of each of our solar projects. We’re looking forward to International, Inc. announced it has been awarded a working with our partners, suppliers and the community contract by BHP Billiton Petróleo Operaciones de in Lamar County to bring this responsible solar approach México, S. De R.L. De C.V. (BHP) to provide pre-front- to our project in Texas.” end engineering design (pre-FEED) services for a float- ing production unit (FPU) that will be installed in a water Lightsource BP and project investors will fund an depth of approximately 8,200 feet (2,500 meters) at the estimated $250 million into the solar plant. The senior Trion field, located approximately 19 miles (30 kilome- debt facility for the project was provided by HSBC Bank ters) south of the U.S./Mexico border and approximately USA, N.A. (HSBC) and National Westminster Bank PLC 112 miles (180 kilometers) from the Mexican coastline. (NatWest). HSBC, acting as the Coordinating Lead The pre-FEED scope includes engineering tasks Arranger and Joint Lead Arranger, is part of HSBC related to the configuration, sizing and preliminary Group, one of the world’s largest banking and financial analysis of the FPU, including topsides, hull, risers and services organizations. NatWest, acting as the Joint Lead mooring. Arranger, is a major retail and commercial bank and McDermott will work in partnership with Houston leading project financing lender in Europe and long- Offshore Engineering (HOE) and Wood on the pre- standing partner of Lightsource BP. Tax equity financing FEED, with McDermott's Houston office leading engi- was secured from Bank of America. Lightsource BP neering services—supported by its Mexico City office— engaged several advisory firms to close the transaction, and HOE and Wood providing engineering for the hull including Norton Rose Fulbright as external legal coun- and topsides, respectively. McDermott will perform proj- sel and CohnReznick Capital as the tax equity advisor. ect management, execution planning and estimation The project is expected to create almost 300 jobs in services. Installation studies will be performed by construction, operations, maintenance and asset manage- McDermott's Marine Operations and technical support

www.gogulf.net Page 12 for fabrication and integration planning will be handled cially operational, will significantly improve North by McDermott's Mexico-based Altamira Fabrication America's energy export capabilities. Yard. "Congratulations to the entire team for upholding the McDermott is currently delivering the subsea umbil- high safety and quality standards for which we're icals, risers and flowlines (SURF), transportation and known," said Mark Coscio, McDermott's Senior Vice installation (T&I), pre-commissioning of one jacket and President for North, Central and South America. "We topsides for the BHP Ruby Project, located offshore have achieved substantial completion for Trains 1 and 2, Trinidad and Tobago. It is also providing FEED activities and now focus on delivering Train 3 as it transitions from for an FPU for the Scarborough field gas development in construction phase to start up." Western Australia, of which BHP is a partner with Zachry Group, as the joint venture lead, partnered Woodside. with McDermott for the Pre-FEED in 2011, followed by The project will begin immediately with completion FEED works to support the early development stage of projected in the third quarter of 2020. The contract award the project as a one-stop shop solution provider for will be reflected in McDermott's first quarter 2020 back- Trains 1 and 2. Later Chiyoda joined the joint venture log. partnership for work related to Train 3. The project scope McDermott International, Inc., with its joint venture includes three pre-treatment trains, a liquefaction facility partners, Chiyoda International Corporation and with three trains, a second loading berth and a 165,000 Zachry Group, announced also that Train 3 of the m3 full containment LNG storage tank. Freeport LNG Liquefaction project on Quintana Island in Freeport LNG Train 3 is on track to reach initial Freeport, Texas, has reached the final commissioning LNG production in the first quarter of 2020. stage. This includes the introduction of feed gas into Train 3 of the liquefaction export facility. Subsea has teamed up with one of the world’s lead- This marks a significant accomplishment for the ing non-profit ocean protection organisations to promote project as the team works to complete the final train for and support initiatives to prevent pollution of our oceans. the project. The Freeport LNG facility incorporates the The trade body has partnered with Big Blue Ocean largest electric motor-driven refrigeration compressors Cleanup to support its ocean protection project and raise within the U.S. and, once fully completed and commer- awareness of the initiative across the UK’s £7.8billion underwater engineering industry. Big Blue Ocean Cleanup is an international agency that works to prevent pollution through initiatives such as offshore and beach cleaning, and educational pro- grammes. The data collected through its academic research arm is used by businesses, governments, univer- sities and individuals to help keep the oceans clean. As part of the new partnership, Subsea UK is back- ing Big Blue’s Ocean Protection Project and will be pro- moting it to its 300 members, encouraging them to sign up. The program is aimed at companies looking to make a positive contribution to supporting the marine environ- ment and preventing further pollution. Neil Gordon, chief executive of Subsea UK, said: “Our industry takes its environmental responsibilities seriously. We recognise that, as our underwater industry sectors profit from the Blue Economy, we have a to the oceans and the seabeds and are committed to operating in this fragile environment in a way that is safe, sustainable and environmentally friendly. The engineer- ing expertise and technological advancements as well as the marine science which characterise our industry have helped us to minimise our impact and, as we accelerate the transition to net-zero, we will further reduce our car- bon footprint. “Through this partnership we will be promoting Big Blue Ocean Cleanup’s ocean protection project to our membership and encouraging them to further enhance their sustainable operating practices by getting involved in any way they can.” Rory Sinclair, chief executive of Big Blue Ocean

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Cleanup, commented: “We are very pleased that Subsea projects for oil and gas operators. It reliably and accu- UK has come on board as an official partner. Their rately provides real-time guidance during subsea struc- involvement and support for our work demonstrates that ture placement work, anticipating any issues as the the UK’s underwater industry is working hard to play its installation work progresses. part in securing a clean future for global marine life.” “This is the first time we have used its application in the CCS development market. We are very pleased to Global subsea equipment solutions specialist have seen this successfully completed and to have played Ashtead Technology has completed subsea installation a part in the Norwegian sector’s ambitions towards a monitoring work to support the Northern Lights Carbon zero-carbon future. Capture Storage project (CCS) in the North Sea. “We expect to see an increasing demand for our sup- Developed by Equinor in partnership with Shell and port services across the blue economy industries as our Total, the Northern Lights project is the first of its kind in vast years of experience and range of unique technolo- the region. The project aims to securely collect and trans- gies are further recognised for projects across the energy mit CO₂ from onshore sources and store this under the transition.” seabed. Ashtead Technology’s dual independent DMS sys- This project marks the first occasion Ashtead tems monitored and analysed parameters such as struc- Technology has been involved in a CCS programme; ture deflection, heading, pitch, roll and suction can dif- providing a leading subsea services company with its ferential in real-time. This method of real-time integrated Deflection Monitoring System (DMS) and monitoring is vital during the placement of suction can- associated equipment. The DMS is a suite of structural based subsea structures as it ensures any potential issues monitoring systems to assist oper- can be acted upon immediately, reducing the risk of ations, combining powerful software with modular tech- structural damage. nology. During the placement of the structure, the DMS sys- Using the DMS, Ashtead Technology personnel and tem was configured for autonomous independent opera- equipment successfully monitored the installation of an tions, communicating data to one of the installation Integrated Satellite Structure (ISS). ROVs. Advanced positioning tools and measuring sen- Allan Pirie, chief executive of Ashtead Technology, sors enhanced the accuracy of the data collected, ensur- said: “Our DMS has a strong track record in greenfield ing the reliability of the data.

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www.gogulf.net Page 16 The development of the Northern Lights project is worldwide – notably extending the production lifetime of made up of several processes. CO₂ from industrial Shell fields. In just one example, we had a field shut-in sources in the Oslo fjord area was first captured, then and off the books due to slugging, brought back to life liquified and transported to an onshore terminal on through Smart Choke technology, and then produced for Norway’s west coast. From there, the liquified CO₂ was several more years – an investment earned back within a transferred by pipeline to a subsea offshore permanent day.” storage location in the North Sea. This exclusive agreement between Shell and Wood The CCS project is instrumental in helping to reduce will facilitate wider implementation of field- demonstrat- CO₂ emissions and is a step towards the European ed technology in suppressing riser induced slugging, the Union’s (EU) efforts to limit global warming to 1.5°C provision of real-time monitoring solutions, and solidify- above pre-industrial levels. ing partnerships to enable cost optimisation and success- ful delivery. Wood has signed an exclusive agreement with Shell Catalysts & Technologies to provide, implement, and support their Smart Choke technology for oil and gas operators globally, helping producers optimise opera- tions, extend asset life, and mitigate costly downtime. The Smart Choke is a low-cost, active slug suppression device for pipeline-riser systems. Announced recently at the Australasian Oil & Gas Subsea (AOG) event in Perth, Australia, Shell has select- ed Wood as the exclusive partner to implement its Smart Choke technology to optimise upstream oil and gas pro- duction industry-wide. Wood’s demonstrated understanding, proven execu- tion methodology, and successful record of using Smart Choke has reduced payback periods from months to weeks. Shaun Johnston, director of Intelligent Operations at Wood said: “We are very proud to have been selected by Shell as the exclusive licensor of this innovative technol- ogy. Wood is a world-leading flow assurance consultancy providing real-time asset performance and optimisation solutions, addressing the most complex, capital-intensive hydrocarbon gathering, production, transportation and processing projects for our clients. Working with our partners, we are implementing field-proven technology that will help our clients extend field life, reduce riser vibrations, improve operating integrity, and ultimately Download Roger Hooper’s maximise hydrocarbon recovery.” action-packed novel As hydrocarbon production assets mature, the accu- mulation and slugging of liquid can result in integrity and operational issues. These operational issues can lead to Deep Into The Past environmental impacts, high replacement costs, signifi- Free at www.gogulf.net cant downtime, and potentially even more severe aban- donment costs for assets nearing the end of their operat- ing life. The technology Shell has developed leverages pro- prietary algorithms to control a Smart Choke to minimize severe volumes of liquid. Smart Choke is demonstrated and reliable technology as one of very few systems to be field-proven. Shell’s Central Upstream Engineering Manager Loek Vreenegoor adds: “Shell and Wood are applying spe- cialised control algorithms that enable a Smart Choke to minimise issues and impacts associated with liquid man- agement. It is one of very few systems that is field- proven by successful deployment on several Shell assets

www.gogulf.net Page 17 Bristow Helicopters outfits three helicopters for transporting coronavirus cases

Bristow Helicopters has successfully repatriated off- the passenger area and airflow systems, while specific shore workers in the oil and gas industry with suspected entrance and exit points are provided for each of the cases of the novel coronavirus – COVID-19 – using three flight crew, paramedic and passenger to further ensure specially-configured former search and rescue aircraft. required distance is maintained. Three suspected COVID-19 cases have been flown Each aircraft undergoes a full decontamination from offshore installations in the North Sea since process after every flight, assisted by the rugged water- Wednesday, March 18, in one of the dedicated aircraft, proof seating and a fully waterproof floor which is introduced to support the industry’s response to the pan- included in their search and rescue role configuration. demic and not for use for general crew change flight Bristow is providing significant operational and activities. medical expertise to the UK industry’s pandemic steering “Bristow is committed to supporting our clients, the group, which aims to provide continuous improvement in oil and gas industry and the region as a whole as we all the options for repatriation of those working offshore – deal with the impacts of this novel coronavirus,” said and learnings from the deployment of the UK solution Alan Corbett, Senior Vice President for Bristow’s will now inform operations in other regions. Europe, Africa, Middle East and Asia area. Matt Rhodes, director UK and Turkmenistan Oil & “The safety, health and welfare of our workforce, Gas at Bristow Helicopters, said: “The successful intro- customers and the public we support around the world is duction of these dedicated aircraft for suspected COVID- of the utmost importance to Bristow, which is why we 19 cases is a key indication of Bristow’s commitment to moved quickly to develop a solution for transporting supporting the energy industry in what are extremely those suspected of contracting the virus.” challenging circumstances. Each of the Sikorsky S92 helicopters being deployed “This service has been established with approval has undergone specific modifications to ensure the nec- from the CAA, and the support of Oil and Gas UK, our essary separation is provided between flight crew, an on- client base and the relevant health authorities – and we board medic travelling with each flight to provide pas- remain in continuous dialogue with those organisations. senger monitoring support, and passengers with suspect- “Having completed two repatriation flights on behalf ed COVID-19. of clients in the UKCS, we are pleased to be able to con- As the aircraft are purpose fit for a search and rescue firm we now have three dedicated aircraft available to role, they have a different seating configuration to crew companies across the energy sector. change helicopters, ensuring appropriate separation can “We are now exploring further options for other be maintained between those on-board. parts of the UK, and other industries, as the national Numerous preventive barriers are also installed response to the coronavirus outbreak gathers pace.” including protective curtains separating the cockpit from

Go Gulf Magazine Page 18 PHOENIX PERFORMS MUDLINE TREE RECOMPLETION FOR WALTER OIL & GAS

Phoenix International Holdings Inc. has announced to utilize the drill rig as a dive platform thereby providing the recent execution of a mudline tree recompletion for valuable cost savings to Walter Oil & Gas for the proj- Walter Oil & Gas in the Gulf of Mexico. Utilizing their ect.” Atmospheric Diving System (ADS), the project took Phoenix is an employee-owned, ISO 9001-2015 place over 15 days, in two phases, operating at a water Management System certified marine services contractor depth of 200 feet. The first phase of the project saw the providing manned and unmanned underwater solutions, successful removal and recovery of the subsea tree from design engineering, and project management services to the wellhead and installation of a new radial bolt adapter. a diverse set of clients worldwide. Expertise is available In the second phase, the bolt adapter was removed, and a from one international and eight U.S. offices in the areas new mud line tree installed. In both phases, an of submarine rescue, wet and dry hyperbaric , Installation and Workover Control System (IWOCS) (NDT), subsea engineering, con- umbilical was connected, testing monitored and then ventional and atmospheric diving, Autonomous removed. Underwater Vehicle (AUV), and Remotely Operated Commenting on the success of the project, Jon Regh, Vehicle (ROV) operations. Company capabilities are Area Manager for Phoenix stated, “Our ADS is the per- directed to underwater inspection, maintenance, and fect solution for mudline tree operations due to its ability repair; deep ocean survey, search and recovery opera- to mobilize quickly and work at different depths during tions; submarine rescue; construction; subsea tieback; the same dive.” He continued, “Additionally, since the plug and abandonment; subsea mining; archaeological; ADS system has such a small footprint, Phoenix was able and documentary projects.

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NO FALL TOO SMALL

My father was employed as a by Freeport Sulphur Co., Port Sulphur, La. While welding on a sulphur vat tower, he slipped and fell 6 inches onto a cross member breaking a rib and cracking several others. Having been helped down from the tower, he immediately was taken to the company sponsored hospital, and receiving the diagnosis, he was returned to work the next day on light duty, his being the only certified welder in the ship- ping maintenance department at the time. He soon was sent on a not-so-light-duty job without a helper, and he went on to break some of the cracked ribs tearing internal tissues causing a blood clot on his intestines for which he was operated. Over a period of 5 years, my father would not only have the initial operation to repair his intestines, but he’d endure an additional 4 major operations to remove adhesions, a growth that squeezes off the intestines. All the while he was having these operations, his system was slowly breaking down as attested to by the 2 heart attacks and the massive stroke he would also experience during this period. At 54 years old, on July 5, 1967, he would succumb to cancer of the liver as a result of his poor health and depleted resistance. At the age of 19, with two younger brothers and a sister only 8 years old, I lost my father because of a 6” (that is INCH) fall! Just as tragic as that may seem, equally so was the suffering he experienced during the 5 years following the accident, not to mention the strain and hardships it placed on our entire family. Now, this is a man who had survived fighting the Japanese, Malaria and Double Pneumonia in the Pacific during WW II, going on to have a relapse of the latter two once stateside. But, after all of those near death expe- riences, what finally brought him down was a 6” (that is INCH) fall. There are several HS&E messages that can be drawn from this testimonial, but the one that should take prece- dence is that, when it comes to accidents, it doesn’t take much for something that’s seemingly very small to grow into something that is very big, and it can be a pain shared by all that can sometimes last a lifetime. So, report any and all accidents, no matter how big or small, and for everyone’s sake, especially your own, adhere to professional advice. I am 72 years of age, and I still miss my father very much to this day.

Gustave R. Buras, Jr. Professional Technical Consultants, Inc.

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tion of proximity switches that would prevent moving equipment from impacting personnel or other equipment; • Delineate areas of the facility that are unsafe for operating equipment; and, Safety Alert No. 376 • Emphasize work safety and identify potential envi- Rig Floorman Pinned by Moving Equipment ronmental with all personnel.

On November 9, 2019, a rig floorman was in the process of moving an Iron Roughneck control panel (control panel) from its temporary storage position to its standard operating position when he was pinned between the control panel and the construction floor guide roller assembly, resulting in a major lost time injury. Safety Alert No. 377 The floorman and two others tried but could not Improperly Bypassed Safety Device Poses move the control panel manually, so they instead moved Work and Environmental Hazards it toward well center using the Horizontal Travel Selector Switch. In doing so, the floorman placed himself in a On December 30, 2019, BSEE Inspectors working pinch point between the control panel and the construc- offshore discovered that a level safety high had been tion floor guide roller assembly. When the switch failed improperly deactivated with a zip tie, resulting in the to return to default/neutral, as designed, the control panel issuance of a P-103 incident of noncompliance (INC). continued moving toward well center, pinning the floor- There have been multiple instances across the Gulf of man. Mexico in which operators have failed to bypass or block Therefore, BSEE recommends operators and con- out-of-service devices in accordance with the Code of tractors consider the following: Federal Regulations (CFR), specifically 30 CFR • Research options for modifying the design of all 250.869(a). Iron Roughneck, or similar moving equipment, control Per 30 CFR 250.841, all platforms must have a sur- panels to allow greater storage location flexibility; face safety system in accordance with American • Review equipment layout and operational design to Petroleum Institute (API) Recommend Practice (RP) reduce the likelihood human error and to identify poten- 14C. The safety analysis outline in the RP states that the tial pinch point areas near equipment; safety system should provide two levels of protection. It • Consider reviewing the design and location of mov- further explains that when bypassing a safety device ing equipment and/or stationary structures; improperly, the safety system is compromised and pres- • Ensure functionality of all selections on a control ents hazards to personnel and the environment. panel before, during, and after use; Evaluate the installa- In the past three years, over 40 P-103 INCs have been issued. Reflective of the severity of the safety haz- ard related to this incident, an operator who receives a P- 103 violation can face a civil penalty fine of up to $44,675 per day. In addition, BSEE has the option to escalate willful violations into criminal investigations at the individual or company level. Therefore, BSEE recommends that operators and contractors consider the following: • Review and fully understand conditions for bypass- ing safety devices as prescribed in 30 CFR 250.869(a) and ensure personnel follow proper procedures; • Emphasize with personnel that they should not bypass or block devices unless (1) the device is being monitored and (2) the equipment is undergoing start-up, testing, or maintenance; • Ensure only the minimum number of safety devices are bypassed; • Highlight the importance of Stop Work Authority (SWA) and encourage personnel to feel empowered to initiate SWA procedures without fear of reprisal; • Monitor work orders and ensure that requested repairs or replacements are being made in a timely man- Storage location of the Iron Roughneck ner to ensure proper function of equipment;

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• Confirm that appropriate bypass flags are available and legible; • Conduct and document bypassed safety device hunts and/or audit the lockout/tagout system on an estab- lished reoccurring frequency; • Ensure your SEMS program has established proce- dures for investigating all incidents with the potential for serious safety and/or environmental consequences and that it properly addresses contributing factors of the inci- dent and its escalation or control; and, • Assess your evaluation programs to determine if employees feel pressured to bypass safety devices; • Encourage personnel to review Safety Alert 357 and report hazardous or unsafe working conditions, which can be made anonymously, to the BSEE Toll-free Safety Hotline at 1-877- 440-0173. Reenactment of a grating pivoting under force.

contractors consider the following: • Inspect all grating covers to ensure no hazards exist, such as pivoting; • Where applicable, weld shorter drain grating sec- tions together to eliminate the risk of the grating pivoting under an applied force; • Consider adding end caps to prevent grating sec- tions from sliding; • Emphasize the importance of situational awareness for reducing injury risks to crew members; and, • Ensure lighting near grating is sufficient to make grating sections more visible.

A level safety high deactivated with a zip tie.

Safety Alert 379 Broken Compressor Heat Exchanger Causes Fire Safety Alert 378 In November 2019, a fire occurred on an offshore Unsecured Trough Drain Grating Poses production platform in the Gulf of Mexico when tubing Tripping in a third stage compressor heat exchanger broke away from its manifold block, releasing gas that ignited at the In December 2019, two offshore personnel were compressor’s engine exhaust. The compressor engine injured, and subsequently placed on restricted duty, after exhaust was located above the heat exchanger where gas stepping on a section of unsecured drain grating. could rise toward the exhaust pipe. Personnel successful- The first incident occurred on December 6th when an ly extinguished the fire within minutes. employee was walking across the main production deck BSEE’s investigation team concluded the operator’s and stepped on a section of grating covering a trough inspection and maintenance of the heat exchanger was drain. The grating shifted under his causing him inadequate to prevent loss of integrity thereby allowing a to injure his back. gas leak to occur. Additionally, the compressor engine On December 28th, an employee walking behind the exhaust was located above the heat exchanger creating an drawworks stepped on an unsupported section of grating, ignition source. Although the muffler was wrapped with it pivoted under the employee’s weight causing him to an insulation blanket, the final exhaust pipe was exposed lose balance and twist his right knee. and within the classified area created by the gas tubes Therefore, BSEE recommends that operators and within the heat exchangers. A similar incident occurred in October 2017 when a

Go Gulf Magazine Page 25 Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement tube in a third stage compressor heat exchanger ruptured, also causing a fire. Locating and fixing small leaks can reduce the possibility of heat exchanger tubes experienc- ing full disconnects or ruptures. Therefore, BSEE recommends that operators and contractors consider the following: • Establish increased oversight practices for rolled joints on tubing at heat exchanger manifold blocks due to the higher probability of leakage; • Consider using an ultrasonic leak detector or infrared camera, or conducting hydrotesting to inspect the condition of heat exchanger pipes rather than by visu- al inspection alone; and, • Ensure engine exhaust is routed to an unclassified Compressor engine exhaust area, as recommended by API Recommended Practice 14F, to prevent a possible ignition source for the heat BSEE’s newest safety initiative is exchanger. enhanced by innovative data analysis WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement is leading the effort to facil- itate safe and environmentally sustainable energy devel- opment in the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf for America’s offshore workers through its newest initiative, Safety Performance Enhanced by Analytical Review. BSEE is working to execute an interagency agreement with NASA to adopt their sophisticated data analysis capabil- ities not readily available in the commercial marketplace. “The data analysis accomplished through SPEAR will help identify safety and environmental risks. Advancing BSEE’s ‘We Can Do It All’ approach of pro- moting safe, environmentally sustainable and robust off- shore energy production, BSEE is evolving from a data warehouser to a premier world class data analyzer,” said BSEE Director Scott Angelle. Building on President Donald J. Trump’s Executive Broken heat exchanger pipe Order, Implementing an America-First Offshore Energy Strategy, SPEAR seeks to evolve BSEE’s data collection in a way that furthers President Trump’s priority to “maintain global leadership in energy innovation, explo- ration, and production.” Moving forward, SPEAR’s examination and communication of critical data and information will better identify safety and environmental hazards related to energy operations on the OCS. BSEE is committed to continuing to engage with stakeholders to assess risk and identify additional safety and environ- mental initiatives, if necessary. SPEAR will equip BSEE subject matter experts to thoroughly analyze data and represents BSEE’s commitment to proactive innovation. The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement is the lead federal agency charged with improving safety and ensuring environmental protection related to the offshore energy industry, primarily oil and natural gas, on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). Under President Trump, BSEE is conducting more inspections, increasing the number of safety initiatives Ruptured heat exchanger pipe and ensuring more offshore oil and gas workers receive critical safety information.

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Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale yields more than each year and include all available blocks in the com- $93 million in high bids bined Western, Central and Eastern Gulf of Mexico Planning Areas. 03/18/2020 New Orleans, LA All terms and conditions for Gulf of Mexico Region- In support of President Donald J. Trump's America- wide Sale 254 are detailed in the Final Notice of Sale First Offshore Energy Strategy, Bureau of Ocean Energy information package, which is available at Management announced that region-wide Gulf of http://www.boem.gov/Sale-254/. Mexico Lease Sale 254 generated $93,083,453 in high bids for 71 tracts covering 397,285 acres in Federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico. A total of 22 companies Marine Minerals Information System participated in the lease sale, submitting $108,587,185 in total bids. Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) sand and gravel Lease Sale 254 included 14,594 unleased blocks resources are vital sources of material for the construc- located from three to 231 miles offshore, in the Gulf’s tion of coastal protection and restoration projects, includ- Western, Central and Eastern Planning Areas in water ing efforts to protect coastal communities, national depths ranging from nine to more than 11,115 feet (three defense facilities, and federal and state infrastructure. to 3,400 meters). The following were excluded from the In recent years, there has been a growing demand for lease sale: (1) blocks subject to the congressional mora- OCS sediment for planned projects, as well as for emer- torium established by the Gulf of Mexico Security Act of gency needs to restore areas damaged by natural disas- 2006,(2) blocks that are adjacent to or beyond the U.S. ters. At the same time, proponents of planned infrastruc- Exclusive Economic Zone in the area known as the ture projects are requesting higher volumes of OCS sed- northern portion of the Eastern Gap, and (3) whole iment, driven by diminishing resources in state waters blocks and partial blocks within the boundaries of the and a high frequency of recent storms along the Atlantic Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary. and Gulf of Mexico coasts. “The development of oil and gas assets in the Gulf of Further, given the significant number of other ocean Mexico is a highlight of the Outer Continental Shelf,” users (e.g., developers of offshore energy projects, and said BOEM’s Gulf of Mexico Office Regional Director, owners and operators of submerged telecommunication Mike Celata. “The continued presence of large deposits or power cables), BOEM strives to reduce or eliminate of hydrocarbons in the region will draw the interest of the potential for multiple use conflicts or environmental industry for decades to come.” Revenues received from impacts that could result from marine minerals projects, Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) leases (including high which can make it challenging to identify new potential bids, rental payments and royalty payments) are directed areas from which to borrow or dredge sediment. to the U.S. Treasury, certain Gulf Coast states (Texas, Ensuring all parties have access to detailed offshore Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama) and local govern- information is critical to responsible decision making. ments, the Land and Water Conservation Fund, and the To help address this need, BOEM’s Marine Minerals Historic Preservation Fund. Program has developed the Marine Minerals Information Leases resulting from this sale will include stipula- System (MMIS) Viewer as part of the National Offshore tions to protect biologically sensitive resources, mitigate Sand Inventory. The MMIS is a one-stop, state-of-the-art potential adverse effects on protected species, and avoid interactive support tool, available online, that provides potential conflicts associated with oil and gas develop- public access to data and information relevant to the non- ment in the region. energy offshore mineral resources throughout the U.S. In addition, BOEM has included appropriate fiscal Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico and Pacific OCS. It is accessi- terms that take into account market conditions and ensure ble at https://mmis.doi.gov/BOEMMMIS. taxpayers receive fair market value for use of the OCS. In recognition of current hydrocarbon price conditions and the marginal nature of remaining Gulf of Mexico shallow water resources, these terms include a 12.5% royalty rate for leases in less than 200 meters of water depth, and a royalty rate of 18.75% for all other leases issued under the sale. Lease Sale 254, livestreamed from New Orleans, was the sixth offshore sale held under the 2017-2022 National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program. Under this program, 10 region-wide lease sales are scheduled for the Gulf, where resource potential and industry interest are high, and oil and gas infrastructure is well established. Two Gulf lease sales will be held

Go Gulf Magazine Page 27 U.S. COAST GUARD Saving Lives and Guarding the Coast Since 1790. To the Rescue The United States Coast Guard -- Proud History. Powerful Future MARINE SAFETY ALERT Inspections and Compliance Directorate

CHECK YOUR LIFEBOAT CABLES Damaged Control Cables Can Contribute to the Unintended Opening of a Hook

This Safety Alert addresses the importance of checking for and replacing damaged control cables that operate between the release handle and hook in a lifeboat hook release system. The Coast Guard is cur- rently investigating a casualty involving the unintended on-load release of a lifeboat hook from a davit fall wire. Prior to the incident, damage was noted to a control cable between the release handle and one of the hooks. However, the damaged cable remained in service. The damage may have subsequently wors- ened over time and contributed to the unintentional release.

Lifeboats launched by falls are typically required to have off-load and on-load hook release capabilities. The normal “off-load” release capability allows the hooks to open and release from the falls only when the boat is fully waterborne. The “on-load” release capability allows the boat to be released from the falls when a load remains on the hooks. During the investigation, the Coast Guard observed that external applied to damaged control cables, even without movement of the release handle, can bypass interlocks and For illustration purposes only. Does not potentially lead to the unintentional on-load release of some depict as found condition. types of hooks.

During post-incident laboratory testing the Coast Guard observed that if a control cable, similar to that shown in the image above, is damaged all the way through the outer layers, leaving the traveling inner member exposed, forces applied directly on the separated outer layers can cause the traveling inner mem- ber to pull on each of its ends. As the separated outer layers pull apart, the cable’s end rod at the hook can move, which in turn can rotate the locking shaft inside the hook. If the locking shaft rotates enough, the hook can release, even without an operator touching the release handle or overriding the interlocks. The Coast Guard has no indication that a damaged control cable alone can cause a hook to release or open on-load. However, the Coast Guard believes that damaged control cables pose a significant safety risk and should be replaced before attempting to launch a boat that incorporates control cables into the on-load release capability of a hook release system.

Go Gulf Magazine Page 28 Image 1: The release Image 2: Forces cause Image 3: At the hook end, Image 4: If the locking handle is in the locked and the outer layers of the cable to the cable rod moves. This shaft turns enough, the hook closed position. However, the separate The release handle causes the locking shaft to will release, even as the han- cable is damaged. stays closed. rotate. dle stays locked.

The Coast Guard strongly recommends that lifeboat owners, manufacturers, operators and serv- ice providers: • Conduct thorough inspections of control cables between the release handle station and release hooks, as well as any other similar cables communicating between the release station and the hydro- static interlock, if installed, looking for current damage and for potential hazards or other conditions that might compromise the cables in the future; • Replace cables that show signs of wear or damage to any layers; • Implement an inspection regime that allows for cable damage to be identified and, as necessary, for cables to be replaced in a timely manner; • Consult the lifeboat and release mechanism’s prior to conducting launch and recovery drills. It is important to remember that safety pins can be used during drills to prevent the hook- locking shaft from rotating, when they are approved as part of the release mechanism. Although safety pins may provide an extra level of safety during drills and training, operators should ensure that lifeboats are stowed in the "ready to launch" condition without safety pins in place. Ensure that lifeboat crews understand that safety pins will prevent a lifeboat from releasing from the fall wires during a real emer- gency if they are not removed after routine training evolutions or maintenance. Marine inspectors, investigators, surveyors and servicing technicians are encouraged to maintain an acute awareness to these issues and initiate corrective actions as needed.

This safety alert is provided for informational purposes only and does not relieve any domestic or international safety, operational, or material requirements. Address questions to HQS-PF-fldr-CG- [email protected]. Questions regarding the standards of approval for lifeboat on-load/offload release mech- anisms may be addressed to [email protected].

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HOUSTON (April 1, 2020) - Quality Companies, HOUSTON (March 19, 2020) - Quality Companies the global offshore and onshore construction, fabrication has appointed Richard Tang as director of business devel- and electrical and instrumentation company, has appoint- opment. ed Derek Bollom as vice president of offshore and offsite Based in Houston, Tang will be responsible for grow- operations for Quality Construction and Production. ing the business by seeking out new opportunities and Based in Youngsville, La., Bollom will be responsi- strengthening relationships with existing clients across ble for establishing and implementing offshore and off- the Quality Companies consortium of oil and gas product site operational policies, objectives and procedures for and service companies: Quality Construction & Quality Construction and Production. Production (QCP), Quality Production Management Bollom was previously operations manager for (QPM), TRACO Production Services (TRACO) and Zadok Technologies, and senior project manager for Zadok Technologies (Zadok). Performance Energy Services. He brings with him more Tang brings extensive management background to than 16 years of experience in the fabrication and instal- the role, having served in general manager, director, and lation of offshore structures and facilities, ranging from country manager positions both domestically and inter- project estimation and material procurement, to project nationally in industries including oil and gas, manufac- management. turing, banking, eCommerce, and technical services. John Clay Nunnally, CEO, Quality Companies, said, Tang joins Quality Companies from Stork Technical “Quality Companies is actively growing and investing Services, where he served as business development and maximizing operational efficiency is a key part of director, and in a range of other managerial positions in that expansion plan. Derek will play a vital role in mon- Houston, Texas and Trinidad, West Indies. itoring project budgets to maintain profitability and Clay Nunnally, CEO of Quality Companies, said, supervising productivity to ensure all goods and services “Richard is a proven business development leader who meet or exceed customer expectations. We welcome him delivers exceptional results through both individual and into this new role.” team efforts. We are confident he will succeed in growing Bollom holds a degree in civil engineering from Quality Companies’ business in the Gulf Coast and Texas A&M University. beyond.” Tang commented, “I am honored to join Quality HOUSTON (March 25, 2020) - Quality Companies Companies and look forward to taking on the challenge has appointed Wayne Lacey as vice president of opera- of accelerating growth across these four industry-leading tions for Zadok Technologies. product and service companies.” Based in Houston, Lacey will be responsible for supervising and managing the sustainability and prof- HOUSTON (March 16, 2020) - Quality Companies itability of all of Zadok Technologies’ operational proce- has announced John Clay Nunnally will move from his dures. role as chief financial officer (CFO) to chief executive Lacey joins Zadok Technologies from his role as officer (CEO). president of Cotech IRM Services Inc., where he was Nunnally was previously CFO for Quality responsible for the company’s launch and successful Companies and co-owner, president and CFO of Quality growth since 2007. Previously, he served in a number of Companies’ Zadok Technologies, the international leader project and operational management roles in the oil and in electrical and instrumentation services. The new gas industry around the globe. Quality Companies management team is comprised of Clay Nunnally, CEO, Quality Companies, said, John Clay Nunnally, CEO, Fortunato “Tony” Martinez, “Wayne brings a wealth of leadership, project manage- president; and Scott P. LaGrange, board member. ment and problem solving skills to Zadok Technologies, Combined, the team of seasoned industry professionals having previously grown a start-up company into a suc- boasts more than 85 years of oil and gas experience. The cessful, multi-million dollar corporation. His entrepre- trio previously worked together as the management team neurial spirit, along with his global breadth of experi- at Performance Energy Services in Houma, Louisiana, ence, promises to bring great value to the Zadok with Nunnally serving as CFO from 2008 until 2016. Technologies brand.” Nunnally said, “Quality Companies continuously Lacey commented, “Having successfully managed devotes energy and resources to solidify and expand our people, projects and assets across Asia, Africa, Europe position within the oil and gas industry. Our goals for the and the Americas, I am excited to now bring my experi- future are well-defined – continued focus on quality and ences to Zadok Technologies - an international leader in safety, building ever-closer relationships with employ- instrumentation and electrical, testing and inspection, ees, customers and vendors and maximizing operational fabrication and telecommunication services. I look for- efficiency. In addition, our message to the world is clear: ward to the challenges and triumphs that lie ahead.” Quality Companies is active, growing and investing.” Lacey holds a degree in psychology from the Nunnally holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from University of Phoenix. Louisiana State University, a masters in accounting from

Go Gulf Magazine Page 30 New Products and Services the University of Texas and an MBA from the University HOUSTON (March 11, 2020) – Stress Engineering of Dallas. Services, Inc., (SES) the global leader in consulting Quality Companies is a consortium of premier oil engineering services and solutions, has developed a dig- and gas product and service companies strategically ital flex joint angle measurement system for monitoring located throughout the Gulf Coast region and beyond. real-time drilling operations. Four industry-leading entities make up the Quality The digital flex joint system uses the core technology Companies family: Quality Construction & Production of the award winning and patented real-time fatigue (QCP), Quality Production Management (QPM), monitoring system (RFMS) and subsea vibration data TRACO Production Services (TRACO) and Zadok logger (SVDL) system; the technology has been lever- Technologies (Zadok). The Quality Companies umbrella aged and improved to determine quasi-static and dynam- holds true to the motivation behind our business: Driven ic lower and upper flex joint angles in real-time. Data and by Quality; United by People; and Sustained by power transmission are provided through the mux sys- Performance. To find out more, visit: http://quality- tem; which is first successful system of its kind with min- companies.com. imal drift. The development adds to the strength of SES’s pres- LAFAYETTE, La. (March 3, 2020) – Stratagraph, ent technology portfolio of asset-based surveillance sys- a pioneer in providing mud logging and detec- tems together with SES’s predictive data analytics and tion services to the global oil and gas industry, has IoT ecosystem to manage and assess client operations. appointed Wayne Allen Cook Jr. as its new director of The enhanced level of services provided by this system business development. during drilling operations will vastly benefit those with a Based in Lafayette, La., Cook worked for stake in identifying and managing risks and any asset Stratagraph as a mud logger and marketing representa- deterioration due to key seating. tive between 1997 – 2004 and most recently served as a Kenneth Bhalla, chief technical officer, SES, said, marketing representative at Seitel Inc., a provider of 3D “We believe that growing our existing capabilities and and 2D seismic data and services for the oil and gas offering practical solutions to our clients is critical to our industry. success in the broad spectrum of markets in which we William Hagan, chief executive officer, Stratagraph, participate. The digital flex joint angle monitoring sys- said, “Wayne has a history of demonstrating success in tem is an innovative development that diversifies our developing and implementing strategic plans and grow- product portfolio. We are excited to offer this capability ing and maintaining sales margins and revenues. He to drilling contractors so they may enhance their surveil- already has a deep understanding of Stratagraph’s busi- lance during drilling operations, manage risk, ensure ness, and as director of business development, Wayne safety and maximize uptime with a positive impact on will serve a pivotal role in driving forward the growth of their operating expenses.” the company both within the U.S. and globally. We wel- www.stress.com. come him back aboard.” Cook commented, “Stratagraph has been focused on providing oil and gas operations with reliable and accu- rate data services for decades. I am excited to be back on the Stratagraph team, and look forward to growing a business such as ours, which provides such a vital service to the smooth running of both large and small oil and gas operations.” Cook served in the United States Marine Corps. from 1989 – 1997 and holds a bachelor’s degree in history from Southeastern Louisiana University. He is a member of a number of regional Geological and Geophysical Societies. Since 1961, Stratagraph, Inc. has been providing mud logging services and pressure detection services to the oil and gas industry both onshore and offshore across the Gulf Coast region and across the globe. We are on a mission to safely provide high quality, customized geo- logical services to our global customer base, while main- taining the highest level of respect for each other and our clients. To find out more, visit www.stratagraph.com.

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Go Gulf Magazine Page 32 Buck Younger, Vice President of Engineering with VT Halter Marine, was named the Marine Engineer/Naval Architect of the Year by the Mobile Area Council of Engineers (MACE). VT Halter Marine, Inc. (VT Halter Marine), is a company of ST Engineering North America. In April 2019, VT Halter Marine announced that the U.S. Department of the Navy awarded the company as the prime con- tractor of a $745,940,860 fixed-price incentive-firm contract for the detail design and construction of the U.S. Coast Guard’s new Polar Security Cutter. The PSC program is a multi-year initiative by the U.S. Coast Guard to acquire up to three multi-mission PSCs to recapitalize its aging fleet of heavy icebreakers. The first ship Buck Younger, third from left, was named the Marine delivery is scheduled to occur in 2024. Engineer/Naval Architect of the Year. Attending the awards “In his role here at VT Halter Marine, Buck was instrumental presentation were VT Halter Marine’s Alvin Erkhart, VP of in supporting the company’s winning bid for the U.S. Coast Production, Kevin Amis, Executive VP of Operations, and Rob Mullins, Deputy President. Guard’s Polar Security Cutter,” said Ron Baczkowski, VT Halter Marine President and CEO. “For three years, he personally direct- ed every engineering aspect of the bid. I’m very proud of the work Buck has done, and it is definitely a well-deserved award for him to be named the Marine Engineer/Naval Architect of the Year by MACE.” Younger oversaw the hull form tank testing and the associated ice breaking model testing and had a direct hand in evaluating and selecting the program’s major sub-con- tractors. His marine industry expertise proved invaluable during the design trade off studies, which he managed through implementation. He has worked in the marine industry for 39 years and has owned his own marine designers and consulting company. Younger has been a member of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers since 1980. He is active in the National Shipbuilding Research Program where he is a member of the ship design and materials technology panel. He has also been a part of the American Bureau of Shipbuilding Rules Committee for Navy Vessel Rules and High Speed Naval Crafts. VT Halter Marine, the marine operations of ST Engineering North America, is based in Pascagoula, Miss., and is a leader in the design and construction of medium-sized in the United States. VT Halter Marine designs, builds and repairs a wide variety of ocean-going vessels such as patrol vessels, oil recovery vessels, oil cargo vessels, ferries, logistic support ves- sels, auxiliaries, and research and survey vessels. Please visit www.vthaltermarine.com. ST Engineering North America is the US headquarters of ST Engineering, a global technology and engineering group, providing integrated solutions to the com- mercial and government markets in the aerospace, electronics, land systems, and marine sectors. Within the US, they have major operations in 17 cities across 13 states and more than 5,000 employees.

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Go Gulf Magazine Page 33 Oil market volatility is at an all-time high Report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, Washington, DC 20585 03-27-2020

Crude oil prices have fallen significantly since the beginning of 2020, largely driven by the economic contraction caused by the 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and a sudden increase in crude oil supply following the suspension of agreed production cuts among the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and partner countries. With falling demand and increasing supply, daily price changes for the U.S. benchmark crude oil West Texas Intermediate (WTI) have been extremely volatile. Implied volatility measures an asset’s expected range of near-term price changes. OVX measures the implied volatility of oil prices and is calculated using movements in the prices of financial options for WTI, the light, sweet crude oil priced at Cushing, Oklahoma. VIX measures the implied volatility of the Standard and Poor’s (S&P) 500— a stock market index of 500 large companies listed in the United States. Crude oil volatility is typically higher than the S&P 500’s volatility, generally because OVX represents changes in one commodity and VIX represents changes across a diverse group of 500 companies. Both volatility measures have been relatively high this month: on March 16, the VIX index measured 82.7, a level higher than any point during the financial crisis of 2008–09, the last time the global economy experienced a signifi- cant recession. Crude oil market volatility has been even higher. On March 20, OVX reached 190, the highest value since its inception in May 2007. Since 1999, daily WTI crude oil futures prices have settled within 2% of the previous trading day’s price about 70% of the time. Nearly all (99.5%) of the daily WTI price changes since 1999 have settled within 10% of the pre- vious day’s price; larger price changes are relatively rare. March 2020 has had four days where WTI prices decreased by more than 10% and two days where WTI prices increased by more than 10%. The 25% decline on March 9 and the 24% decline on March 18 were the two largest percentage declines in the WTI futures price since at least 1999. On the days following those declines, WTI prices rose by 10% (March 10) and 24% (March 19), likely in response to announced plans from various countries’ governments that emergency fiscal and monetary policy would be forthcoming. Other highly volatile time periods, such as the 2008–09 financial crisis, also produced large price increases and decreases in quick succession. The largest single-day increase during the 2008–09 financial crisis—an 18% rise on September 22, 2008—was followed by the largest single-day decrease, a 12% fall on September 23.

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