The isolation methodology discussed in this article ensures that an oil production facility can continue to operate or remain pressurized while discrete sections of the facility are taken out of ...

Isolation failures are one of the main causes of hydrocarbon releases on offshore installations. These are not minor incidents – many have the potential to cause serious injury, fatalities or major ...

Energy is useful. If controlled correctly it can create value and be put to good use. However, it is, by its very thermodynamic nature, potentially harmful and must be carefully contained within the ...