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Surge Protection Coordination for Variable Speed Drives on ESP and Topside Pump Loads

Surge Protection Coordination for Variable Speed Drives on ESP and Topside Pump Loads

How reflected waves, cable length and filter choice differ from input surge protection for VFD-fed ESP and topside pumps, with a formula-based example and a checklist for facility electrical engineers.

08 Nov 2026 · 10 min read

Weekly Brief 01 Nov – 07 Nov 2026: Capex Signals, Gulf Supply Risk and Winter Gas Readiness

Weekly Brief 01 Nov – 07 Nov 2026: Capex Signals, Gulf Supply Risk and Winter Gas Readiness

This week's oil and gas news for engineers and buyers: ExxonMobil's capex plan, Gulf refinery and LNG carrier incidents, new LNG supply, storage before winter, rig extensions and what to check now.

07 Nov 2026 · 9 min read

Hazardous Area Classification for Offshore Topsides: Gas Group, Temperature Class and Zone Extent Practice

Hazardous Area Classification for Offshore Topsides: Gas Group, Temperature Class and Zone Extent Practice

How release sources, ventilation degree and ventilation gradients set zone extents on offshore process decks, plus gas group and temperature class selection, with an inspector's checklist for keeping classification drawings accurate.

07 Nov 2026 · 9 min read

Calibration Intervals and Drift Management for Pressure Transmitters in Safety-Instrumented Systems

Instrumentation

Calibration Intervals and Drift Management for Pressure Transmitters in Safety-Instrumented Systems

How to use as-found drift data, proof-test coverage and SIL verification together to justify longer calibration intervals on SIS pressure transmitters without eroding PFD margin, with an illustrative drift calculation.

06 Nov 2026 · 9 min read

Sizing Pressure Safety Valves for Gas-Filled Vessels Under Fire Case

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Sizing Pressure Safety Valves for Gas-Filled Vessels Under Fire Case

A technical guide for process engineers on API 521 fire-case sizing, distinguishing wetted vs unwetted area methods to prevent vessel rupture.

05 Nov 2026 · 7 min read

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08 Nov US hydrogen hub rollout stalls as support weakens Oilprice reports that the United States' push to develop new hydrogen hubs has not advanced as anticipated. Several major projects have stalled and political support has weakened, according to the report. The story presents this as a change from only a few years ago, when new hubs were being develop 08 Nov Egypt Targets 6.6 Bcf/d Gas Capacity by 2027 The Egyptian government is moving to accelerate the development of its oil and gas resources, setting a target of reaching a production capacity of 6.6 billion cubic feet per day by 2027. The plan rests on three pillars: increased drilling activity, new incentives for exploration, and greater invest 08 Nov Wars May Spur Faster Electrification Oilprice reports that the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East have prompted an increase in electric vehicle sales. The source states that this rise is intended to avoid retail fuel inflation, and it also notes gas demand destruction in favor of other power generation sources. These two effects are p 08 Nov OPEC Crude Output Nears Pre-War Levels, Survey Finds OPEC's crude production moved closer to pre-war levels last month, according to a Bloomberg survey. The gain came as supplies from the Persian Gulf continued to recover, with Saudi Arabia leading the increase. The survey-based estimate points to a group-wide output level approaching where it stood b 07 Nov Oil Traders Seek US Licenses for Sanctioned Tankers Some of the world's largest oil trading houses are asking the US government for permission to bring sanctioned oil tankers back into service, as a shortage of available vessels drives oil transportation costs to unusually high levels. According to a Bloomberg report published Friday, which cited peo

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PDF ATEX / IECEx Compliance Checklist A 289-point field checklist for hazardous-area equipment inspections. PDF Anti-surge Design Checklist 277 design decisions for a centrifugal compressor anti-surge system. XLSX SIL Verification Worksheet PFDavg, RRF and achieved SIL for a safety instrumented function. XLSX Offshore RCM Starter Template Criticality screening, RCM worksheet and failure-finding interval in one workbook. XLSX Turnaround Scope Planner Scope register, crew loading, long-lead orders and gate timeline for a turnaround. XLSX Cause & Effect Matrix Builder An ESD / F&G cause & effect matrix that checks itself (15 checks). XLSX Relief Scenario Matrix 18 overpressure scenarios per item, the governing case and the API 521 fire case. XLSX Alarm Rationalisation Worksheet Master alarm database, priority matrix and ISA-18.2 alarm KPIs.

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