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Upstream
upstream

Boosting Reliability in Upstream Operations

Inspenet, December 4, 2023.
In the oil and gas industry, the term “upstream” refers to the initial stages of the hydrocarbon production cycle, which encompasses the exploration, drilling and extraction of oil and natural gas. This sector is presented as the fundamental pillar, from the identification of deposits to the strategic drilling of wells and the recovery of crude oil from the subsoil.

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Protección Catódica por Corriente Pulsada
corrosion and materials

Pulsed Current Cathodic Protection Technology (PCCP)

Inspenet, December 3, 2023.
The joint use of conventional cathodic protection systems and Pulsed Current Cathodic Protection can increase the efficiency of the protection system of a buried pipeline when the conventional system alone does not guarantee adequate control. To ensure the safe transportation and storage of petroleum products through pipelines, it is essential to apply various corrosion control methods.

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Materiales compuestos
non destructive testing

Composite materials: Advances in Non-Destructive Testing to guarantee structural integrity

Inspenet, December 2, 2023.
This article highlights “Advances in the evaluation of composite materials”, focusing attention on “Non-Destructive Testing”. It addresses the following technologies: advanced ultrasound, digital radiography, active thermography and artificial intelligence, in order to understand how these tools ensure the excellence and reliability of the materials that drive the technological era.

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Sector midstream
midstream

The strategic link in the energy industry: A comprehensive analysis of the midstream sector

Inspenet, December 1, 2023.
In the intricate and vast universe of the energy industry, the midstream sector often remains in the shadows of its more visible counterparts, the upstream and downstream. The importance of this sector lies in ensuring that energy resources are transported efficiently and safely, from extraction sites to markets and refineries.

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