Articles

Empoderamiento de la gerencia operacional mediante estilos de liderazgo
soft skills

Empowering operational management through leadership styles

Author: Ph.D. Aracely T. Henríquez B, 23 February 2024.
In today’s volatile business environment, empowerment in leadership becomes a driver of operational management success. This article focuses on exploring the relationship between empowerment, leadership and leadership styles in the context of operational management, highlighting the importance of this managerial approach and its implications for organizational performance.

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4 Prácticas de manejo de residuos en plataformas offshore
health & safety management

4 Waste management practices on offshore platforms

Author: Ing. Mario Toyo, February 22, 2024.
Waste management on offshore platforms represents a challenge for the energy industry. These offshore structures generate a considerable amount of waste during their oil and natural gas extraction and production operations.

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Desafíos y soluciones en la instalación y mantenimiento de juntas bridadas en la industria del petróleo y gas
assets

Challenges and solutions in the installation and maintenance of flanged joints in the oil and gas industry

Author: Eng. Euclides Quiñonez, 21 February 2024.
Flanged joints are highly relevant elements for connections between pipes, equipment, and accessories in industrial systems, in addition to facilitating their assembly and disassembly. However, the installation and maintenance of these seals present a number of challenges that can affect their performance and the operational efficiency of the entire system.

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Mecanismo de daño por H2S húmedo: Una guía integral para profesionales de la Industria
corrosion and materials

Wet H2S damage mechanism: A comprehensive guide for industry professionals

Author: Eng. Antonio Zavarce, February 19, 2024.
The wet H2S damage mechanism occurs when hydrogen sulfide (H2S), a colorless, toxic and flammable gas naturally present in crude oil and natural gas, comes into contact with water, dissolving and forming a weak acid hydrogen sulfide (H2S) that accelerates corrosive processes, particularly in iron and steel-based materials.

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