CONTENTS - Articles

operation management

How asset management drives business value

Inspenet, December 7, 2023.
The fundamental key to enhancing business value, achieving success and ensuring business sustainability lies in effective asset management. These include physical, financial and intellectual assets, and form the foundation of organizations. By monitoring and analyzing the performance of these resources, industries identify which ones are in good condition and make strategic decisions regarding those that are poorly performing.

Mayuly Rodríguez December 7, 2023

codes and standards

Transforming fire safety in refineries: A comprehensive look at API RP 2001

Inspenet, December 6, 2023.
API RP 2001, formally known as “Recommended Practice for Fire Protection in Refineries”, developed by the American Petroleum Institute (API), is an essential guide for industry professionals, designed to mitigate the risks of devastating fires in one of the most challenging and dangerous environments.

Antonio Zavarce. December 6, 2023

new energies

Alternative energies vs fossil fuels: The debate on the energy future

The debate on the energy future is crucial to understanding how renewable energies can contribute to a sustainable system.

Jesús Vogler December 5, 2023

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.

José López. December 4, 2023

Protección Catódica por Corriente Pulsada

corrosion and materials

Pulsed Current Cathodic Protection Technology (PCCP)

Pulsed Current Cathodic Protection (PCCP) offers superior corrosion control in buried pipelines over traditional methods.

Yolanda Reyes December 3, 2023

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.

Carlos Álvarez December 2, 2023