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Report: Oil's energy predominance will end sooner

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LONDON — A new report released by management consultancy Arthur D. Little questions the energy sector’s consensus view that demand for oil will rise ever higher, driven in particular by consumption in the so-called BRIC countries, Brazil, Russia, India and China.

The report envisions that, as a result of an anticipated public policy shift, oil’s predominant share in the energy mix could diminish faster than the industry currently anticipates.  In contrast to a widely held industry consensus that, for the foreseeable future, oil will retain its leading role in satisfying ever growing global energy demand, the new analysis by Arthur D. Little offers an alternative scenario in which the global energy market transitions more quickly away from oil and towards a new, post-hydrocarbons, energy era.

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U.S. energy secretary predicts higher demand for oil

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By H. Josef Hebert

WASHINGTON — Energy Secretary Steven Chu, a champion of renewable energy and biofuels, has no delusions about the future of oil. Global demand for it will increase over the next two decades even with more efficiency and alternative fuels, he says, and prices will again go higher.

Chu, during an hourlong meeting with reporters Thursday, discussed the futility of predicting oil prices in the short run, the need for a national electricity transmission system, and the urgency of getting the billions of economic stimulus dollars to the nation.

For the second day in a row he indicated that the activities of the OPEC oil cartel are not one of his – or his department’s – priorities.

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Better get your application in: deadline looming

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By Vaudine England 
BBC News, Hong Kong

 

The deadline is approaching for applications for “the best job in the world” – caretaker of the Great Barrier Reef, based on Hamilton Island.

Tourism managers in Queensland, Australia, say their limit of 30,000 applications is likely to be reached.

They also say the only countries that have not made contact with the job site are Western Sahara and North Korea.

The wildly successful marketing campaign has drawn wild applicants – but also serious professionals.

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Looking for the coolest job in Texas?

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Oceaneering is looking for divers and a dive supervisor for their Oceaneering Space Systems (OSS) group.  In case you have been living in a cave, they provide specialized engineering and support services and astronaut training in NASA’s Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory and Space Vehicle Mockup Facility.

Want to learn more?  Check out the NASA commercial diving job description.

Why SCUBA sucks: Lucky escape from speargun accident

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BRISBANE — Most men will cross their knees and squirm to learn how snorkeller Greg Robertson, out spearfishing with friends, managed to shoot himself in the inner thigh, close to the groin. The spear missed his genitals, reported regional press, “by millimetres”.

The accident happened after the speargun was washed from Robertson’s hands by a wave near the shore at Point Perry. As he climbed over rocks to retrieve it, another wave pushed him onto the gun, the contact setting it off.

Other spearfishers in the group, which included Robertson’s girlfriend, raised the alarm and Robertson, fortunate that the spear had missed both his tackle and his femoral artery, was airlifted by rescue helicopter to hospital.

A surgeon removed the spear from one very sore but, it can confidently be said, highly relieved man. His girlfriend would have been pretty relieved too.

The Brisbane outing was reported to have been Robertson’s and his girlfriend’s first, and possibly last, spearfishing experience.

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BP Grounds Super Puma Fleet after North Sea Ditch

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After a Super Puma helicopter was ditched into the North Sea en route to an ETAP offshore production platform, BP informed local media that the company has refrained from using this type of helicopter until safety inspections are carried out.

The oil major said that it charters the Super Puma helicopters from Bond Offshore and will, instead, deploy back-up helicopters of another kind while it conducts a review into the use of its Super Puma fleet.

“It was a decision that was taken in light of the incident yesterday,” a BP spokesman said. “We thought it would be prudent not to use them.”

Late Wednesday, the Aberdeen Coastguard responded to an emergency call off the northeast coast of Scotland. Offshore platform workers witnessed the Super Puma helicopter land upright, around 500 meters away from its intended destination, reported local media.

The Aberdeen Coastguard today confirmed that all 18 passengers –16 workers and two crew members — were safely recovered from the accident.

 

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Giving good communications to crew a great step forward

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The Normand subsea 7 is the first ship ever to get the new BazePort® infotainment system installed. 

“At Solstad Offshore we have a continuous focus on attracting the best crew available. The BazePort® solution shall provide our crew on board with a modern communication and entertainment platform on this vessel. We believe this to be important for improving life onboard, and an edge towards the competition when recruiting the best new crew available,” says New Build Project Manager at Solstad Offshore Geir Ove Olsen.

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Oil & Gas UK vow to improve helicopter safety

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Oil & Gas UK has commented on the rescure of workers and crew after a helicopter ditched into the North Sea on its way to an offshore platform.

“Oil & Gas UK applauds all those excellent people involved in the swift and safe rescue of all on board the Super Puma that ditched in the North Sea last night, Wednesday, Feb. 18.

“UK helicopter operations are the safest in the world thanks to the oil and gas industry’s commitment to improving offshore safety performance over recent decades, through investment in research, new systems and new aircraft.

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The Vegas of Commercial Diving??

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Imagine this…


[image courtesy of MorrisArchitects]

You’re a commercial diver working on an oil rig assignment for months at a time.  But the oil rig has been converted into a luxury hotel.  Your ratty beds and old mattresses are now well-kept rooms in the hotel.  The sludge that you call dinner is now a freshly caught fish prepared by the hotel chef.  Your down time will consist of mingling with guests and relaxing by the pool…as opposed to playing Playstation and spending ridiculous amounts of time bored out of your mind.  Your family can come visit you in the middle of a long shift to break up the time away. Once your assignment is done, stay a few extra days and enjoy some time relaxing, having a few drinks and partying with the guests.

And best of all, rather than losing jobs, this would probably create a ton more for you divers.

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Widow sues over diver's death at pumping plant: Lack of following standards

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By John Ellis / The Fresno Bee

 

FRESNO, CA — Martin Alvarado was doing a routine inspection at the Dos Amigos Pumping Plant near Los Banos in February 2007 when swift-moving water swept him and a fellow diver against an underwater grate.

Trapped by the force of the water and unable to pry themselves away, Alvarado and Tim Crawford drowned.

Now, Alvarado’s wife is suing the federal government. She says commercial diving standards weren’t followed and other safety standards were ignored. She wants compensation for herself and her four children.

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