Overcoming Flare System Integrity Challenges with Advanced Leak Detection

Posted by Nurhazirah MY

Apr 15, 2025 5:11:46 AM

High hydrogen sulphide (H2S) concentrations in flare systemspose significant operational and safety risks. To mitigate these risks, Tracerco conducted an advanced leak detection assessment on nine pressure safety valves (PSVs) within the Flare Header. The goal was to enhance safety, ensure regulatory compliance, and improve overall process efficiency using cutting-edge tracer technology and leak detection methodologies.

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Topics: Gamma Scanning, tracers, Tru-Scan, leak tests, gamma ray inspection, flare system tracers, excessive flare flow, leak detection, increase production rates, optimising oil and gas production, oil processing, gas processing

Enhancing subsea asset performance: How the Discovery™ CT scanner improves pipeline integrity and flow assurance

Posted by Nicola Porter

Apr 9, 2025 4:11:59 AM

In the demanding realm of subsea oil and gas operations, maintaining pipeline integrity and ensuring optimal performance of pipelines is paramount. At Tracerco our innovative technologies, notably Discovery™ and Explorer™, have set new benchmarks in non-intrusive subsea pipeline inspection. We offer operators unparalleled insights into asset integrity and flow assurance, helping them make informed decisions about their operations without compromising production.

In this blog we discuss how Tracerco can help you gain insight into how operators are leveraging these technologies to their advantage.

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Topics: Discovery, pipeline inspection, pipeline integrity, subsea flowlines, Flow assurance, Subsea Technology, Explorer, Asset Integrity, Subsea flexibles, subsea pipelines, pipeline blockage, Subsea Inspection, Subsea Integrity, pipeline life extension, pipeline extension, CT scanner, CT scanning, gulf of mexico, north sea

How the Tracerco Profiler™ has improved operational efficiency and addressed challenges in refining processes worldwide

Posted by Nicola Porter

Mar 21, 2025 1:56:15 AM

A nuclear level transmitter and multiphase measurement instrument, the Tracerco ProfilerTM has significantly improved operational efficiency and addressed various challenges in refining processes through its advanced process control equipment and nucleonic technology.

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Topics: nucleonic instrumentation, Separator, desalter optimization, Tracerco Profiler, nucleonic instrument, separator performance, instrumentation, multiphase separation, process control, instrumentation control, hydrocarbon separation train, increased separator efficiencies, nucleonic technology, enhanced interface control, process condition monitoring, profiler

Leak testing of pressure safety valves (PSVs) on a flare system

Posted by Nurhazirah MY

Mar 19, 2025 7:55:16 AM

 

Understanding the significance of flaring in offshore, refinery, and petrochemical operations

Flaring has long been an integral part of offshore oil and gas, refinery, and petrochemical operations, serving as a critical safety mechanism to manage excess gas. However, with increasing environmental regulations and economic pressures, operators are scrutinising their flaring practices to minimise emissions and maximise efficiency..

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Topics: Gamma Scanning, tracers, Tru-Scan, leak tests, gamma ray inspection, flare system tracers, excessive flare flow, leak detection, increase production rates, optimising oil and gas production, oil processing, gas processing

Top 3 Questions from Tracerco’s World Oil Webinar

Posted by Nurhazirah MY

Mar 19, 2025 5:55:04 AM

In January 2025, Tracerco partnered with World Oil to host a webinar on the latest innovative advancements in tracer technology for reservoir management. As part of the session, industry leaders shared insights on how low-risk, non-intrusive chemical tracer technology is reshaping the approach to phase production and well communication. Here’s a breakdown of the top 3 questions discussed during the Q&A section of the event:

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Topics: Flow assurance, reservoir analysis, reservoir characterisation, tracers, well communication, chemical tracer technology, inflow tracer

Optimising oil and gas production with advanced scanning and tracer technology

Posted by Nicola Porter

Mar 10, 2025 10:40:42 AM

In the high-stakes world of oil and gas production, every second counts. A minor disruption in operations can have a domino effect, leading to significant financial losses.

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Topics: neutron backscatter, Gamma Scanning, tracers, Tru-Scan, gamma ray inspection, oil production, PhaseFinder, separator study, oil in water, water production, oil residence time test, increase production rates, optimising oil and gas production, gas undercutting, oil processing, gas processing, separator systems, liquid carry-over, hydrocarbon separation train

Celebrating Tracerco’s inspiring women on International Women’s Day

Posted by Kim Flynn

Mar 7, 2025 2:34:27 AM

As we mark International Women’s Day in Engineering (INWED) 2025 this week, it is a time to celebrate the achievements of women across the globe, and at Tracerco, we are incredibly proud of the talented, determined, and inspiring women who drive our success.

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Topics: International Women in Engineering Day, Inventors and Innovators, Technology, Maths, STEM, INWED22, Imagine the Future, Science, Engineering, Women in engineering, Women in STEM

Tracerco Hosts Summer Gathering

Posted by Nicola Porter

Aug 3, 2022 6:37:59 PM

Last week we celebrated our business as we hosted Tracerco Day in our offices across the globe. The summer gathering was to celebrate the great achievements throughout the company and also to show recognition to our team who are helping to drive our innovations forward and provide excellent customer service.

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Topics: people, employees, celebration, Tracerco Day, outdoor fun, activities, employee recognition

Women at Tracerco inspire the next generation of young talent

Posted by Nicola Porter

Jun 23, 2022 11:02:15 AM

As we mark International Women’s Day in Engineering (INWED) 2022 this week, we took the opportunity to speak with five women at Tracerco – all with STEM; science, technology, engineering and/or mathematical backgrounds – to share their experiences of working at Tracerco.

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Topics: International Women in Engineering Day, Inventors and Innovators, Technology, Maths, STEM, INWED22, Imagine the Future, Science, Engineering, Women in engineering, Women in STEM

How to save money and gain critical insights with inflow tracer technology

Posted by Nicola Porter

Oct 6, 2021 3:59:31 PM

Oil, gas and water-based chemical tracers provide a true understanding of reservoir fluid flow pathways. It helps oil companies continuously monitor their reservoir and optimise drilling, completion and oil development strategies to maximise oil production.

In this blog we will discuss using a case study example, how our range of specialist chemical tracers can provide operators with critical insights without the need for well intervention or deferred production which can result in significant savings.

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Topics: chemical tracers, reservoir, interwell, reservoir characterisation, fluid inflow, tracers, oil inflow, water inflow, inflow measurement, inflow, waterflood, injected water, water breakthrough, water production, water tracer, chemical tracer technology, wellbore, mature offshore field, waterflood injection, residual oil saturation, polymer tracer technology, reservoir fluid inflow, inflow tracer

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