Petroleum Technology

Technology is in a constant state of development. Every few years a device or machine is created that make jobs easier and more efficient. One area of interest of development is the area of petroleum technology. There are several areas in the petroleum industry that have experienced technological advancement.

The ability to measure oil reserves accurately is crucial to the future of petroleum. Devices are used to seismically image current oil fields. The devices that are used have been improved to the point that estimated oil reserves are fairly accurate. Currently 3D imaging allows for an accurate picture of the oil deposit. It has been found that the 3-D imaging devices can be used together to produce a 4-D image that shows the level of an oil reservoir as the oil is extracted.

In order to get to underground reservoirs of oil holes must be drilled into the ground to provide an access point to tap the oil. In the past large oil rigs were used to drill the hole needed to reach the oil. These large rigs often did massive amounts of damage to the environment. Today’s technology allows for smaller rigs that impacts the environment less. Some drills also allow multi-directional drilling options which make it easier to reach hard to access deposits. Continue Reading

Intercept Technology Packaging Sacrifices Itself to Protect Oil & Gas Equipment During Shipment and Storage in the Gulf of Mexico and Beyond
Wrapteck is currently in negotiations with several companies in the oil and gas sector to bring this protective technology to the forefront of corrosion control. Wrapteck’s R&D team is collaborating with FPM-Vice President Randy Dutton on a new anti-corrosion intercept liner for the crude oil industry that will compliment an Intercept outer heat shrinkwrap which will greatly minimize if not eliminate completely the nearly $1,000,000 dollar price tag for a single crude oil tank refurbishment triggered by aggressive rust and corrosion. This is tremendous news for the petroleum industry both on and offshore and once again demonstrates that Intercept shrink film may be the most versatile and effective solution for corrosion control to ever come down the proverbial pipe line.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana (PRWEB) December 14, 2006

In years past, oil and gas equipment shipped on transoceanic freighters routinely suffered corrosion unless packed below deck and heavily coated with oil. Now equipment arrives clean and oil free, even when shipped on the top deck.

Under-Raps LLC, the Australia distributor for FPM Inc., a Michigan based company, which created Intercept Shrinkfilm, has successfully completed contracts with Corrocoat, Caterpillar Energy Power Systems, and UDR Group, to apply and protect large equipment bound for the offshore oil and gas industry with Intercept Shrinkfilm packaging.

“Intercept Technology is a reactive polymer developed by Bell Laboratories to be inserted into packaging to prevent corrosion without requiring the use of chemicals. Intercept Technology acts as a sacrificial barrier to corrosive gases by neutralizing them as they penetrate the polymer compound. Intercept also acts as a scavenger of any trapped corrosive gases present and neutralizes them. No chemicals or deposits are deposited on the protected metals”.

Intercept Technology resin, comprised of a highly reactive copper covalently bonded to the polymer, is co-extruded with industrial grade heat shrink film to make Intercept Shrinkfilm thus creating a super protective skin around equipment and electronics that are stored and shipped in a super corrosive environment like salt air and industrial corrosive gases. Intercept Shrinkfilm allows large, irregularly shaped items to be shipped by less expensive means, while providing superior protection for metals and elastomeric materials. Such protection against corrosive gases like chlorides, ozone, nitrous oxides, sulfides and wood emitted acids, can extend up to 10 years outdoors. Due to the copper construct of the inside layer, even mold and mildew are inhibited from forming on the surface thus making tropical shipments and storage of electronics and equipment irrespective of size and shape in humid climates safer.

Oil and gas projects successfully completed with Intercept include a complete encapsulation of drill rigs bound for West Africa, generator sets bound for new offshore platforms in Indonesia and Thailand, and boom protection for the suction dredge at Cockburn sound jetty in Australia. Most Recently FPM has expanded their business in the southern United States and awarded WrapTeck (a full service installation company – wrapteck.com) of Baton Rouge, Louisiana with the distribution rights for Intercept Shrinkfilm, and related reusable Intercept products, throughout the Gulf of Mexico.
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DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products Expands Distribution of Zemea® Propanediol
Appoints New Distributors of Zemea® – IMCD for Italy and Dichem Chemicals for Greece

Wilmington, Del. (PRWEB) August 18, 2011

DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products LLC announced new distributor partnerships in Western Europe for its 100 percent bio-based product, Zemea® propanediol. The company has appointed the IMCD Group as distributor for Zemea® in Italy and Dichem Chemicals SA in Greece.

Zemea® is a natural ingredient developed for use in cosmetics, personal care and home cleaning products. It is a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based glycols where the product’s lack of skin irritation, improved moisturization and excellent sensorial attributes are benefits. Zemea® has been recognized by Ecocert™ and the Natural Products Association as an ingredient of natural origin.

“We are very excited to expand our relationships and commitments with IMCD and Dichem,” said Denis Burlaud, account executive, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), for DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products. “They have excellent formulation development support and a professional sales organization in place to help introduce and grow our Zemea® sales in the personal care and cleaning products markets. With these two partnerships, Zemea® is now available in more than 40 countries worldwide.”

“This partnership with DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products allows IMCD to strengthen its position in the Italian market, where there is a strong demand for natural and certified products. We believe that Zemea® fits perfectly with the new natural trend, offering a good solution to the Italian customers seeking a natural and safe glycol alternative with remarkable moisturizing and sensorial properties,” said Daniela Cassano, personal care marketing manager at IMCD Italia SPA.

“Dichem Chemicals SA has the pleasure to begin this new partnership with DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products and its unique and innovative material, Zemea® propanediol. This natural and sustainable alternative to petroleum-based glycols has exceptional performance properties. We believe that the Greek cosmetic producers will be happy to have the opportunity to test and use this material in their products,” commented Vasso Vlachou, product manager at Dichem Chemicals SA.

IMCD is a leading company in marketing, sales and distribution of specialty chemicals and food ingredients, with offices and warehouses in 31 countries in Europe, Africa and Australia/Asia.

Dichem Chemicals SA is a leading agent and distributor of raw materials and packaging materials for personal care, pharmaceutical and home care industries in Greece and Cyprus.

DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products is a joint venture between DuPont, a global science company, and Tate & Lyle, a world-leading renewable food and industrial ingredients company. DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products provides natural and renewably sourced ingredients that do not compromise product performance. For more information on the company’s products, visit http://www.duponttateandlyle.com.

Zemea® is a registered trademark of DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products LLC. Continue Reading