New Equipment to Aid North Sea Exploration and Production Activity

摘要

The University of Aberdeen has taken delivery of rock mechanics equipment that could play a major role in maximising oil and gas recovery in the North Sea and West of Shetland area. The High Pressure/High Temperature Rock Deformation Apparatus, worth ￡500,000, has been funded by the Oil and Gas Innovation Centre (0GIC) and supplied by Sanchez Technologies in France. The apparatus can test rock and cement samples under conditions of extreme temperature and stress, replicating conditions deep beneath the sea floor.