The oil and gas sector as a whole is operating in a tough market environment at present and operators, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and the wider supply chain is having to adapt. As manufacturers and operators scale back to reduce their cost base, it is important that engineers do not overlook the opportunity that surface engineering presents to reduce capital cost and improve operational efficiency. In this article we will be examining how the Oil and Gas industry can innovate equipment repair and maintenance processes to become leaner and more efficient.
To read the full article by Andrew Courtney, Operations Director for Surface Technology: http://www.valve-world-americas.com/pdf/201704_4.pdf