Editors Notes: ROGTEC Magazine Issue 8
Dear Readers,
Welcome to Issue 8 of ROGTEC Magazine, Russia and the Caspian’s pre-eminent technology focussed oil and gas publication.
The last few months have been an interesting time in the development of this exciting market. For many months, we have been kept hanging on the decision of Russia’s state owned gas monopoly, Gazprom, as to who they will choose as a partner to develop the huge Shtokman field. Everyone had their personal opinion as to who would be the partner company, but no one expected the announcement that was eventually made. Having announced that they will develop the field by themselves, Gazprom did leave a glimmer of hope for bidding companies by saying they will still sub contract various works when developing the field.
As the market continues to evolve, ROGTEC continues to report on all the latest developments within the key areas of the market. This issue we would like to welcome on board the newest member of our editorial advisory board, Saeid Mokhatab, who has submitted to great pieces looking at the natural gas market. Please turn to page … to see his articles on LNG field bus automation, and gas interchangeability.
Continuing on with our series on Multiphase pumping technology, we have, in association with Dr. Stuart Scott from the MPUR, put together a round table discussion forum, which includes the top manufacturers for the region. Discussing the latest developments, they look at how this technology is benefiting key areas of Russia and the Caspian. Please turn to page … for the article.
For the team at ROGTEC, the autumn has been a very busy period. One of our biggest shows was KIOGE in Almaty, where a team of ROGTEC representatives covered the show with magazines, ROGTEC emblazoned bags and other paraphernalia. At the same time, we had a stand at our namesake, the new Russian Oil and Gas TEChnology conference in Moscow. Both shows were a great success, showcasing the latest issue to all who attended. For the final major show of the year, we also attended the EAGE conference in St Petersburg where, as usual, ROGTEC was the only mainstream publication exhibiting. At all the shows we went to, it was good to meet old friends, and indeed make new ones. We look forward to seeing you all again in the near future.
You will find all the above, plus much more in this issue of ROGTEC, so please read on and enjoy our latest offering. As always, we welcome feedback from any of our readers.