Background of 500-505 500 and 505 are recommended practices classified into individual categories. The API Recommended Practice 500 (RP 500) is Recommended Practice for Classification of Locations for Electrical Installations at Petroleum Facilities. they are classified as Class 1, Divison 1, and Division 2. RP 500 is referred to as the division system. It provides […]
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OCS Group has won a second major rig inspection contract in the last 2 weeks to firmly lay claim to the largest rig inspection company in the world. Managing Director Mark Tranfield is pleased to announce that OCS Group has won another “Significant” contract with Qatar Petroleum Development Co. Ltd (Japan) (QPD), for Engineering Services […]
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OCS Group’s Managing Director Mark Tranfield is pleased to announce it has won a “Significant” Rig Inspection Contract with ADNOC in the UAE for approximately 80 Rig Inspections for specialized equipment. This adds further to the 3 plus two year Rig Inspection services contact that OCS won two years ago for ADNOC offshore division. This […]
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It’s common for the majority of people to know about Disney classical films especially the catchy song of The Little Mermaid’s “Under the Sea”. However only few of us have a basic understanding of the real “Under the Sea “habitant which are Rigs. Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work on an oil rig? Well it is quite […]
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What is a combustible dust? Many workers are not aware that there are fire and explosion hazards posed by many different combustible dusts. Metals like aluminum and magnesium, along with wood, coal, plastic, sugar, flour, paper, and certain textile materials can pose a fire or explosion hazard when present in fine dust. These dusts can […]
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During my first week at OCS Group, I learned about the many areas of the oil and gas industry, which include different sectors. In addition, turns out the oil and gas industry even has its own language; terms that I’ve never heard before. I personally thought they were pretty entertaining; for example, “monkey boards”, which […]
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When learning about safety, it can be very time consuming and overwhelming with all the information that is available online. Ensuring proper safety procedures for the protection of your employees and facility are of course necessary no matter the size of your business. OSHA standards must be followed, so where should you start learning especially if you own a small business? The OSHA Compliance Assistance […]
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“Competence” is a combination of someone who has the capability, experience, skills, including a good attitude that an individual must obtain and demonstrate in order to meet the performance standards onshore/offshore. Although the primary use in the international oil, gas and energy industry continues to be the identification and closure of skill and knowledge gaps, new applications and technologies are emerging. Thus, […]
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Opportunities for the Asia Pacific region’s fifty (50) strong jackup fleet are not exactly extensive. This is especially true in Malaysia, Vietnam and Indonesia who practice forms of cabotage that mean Velesto (UMW) and PV Drilling’s fleets are rarely out of work. It is not quite so true in Indonesia where Apexindo should have a […]
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How did we get here: Its all about Supply and Demand? Between 2004 and 2008 oil was riding a wave generated by a supply issues and supported by ‘long’ speculative investments and a declining US dollar. The crude price reached a peak of $147.27/bbl where every-man and his dog in the industry made a great […]
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For over 20 years, OCS Group has provided a comprehensive list of Project Management, Commissioning, Inspection and Training services globally for the oil and gas industry. OCS is distinguished by developing innovative technology, providing premier services and managing industry first lifecycle systems, saving clients time and money, whilst improving safety and regulatory compliance.
OCS Group delivers these services with an unwavering commitment to the highest safety and quality standards, evidenced by our IS0 9001:2015 certification.
OCS Group has offices in USA, Singapore, UAE, Brazil, China, Australia, Indonesia and India, providing our specialized solutions to solve our clients’ most complex, costly and challenging problems on a global scale.