LAGCOE announces 2015 New Technology Showcase winners
LAFAYETTE, Louisiana -- Louisiana Gulf Coast Oil Exposition (LAGCOE) has announced the 2015 New Technology Showcase winners.
Seven LAGCOE-exhibiting companies have been selected to showcase their new technologies. Each winning company will present a 10 min. overview of its innovation to industry leaders and LAGCOE attendees.
This awards program recognizes companies with revolutionary technologies that advance the process of discovering and producing oil and natural gas. The winning technologies are:
• Concentric Pipe and Tool Rental – Superior Safety Wrench System
• Halliburton – Oil and Gas, VersaFlex XtremeGrip Expandable Liner Hanger System
• Halliburton – SaltShield Cementing Service
• Hypertherm – Plasma, laser and waterjet cutting products
• PhdSoft – Structural Integrity Software
• Pneumatic and Hydraulic Co. – Pneumatic and hydraulic pumps, valves, fittings, cylinders, systems, repairs, rentals
• Seminole Services – Well Construction Equipment; Liner Hanger
“We received exceptional applications from companies presenting outstanding technological advancements,” said Jeff DuBois, LAGCOE Technical Sessions Committee Co-Chair. “This year’s award winners have pushed oil and gas industry limits through creativity, efficiency and safety.”
All technologies were reviewed by a panel of judges who evaluated submissions based on five criteria: new, innovative, proven, broad interest and significant impact. These criteria serve as an all-inclusive standard that measures the value of each submitted technology within the energy industry.
The winning technologies are no more than two years old based upon the first time it was used in application or announced to the market. Additionally, all winners introduced a new patent that is not in violation of any known patents.
See the LAGCOE New Technology Showcase winners during LAGCOE, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
LAGCOE will be held Oct. 27-29, 2015, at the Cajundome and Convention Center in Lafayette, La.
