Saturday 23 July 2016

Deepwater Drilling for Oil - The world’s leading source of energy

Picture source: http://www.offshore-technology.com/ 

The continuous existence of man is dependent on his ability to secure a sustainable source of energy for himself. Currently the world is dependent on petroleum for the majority of its energy supply. More and more of this hydrocarbon supply are coming from unconventional sources. Examples of these are: oil shale, oil sands, ultra-deepwater explorations, etc. This article would highlight sourcing for the commodity on of the most remote areas of the world, Deepwater. Deepwater, refers to environments with water depths of 4,000ft to 7,000fts. To compare, the tallest building in Nigeria is the NECOM house, and this building is 520ft tall. This environments are tough, and without proper engineering even the best man and machine would fail. Nigeria has a couple of deepwater fields notably;
1.       Agbami Field: Run by Chevron at depths of 4,900ft below the blue sea.
2.       Bonga Field: Run by Shell at depths of 3,300ft below the blue sea.
3.       ERHA Field: Run by Exxon Mobile at depths of 4,00ft below the blue sea.
Extracting Oil and Gas from this environments require the most advance technologies available. Some of these technologies have been transferred to Space Research. Examples are the “Mars Drill” program by NASA which has the participation of Baker Hughes Inc. of Houston, a company with a rich oil field history [Source: http://www.nasa.gov/home/hqnews/2004/sep/HQ_04318_mars_drill.html].  Schlumberger, the largest Oil Field Servicing company also assisted NASA in the development of “Near Earth Asteroid Rendezvous Shoemaker mission” [Source: www.slb.com].  There are many more examples where the advance technologies used in the Oil Field has been used to benefit other aspects of science.
They type of well drilled can be classified into different types:
1.       Appraisal Wells: Drilled often shallow before an OML (Oil Mining License) is secured. The requirement for this drilling phase is the “OPL” Oil prospecting License”
2.       Exploratory Wells: Drilled deep enough to confirm the availability, quantity and viability of an oil reservoir.
3.       Development Wells: These wells are drilled into the reservoir to source for hydrocarbon which would be extracted for sale (Producer wells). We also have Injector wells, which are classified under development wells also. They are nonetheless drilled into the formation to inject substances such as gas, water, etc. This injected substances increases the pressure of the reservoir which depletes over time.
Equipment’s required in deep offshore drilling:
1.       Rigs: This are facilities used to drill holes into the earth. Examples are Drill ships, Semi-Submersibles
2.       ROV: Remotely operated vehicles are robots used to function/install equipment’s thousands of feet below the mean seal level. The Agbami field for example is approximately 5,000ft below mean sea level. Simple pressure/hydrostatic calculation would show that no human can survive at that depth due to the extreme pressure and temperatures.

Other notable equipment’s to study: Deepwater Completion Equipment, Directional Drilling, Subsea Tree Systems, FPSO, FSO, etc.

Friday 22 July 2016

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Greensprings School Graduate Trainee Programme 2016

Greensprings’ history dates back to January 1985 when it started off as a Montessori school offering nursery education to children aged 2-5 years. Since then, the school has grown remarkably, and is today a leading institution offering a first class education from the foundation stage to post secondary levels. We believe that offering a progressive education gives parents and pupils’ stability and continuity, removing the anguish of having to change schools periodically.

This institution requires the services of Graduate Trainee.

Minimum Requirement Are:
  • Applicants should have a minimum of second class upper degree (in Education) or B.SC/B.A with a P.G.D.E qualification in the following fields; PE, Mathematics, English, Art, French , Special Education Needs, Music, Speech Therapist.
Kindly send suitable CV's to: graduatetrainee.anthony@greenspringsschool.com 

Tuesday 17 September 2013

Clarendon Scholarships at University of Oxford 2013/2014

The Clarendon Fund is the University of
Oxford's flagship scholarship scheme. The
awards are sponsored by Oxford
University Press and are only available at
the University of Oxford for all full-time
and part-time graduate degrees.

All degree-bearing graduate courses in all
subjects are eligible. This encompasses
all full-time and part-time Master's
courses (MSt, MSc, BCL/MJur, MBA, MFE,
MPhil, BPhil, MSc by Research, MTh, MPP)
and all DPhil programmes. A list of all the
graduate courses offered by the
University of Oxford can be found on the
Graduate Course Guide.
Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma
courses are not eligible for this
scholarship.

An excellent academic record is
essential: A high first class honours
degree or its equivalent (a GPA score of
at least 3.7 if the mark is out of 4, noting
that most successful candidates achieve a
score higher than 3.7) or an outstanding
academic record at Master's level is
necessary (noting that an outstanding
Master's degree can compensate for a
moderate first degree performance).
Other indicators of high academic
achievement may include individual marks
on student transcripts; evidence of
previous university prizes or awards;
information on your overall position
within your cohort; and publications (if
applicable).
Aptitude for the proposed course of
study : This may be assessed by reviewing
academic references, the research
proposal, demonstrated evidence of
aptitude for research, and the likelihood
the scholar will contribute significantly to
their field of study.
Student motivation: This is assessed
through evidence of the applicant's
commitment to their proposed course,
evaluated by the personal statement and
referees' reports.
Application instructions:
By applying for graduate study at
Oxford University, you will
automatically be considered for a
Clarendon Scholarship. You do not need
to submit any additional documents
specifically for the Clarendon Scholarships
and there is no separate scholarship
application form. You do, however, need
to apply by the January application
deadline ( 10 January for Medical
Sciences, Philosophy, Politics and
International Relations or 24 January
2014 for all other subjects) in order to be
considered for the scholarship.
It is important to visit the official website
(link found below) for detailed
information on how to apply for this
scholarship.

Official Scholarship Website: http://
www.admin.ox.ac.uk/studentfunding/
scholarship_profiles/clarendon.shtml

Graduate Management Training Program - Sahara Group [2013]

Sahara Group is simply looking for a
qualified candidates for its 2013
Graduate Management Talent
Programme.
Job Title: Graduate Management Talent
Programme (GMTP) 2013
Job Level: Officer
Job Role:
- In the 6 months of the Management
Talent Trainee, you will work on different
projects within a few of the operating
companies of the Sahara Group. The
work is generally highly analytical and
dynamic with lots of projects carried out
in teams. Each person will receive both
coaching and supervision along the
course of the programme, this way we
sure know you will get to know not just
Sahara Group and our core fields of
activity and people but also yourself.
- All through the 6 months programme,
you will be under the supervision of our
Talent Management Division
- The major goal of the Management
Talent Programme is to train you as a
high-valued individual in an international
Energy environment.
Job Requirement:
. Minimum of Bsc/BA with at least
second classs lower division
. minimum of 0-2 years experience
. applicant should not be more than 26
years old


Apply here: http://www.sahara-group.com/index.php/about-sahara/internship

Netherlands Fellowship Programmes for Master’s Degree, PhD Research and Short Courses

Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs under the budget for development cooperation is offering Netherlands Fellowship Programmes (NFP) for developing country applicants. The fellowship is available for master’s, PhD and short courses. Students must be a national of, and working and living in one of the countries in the NFP country list valid at the time of application. If for whatever reason a candidate stays in another country other than his or her home country for more than 90 days before the start of the course and/ or programme, he or she is not considered to be living and working in his or her home country. Nuffic receives thousands of fellowship applications each year. Only a small percentage of these applications are eventually granted a fellowship. Application should be submitted till 1St October 2013.
Study Subject(s): Fellowship is provided any one course offered by Dutch institution (applicant should be employed in a subject area to which the study will make a relevant contribution)
Course Level: The fellowship is available for pursuing master’s, PhD and short courses.
Scholarship Provider: Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs under the budget for development cooperation.
Scholarship can be taken at: 
Netherlands
Notification:  Not Known
How to Apply: Students must apply for academic admission directly at the Dutch institution. Their admission must be unconditional in terms of their education and language proficiency. Conditional admission may be granted only to students finding suitable for the programme. The application must be submitted online through Scholarships Online (SOL) before the fellowship application deadline.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 1St October 2013. As of the year 2013-14 Scholarships Online (SOL) will be open for fellowship applications two months before the fellowship application deadline.


Early Career Development Fellowship for Developing Countries Applicants in USA, 2015

The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) and OCLC are offering Jay Jordan IFLA/OCLC Early Career Development Fellowship for Developing Countries Applicants. This fellowship is available for early career development and continuing education for library and information science professionals. Applicants must have a qualifying degree in library or information science. Normally a PhD is not considered a qualifying degree, because the Fellowship program is targeted for early career librarians. The application deadline is February 14, 2014.
Study Subject(s): Fellowship is provided in library and information science. Topics and issues include information technologies and their impact on libraries, library operations and management, and global cooperative librarianship.
Course Level: This fellowship is available for early career development and continuing education for library and information science professionals.
Scholarship Provider: The program is jointly sponsored by the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) and OCLC.
Scholarship can be taken at: USA
Eligibility: Be employed in a library or information center.
-Have a qualifying degree in library or information science. The qualifying degree may vary depending upon country of origin, but should be the general library or information science degree recognized in the country. Normally a PhD is not considered a qualifying degree, because the Fellowship program is targeted for early career librarians.
-Have obtained the qualifying degree between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2013.
-Have at least three years, but no more than eight years, of library or information science experience. For the 2015 program, applicants must have library or information science experience that begins no earlier than January 1, 2006 and no later than January 1, 2011.
-Be a legal national from a qualifying country (see list of Qualifying Countries) and be working as a librarian or information science professional in that country.
-Read and speak English proficiently.
-Be prepared to work as a team member with other Fellows and to participate as required in this fast paced program.
-Have a valid passport.
-Be able to obtain documentation permitting legal entry into the United States or any other country required for program participation.
Duration of award(s): Not Known
What does it cover? The award provides the following for each Fellow:
-Airfare, coach class, from the recipient’s home country to the United States and return trip to the recipient’s home country (transportation to and from the airport in the recipient’s home country is the responsibility of the award recipient). Note: All travel arrangements must be made through OCLC’s travel agency.
-Transportation related to library visits (arranged by OCLC).
-Lodging (arranged by OCLC).
-Subsistence, including meals.
-Medical insurance (arranged by OCLC).
Selection Criteria: Not Known
Notification: Award recipients will be contacted via email on July 2014 to confirm their participation. 
How to Apply: For consideration, qualified applicants must prepare and submit an application, including an electronic copy of their qualifying library or information science degree diploma. The application must follow the content outline and format described in the document “2015 Application.” The completed application, including diploma copy, PLUS two letters of recommendation must be received by OCLC no later than February 14, 2014. The application and letters of recommendation must be in English.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is February 14, 2014.

2013/2014 MUSTE SCHOLARSHIP (Undergraduate and Postgraduate)

The Mankind United To Support Total Education (MUSTE) is a Scholarship arm of Youth Empowerment and ICT Foundation; it was registered with the corporate affairs commission in Abuja Nigeria on the 17th of November 2003. It is founded and funded by Mr. Jim Ovia in the year 1998, to provide financial aid to outstanding Nigeria youths.
 The awardees are given funding for undergraduate study for the duration of the undergraduate program. The award includes tuition and maintaince allowance. The scheme offers an average of 100 opportunities every year. The Financial records show that as at October 2010, Mr. Ovia has invested N98,220,000 in the program on one thousand, four hundred and thirty-nine beneficiaries.


The Mankind United to Support Total Education (MUSTE) program is for undergraduate and higher degree studies only.  
All scholarships are awarded based on merit, using the information provided in the form, supporting documents and a screening test. 

Requirements  
Applicant must: 
 • Be a registered member of Youth Empowerment & ICT Foundation  
• Have their Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination result or the equivalent  
• Have a current admission letter into a recognized higher level institution 
• Undergraduate applicant must have passed JAMB and Post-JAMB examinations 
• Undergraduates already in school must attach a recent photocopy of their school I.D  
• Higher degree applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent, and have at least two years of recent full time professional experience, acquired after a university degree. 
 • Present one personal reference letter and one academic/professional reference letter. All recommendation letters must be duly signed. 
 • Higher degree applicant must include a cover letter stating “Why they intend to pursue a higher degree” (Not more than 250 words). 
 • Attach recent passport photograph 
 • Include a valid email address in the format (firstname.lastname@host.com), residential address and telephone number 
 • All questions are compulsory unless otherwise stated
  
Goals
  • To promote access to tertiary education
  • To invest in the future leaders of Nigeria
  • To provide a platform that encourages competitiveness and promotes equal opportunities in workplace
  • To bridge the knowledge gap in Nigeria
Eligibility and Criteria 
All Nigerian youth are eligible for the scholarship. In the first ten years of the program, 1439 youths from all cross Nigeria have been awarded scholarship. About one hundred awardees are selected each year from a pool of four hundred applicants. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of personal intellectual ability, leadership capability and a desire to use their knowledge to contribute to society throughout Nigeria by providing service to their community and applying their talent and knowledge to improve the lives of others.


 CLICK HERE TO APPLY 

DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 1ST 2013