Spotlight on New Technology
The 2007 Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) recognizes 14 innovative technologies with the Spotlight on New Technology award. This awards program gives OTC exhibitors an opportunity to showcase their latest and most advanced technologies to more than 60,000 attendees.
The winning technologies will be honored at the Spotlight on New Technology presentation on Monday, 30 April at 4 pm in the Rotunda Area outside Hall B on Level 1 of Reliant Center.
Press Release
2 March 2007
OTC Announces 2007 Spotlight on New Technology Award Recipients
2007 Spotlight on New Technology Award Recipients
Click on product links below for descriptions and photos of the winning technologies.
Note to the press: Higher-resolution images of many of the logos and technologies are available for download on the product pages.
| Aker Kvaerner Subsea | Sea Booster™ |
| Aker Kvaerner Well Services | PowerTrac® Cone Crusher™ Scale Mill Concept |
| Baker Oil Tools | Diamond FRAQ™ Polymer-Free High-Performance Fracturing Fluid |
| Baker Oil Tools | linEXX™ Solid Expandable Monobore Liner Extension System |
| DYNAenergetic GmbH & Co. KG | DYNAenergetic's No Debris Gun System (NDG) |
| FARO Technologies | FARO TrackArm |
| Halliburton | The Honey Comb Base™ Tank System |
| Jet-Lube, Inc. | SEAL-GUARD™ ECF and NCS-30™ ECF |
| MODEC International, LLC | MOSES Self Stable Integrated Platform (SSIP) Tension Leg Platform (TLP) |
| Single Buoy Moorings Inc. | LNG Toroidal Swivel |
| Secure Drilling | The Secure Drilling™ System |
| Versabar, Inc. | Versabar Deck Raising System |
| Vetco Gray | MR-6H SE Marine Riser Connection |
| Weatherford | OverDrive™ System |
Technology Criteria
New and Innovative
The technology must be less than two years old. Age is based upon the first time the technology is used in a full-scale application or is announced or advertised in a conference, press release or trade journal. If previously advertised at OTC, it must not have been displayed for more than one conference. The technology must not be in violation of any known patents.
Proven
The technology must be proven, either through full-scale application or successful prototype testing. For example, a proposed new type of equipment in the design stage would not be considered applicable to this program.
Broad Interest
The technology must have broad interest and appeal for the industry. For example, a new type of valve would not be considered new technology or of broad interest if it were simply a replacement of a previous valve at lower cost. However, the new valve might be considered to have broad interest if it had the potential to change the way in which valves were used or impact the wider system that utilized the valve.
Significant Impact
The technology must provide significant benefits beyond existing technologies. For example, an improvement in efficiency of an existing motor would not be considered new technology unless it had the potential to change the way in which the motor would be utilized in the industry.
Benefits of Participation
Companies that are chosen for the program receive
- Advance recognition on the OTC website
- Acknowledgement at a press event during OTC
- Recognition in a special four-color, multi-page section of the OTC conference program
- Special emblem of recognition in your company’s booth to designate your selection
- Designation of your selection at your company’s booth through special signage on the exhibit floor
See Past Winners
See the OTC .06 Spotlight page for the 2006 winners.