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Baker Hughes Listens Up (and Down): Acoustic Telemetry Aids Deepwater Completions
Bi-directional communications give operators more data about the downhole environment, allowing them to make better decisions in real-time.
Petronas Taps JGC, Samsung for Nearshore FLNG Plant
The pair have previously delivered FLNG facilities to the Malaysian operator.
Solaris' Innovations Help Reduce Completions Downtime
Solaris’ new electrical blender has higher up time than its traditional counterparts, while a mobile bucket elevator speeds up the sand delivery process
Oceaneering Offers Path to ‘Freedom’
Oceaneering’s new Freedom AUV marks a change in the subsea landscape, a maneuverable autonomous vehicle that reacts to what it finds subsea.
E&P Highlights: Dec. 30, 2022
Here’s a roundup of the latest E&P headlines, including a field start up and a well drilled to a basin with record depth from the past week in the upstream oil and gas industry.
E&P Highlights: Dec. 23, 2022
Here’s a roundup of the latest E&P headlines including a new field onstream and new contract awards from the past week in the upstream oil and gas industry.
Oil Prices to Climb, 16 FPUs Expected to Reach Sanction in 2023
2022 saw a 10-year record number of offshore floating production units sanctioned, with more expected in the coming year.
E&P Highlights: Dec. 19, 2022
Here’s a roundup of the latest E&P headlines including new contracts and regulatory announcements in the upstream oil and gas industry.
Halliburton Cutting Out the 'Man' in Cuttings Management
Halliburton’s BaraStream technology is an autonomous solution for drill cuttings management that helps reduce both cost and carbon footprint.
Data Bridges the Gap Between Geosciences, Operations
Getting data out of silos helps operators optimize subsurface activities, according to Alex Edwards of Ikon Science.
E&P Highlights: Dec. 12, 2022
Here’s a roundup of the latest E&P headlines, including discoveries and the signing of Brazilian concession contracts from the past week in the upstream oil and gas industry.
Pipeline Integrity Monitoring Tool in Validation Testing
Technology company Plastometrex’s portable unit will speed inspection of pipeline material properties.
Offshore Rig Market Entering Multi-Year Supercycle
Tightness in supply, staffing constraints and high oil prices all contribute to Esgian’s projected 13% growth in offshore rig demand for 2023.
ABS, Hyundai Heavy Industries Partner to Reduce Human Error
Hyundai Heavy Industries agreed to add autonomous navigation, maintenance and detection software to ABS ships.
E&P Highlights: Dec. 5, 2022
Here’s a roundup of the latest E&P headlines including field upgrade plans being approved and a development milestone for a Senegalese field from the past week in the upstream oil and gas industry.
New ChampionX Cage Design Lowers Pressure Drop to Reduce Rod Lift Wear
ChampionX’s re-engineered cage design minimizes energy loss when opening and closing its reciprocating rod pump cage.
Petrobras Sets Out $78 Billion in Capex for 4-year Period
Petrobras' biggest budget share for 2023-2027 will go toward pre-salt efforts, which are expected to deliver 78% of the company’s production by the end of 2027.
Bakken EOR Trial Increased Output by 25%
Pilot project shows alternating produced gas with water/surfactant EOR mix boosts production and cuts costs in the Bakken shale.
E&P Highlights (Nov. 28, 2022): Sinopec Shale Gas Discovery
Here’s a roundup of the latest E&P headlines including a new find in the Sichuan Basin and a flaring investigation in the U.K. North Sea from the past week in the upstream oil and gas industry.
The Drone Revolution: Robots Are Taking Over!
Drone technology is transforming the way the oil and gas industry operates, allowing for faster and more frequent inspections. Here’s what makes the future bright for drone tech.
E&P Highlights (Nov. 21, 2022): 3M Gas Field Now Online
Here’s a roundup of the latest E&P headlines including new gas fields going online in Indonesia and elsewhere plus contract announcements for new projects from the past week in the upstream oil and gas industry.
Drone Tech: Data’s Worth More Than its Weight in Oil
Advances in drone technology and drone services aim to create a safer world for E&P operators and the environment.
Baker Hughes Looks to Spearhead an All-Electric Offshore Environment
Not only does the Baker Hughes all-electric subsea tieback reduce topside footprint, it also reduces capex costs by 15%.
E&P Highlights (Nov. 8, 2022): Discovery Offshore Israel; Petrobras Subsea Deal
Here’s a roundup of the latest E&P headlines including a commercial discovery offshore Israel and a five-year subsea frame agreement awarded by Petrobras from the past week in the upstream oil and gas industry.
Petrobras’ P-71 FPSO Starts in 2022, Four to Follow
Brazil’s state-owned Petrobras looks to start up an FPSO unit this year ahead of schedule followed by four others in 2023 with combined capacity to produce 630,000 bbl/d.
Kosmos Energy Outlines Plans to Grow Production by 50%
Developments underway are expected to increase Kosmos Energy’s oil and gas output by 50% by 2024, the Dallas-based E&P company unveiled in its Q3 earnings.
Polaris, STRYDE Make Seismic Progress across Africa
Small nodal system provides high-res data with a light footprint and reduced cost, seismic companies Polaris and STRYDE report.
E&P Highlights (Oct. 31, 2022): Sépia Oil Discovery; Aramco, IBM Innovation Hub
Here’s a roundup of the latest E&P headlines including the discovery of one of the thickest net oil columns recorded in Brazil and contract announcements from the past week in the upstream oil and gas industry.
ChampionX Blends Old, New Technology to Improve Oil Operations
Oil and gas production technology is stepping in to help do more with less by helping find hidden barrels, increase production volumes and lower lifting costs, according to ChampionX in this Hart Energy exclusive.
Offshore Rig Market on the Rise
Globally the offshore rig market is going back to pre-pandemic numbers, with the drillship market increasing by 23% and the jackup market increasing by 6%, according to Westwood energy experts.