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Value of Geoscience for Carbon Capture, Storage and Utilization
By capitalizing on the latest technology advances and the integration of multidisciplinary skills and data, geoscience has a critical role to play in de-risking for CCUS development.
Opinion: Attracting the Oil and Gas Exec of the Future Requires Industry Transformation
Analyzing the relationship between executives within the oil and gas and technology sectors is crucial so a new pipeline of talent can be formed and the skills gap can be avoided.
Hunting and Jindal Partner to Break into Global OCTG Market
New OCTG offerings will provide companies in the U.S. and beyond with some long-awaited options.
Operator Solutions: Getting Organized through Advanced Scheduling Systems
Operators can drastically improve their productivity in well delivery performance by switching to an advanced scheduling system.
E&P Case Study: Improving Cementing Operations in North Sea Wells
Here’s how the Baker Hughes SealBond LT Spacer System is enhancing wellbore stability and improving cementing operations for North Sea E&P operators.
Revitalizing Bakken Production with Bio-based Technology
Through a recent partnership between Creedence and Locus BE, operators in the Bakken now have access to a novel, ESG-friendly technology to sustainably increase oil production.
Shale 2022 Completion Tech: Frac Efficiencies Continue to Help Drive Down Costs
Major oilfield service companies continue to push out leading-edge technologies in U.S. shale. Here’s a roundup of the latest advancements for the year ahead.
Evolution Well Services Partners with Permian Leader on New Frac Technology
The electric fracturing technology will be fueled by 100% natural gas via aero-derivative turbines rather than conventional fleets that rely on diesel engines.
Tackling the New Cyber Threats to the Oil and Gas Industry
DNV and Applied Risk have merged to help companies increase cybersecurity and protect against online threats.
Improving Well Integrity and Optimizing Production with In-house Cased-hole Data Analysis
An interactive petrophysics software for cased-hole analytics features a set of modules covering all key areas: cement evaluation, production logging, casing inspection and pulsed neutron analysis.
Top 3 Hurdles the UK Must Overcome to Meet Its 2030 CCS Target
It’s time to get serious about carbon capture and storage. There are significant barriers to overcome before the U.K.'s 10 MtCO2 per year target starts to look achievable. Aquaterra Energy identifies the three hurdles that must be overcome—and soon.
Chart: Gulf Coast Rig Count as of January 7, 2022
Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas RRC Dist. 1, 2, 3, 4., 5, 6, inland, offshore
Chart: Midcontinent, Permian Basin Rig Count as of January 7, 2022
Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas Dist. 7B, 7C, 8, 8A, 9, 10
Chart: Eastern Rig Count as of January 7, 2022
Alabama. Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia
Chart: Western Rig Count as of January 7, 2022
California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Utah and Wyoming
New Renewable Fleet of Greener Service Operation Vessels Meets Offshore Wind Demand
North Star, the operator of Britain’s largest fleet of ships serving the oil and gas industry, is diversifying into renewable energy with a multimillion-pound investment with its first three service operation vessels.
Opinion: Yellowstone Needs Saving and Horizontal Drilling May Be the Answer
Advanced drilling techniques could prevent a caldera explosion and unleash carbon-free geothermal energy for millennia.
Digital Completion Technology Improves Frac Safety and Reliability
A technology platform enhances completion safety and reliability.
Drilling Optimization: Remote Operations Done Right
A four-step protocol with case study showcases successful remote operations and drilling optimization.
Cutting Down Risk of Oil and Gas Exploration by Releasing Potential in Dormant Data
The digitalization of samples of oil and gas cuttings will enable the geoscience community to get a broader picture of the subsurface.
Opinion: How the Oil and Gas Industry Can Minimize Its Footprint
Better incident and performance data will help chart a path to efficient investment in equipment, materials and training best suited to avoid the known root causes of pipeline and wellpad breakdowns.
Shale 2022: A New Era
The unconventional oil and gas industry enters a new era of disciplined growth and responsible sourcing.
Pressure Pumping Advancements That Make a Difference
Here are a few of the latest frac technologies helping shale producers realize even greater efficiencies and cost savings in the oil patch.
Embracing Energy Transition Challenges in R&D
Experts from Exxon Mobil, Saudi Aramco, Schlumberger and more discuss solutions to the ever-present challenges of the energy transition.
On the Move (Week of Dec. 20, 2021)
New hires, promotions and appointments continue to fuel the industry's workforce.
International Highlights (Week of Dec. 20, 2021)
Check out these E&P and drilling activity highlights from around the world.
Tech Trends (Week of Dec. 20, 2021)
This weekly section highlights the latest upstream technologies designed to improve efficiencies.
Exploration: Advancements in Salt Modeling by US Gulf of Mexico Operators
Here’s an example of how full tensor gravity gradiometry data allowed E&P operators in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico to accurately model the top autochthonous and base allochthonous salt.
E&P Case Study: A Wellsite Processing Solution Proven to Lower Carbon Emissions
Specialist drilling waste management company TWMA highlights how its wellsite processing solution has been proven to reduce the carbon emissions of oil and gas drilling operations by 50%.
Op-ed: Does Saudi Oil Still Matter?
Here’s why even as demand eventually falls, the Saudis will likely supply our last commercially produced barrels of oil.