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Metal Expandable Packer Drills a Multilateral Well Within a Highly Permeable Reservoir
The MEP Welltec Annular Barrier drilled and completed a multilateral well with two different legs, eliminating opex and nonproductive rig time.
Opinion: No More Early Retirement for Oil Fields
Reviving and extending old fields is more cost effective and environmentally friendly than drilling.
Advanced Technology Takes Aim at Leak Detection
Siemens Energy and Proflex Technology recently highlighted technology that utilizes a modified negative pressure wave and the Internet of Things to find leaks.
Drilling Fluid Advances: Tagging Technology Improves Mud Logging Process
Saudi Aramco's NanoTags—winners of a 2021 Meritorious Award of Engineering Innovation—have been designed for drill cuttings depth accuracy.
On the Move (Week of Nov. 15, 2021)
New hires, promotions and appointments continue to fuel the industry's workforce.
Tech Trends (Week of Nov. 15, 2021)
This weekly section highlights the latest upstream technologies designed to improve efficiencies.
International Highlights (Week of Nov. 15, 2021)
Check out these E&P and drilling activity highlights from around the world.
E&P Case Study: A New Tool to Reduce Emissions from Drilling Operations
EcoCell is a new energy management system set to reduce carbon emissions during drilling operations by utilizing battery energy storage to optimize the number of generators online.
Devon, Well Data Labs Develop New Standard in Fracture Diagnostics
Over 10,000 stages have been analyzed using the patented sealed wellbore pressure monitoring process, commercialized by Devon Energy’s exclusive partner Well Data Labs, in every major North and South American unconventional basin.
Opinion: Geothermal Energy Production and Playing It Cool to Realize Its Potential
Is geothermal power too hot to handle? Excessive wellbore temperatures certainly present exceptional operational challenges. But as the energy transition gathers pace, it represents a fast-emerging alternative to hydrocarbons—a potentially vast global resource.
Unifying Oil and Gas Companies Through Blockchain
As more energy companies deploy blockchain systems within their work sites—creating a more profitable and unified workspace—those that don't could be left behind.
International Highlights (Week of Nov. 8, 2021)
Check out these E&P and drilling activity highlights from around the world.
On the Move (Week of Nov. 8, 2021)
New hires, promotions and appointments continue to fuel the industry's workforce.
Tech Trends (Week of Nov. 8, 2021)
This weekly section highlights the latest upstream technologies designed to improve efficiencies.
Opinion: The Upstream’s Competition on Carbon
If the industry is preparing to compete on carbon, we should expect material reductions, potentially to the surprise of many.
Using Sensor Data to Right-place Valves and Other Components of Gas-lift Systems
How to use the design line method to maximize maturing reservoir conditions in Permian Basin wells.
Optimizing Analytics Software to Manage ESP Assets
Because preventative maintenance isn’t an option on ESPs, it is crucial that operators use analytics software to predict performance issues and prescriptively manage their assets.
New Imaging Tool has Potential to Transform Seismic Processing
PGS Ultima provides companies with more time to analyze their data and therefore reduce their risk in field exploration, development or production.
Powering the Decarbonization of Oil and Gas Assets
Existing rigs and vessels are critical components in the energy transition, and it is no secret that considerable sustainability gains can be garnered through system upgrades and adopting new technology.
Advanced Drilling Technologies Helping to Drive Down Costs
Autonomous and predictive drilling helps increase efficiencies, resulting in improved margins.
International Highlights (Week of Nov. 1, 2021)
Check out these E&P and drilling activity highlights from around the world.
Tech Trends (Week of Nov. 1, 2021)
This weekly section highlights the latest upstream technologies designed to improve efficiencies.
On the Move (Week of Nov. 1, 2021)
New hires, promotions and appointments continue to fuel the industry's workforce.
How a Microbial EOR Process Can Bring New Life to Aging Fields
Properly designed microbial applications remediate and prevent scale and corrosion while reducing chemical requirements, improving EOR injection rates and extending an oil and gas reservoir’s life by years.
E&P Decarbonization: A New Imperative in Driving Toward Net Zero
With no realistic scenario for an immediate transition to nonhydrocarbon energy sources, how can the oil and gas industry play its part in addressing climate change while meeting short- and long-term energy demand, sustainably?
New Technology Proven Key in Simplifying Monobore Production Jobs
A new formation filming agent has proven to be a key technology in simplifying monobore oil wells, reducing overall cementing costs and ensuring well integrity.
How to Mitigate Methane Leaks with Cementing Chemical Technology
The main objectives in cementing oil and gas wells are to secure the casing to the surrounding rock formation and to provide good zonal isolation in the wellbore.
Opinion: Decarbonize with Diagnostics
Energy from turbines and diesel engines accounts for more than 70% of the CO2 emissions from upstream operations. Through-barrier diagnostics can help operators identify energy inefficiencies.
Cybersecurity in Oil and Gas: How to Protect Data and Profits
Cybersecurity experts discuss the extent of the cyber threats currently facing the energy sector and what steps oil and gas companies can take to reduce the risk.
International Highlights (Week of Oct. 25, 2021)
Check out these E&P and drilling activity highlights from around the world.