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OTC 2021: Aramco, Partners Commit to Marine Environmental Stewardship
Aramco has joined the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation with grants to protect coral reefs in the U.S. and Caribbean waters.
OTC 2021: Six Trends Driving Decarbonization in Oil and Gas
These trends are expected to play out over the coming decades as the world moves closer to net-zero status.
OTC 2021: Digitalization and Process Control—More than 51% of Separator Failures are Due to Faulty Instrumentation
Process monitoring sensors provide frequent data, work in harsh environments and reduce carbon footprint.
OTC 2021: Compounds Improve Performance of Components Used in Oil & Gas Exploration Equipment
Reinforced fluoropolymers are materials proven to optimize performance and withstand demanding downhole conditions.
OTC 2021: Industry Must Work Cooperatively with All Stakeholders to Create Sound Energy Policy
We must empower energy companies to deliver needed innovations.
Report Debunks Five ‘Myths’ of Portfolio Transformation
Deloitte's Amy Chronis details the perceived myths of oil’s demise, while also explaining how companies can better position themselves for a future in which more energy sources will be needed.
Advanced Trends in Machine Learning for Seismic Fault Delineation
Combining machine learning approaches to produce optimum fault interpretation.
Are ESG-driven Green Technologies the Future of Fracking?
As ESG gains momentum, the pressure for sustainable production is pushing upstream companies to adopt new technologies for cleaner fracturing operations.
On the Move (Week of Aug. 9, 2021)
New hires, promotions and appointments continue to fuel the industry's workforce.
Tech Trends (Week of Aug. 9, 2021)
This weekly section highlights the latest upstream technologies designed to improve efficiencies.
E&P International Highlights (Week of Aug. 9, 2021)
Check out these E&P and drilling activity highlights from around the world.
Completions Advances: Protecting Personnel and Equipment in the Continually Evolving Oil Field
As companies strive to reduce completion times and well costs, new techniques such as simul-frac may be explored. Protecting people and equipment is paramount, and smart emergency nitrogen systems can safeguard both.
The ESG Side of Subsea Well Intervention Services
As investors are putting a heavier emphasis on ESG, companies are looking for innovative technologies that will help them operate more sustainably, and they are turning to intervention tools.
Hydraulic Fracturing: Catching up on FDIs
The industry continues its work on identifying and understanding fracture-driven interactions.
Academia and Industry Embrace Nuance in Fracturing
Improving operational efficiencies in hydraulic fracturing by moving to subtle understanding of fissures and proppant.
Environmentally Sustainable Oilfield Water Management
Certain water management practices and technologies can assist with reaching ESG goals.
Upstream Mechanical Integrity: Generic Risk-based Inspection Strategies for Rapid Global Deployment
A generic RBI framework can be rapidly deployed via digital tools to facilities across all operating regions, creating companywide unity in safety policies.
Opinion: Without Technology, Offshore Sustainability Goals are Unachievable
Operators feel pressure to choose between innovative technology and environmental sustainability.
Unlocking the Potential of Mature Areas with Quantitative Seismic Analysis
A North Sea case study reveals that even in new plays, quantitative inversion-led techniques can reduce drilling risk by validating predrill reservoir scenarios.
Methane Monitoring: Shutting off the Super-emitters
There are a few trends emerging among operators when it comes to managing methane. Darcy Partner’s Jack Blears discussed everything from the low-hanging fruit to the sophisticated technology enabling the industry to lower its emissions.
Tech Trends (Week of Aug. 2, 2021)
This weekly section highlights the latest upstream technologies designed to improve efficiencies.
Shale Producers Talk Development Plans, ESG and Completion Designs
Leaders from Devon, Pioneer, Chevron and ConocoPhillips discuss the latest in unconventional development and how recent acquisitions have enabled greater efficiencies.
E&P International Highlights (Week of Aug. 2, 2021)
Check out these E&P and drilling activity highlights from around the world.
On the Move (Week of Aug. 2, 2021)
New hires, promotions and appointments continue to fuel the industry's workforce.
Hydraulic Fracturing Pressure Pumping Roundtable: Powering Through
Pressure pumpers that survived a rough 2020 are in recovery mode, some say, as conditions improve with a continued efficiency drive toward a lower carbon world.
A Shared Vision for the Future of Drilling
NOV and Schlumberger team up to help operators by integrating cloud solutions.
Recycling Produced Water in Completed Development Areas
An operator increases produced water recycling and reduces produced water injection via water midstream infrastructure in Midland County.
Wireline-deployed Milling Services Enlarge a Tubing Hanger in Deepwater Congo
A case study details how a company enlarged a hardened tubing hanger while also preserving its mechanical integrity.
Opinion: Future of Energy Wider than Technology Hype
Without a fair energy transition, the world risks leaving many communities behind and that is unacceptable.
Digital Drilling: Taking Remote Solutions to the Next Level
In a landmark project, Baker Hughes delivered data management and insights across Saudi Aramco’s entire drilling fleet, making it the largest deployment in Baker Hughes’ history.