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Corrolytics Diagnoses Corrosive Microbes Before Symptoms Appear

Cleveland startup Corrolytics offers a solution to detect microbial corrosion rates on site and in near-real time—and head off a problem that costs trillions of dollars to industrial assets worldwide.

Then and Now: 4D Seismic Surveys Cut Costs, Increase Production

4D seismic surveys allow operators to monitor changes in reservoirs over extended periods for more informed well placement decisions. Companies including SLB and MicroSeismic Inc. are already seeing the benefits of the tech.

Oxy CEO: US Oil Production Likely to Peak Within Five Years

U.S. oil production will likely peak within the next five years or so, Oxy’s CEO Vicki Hollub said. But secondary and tertiary recovery methods, such as CO2 floods, could sustain U.S. output.

TGS Launches Advanced Imaging Centers for Petrobras

TGS' 4D technologies will provide enhanced subsurface clarity in basins offshore Brazil for Petrobras.

Analysis: Middle Three Forks Bench Holds Vast Untapped Oil Potential

Williston Basin operators have mostly landed laterals in the shallower upper Three Forks bench. But the deeper middle Three Forks contains hundreds of millions of barrels of oil yet to be recovered, North Dakota state researchers report.

Tethys Oil Suspends Kunooz-1 Well in Oman

The decision to suspend its Kunooz-1 exploration well comes after flow testing failed to confirm the presence of commercially-viable hydrocarbons, Tethys said.

E&P Highlights: Dec. 9, 2024

Here’s a roundup of the latest E&P headlines, including a major gas discovery in Colombia and the creation of a new independent E&P.

Surge Energy Balancing M&A Hunt with Testing Midland’s Shallow Zones

Surge Energy’s Travis Guidry discusses the potential for $1.3 billion in Permian Basin M&A and the company’s quest to grow inventory organically.

DNO Discovers Oil in New Play Offshore Norway

DNO ASA estimated gross recoverable resources in the range of 27 MMboe to 57 MMboe.

E&P Highlights: Nov. 4, 2024

Here’s a roundup of the latest E&P headlines, including a major development in Brazil coming online and a large contract in Saudi Arabia.