E&P Magazine - February 2004
As I See It
ASP: A new twist to a proven idea
A company trying to work simpler, better, faster and cheaper may find its solution in ASPs.
Issues stifle technology adoption
Technology suppliers carp about slow acceptance of new ideas.
Cover Story
Ole-Jacob Kvinnsland (1938-2004)
Ole-Jacob Kvinnsland, or O.J. to many who knew him, succumbed to a heart attack at his home near Stavanger on January 14.
Drilling Technologies
Directional companies create value
When it comes to reaching reserves, it's obvious that directional companies have huge responsibilities to "get there."
Completions and Production
The challenge of being first
Customers in the offshore industry don't mind being second when it comes to new technology.
Features
Big money shuns South America
South American countries need positive steps to compete for international funds.
Suriname promotes opportunities
Government designs terms to attract international investment.
Venezuela fast-tracks oil and people
Oil moves the economy and people move the oil. Venezuela pushes both resources.
Tech Watch
Wunderbar!
In July, we put out an all points bulletin for Captain Nemo, Jules Verne's intrepid submariner, as we revealed Maris International's concept for a modular seabed drilling system. Hamburg engineer Hans Kühn responded.
Activity Highlights
Total gets it right
You don't have many conversations these days that don't eventually turn to the poor-to-pathetic job this industry does of presenting its story and its accomplishments to the general public.
Another Perspective
Bit designs take a leap
With more than 64% of the world drilling records for bi-center bits last year, DPI has become a recognized leader in bi-center drill bit technology.
Dynamic modeling aids field study
An iterative process of reservoir modeling helps avoid costly mistakes.
Knowledge drilling pays off
New opportunities are found in real-time drilling technologies.
Modular movement for subsea systems
Modular subsea production equipment is nearing the end of a qualification process to provide off the shelf facilities for a major operator.
Not all fractures are equal
Conceptual model building provides a key to success in fractured reservoir characterization.
Piecing it all together
Chances are, many more reservoir problems could be solved if time and money were no object.
Potential problems for hydrauic fluid
As deepwater oil and gas exploration in the Gulf of Mexico and international waters have become key activities, new concerns have arisen about the interaction between subsea hydraulic control line fluids and completion brine systems.
Tractor drives intervention tasks
A new acquisition by The Expro Group promises benefits in many areas of downhole production operations.
World Map
Do forecasts promise new horizons
With E&P companies growing ever-more risk averse, data acquisition companies are starting to shift their focus.