E&P Magazine - October 2006
As I See It
Courts mixed on foreign claims
Suits under the Alien Tort Claims Act could threaten international operations.
Modeling and simulation catch up
We have only recently surmounted the lengthy hypothesis/test cycle-time problems that other industries have conquered.
Cover Story
Looking in the window
I think I am beginning to get the hang of this IT/Intelligent Energy thing. After moderating a couple of conference sessions, it may all be coming together for me.
Drilling Technologies
The rise of riserless
New riserless technology succeeds in tophole drilling applications.
Completions and Production
Coating extends downhole tool life
Nano-structured material successfully combines the often conflicting properties of hardness and impact resistance.
Rotate coiled tubing
John Van Way, Rental and Fishing Tools, Inc.
Special Report
Expro's CaTS reservoir monitoring technology
Expro's CaTS reservoir monitoring technology
Passive seismic method measures wave fields
Exhibiting for the first time this year is Spectraseis, established in 2003 as a spin-off from Zurich University.
Riserless Mud Recovery technology
Ability Group's Riserless Mud Recovery technology
Subsea compressor selected pilot project
GE new subsea compressor selected for Ormen Lange pilot project
Features
Columbia's activity climbs
Good terms and higher security open Colombian opportunities.
Tech Watch
Gas is on the way, UK
Instant gratification only works on the Internet.
Tech Trends
Integrating the Intelligent Oilfield
The Intelligent Oilfield (IOF) is not a one-size-fits-all solution. Part one of this three-part series defines the IOF and looks at the business case for it.
Activity Highlights
A bridge to somewhere
Hard-core libertarians may disagree, but in the vast stew of activities funded by the US federal government a few morsels actually return value for money spent.
Last Word
A personalized perspective
The industry owes a great debt to the pioneers of the 20th century.
Another Perspective
COD drives project efficiencies
Seismic data processing requires huge chunks of compute power. Computing-on-demand helps meet this burgeoning need.
Complex projects need coordination
A workable teamwork approach to construction management reduces the chance of costly misunderstandings.
Expandable sand screens add value
Expandable completions will play a bigger role in operators' sand control portfolios.
Flanges tackle deepwater challenges
A remote connection system enables flanges to be used safely and effectively at depth.
Glory Days
Talk about a cyclic industry - geophysical contractors have seen it all. Here's how they survived the tough times and are embracing the good times.
Madagascar seems ripe for picking
Operators know the island nation's potential, but they have to deal with the uncertainty.
Maintain constant BHP while drilling
Operators drilling with Dynamic Pressure Control expand access to previously undrillable reserves while reducing mud costs and NPT.
Mirror imaging of OBS nodes
Multiples provide unexpected benefits in illuminating complex reservoirs.
Multiphase flow modeling for UBD
Because of the presence of both compressible and incompressible fluids, accurate multiphase flow modeling is necessary for the planning and implementation of most UBD projects.
Overcome UBD challenges
Drilling underbalanced brings unique problems, but overcoming them can result in a successful well not attainable with traditional drilling techniques.
Planning is key in remote environments
The importance of preparing for, responding to and managing emergencies should not be underestimated.
Sand control gains from new technology
Packer system, lightweight gravel offer solution for North Sea openhole gravel packs.
Sand control goes mobile
New system makes high-rate pumping accessible and affordable in remote areas.
International Spotlight
Walking with Giants
While governments have their definitions of a Small to Medium Enterprise (SME), mine is when an SME has an annual turnover that is less than the stationery budget of its average client.
World Map
Now what??
Blackbeard was a duster. What does this portend for the Deep Shelf play?