E&P Magazine - September 2010
As I See It
Exploration Technologies
Depth imaging for land seismic?
One Houston-based company says, “Absolutely.”
Drilling Technologies
Renewable energy calls the long shot
Even with the recent rise in natural gas reserves in the US and possibly parts of Europe, proponents of renewable energy are calling for half of the world’s energy to be supplied by something other than hydrocarbons by 2050.
Completions and Production
Death and taxes
American statesman Benjamin Franklin once said, “In this world, nothing is certain but death and taxes.”
Digital Solutions
Application enables customizable workflows
New SDK allows the oil and gas industry to innovate on the fly.
Open innovation changes the playing field
Changing the way the industry innovates will allow tools and knowledge from many disciplines to bring about more rapid technology advances.
Features
Increasing activity at a lower cost
After a difficult 2009, the oil and gas industry is starting to see several signs of recovery.
Robert Stewart
This University of Houston professor reminds everyone that science can be fun.
What a year it has been!
CEO Ray Leonard is taking formerly struggling Hyperdynamics in a new direction.
On The Move
Last Word
Software technologies are instrumental to E&P risk management
Reducing risk while maximizing assets is one of the main challenges facing the oil and gas E&P industry.
Activity Spotlight
Modern seismic supports Trinidad and Tobago
Reprocessed seismic data aids the competitive ultra-deepwater bid round.
Management Report
Streamlining, automating best practices improves FM efficiency
FM activities make up one of the largest line items on the company balance sheet and can have a significant impact on how effectively operating units deliver on their charters.