Whether it is deepwater wells, shallow-water completions or onshore shale plays, the issues driving current development are simplicity and integration.

E&P Magazine - June 2014

Whether it is deepwater wells, shallow-water completions or onshore shale plays, the issues driving current development are simplicity and integration.

As I See It

A shared future

Cover Story

Completion technology evolves to impact efficiency, effectiveness

Whether it is deepwater wells, shallow-water completions or onshore shale plays, the issues driving current development are simplicity and integration.

Exploration Technologies

Triton brings it all together

Ambitious survey is the first to combine so many new technologies in one multiclient survey.

Drilling Technologies

Hydraulic fracturing edges up seismic scale, shaking up regulators

Ohio is one of five states that are the driving forces for creating a work group to proactively discuss earthquakes attributed to injection wells.

Completions and Production

A biocide worth its salt

‘Simple’ solution offers safe, green alternative to conventional biocides.

Offshore Advances

New ‘workhorse’ set to sail in 2016

Subsea 7’s Seven Arctic is set to make an impact in subsea construction projects as the newest heavy construction vessel in the company’s fleet.

Digital Solutions

Embracing the next digital wave

Executive provides a 35-year reflection and projection on the future of the industry.

Features

A new chapter for Ireland's offshore

Fresh partnerships have been formed to explore new acreage offshore Ireland. Is this— finally—the beginning of a more promising era for this previously underwhelming Atlantic Margin province?

Direct electrical heating goes deeper

As the oil and gas industry continues to move into ever deeper waters, the need for flow assurance technologies increases.

Formation pressure testing added to LWD suite for complex wells

Modularity allows pressure measurements to be custom-calibrated to further enhance accuracy of the formation pressure testing tool.

Global, risk-based shale development verification service launches

Initiative seeks to establish ‘safe harbor’ for shale practices.

Increased sampling improves signal

As channel count soars, many are reaping the benefits of better land seismic images.

Iraq instability increases security, political risks

The conflict is far from over as disenfranchised Sunnis take their revenge on oil and gas assets.

Legislation could keep good times flowing in Texas shales

Possible infrastructure solution could circumvent state water-transportation issues.

Midcontinent continues to evolve

Conference presentations reflect evolution in players’ knowledge of play’s resource versatility.

New inspection ensures structural integrity of flexible risers

New approach to integrity management uses electromagnetic stress measurement technology.

Oil Prospects Add To East Africa’s Charm

As companies continue to push forward gas production plans, others are targeting oil with early success.

Optimizing the Permian Basin Wolfcamp pay zone

Hybrid bit technology drills curve 50% faster while achieving high build rates.

Reservoir mapping-while-drilling tool expands well placement

By mapping multiple formation layers at reservoir scale, the mapping-while-drilling service provides a more detailed characterization of production capability.

Robotization in seismic acquisition—a glimpse into the future

With 1 million channels looming as the next step in land seismic acquisition, automation becomes an enticing opportunity.

Solving Arctic challenges

Harsh-environment research is moving industry toward expanding Arctic operations.

Technology takes hydrocyclone water treatment to next level

New process for safe, stable water treatment introduced.

Unconventionals boost artificial lift

Experienced labor can’t keep up with demand for artificial lift services.

Use of real-time monitoring aids in water management

Program reviews produced water variables in real time, encouraging onsite treatment effectiveness.

‘Look outside the tank’

Water storage issues bring benefits of above-ground tanks to surface.

Tech Watch

Nanotechnology changing company asset protection

Insulating film holds up to harsh climates and corrosive conditions.

Tech Trends

Activity Highlights

On The Move

Last Word

Consumer vs. enterprise-grade satellite Internet service

Sharing Internet services can lead to costly nonproductive time.

Industry Impact

All-electric subsea system can improve functionality

Technology allows longer step-outs and is not limited by water depth.

Management Report

New approach to training

Effective e-learning must take advantage of all that technology has to offer.