E&P Magazine - December 2016
Digital
Despite a challenging environment, the oil and gas industry still has a few tricks up its sleeve.
As I See It
A Disruptive Influence
Identifying disruptive technologies is tricky, but filtering out hype from reality is half the fun.
Cover Story
Diversity In The C-suite
The energy industry requires new thinking to lead tomorrow’s workers.
Hope On The Horizon?
Despite a challenging environment, the oil and gas industry still has a few tricks up its sleeve.
Offshore Rig Sector Faces Long And Winding Road To Recovery
The near-term offshore drilling market is one of the most challenged upstream sectors, with its long-term recovery—while undoubted—to lag behind any broader upturn.
Optimizing Production, Economics In Mature Fields
Single-treatment microemulsion remediation chemicals provide production stimulation in wells damaged by a combination of factors.
Upstream Investment: A Contrarian Strategy
Social risk should not be eliminated from the planning process.
World View
The Need For Transformation
Saudi Aramco’s president and CEO outlines his four-point framework for success.
Industry Pulse
Future Industry Turnaround Requires Preparation Now
As soon as the downturn began, service companies needed to begin preparing to train new employees for the turnaround.
Market Intelligence
Treading Water In The Eagle Ford
Until commodity prices improve and stabilize, the Eagle Ford will remain overshadowed by the high-flying Permian Basin.
Exploration Technologies
The Next Grand Challenge
The latest SEAM project is focusing on life-of-fi eld seismic, geomechanics and reservoir simulation.
Drilling Technologies
Drilling ‘Super Laterals’ Requires Super Rigs, Technology
The next generation of rig and completion technology will have more automation and better data integration to improve drilling times and increase production efficiency.
Completions and Production
Small Package, Big Results
New slimline ESP offers operators a solution for their small-diameter wellbores.
Digital Solutions
Protecting Actuators From Cyberattacks
Military-level security systems and solutions safeguard against unauthorized access to master stations that provide remote control of actuators.
Shale Solutions
Longer Laterals Drive Demand For High-performance Semi-premium Connections
A new solution for extended laterals is a robust threaded and coupled connection that is 100% pipe-body rated and has enhanced torque capacity, high bending resistance and superior sealing capability.
Offshore Solutions
Unlocking The Value Of Stranded And Remote Offshore Gas Assets
New GTL technology helps convert natural gas into hydrocarbon products.
Operator Solutions
Smart Drillpipe Technologies For The Driller’s Toolbox
Advances in technology boost successful development of new LWD and drilling technology offshore the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
Features
Exploring Tectonically Complex Basins
Fully coupled structural restoration and petroleum systems modeling improves exploration risk assessment.
Float Shoe Offers Radial Cementing Solution
New high-speed low-torque float shoe alternative uniformly distributes cement at the casing shoe.
Integrated Modeling Provides Better Answers
Combining geostatistical reservoir modeling with classical basin modeling techniques helps predict sweet spots in unconventional reservoirs.
Korean Shipyards Invest In Automation
R&D efforts improve efficiency and construction execution.
Resolving Well-known Issues During The Downturn
Seize opportunities for improved efficiency in cemented completions.
Sequenced Stimulation Diversion Service Boosts Well Productivity
Carbonate formations in the Middle East and in West Texas see significant increase in production post-stimulation with new service.
Taking Reverse Cementing Offshore
RFID technology expands capability to reverse-cement liners in depleted subsurface wells.
Unconventional Approach To Conventional Pressure Pumping
The next generation of pressure pumping systems delivers a cleaner, quieter solution to hydraulically fractured wells.
Unconventional Report
Recent Shale Activity Trends And The Future Outlook
The U.S. shale landscape has transformed itself over the last several years and has finally hit the first downcycle for many producers.
Regional Report
New Kid On The Block
Global exploration activity might be down in the dumps, but there’s a new exploration hot spot lighting up South America.
Tech Watch
A2F On Track At Industrial Scale
A joint venture will use air-to-fuels technology to produce synthetic fuels.
Tech Trends
Tech Trends
Check out the latest technology trends and product releases.
Activity Highlights
International Highlights
Read the latest activity highlights from around the world.
On The Move
On The Move
Check out the latest new hires, promotions and company news.
Last Word
And Now For A Few Words On Safety
Valves, controls and humans all play important roles in ensuring safety in hazardous E&P environments.