E&P Magazine - February 2018
Digital
This month E&P takes a step back to the basics with a look at how operators are identifying the best locations to place subsea equipment during the field development phase. Other stories include a dive into the considerations made during the design and selection process of subsea production systems. Also covered is a new digital platform that integrates robotics, artificial intelligence and original predictive analytics to advance subsea inspection services. The section wraps up with up with an overview of how operators are bringing together current infrastructure with future subsea projects.
As I See It
Facing A Changed Future
A slimmer and trimmer offshore segment emerges in 2018.
Cover Story
Back To Basics On Seabed Surveys
Before deploying subsea development strategies, operators need to know where their equipment is going.
Bright Future: New Projects Keep Subsea Flowing
This month E&P takes a step back to the basics with a look at how operators are identifying the best locations to place subsea equipment during the field development phase.
Digitally Transforming Inspection Services
A platform integrates robotics, AI and original predictive analytics to advance the inspection services industry.
Making The Most Of Offshore Infrastructure
Operators find subsea success by using existing infrastructure off the Norwegian coast.
Optimizing System Design And Field Architecture
An integrated SPS/SURF and alliance approach delivers sustainable improvement in field development value.
Industry Pulse
The Vibration Threat
Web tools enable effective piping vibration management.
Market Intelligence
A Sandstorm Is Coming
The move to massive proppant loading involving finer mesh sands will boost 2018 demand even in a flat rig count environment.
Exploration Technologies
Innovation In A Downturn
Maintaining discipline and patience can pay dividends in an R&D program.
Drilling Technologies
NDT Shaves Days Off BOP Inspection Time
Digital solution reduces downtime and cost while improving productivity for offshore drilling operations.
Completions and Production
Extend Production By Maintaining Oilfield Equipment
Maintenance programs can help save costs and enhance long-term production.
Offshore Advances
OSVs Evolve To Survive
The new ‘normal’ is a catalyst for change.
Digital Solutions
Solving Upstream’s Data Trust Gap
A robust technology system delivers directly measured multiphase metering data for improved operations.
Shale Solutions
Managing Well Development With A Manufacturing Mindset
The upstream oil and gas industry has managed its operations the same way for decades because ‘We’ve always done it that way.’
Offshore Solutions
Unlocking The World’s Smaller Offshore Gas Assets
A concept using small FLNG vessels for stranded fields will save the industry billions of dollars.
Operator Solutions
Accurately Representing Fracture Flow In Reservoir Simulation
Intuitive analysis helps prevent slow or inaccurate predictions.
Harnessing The True Potential Of IoT
Predicting equipment downtime through IoT solutions can save operators time and money.
Features
A Critical Element For Understanding The Subsurface
An understanding of rock physics is crucial for reservoir characterization.
Answering Borehole Stability Challenges In Difficult Shale
Formate fluids help slow pressure transmission in the wellbore.
Facies-based Inversion Through The Asset Life Cycle
A research study indicated that a facies-based seismic and CSEM inversion provides useful information.
Flat Rheological Fluid System Safely Achieves Drilling Objectives
A drilling fluid system combines chemistry, software and logistics to deliver solutions for challenging deepwater wells.
Flow Assurance Evolves
Improved products and expanded services deliver gains for subsea production.
Getting A Handle On Sand Production
Sand-handling technologies protect equipment and reduce costs.
Improving Safety Through Advanced Composite Technology
Novel approach saves time and reduces risk for offshore casing installations.
Improving Well Economics With Advanced Proppants
Altering the surface chemistry of resin-coated proppant delivers improved oil flow rates in the Eagle Ford Shale.
Managing Sand Production During A Downturn
As usage grows, technologies emerge to face new completion production challenges.
Simulating Relative Permeability
A new software program helps operators model multiphase flow.
Unconventional Report
Haynesville Shale Play Continues Its Climb
This region’s gas production equals predownturn levels.
Tech Watch
A Highlight In Carbon Reduction
A new photocatalytical process promises to reduce greenhouse gases.
Tech Trends
Tech Trends
Check out the latest technology product releases.
Activity Highlights
International Highlights
Check out the latest activity highlights from around the world.
On The Move
On the Move
Check out the latest new hires, promotions and appointments.
Last Word
AI Shaping The Future Of Oil And Gas
Four critical automation areas are paving the road for longer-term AI.