E&P Magazine - September 2019
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In the September issue of E&P, the cover story focuses on production. This month's features cover seismic advances, multilaterals/extended reach, proppants, production chemicals and subsea valves. This issue also includes an SPE ATCE technology showcase. The unconventional report focuses on the Eagle Ford, and the regional report covers the Arctic.
As I See It
Permian Team-up
Companies continue a decades-long relationship in a new joint venture.
Cover Story
Alternative Gas-lift Design For Unconventional Wells
Make more fluid with less gas.
Scaling Up
Multiwell pad production takes center stage.
World View
Game Of Drones: The Unmanned Future Of The Industry
Drones are capable of increasing operational efficiency if companies successfully manage captured data and minimize flight risks.
Industry Pulse
Geology Camp Gives Educators Field Experience
A two-week G-Camp visited noted geology sites throughout the American Southwest.
Market Intelligence
Electric Fracturing Awaits Better Times
Well stimulation service providers wait to flip the switch on replacing legacy equipment.
Drilling Technologies
Extending Riser Life
A new process reduces costs and lost time associated with MODU drilling riser inspections through the use of life-cycle condition-based monitoring.
Completions and Production
Planning For Production In A Cost-cutting Environment
To maintain production, operators must drill new wells or optimize production on their existing ones.
Special Report
SPE ATCE Technology Showcase: Conference To Highlight Latest Industry Trends, Newest Technologies
ATCE brings thousands of E&P professionals together, features more than 300 technical presentations and offers 80-plus conference sessions.
Digital Solutions
The Digital Knowledge Platform
System helps achieve a post-digital era for oil and gas companies.
When Big Data Is Too Small
Large and small producers that are looking to automation can benefit from the broad expertise of specialists instead of creating systems in-house.
Shale Solutions
Designing A Frac Sand Warehouse
Operators need a comprehensive evaluation of their completion program to select the optimal wellsite and last-mile equipment.
Operator Solutions
Fine-tuning The Power For Energy Efficiency
Operators can change how they plan power consumption via a process power simulator.
Platform Enables Real-time Troubleshooting
A new diagnostics tool establishes a communication link between rig equipment to help rig personnel achieve higher levels of safety and reduce risk.
Features
A Comparison Of Northern White Versus In-basin Sand
An analysis of efficiencies and permeability shows benefits of Northern white sand.
A Hybrid Concept For Actuating Subsea Valves
A new concept combines electromechanics and electrohydraulics in a compact unit for deepsea applications.
An Analysis Of Fine-mesh Proppant
Innovations in 200 mesh sand gain traction among operators.
Demanding Environment Drives Continual Evolution In RSS And Drilling Practices
Operators and service companies work together to push the limits of technology while drilling better quality wellbores and more productive wells.
Going Deep
Operators are applying new PDC bit technology to combine sections and drill record wells.
Investment In Seismic Initiatives De-risks Atlantic Canada’s Offshore
Leading-edge technologies are creating a more precise picture of a promising petroleum frontier.
Next-Generation System Mitigates Iron Sulfide
New chemistries and technologies allow operators to consolidate operational water footprint and costs.
Producing Results
Well maintenance and stimulation are key considerations in today’s landscape.
Salt Interpretation For Depth Imaging In The GoM
Salt imaging has significantly improved throughout its evolution.
Treating Oil Ahead Of The Market
Emulsion breaker performance is improved by understanding fluids and system dynamics.
Unconventional Report
Eagle Ford Soars On
The Eagle Ford Shale play continues to deliver a steady supply of resources.
Regional Report
Exploring Riches Under The Arctic
While few parts of the Arctic are seeing an uptick in exploration activity, most countries are making slow progress.
Tech Watch
Shaking Out A New Application For A Proven System
Novel use of a friction reduction system in fishing applications enables time and cost savings versus traditional methods.
Tech Trends
Tech Trends
Check out the latest products and services for the upstream oil and gas industry.
Activity Highlights
International Highlights
Check out the activity highlights from E&P projects across the world.
On The Move
On The Move
Check out the latest new hires, appointments and promotions as well as new company office and facility openings.
Last Word
The Next Level Of Efficiency
Integrated projects in the offshore oil and gas industry are on the rise.