March 2011

• Unconventional Shale Gas Could Soon Be A Global Resource

  There are many compelling reasons to develop shale gas outside of North America.

• Less Is More

  A new approach to hydraulic fracturing using relative permeability modifiers increases oil production while holding water in check.

• Technology Transfer Steps Up The Pace Of R&D

  Partnership is key to rapidly accelerating safe and reliable technologies to meet demand growth.

• Survival Of The Fittest

  After years of hearing, "Who are these guys?" tiny ERHC is poised for growth in the Gulf of Guinea.

• Refraction Monitoring Shows Promise In Heavy Oil Field

  A new technique could provide on-demand information about steam conformance.

• Hybrid CT Rigs Enter The Unconventional Market

  CT technology is helping to push performance in field development.

• 'It's All Acquisition's Fault'

  Advanced time-lapse seismic acquisition improves quality and delivers results more quickly. 

• Improve Frontline Practice Through Risk Management

  While many companies invest in planning and production, some have yet to realize the enormous value that can be derived from improved work execution. 

• Small-Diameter Sonic Logging Tool Opens Access To Challenging Wells

  For operators challenged with cost-effectively extracting hydrocarbons from complex reservoirs access to high-resolution, real-time reservoir information is essential.

• Single-Sweep Methods Offer Efficiency Gains

  Seismic acquisitions using extended-duration single-sweep technology provides comparable datasets in less time. 

• Adjusting Fluid Properties Maximizes Shale Recovery

  ?New fluid starts with high viscosity to carry proppant through surface equipment and long horizontal sections, then breaks in the formation to maximize the complexity of the created fracture network.

• Barnett Provides Future Returns

  ?Why the Barnett might be a good investment.

• Subsea Sampling Delivers Value

  ?Accurate and reliable well data are critical in meeting the challenge of maximizing production from geologically complex and remote fields.

• IO, IM Position Subsea System Providers As Valuable Partners

  ?When IO and IM programs are implemented appropriately, they help operators increase recovery, reduce operating expenses, increase efficiency in execution, and optimize asset availability.

• Gulf Of Guinea To Get Second Wind In The Next Five Years

  ?Due to a reallocation of assets and a redirection of policy, the West African offshore market will diversify more in the next five years than it has ever done before.

• Bit Performance Is indicative Of Success

  ?The results are in, and E&P’s Drill Bit Records updates for 2011 show a wide range of performance improvements across the globe

• Collaboration, Innovation Go Hand In Hand

• Digital Oil Field Creates Real-Time Data Fire Hose

  The digital oil field allows an enormous amount of real-time data to be collected. the challenge is to move from raw data to actionable information. 

• Cloud Computing Can Be Applied For Reservoir Modeling

  Modeling with Amazon? It is closer than ever.

• Silicon Valley Meets The Oil Patch

  A new company combines geoscience expertise with computer power.

• New Solution For An Old Problem

  Tools designed using acoustic theory can mitigate he costs and lost time associated with stuck pipe.

• Five Steps To Turning The Talent Management Tide

  Putting the right processes and tools in place can lead to greater employee retention and productivity.

• A Perfect Storm?

  ?As commodity prices continue their upward creep, the regulators dithering in Washington could be creating a monumental crisis of their own making.

• Low-Frequency Seismic Illuminates Shale Plays

  ?LF seismic has the potential to provide valuable information before drilling and fracturing.

• New RSS Delivers High Build Rates

• New Range Of Products Brongs EOR Without Intervention

• Customizable Valve Allows Quick, Easy Maintenance

• Environmentally Friendly Biocide Aids Slickwater Fracs

• Family Of Frac Fluids, Additives Minimizeses Environmental Risks

• Reaming Tool Aids Initial Placements At Target Depth

• Vessel Targets Complex Deepwater Installations

• Knowledge Is Power

  ?Educating stakeholders about the role geophysical technologies play in reducing E&P risks will help change the negative perception of the oil and gas industry.