Low ROP and lack of quality cuttings are among the main drilling challenges in HPHT environments.

Understanding of drilling dynamics, both through drilling dynamics models and validation of those models with downhole measurements, has progressed significantly.

A customized bridging solution aided drilling in Saudi Arabia.

Integrating microseismic monitoring technology into an E&P asset management process pays dividends for operators.

Light, multitasking vessels lower risks, costs for activities in existing offshore wells.

In an exclusive interview, Dr. Hernan Martin Torres, Colombia’s Minister of Mines and Energy, discussed Colombia’s goals and how his country is working to achieve them. This is the third in a series of E&P interviews with industry leaders.

Although contaminated gas makes up a small amount of the world’s reserves, those reserves are becoming increasingly important to international oil companies (IOCs). National oil companies (NOCs) are capitalizing on easier-to-produce sweet gas reserves and leaving the more difficult contaminated reservoirs for the IOCs.

Space is the final frontier, but tapping its resources may be closer than we think.

An exploration of OTC turns up noteworthy new well construction tools.

After registering a setback in 4Q 2007 as a result of the merger between Statoil and Hydro, the new company has bounced back with a vengeance. “The merger has strengthened our financial capacity, our competence, and resources base, and thereby our competitiveness,” said Helge Lund, StatoilHydro chief executive.

Hybrid tool combines qualities of conventional gas lift valves and hydraulic jet pump.

June Tech trend shorts.

OTC has become the Home Depot of the global petroleum industry, a one-stop bazaar for all your field development needs regardless of geography or geology, complete with eager clerks standing by to serve.

June news and analysis.

By streamlining business processes, drilling contractors can increase their activity without increasing worker headcount.

The first service “car,” as it was known, worked in the field for seven years. By the time the vehicle was retired from service, larger and more capable trucks were performing its service tasks. The first gun perforator service truck, though, will always have a special place in oilfield history.

Women have made great strides in gaining acceptance in the petroleum industry, but a large percentage feels they face gender-related obstacles. This can lead to retention problems.

Oil production from Alaska’s North Slope has declined. Will the proposed Denali gas pipeline stimulate a non-existent natural gas market in this prolific region?

Reduced well construction cost through the use of slender well technology is closer to being a reality.

Who's going where in the upstream sector.

Currently we have a number of hammers in search of a nail — McCain, Obama, Clinton and a host of lesser players.