New methodologies enable geologists to map old fields with logging data.

Shell seeks to reduce time without sacrificing understanding using a new software tool in front-end planning.

Novel processing techniques help one operator overcoming obstacles related to thin, sub-seismic features in the shallow Gulf of Mexico.

A new azimuthal deep-resistivity logging-while-drilling (LWD) sensor can detect events as far as 18 ft (5.5 m) laterally from a wellbore path and help determine the direction to the approaching event.

Asset team calls on eight technologies to answer critical reservoir delineation questions.

Pumped with a frac deep into the formation, long-life specialty chemicals prevent expensive post-stimulation buildups of scale, paraffin, bacteria, and other troublesome contaminants.

Correct planning can reduce the frequency of squeeze operations needed to place scale inhibitors into the formation.

A new chemical sand-consolidation method is reliably controlling sand production and increasing oil-recovery rates from weakly consolidated sandstone reservoirs in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea.

A wellbore strengthening treatment initiative incorporating particulate or chemical-based lost-circulation material (LCM) and comprehensive pre-drill planning addresses the hazards associated with hole instability.

West Texas operators experience dramatic savings in cost per reservoir-foot in zone when they take a high-tech approach.

Severe downhole vibrations can damage drilling equipment, including the drill bit, drill collars, stabilizers, measurement-while-drilling/logging-while-drilling (MWD/LWD) tools, and rotary steerable systems (RSSs). Advances in near-bit sensor technology are now allowing drillers to use vibration sensor information while drilling to optimize rotary-steerable operations.

In a world where easy oil is a thing of the past, technology remains key to unleashing difficult resources.

Increasing demand for oil is pushing the industry to produce greater amounts of hydrocarbons. Advances in water treatment technologies will allow increased oil production without the liability of large volumes of contaminated water.

Web-based alumni networks are helping oil and gas companies maintain their most valuable asset — experienced employees.

Human Resources (HR) executives list the talent void as one of the top five business issues facing their companies.

The big challenge of the 21st century is more than simply protecting our environment; it’s about thriving in a future that is environmentally, economically, and socially sustainable.

Companies that continue to thrive must develop unique and creative ways of attracting and retaining human capital that will allow their organization to grow and prosper.

Recent trade shows have demonstrated that we’re in a golden age for new technology developments.

Among industry “firsts,” extended reach operations are achieving bold advances that only promise to enhance the industry’s capability to attain more reserves with less of an impact.

Seldom is heard an encouraging word on operators and environmental stewardship, but on the ground in Pinedale, Wyo., everyone is considered a stakeholder in keeping things pure and natural.

Shipyards are going full tilt to fill orders to make up the deficit in the international rig fleet, but there seems to be no near-term solution in sight that will resolve the worldwide shortage.

A new algorithm is up to today’s demanding business climate.

Unique combination of proven technologies makes heavy well intervention offshore feasible and more cost-effective.

July Tech Trends.

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July news and analysis in exploration, drilling, and production.

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Drilling technology is older than we think.

New workers will be faced with growing challenges in the years to come.

Newfoundland and Labrador offer up 10 parcels for long-term developments in its burgeoning offshore arena.

Who's going where in the upstream sector.

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