E&P Magazine - April 2001
As I See It
Avoid terrorist confrontations
Oil industry workers can protect themselves against dangerous attacks with training and awareness.
Cover Story
Oscar night in the oil patch
It's worth noting that although we get hundreds of great ideas, there are no losers.
Drilling Technologies
Casing drilling proves itself
The unconventional has just become conventional. At least, that's the impression given by Samantha Shepard of BP.
Features
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge drilling proposed
Slightly more than a month after President George W. Bush took office, Republicans in the US Senate introduced an energy incentives and conservation bill that would open 8% (1.5 million acres) of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) for oil and gas exploration.
Temblor formation shakes gas loose
Southern California's deep gas potential comes alive with active production.
Tech Watch
Whither the FPSOs?
Gulf of Mexico deepwater production is bypassing ship-shape producers.
Activity Highlights
What Dan did not see
My sister and brother-in-law, Dan, were visiting us the other day. Dan has a successful medical practice in Odessa, Texas, in the middle of the Permian Basin oil fields.
Another Perspective
Custom options assure deepwater flow
Effective chemical treatment programs can save deepwater operators millions of dollars.
Follow the money
Where is the money going offshore? Just as importantly, how much of it is there? These two questions are forever puzzling those in the industry whose job it is to make strategic and investment decisions for their companies.
Manage, control bottomhole pressure
A new subsea package allows drillers to lower hydrostatic head in deepwater applications.
New rig audit standard cuts downtime
Independent inspections or audits of deepwater rigs help assure the operator that costly downtime is minimized and, more importantly, the unit ultimately is safe for operations.
Petrobras looks beyond Brazil
Hart's E&P recently spoke exclusively with Petrobras International E&P executive manager Joao Figueira about the company's international operations and aspirations as it gears up for worldwide expansion.
Rigs drilling on the double
Hart's E&P was invited to experience Transocean Sedco Forex's unique dual-activity derrick (DAD) drilling rig firsthand. We visited Discoverer Spirit, an Enterprise Class drillship on location in the Deepwater Gulf of Mexico.
Roxar carves multiphase metering niche
For a company to be successful, it must achieve many things. Perhaps one of the most basic elements required is simply that of being unique. Torkell Gjerstad, president and chief executive officer of Roxar ASA of Norway, is building his company in just this way.
Sharing gains sophistication
Better timing and delivery of products saves money for offshore operators.
Structure rig power for efficiency
Chiles Offshore opted for versatility and flexible management in powering its new Explorer Class jackups.
The Shelf gets a new lease on life
The majors have abandoned the Gulf of Mexico shelf in recent years like rats from a sinking ship. But intriguing targets below 15,000 ft (4,575 m) and the promise of royalty relief are bringing them back.
World Map
Opportunity knocks?
One company's greatest fear might be another company's chance to gain competitive advantage. Might e-commerce offer that advantage?