E&P Magazine - June 2014
Digital
Whether it is deepwater wells, shallow-water completions or onshore shale plays, the issues driving current development are simplicity and integration.
As I See It
Cover Story
Completion technology evolves to impact efficiency, effectiveness
Whether it is deepwater wells, shallow-water completions or onshore shale plays, the issues driving current development are simplicity and integration.
Exploration Technologies
Triton brings it all together
Ambitious survey is the first to combine so many new technologies in one multiclient survey.
Drilling Technologies
Hydraulic fracturing edges up seismic scale, shaking up regulators
Ohio is one of five states that are the driving forces for creating a work group to proactively discuss earthquakes attributed to injection wells.
Completions and Production
A biocide worth its salt
‘Simple’ solution offers safe, green alternative to conventional biocides.
Offshore Advances
New ‘workhorse’ set to sail in 2016
Subsea 7’s Seven Arctic is set to make an impact in subsea construction projects as the newest heavy construction vessel in the company’s fleet.
Digital Solutions
Embracing the next digital wave
Executive provides a 35-year reflection and projection on the future of the industry.
Features
A new chapter for Ireland's offshore
Fresh partnerships have been formed to explore new acreage offshore Ireland. Is this— finally—the beginning of a more promising era for this previously underwhelming Atlantic Margin province?
Direct electrical heating goes deeper
As the oil and gas industry continues to move into ever deeper waters, the need for flow assurance technologies increases.
Formation pressure testing added to LWD suite for complex wells
Modularity allows pressure measurements to be custom-calibrated to further enhance accuracy of the formation pressure testing tool.
Global, risk-based shale development verification service launches
Initiative seeks to establish ‘safe harbor’ for shale practices.
Increased sampling improves signal
As channel count soars, many are reaping the benefits of better land seismic images.
Iraq instability increases security, political risks
The conflict is far from over as disenfranchised Sunnis take their revenge on oil and gas assets.
Legislation could keep good times flowing in Texas shales
Possible infrastructure solution could circumvent state water-transportation issues.
Midcontinent continues to evolve
Conference presentations reflect evolution in players’ knowledge of play’s resource versatility.
New inspection ensures structural integrity of flexible risers
New approach to integrity management uses electromagnetic stress measurement technology.
Oil Prospects Add To East Africa’s Charm
As companies continue to push forward gas production plans, others are targeting oil with early success.
Optimizing the Permian Basin Wolfcamp pay zone
Hybrid bit technology drills curve 50% faster while achieving high build rates.
Reservoir mapping-while-drilling tool expands well placement
By mapping multiple formation layers at reservoir scale, the mapping-while-drilling service provides a more detailed characterization of production capability.
Robotization in seismic acquisition—a glimpse into the future
With 1 million channels looming as the next step in land seismic acquisition, automation becomes an enticing opportunity.
Solving Arctic challenges
Harsh-environment research is moving industry toward expanding Arctic operations.
Technology takes hydrocyclone water treatment to next level
New process for safe, stable water treatment introduced.
Unconventionals boost artificial lift
Experienced labor can’t keep up with demand for artificial lift services.
Use of real-time monitoring aids in water management
Program reviews produced water variables in real time, encouraging onsite treatment effectiveness.
‘Look outside the tank’
Water storage issues bring benefits of above-ground tanks to surface.
Tech Watch
Nanotechnology changing company asset protection
Insulating film holds up to harsh climates and corrosive conditions.
Tech Trends
Activity Highlights
On The Move
Last Word
Consumer vs. enterprise-grade satellite Internet service
Sharing Internet services can lead to costly nonproductive time.
Industry Impact
All-electric subsea system can improve functionality
Technology allows longer step-outs and is not limited by water depth.
Management Report
New approach to training
Effective e-learning must take advantage of all that technology has to offer.