E&P Magazine - June 2015
Digital
For those working within the upstream oil and gas business, the much-vaunted ‘shale gale’ blowing from the U.S. into Europe was always likely to be more of a gentle and intermittent breeze.
As I See It
Time To Lose The ‘Lazy’ Tag
When an industry leader bluntly admits the oil business has been lazy, he isn’t pulling any punches.
Cover Story
Europe’s Shale Gale A Gentle Breeze
For those working within the upstream oil and gas business, the much-vaunted ‘shale gale’ blowing from the U.S. into Europe was always likely to be more of a gentle and intermittent breeze.
Slowdown Makes Time To Refine Strategies, Processes
Proactive approaches will set shale players up for long-term success.
Surviving The Gust
With prices low, shale players adopt new strategies.
Technology Boosts Returns In Shales
In a low-cost environment, operators need to watch every penny. New technologies are helping them save money and improve production.
Tier 1 Rigs Continue To Find Work While Legacy Rigs Are Retired
Walking rigs with the latest technology for horizontal drilling from pads will be ready to take advantage of opportunities when the market turns around.
Exploration Technologies
Deep Imaging Gets A Boost
New technologies combine efficiency, quality in deepwater surveys.
Drilling Technologies
Portent Of Things To Come: Two Megamergers Alter Landscape
Shell’s acquisition of BG Group and Halliburton’s merger with Baker Hughes could be the precursor for what to expect in the current industry downturn.
Completions and Production
Keeping The Wheels Turning
Major operator accelerates coreflooding with new robotic system to carry its EOR efforts farther.
Offshore Advances
The New Paradigm Of Lower Costs
How one operator is using cheaper costs to plant seeds for the future.
Digital Solutions
Unconventional Digital Oil Field
Industry needs a repeatable process of production to construct wells fast enough to make shale plays economical.
Features
After Past Excesses, Lawler Reshapes Chesapeake
New leader is working closely with major investor Carl Icahn to iron out the wrinkles.
Benefits Of Hybrid Seismic Acquisition Systems
Nodes can aid cabled systems to image multiple targets or adapt to a diverse set of demands.
Coring-While-Drilling System Refined To Enhance Drilling Rates
When the center cutters are removed and the energy being transmitted to the bit is more efficiently used to destroy rock, higher drilling rates are achieved.
Deepwater Demand Driving New Solutions
Deepwater E&P will continue to play a significant role in meeting future global energy demand, and the offshore industry has a conveyor belt of solutions under development to help meet that requirement.
Despite Deflating Rates, Little Demand For Drilling Services
Most drilling involves finishing contracts or meeting lease obligations.
Drones Support Seismic Acquisition
The use of drones to check up on seismic equipment will save money and provide HSE benefits.
Electrical Condition Monitoring Transforms Maintenance
Predictive alarms help head off equipment failure.
Helping You Get There
Umbilicals have to handle modern-day pressures.
Multiple Casing, Cement Evaluation Tools Enhance Well Integrity
With the focus on well integrity, using multiple tools in a single string can be valuable as a preventive measure.
New AHTS Vessel Designed With Efficiency In Mind
Vessel Spotlight
New RLWI Vessel Ready For Duty In The Gulf Of Mexico
As offshore operators seek to increase hydrocarbon recovery from existing reservoirs, the need also increases for systems capable of performing well intervention services on subsea wells to increase or maintain production in a safe and cost-efficient manner.
Norwegian Projects Keep Rolling
Looming startups of Johan Sverdrup and other fields will help keep Norway’s oil and gas industry strong.
Optimizing Portfolios Amid Falling Oil Prices
System provides quantitative approach to maximizing production.
Proppant-Sized Paraffin Inhibitor Increases Production
New technology reduces cost for an Eagle Ford Shale operator.
SCOOP, Stack Plays Attract Attention
Springer Shale potential intrigues Midcontinent operators.
Shell’s BG Acquisition: Implications For The Industry
Companies may use M&A during the downturn to position themselves for long-term success.
Taking Umbilicals Deeper
Material changes, computer modeling help the design and installation of umbilicals for deepwater evolve.
‘Highflying’ Barnett
The Barnett is now a shadow of its former self. But its legacy endures.
Tech Watch
Solving Water Management Issues
Could graphene be the silver bullet for water recycling?
Tech Trends
Tech Trends
Tech Trends
Activity Highlights
International Highlights
International Highlights
On The Move
On The Move
On the Move
Last Word
Case For LNG As A Fuel: Developing New Opportunities
Potential fuel savings from LNG use could be between 30% to 35% compared to diesel in the energy industry alone.