E&P Magazine - June 2016
Digital
A new array pulse-neutron tool can be used in mature and producing fields for finding bypassed hydrocarbons and increasing production.
As I See It
The Leicester Philosophy
Like Leicester City’s fairytale story, the E&P business must do the basics right to hit the heights.
Cover Story
Technology Improves Gas Recovery Offshore Italy
A new array pulse-neutron tool can be used in mature and producing fields for finding bypassed hydrocarbons and increasing production.
View From Below: New Tools Aid Reservoir Understanding
A true understanding of the subsurface requires integration and ingenuity.
Exploration Technologies
First Mexican Seismic Data Full Of Promise
Multiclient surveys are showing remarkable structures and even possible presalt analogs.
Drilling Technologies
Last Rigs Standing Are Pad-optimized Permian
Drillers are trying to maintain utilization in an oversupplied market.
Completions and Production
Slippery Times Ahead For Sticky Problems
Liquid-impregnated coating may mean the end for fl ow assurance challenges.
Offshore Advances
Multilateral Stimulation Technology Aims To Boost Production
The technology is an openhole liner completion that connects the well and the reservoir without the need for hydraulic fracturing.
Digital Solutions
Digital Lifeline
The digital oil field could help producers weather the current storm.
Features
Are Mexico’s Energy Reforms Opening A New Energy Frontier?
The country’s commitment to playing with international E&P investors and service providers will be key to its future success.
Completion Homogeneity
The low commodity price environment is forcing operators to stick to tried-and-true low cost solutions to well completion.
Contemporary Project Management
New philosophy delivers productivity through unleashing data, rethinking collaboration and empowering engagement.
Drillbit Records: Anniversaries Indicative Of Technological Advancement In Drillbits
Drillbit technology continues to evolve to meet higher standards for drilling efficiency and extended capability.
Enhancing The Reliability Of Artificial Lift Operations
Electric-free HSP solution offers improved reliability and flexibility.
ESP Surveillance Mitigates Production Threats
New 24-hr surveillance service helps mitigate threats posed by dynamic downhole conditions.
Evolving The Lower Tertiary
The Lower Tertiary has fully emerged as the GoM’s ‘Next Big Play,’ at least from a volume perspective, with 5 Bbbl of estimated recoverable reserves discovered so far.
New Tools For Drilling Challenges
Engineered products conquer downhole issues.
Reducing Costs In Shale Plays
Data analytics platform saves drillers time and enables faster decision-making.
Russia’s Arctic Projects Powering Cold Front
Despite much of the upstream industry’s Arctic ambitions being in deep freeze, Russia has been quietly operating its handful of producing projects with little fuss.
Saudi Shale Drive Powers Up
The low oil price has dramatically impacted the amount of cash flowing into the coffers of Saudi Arabia, but the kingdom’s avowed commitment to unconventionals remains firm.
Self-adjusting PDC Bits Could Enable Autonomous Drilling Systems
Fixed depth-of-cut control can be tuned to mitigate vibrations and deliver optimal performance in only a few target sections of a well.
Small Footprint Key Element In Frontier Exploration
New acquisition technologies allow seismic crews to operate in difficult terrain and urban areas.
True Cost Of Ownership
A wireless acquisition system with real-time QC overcomes the shortcomings of cableless systems.
Unlocking The Lower Tertiary
Discoveries in the PFB confirmed a world-class resource.
Well Integrity Management: Past, Present And Future
Well integrity management has come a long way.
Working Together
RSS-tailored bit designs improve drilling performance.
Tech Watch
Come Fly With Me: Drones Take Off In Oil, Gas Business
Unmanned aerial systems join their underwater brethren in the asset integrity management toolbox.
Tech Trends
Tech Trends
Read about the latest technology trends.
Activity Highlights
International Highlights
Read the international highlights for the month of June.
On The Move
On The Move
On the Move: new hires, promotions, resignations and new company locations.
Last Word
Revitalizing Mature Assets: Profiting From Advisory Relationships
Optimizing mature assets requires a holistic approach.