E&P Magazine - October 2017
Digital
New technologies unlock tight rock’s prize.
As I See It
The ‘Game Of Energy’
Renewable energy sources continue to gain ground on fossil fuels.
Cover Story
Between The Cracks
New technologies unlock tight rock’s prize.
Increasing Reliability In Expandable Liners
Liner hanger avoids high-setting pressure requirements.
Using Buoyancy-assisted Casing Equipment To Extend Lateral Reach
Tool allows casing string to run to total depth.
When Is A Major Not A Major?
Shale plays require nimbleness. But some huge companies can still play the game.
World View
Technology Gets The Credit For Success
An executive shares how having a ‘front row seat’ to the progress of technology delivered a greater appreciation for the progress made by the oil and gas industry.
Industry Pulse
Oil, Gas Industry Pulse: Lending A Helping Hand To Workers
A nonprofit organization offers financial assistance to industry workers in need.
Market Intelligence
Digitalization Comes To Directional Drilling
Digital directional drilling and demonstrated improvements in wellbore quality and speed is the latest disruptive technology on the well site.
Exploration Technologies
Once Upon A Time
Happy endings do exist.
Drilling Technologies
Drilling Commences In The Bowland
Determined E&P pushes forward with its plans to develop shale in the U.K.
Completions and Production
Understanding ESPs Through Machine Learning
A recent study reveals that predicting an artificial lift failure is possible through the use of analytics.
Special Report
Current And Future Technologies To Be Focus Of SPE ATCE Conference
Companies at SPE ATCE will be highlighting new products and services.
Digital Solutions
Practical AI Lessons Learned
Deep digital shifts have reached an inflection point.
Shale Solutions
Delivering Operational, Financial Benefits To Permian Stimulation Projects
Integrated bacterial control solutions extend the health of wells over normal life cycles and maximize cost efficiency.
Offshore Solutions
Enhancing Ekofisk’s Water Stream
Treatment system improves quality of produced water.
Operator Solutions
Getting A Boost
A workflow was designed for selecting the optimal type of artificial lift for reactivating abandoned wells.
Rethinking Traditional Decision-making
Software enables data-driven decisions to improve certainty and efficiency.
Features
A Slick Solution
A rigless slickline ESP deployment proves to be a success for a Middle East operator.
Continued Service With Composite Repairs
Composites extend the life of offshore assets as a valuable corrosion prevention and repair option.
Delivering Drilling Efficiencies
New approach makes humans, not machines, smarter.
Full-spectrum Gravity Provides New Insights
Gravity data pick up dominant basement highs and anticlines in South Sumatra Basin.
Recent Advances In Gravity Gradiometry Technology
A new system offers increased accuracy and higher spatial resolution.
Rig Automation Maximizes Value For Contractors And Operators
A process automation platform manages repetitive tasks on the rig floor.
Small Change, Big Difference
Smart lube decisions help extend equipment life.
Using Kinetic Energy For Plunger Lift Safety And Maintenance
New API rating system helps identify magnitude of equipment impacts.
Unconventional Report
US Regulatory Overview
The U.S. Senate attempted to weigh in on the energy debate as legislation moved through the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.
Regional Report
Improved Completion Capabilities For Unconventional Resources
High-efficiency HP/HT completion systems help operators deliver top performing wells.
Middle East Oil, Gas Producers Readjust Strategy
Investments made by Middle East oil and gas producers are focused on adding new capacity.
Tech Watch
Enabling The Human In A Digital Age
Are the customers satisfied? Retail and finance metrics can help maintain producing assets.
Tech Trends
Tech Trends
Check out the latest technology trends in the industry.
Activity Highlights
International Highlights
Check out the latest activity highlights from around the world.
On The Move
On The Move
Check out the latest promotions, new hires and company updates.
Last Word
The Crew Has Changed
Younger minds prevail, but solid science still needs to lead the way.