E&P Magazine - October 2018
Digital
Is geoscience losing its punch? Despite the amazing strides made in recent years, the value case is not an easy sell for service companies. Several noteworthy geoscientists discuss the challenges that still face this industry.
As I See It
One Billion Reasons
The endless potential of the Gulf of Mexico’s deepwater resources attracts a new player.
Cover Story
Experts Discuss Challenges, Possibilities Of Geosciences Sector
Is geoscience losing its punch? Despite the amazing strides made in recent years, the value case is not an easy sell for service companies. Several noteworthy geoscientists discuss the challenges that still face this industry.
OBN Seismic Is A De-risking Game Changer
The latest marine seismic technology has explorers taking notice.
The Changing Face Of The Seismic Sector
Despite the downturn, there is room for new, flexible and fit-for-purpose contractors.
World View
A Glimpse Into Oxy’s Artificial Lift Strategy
The Aventine facility and EOR asset acquisitions have begun to see returns.
Industry Pulse
Generating Positive Energy Conversations
A nonprofit organization offers documentaries and educational outreach programs for the next generation.
Market Intelligence
Digital Low-hanging Fruit
The digital oil field is not a technology issue; it’s a business model issue.
Exploration Technologies
The Next Generation
A new crop of startups hopes to revive the seismic acquisition industry.
Drilling Technologies
Brand New Name Delivers 2030 Vision
An NOC announces plans to drill thousands of wells in the NCS in the coming decades.
Completions and Production
Future Of Tight Oil Development Costs
An analysis predicts costs to climb as core areas mature.
Special Report
SEG 2018 To Feature Troubleshooting Technologies
Companies at the SEG Annual Meeting will be exhibiting solutions to some of the most difficult challenges facing geophysicists.
Digital Solutions
Digital Transformation Strategies
Producers of all sizes can benefit from digitalization at the wellhead.
Digitalization Brings Benefits To Rig Inspection, Audits
Greater adoption and effective use of enhanced digitalization in the rig inspection and audit market are delivering benefits and reducing risk.
Shale Solutions
Complex Prescription
Surfactant and solvent chemical blend enhances reservoir production.
Optimizing Hydraulic Fracturing Biocides For System And Shale Compatibility
A cost-effective microbial control program can offset negative impacts on affected production.
Offshore Solutions
Aasta Hansteen On Fast Track
Digital technologies, including running a virtual startup, look set to save 40 days from the run-up to first gas processing on Equinor’s Aasta Hansteen development.
Operator Solutions
Continuous Steering Approach Reduces Tortuosity In Horizontal Wells
Efficiency and accuracy of directional drilling is improved with new proportional steering system.
Features
A New Reality For Fracturing Fluids
Market forces mandate better evidence-based tools to drive decisions in oilfield services pumping operations.
Enabling Autonomous Downhole Operations
A new wireless downhole tool unlocks the potential for significant cost reductions.
Enhancing Tight And Unconventional Reservoir Productivity With Flowback Surfactants
A new additive helps lower surface and interfacial tension.
Getting The Most Out Of Mature Wells
Slimhole completion systems help to refracture existing wells and boost production.
Taking The Right Steps To Automation
There is an impact on data infrastructure when using real-time analytics.
Unconventional Report
Eaglebine Play Re-emerges
As operators continue to bring the Eagle Ford back to peak production, they refocus their attention to the north.
Tech Watch
Evaluating Cement Performance
A new cementing system enhances barrier integrity.
Tech Trends
Tech Trends
Check out the latest products and services for the upstream oil and gas 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 new hires, promotions and other company news.
Last Word
Impacting Operational Performance Through Customized Fluids
Embracing digitalization can help operators maintain a competitive advantage.