WorldOil

Jan 2012

• Innovative thinkers

  Author Nell Lukosavich

  NASA’s Johnson Space Center:
  Underwater think tank

  North America Read More

Dec 2011

• Web Exclusive: Analysis of EPA's proposed clean air restrictions on oil and gas operations

  Author Richard H. Osa and Todd E. Palmer

  The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently introduced a suite of rules regulating air emissions from oil and gas production—including hydraulically fractured wells. Once these rules are finalized, they may impose more stringent permitting and operating constraints.

  Onshore, North America Read More

Dec 2011

• Dual-injection frac systems in horizontal wells

  Author Ali Daneshy

  Dual-injection frac systems include either a coiled or standard tubing string inside the casing and allow fluid injection through both the internal string and the casing-tubing annulus.

  Drilling and Completions, Onshore, Shale, North America Read More

Dec 2011

• Industry Report: Research efforts aim to improve Arctic transport for E&P operations

  Author Sandy McSurdy and Chandra Nautiyal

  Optimizing ice road networks through better understanding of water availability and environmentally sensitive areas will expedite the development of oil and gas reserves on Alaska’s North Slope.

  Offshore, North America Read More

Dec 2011

• What industry leaders expect in 2012

  Despite high oil prices and a shale-driven boom in drilling activity, the approach of a new year brings with it plenty of reasons to be concerned for the future of the oil and gas industry.

  Deepwater, Drilling and Completions, Exploration, Industry Overview, Offshore, Onshore, Production, Shale, Africa, Asia, Europe, Middle East, North America, South America Read More