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SEPTEMBER 2005

Special Focus

Operators' choices for 4C seafloor acquisition are growing

P. A. Fischer
Advances with autonomous nodes and OBC systems are adding to the choices that operators have for acquiring multicomponent data.
Pushing toward the low frequencies

D. Mougenot
Broadband is essential for improved resolution, but old habits may prevent operators from taking advantage of new technology and methods that can overcome limits previously viewed as fundamental.
Solution for seismic source registration

V. Schmidt
Statoil's idea overcomes the source deviation problem with 4D.

Features

Global activity blossoms as demand climbs

K. S. Abraham
Add in political nervousness plus the ensuing high prices, and the result is near-peak drilling activity. This is reflected in our annual compilation of global drilling, production and reserves data.
GOM Deep Shelf activity drills to Miocene targets

I. Ashcroft and V. Schmidt
Ultradeep Shelf estimates compare favorably with other world plays.
Instrumented overpressure protection cuts costs, eliminates discharges

T. Sutikno
An instrumented overpressure protection system offers significant cost savings.
Preventing differential sticking and mud losses when drilling

S. Benaissa, A. Bachelot, J. Ricaud, G. Arquey and S. Ong
Field tests and lab work indicate mud losses in highly depleted sands can be reduced with a new formation sealing product.
Scale control in deepwater fields

M. Jordan and E. J. Mackay
Use an interdisciplinary approach to control scale.

Columns

Editorial Comment

Perry A. Fischer, Editor
Nuclear energy: Some new, clear improvements bode well for the future.
Drilling advances

Les Skinner, Contributing Editor
Oilfield jargon: The lingo used by drillers
International Politics

Øystein Noreng, Contributing Editor, North Sea
Norway at $65: The effects of high oil prices
What's new in exploration

Perry A. Fischer, Editor
Hyper-sensitive acoustic sensors; New geo-dating technique; SAFOD drills the San Andreas
What's new in production

Victor A. Schmidt, Drilling Engineering Editor
New processes devised for handling heavy oil; No-perf wells

News & Resources

Companies in the news

Vol. 226 No. 9  The Andergauge Group has been acquired from Charles A. Anderson by SCF Partners (a Houston-based private equity group), management and emp
Industry at a glance

Vol. 226 No. 9   Production in the UAE is up 4.3% since June 2005, to 2.41MMbpd. US oil production is down 4.2% from one month ago.
New products

Vol. 226 No. 9  Accurate flow measurement Emerson Process Managements Rosemount 3051S Ultra for Flow can support up to 14:1 flow turndown with
People in industry

Vol. 226 No. 9  The British Consulate-General in Houston appointed R. Mitchell Jeffrey as its vice consul, political, press and public affairs. He will manage politi
World of Oil

Kurt S. Abraham, Managing/International Editor

Vol. 226 No. 9  KURT S. ABRAHAM, MANAGING/INTERNATIONAL EDITOR

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2005 Drill Bit Classifier Tables

Annual comprehensive listing of major manufacturers' commercial bits. Divided into six formation types, from soft/sticky to extremely hard; tables show name, IADC code, size and performance of each firm's offerings

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