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Creating near-zero discharge in Norway: A novel environmental solution

Marine mammals and seismic vessels jockey for position

Sustainable ecosystems: A critical step in sustainable development

Field studies of enhanced methane recovery and CO2

Frac modifications identified through virtual intelligence increase production

World Oil's nine editorial advisors comment on a mediocre 2001, the difficulties facing the industry, and whether better times lie ahead in 2003

Editorial Comment

Drilling advances

International Politics

What's new in exploration

What's new in production

Industry at a glance

Vol. 223 No. 12   The natural gas price for Nov. jumped to $4.12/Mcf, the highest since May 2001. The U.S. rotary rig count continued its slide to 851 rigs, while the international rig count climbed to 1,050 in

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Vol. 223 No. 12  KURT S. ABRAHAM, MANAGING/INTERNATIONAL EDITOR   Click Here for Kurt's Opinion Bush warning after U.N. resolution spooks

Companies in the news

Vol. 223 No. 12  Eastman Kodak Co. Commercial and Government Systems signed an agreement with Boston-based Syncline to become a value-added reseller of Kodak Citipix aerial imagery. Syncline offers a full range of web-based GIS mapping sol

New equipment

Vol. 223 No. 12  Pressure release system This annular pressure release system is a thin metallic disc built into the outer wall of the casing coupling. The newly patented system serves as a safety valve for relieving pressur

New literature

Vol. 223 No. 12  Plasma cutting system A four-page brochure from Thermal Dynamics describes the MERLIN 6000GST. This literature highlights the system's automated process controls and advanced plasma processes with various c

People in industry

Vol. 223 No. 12  JDR Cables Systems appointed Oscar Eide as general manager for its Norwegian subsidiary, based on Bergen. Mark J. Ichara joined Ryder Scott primarily to conduct reservoir simulation modeling, but also to perform pr

Marine Drilling Rigs 2002-2003