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JANUARY 2000

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Innovative IT tools help manage extensive field operations

D. Berta and D. A. Burleigh
A Conoco business unit has designed, built and integrated information technology tools to better manage several thousand South Texas wells
Integration of multiple data types for reservoir management

L. J. Sydora
How critical geophysical/ geological/ production data for Hibernia field are incorporated into model updating and reservoir characterization
Machar field: Unlocking the potential of North Sea chalk

A. Brown, M. Davies, H. Nicholson and B. R. Gane
Using state-of-the-art reservoir descriptions, optimum well planning and more effective acid stimulation, per-well rates were more than tripled
PC-based reservoir simulators enable quick decision on E&P well plans

J. L. Buchwalter, W. G. Hazlett, T. M. Campbell and R. A. Molohon
The process and results of a mapping, gridding, geostatistics and reservoir simulation of an exploration prospect, while the drilling rig was on site

Features

Building a world class organization in a volatile oil price environment

J. de Wardt
Part 1 - The key to success will be companies' ability to reduce costs of their services while increasing the value delivered to clients
New drill pipe size improves ERD and deepwater drilling

M. J. Jellison and Dr. M. Payne
Presently available 5-1/2- and 6-5/8-in. pipe may have hydraulic performance and mechanical handling limitations - 5-7/8 in. may be a viable option
Upstream activity set to rebound in Southeast Asia

Kurt S. Abraham, International Editor
First article of seven-part series overviews several countries' recent activity trends and finds that most are poised for renewed growth

Columns

Editorial Comment

Thomas R. Wright, Jr., Editorial Director
Year-end drilling indicators look good; Iceberg Armageddon in Antarctica
International

Kurt S. Abraham, International Editor
Geopolitics of Energy Conference report; Kuwait to award four new fields
International Politics

Øystein Noreng, Contributing Editor
Norway's oil policy is heading for fundamental, but cautious change
What's happening in drilling

Robert E. Snyder, Editor
U.S. drilling permit applications up; coalbed methane regulation setback
What's happening in exploration

Perry A. Fischer, Engineering Editor
More visualization centers; Seismic vessel moves to the Caspian Sea
What's happening in production

Perry A. Fischer, Engineering Editor
New production testing technology; Two new offshore stimulation vessels
What's happening offshore

Robert E. Snyder, Editor
Deepwater production growth over five years; Ekofisk abandonment planning

News & Resources

Companies in the news

January 2000 Vol. 221 No. 1  Company News  Middle Bay Oil Co. closed its acquisition of properties and interests, the majority of which it already operated, in Texas and Louisiana.
Industry at a glance

January 2000 Vol. 221 No. 1  Industry Stats  International Geophysical Activity Ta
Looking ahead

January 2000 Vol. 221 No. 1  Looking Ahead  Naimi clarifies Saudi concept of investment. Saudi Arabian Oil Minister Ali Al-Naimi has not completely shut the door to foreign investment in the
Oil country hot line

January 2000 Vol. 221 No. 1  Hot Line  U.S. reserves plunge U.S. proved crude reserves fell 7% in 1998, the largest percentage decline in 53 years, according to the U.S. Energy Information Age
People in industry

January 2000 Vol. 221 No. 1  People  Conoco Inc. named Gary W. Edwards senior executive vice president, corporate strategy and development, the principal advisor to the chairman and CEO.

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Special Report

2000 Tubing Reference Tables

Staff Report
Updated information from 20 companies, including the VAM Family, for pipe sizes to 5-in. OD, gives useful data on premium connection dimensions, proprietary configurations, steel grades and minimum tension strengths

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