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DECEMBER 1998

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Further industry mergers appear likely

William E. Bradford, Dresser Industries, Inc. and NOIA
Introduction

Kurt S. Abraham, International Editor
Low oil prices call for cautious, focused growth

Rolf M. Larsen, Statoil
Natural gas remains the bright spot

Forrest A. Garb, Forrest A. Garb & Associates, Inc.
Next millennium's challenges require good people

Doug Rock, Smith International, Inc. and PESA
Offshore drilling outlook still optimistic for longer term

Paul L. Kelly, Rowan Companies, Inc.
Operators confront many challenges in face of low prices

D. Nathan Meehan, Union Pacific Resources
The year ahead will be a tough one for the UKCS

Alexander G. Kemp, University of Aberdeen
World Oil's seven editorial advisors analyze industry's status and offer their opinions on how to deal with the tough challenges of next year

Features

Microseismic monitoring: Listen and see the reservoir

A. Jupe, J. Cowles and R. Jones
Part 1 - Minute earthquakes caused by reactions to fluid movement/ production can be used to image structures and flow conduits in reservoirs
New opportunities offered by downhole oil/ water separation

L. A. Stuebinger and G. M. Elphingstone, Jr.
Pioneering development and testing by Texaco on downhole oil/ water separation and reinjection using the Dual Action Pumping System (DAPS)
Rotary liner drilling for depleted reservoirs

L. A. Sinor, P. Tyberoe, Ø. Eide and B. C. Wenande
Part 2 - Review of field results, with further development on how the technology has progressed through experience gained in eight wells
TECHNOLOGY AT WORK: Five new techniques improve production/ drilling operations

Upgrading pumping unit performance * Concentric capillary tubing for injecting chemicals * Pressure-activated downhole sealant * Multi-shot, shut-in test tool * Movable submerged mud mixers.
Using pre-drill seismic and LWD data for safe, efficient drilling

B. A. Eaton
With predicted earth stress monitored during drilling, plans may be modified to allow even severe wells to be carried to completion

Columns

Editorial Comment

Thomas R. Wright, Jr., Editorial Director
Norway isn't as "green" as you think; API softens climate change rhetoric
Comment

R. W. Scott
Some end-of-year musings that will surely buoy your spirit for '99
International

Kurt S. Abraham, International Editor
IEA adjusts forecast in the wrong direction; CanOxy is "king" in Yemen
Oil and gas in Washington

Charles D. Matthews, Contributing Editor
Potential Constitution abuse; A few pluses for industry from Congress
What's happening in drilling

J. John Grow, Engineering Editor
Some industry comments on soft oil prices; The era of mega mergers
What's happening in exploration

Perry A. Fischer, Engineering Editor
Licensing in Greenland; Key discoveries in Alaska, Australia, Africa
What's happening in production

Perry A. Fischer, Engineering Editor
New multi-purpose production logging tool; Studies on LNG supply/ demand
What's happening offshore

Robert E. Snyder, Editor
U.S. Gulf: FPSO use, well control, low '98 well counts, strong reserves

News & Resources

Companies in the news
Industry at a glance

Archive December 1998 Vol. 219 No. 12 Industry Stats  International Geophysical Activity Table International Offshore Rigs Table
Looking ahead
Oil country hot line
People in industry

Departments

Special Report

Marine Drilling Rigs '98/'99

Listings show owners/ manager, performance data, major equipment and rig-class photographs for each of the world's 620 mobile offshore drilling units * Introduction/ cover * Jackups * Semi-submersibles * Drillships and barges * Submersibles * Rig name

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