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MAY 2009

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Active control is a key factor in intelligent well completions

Jesus Contreras and Fernando Kirnbauer

Maximize final recovery of reserves through an exploitation strategy based on maximum control, real-time monitoring and closed-loop capability.
Optimizing production in maximum reservoir contact wells

I. H. Al-Arnaout, M. H. Al-Buali, S. M. Al-Mubarak and Saad M. Al-Driweesh, M. A. Zareef and E. S. Johansen
Intelligent completions coupled with an optical downhole monitoring system allow flow control of individual laterals.
Optimizing production in maximum reservoir contact wells

I. H. Al-Arnaout, M. H. Al-Buali, S. M. Al-Mubarak and Saad M. Al-Driweesh, M. A. Zareef and E. S. Johansen
Intelligent completions coupled with an optical downhole monitoring system allow flow control of individual laterals.

Features

Deepwater: A robust market in an uncertain climate

Steve Robertson and Thom Payne
Despite the global economic crises, another run-up in oil prices due to fears of a global oil shortage will increase the economic viability of deepwater E&P.
Field redevelopment accomplished using advanced RSS

Jim Manson, Andy Stewart, Martin Pendlebury, Emily Ferguson, Ukpe John, Ian Tribe and Rebecca Lepp
Rotary steerable and geosteering technologies enable rapid field redevelopment.
Laser scanning provides extra value in project design

David S. Stevens and Christopher T. Comardo
Scanning an existing processing facility into a 3D virtual environment helps determine remedial pipe runs and create up-to-date drawings.
LNG liquefaction and regasification takes to the seas—a $27 billion business

Steve Robertson and Lucy Miller
Recent years have seen the completion of some major high-profile floating LNG regasification terminals, particularly in the US. Now, after more than a decade of discussion, floating LNG liquefaction is finally being contracted.
Multiphase flowmeter and sampling system yield real-time wellsite results

Sergey Romashkin, Vitaliy Afanasyev and Vlamir Bastos
A new well testing technology allows fluid collection for analysis, determination of fluid properties at line conditions and pinpointing of dry gas properties, all at the wellsite.
Oil market downturn and its effect on the exploration industry

Jeff Moore
But back orders and momentum are keeping businesses steady. Lessons learned from the last downturn mean that multi-client surveys must be highly funded.
Remote monitoring and control assist plunger lift

Jim Gardner
The use of remote electronics to monitor a few key data points allows operators to maximize production and prevent damage to plunger lift wells.
What’s new in artificial lift

James F. Lea and Herald W. Winkler
Part 2—More developments in sucker rod pumps, gas lift and an innovative cable pump.

Columns

Editorial comment

Perry A. Fischer, Editor

Cold fusion may have been hot after all
Deepwater GOM discoveries to increase

Julie Wilson, Wood Mackenzie

Deepwater Statistical Report
Drilling advances

Les Skinner, Contributing Editor

Vol. 230 No.5 LES SKINNER, PE, CONTRIBUTING EDITOR, LSKINNER@SBCGLOBAL.NET All eyes turn toward Brazil Last month, Petroleo Brasileiro SA (Petrobras) announced that it was planning to search for new deepwater floaters to develop its massive
Exploration discoveries

Arthur Berman, Contributing Editor

Exploration discoveries
Oil and Gas in the Capitals

Jeff Moore

Bangladesh and Myanmar’s E&P row: Implications for the industry
Open up the US Outer Continental Shelf now!

Elizabeth “Libby” Cheney
Whether offshore Alaska or Florida, or off the East or West Coast, the timing, technology and need are aligned to make drilling in these areas a reality.
What’s new in exploration

Arthur Berman, Contributing Editor
Papua New Guinea emerging as a natural gas province
What’s new in production

David M. Cohen, Managing Editor
Hydrate production and CO₂ injection: Two birds with one stone

News & Resources

Companies in the news

May 2009
Industry at a glance

March global oil supply fell by 380,000 bpd to 83.04 million bpd, as OPEC members continued to fall in line with the group’s target output levels. OPEC’s output stands 720,000 bpd above a 24.9 million-bpd target agreed upon at the group’s March 15 meeting.
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Krista H. Kuhl

Norway sets limit on offshore territory; Uganda, Congo increase cooperation agreements; US files civil suit against BP over Prudhoe Bay oil spills; Uruguay modifies offshore license terms

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