June 2000 ///
Special Focus
Case histories bring reality to well control training
How Louisiana State University, with MMS support, used two underground blowouts as student teaching tools. Key student “learnings" are identified
Optimizing circulation while drilling underbalanced
New computer program allows hydraulic design of drilling system to predict optimum circulating flowrate for any fluid type
Well control: Past, present and future
Where we are and where we're going with technologies for understanding downhole well control while drilling, emphasizing the drill pipe annulus
Features
3-D geological modeling of Birsa field offshore Tunisia
How a preliminary study done in a short timeframe integrated geological interpretation and geophysical and reservoir analysis for 3-D model building
Conoco's West Natuna project proceeds with creativity
Creative business moves and technology spur large gas reserve development off Indonesia, with the region's largest international gas supply system
New multicomponent induction resistivity tool finds thin-bed pay
3-D resisitivity used in combination with standard induction or LWD data gives more-accurate reservoir information. Article details testing, theory and uses
Technology at Work: New operating methods: Data handling to downhole completions
* Sorting out the data-network dilemma * Completions without packers and safety valves * New downhole tractor * Small-scale water frac in California * New online data system for Mississippi
The changing face of underbalanced drilling technology
Part III - Concluding article gives six-year case history of pressure-depleted reservoir exploitation and evolution of cost-saving, integrated UBD package
Special Report
Fieldbus Technology
Following page 120, a 28-page supplement presents seven technical articles describing Ethernet technology/ applications, HSE high-speed automation, fieldbus process controls for chemical plants, and communications and management for upstream offshore and
World Oil's Fluids 2000: Classifications of fluid systems
Exclusive annual listing shows trade names, generic descriptions and recommended usage/ suppliers of nearly 3,000 fluid system additives for drilling/ completion/ workovers, as offered by 107 companies
Departments
Columns
Editorial Comment
Toxics discovered in surprising place; What makes up your gasoline taxes
International
Canadians carry buoyant message to OTC about activity off the East Coast
International Politics
Investors must be willing to take change at its own pace in Saudi Arabia
What's happening in drilling
Halliburton's new Anaconda system; U.S. drilling permits on the rise
What's happening in exploration
Laser-based exploration progress; Detecting heartbeats with seismics
What's happening in production
Mid-East size Caspian discovery; Update on NORM treating/ disposal issue
What's happening offshore
UKOOA survey shows modest UK recovery; API sues MMS over oil valuation
News & Resources
Companies in the news
June 2000 Vol. 221 No. 6 Company News Phillips, ExxonMobil, BP Amoco and ARCO agreed to resolve differences regarding ownership and operation of Alaska’s Prudhoe Bay Unit
Industry at a glance
June 2000 Vol. 221 No. 6 Industry Stats International Geophysical Activity Table &nb
Looking ahead
June 2000 Vol. 221 No. 6 Looking Ahead Saudi investment talks end as oil giants plan to invest. Saudi Arabia’s two-week long negotiations with international oil companies ended w
Oil country hot line
June 2000 Vol. 221 No. 6 Hot Line Phillips strikes oil on Alaska’s North Slope The Meltwater oil discovery is the first for the new millennium on Alaska’s North Slope. It
People in industry
June 2000 Vol. 221 No. 6 People Texaco Inc. elected John Bethancourt VP. He will continue his duties as president, production operations. The Houston Exploration Co
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