June 2000 ///
Special Focus
How Louisiana State University, with MMS support, used two underground blowouts as student teaching tools. Key student “learnings" are identified
New computer program allows hydraulic design of drilling system to predict optimum circulating flowrate for any fluid type
Where we are and where we're going with technologies for understanding downhole well control while drilling, emphasizing the drill pipe annulus
Features
How a preliminary study done in a short timeframe integrated geological interpretation and geophysical and reservoir analysis for 3-D model building
Creative business moves and technology spur large gas reserve development off Indonesia, with the region's largest international gas supply system
3-D resisitivity used in combination with standard induction or LWD data gives more-accurate reservoir information. Article details testing, theory and uses
* 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
Part III - Concluding article gives six-year case history of pressure-depleted reservoir exploitation and evolution of cost-saving, integrated UBD package
Special Report
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
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
Toxics discovered in surprising place; What makes up your gasoline taxes
Canadians carry buoyant message to OTC about activity off the East Coast
Investors must be willing to take change at its own pace in Saudi Arabia
Halliburton's new Anaconda system; U.S. drilling permits on the rise
Laser-based exploration progress; Detecting heartbeats with seismics
Mid-East size Caspian discovery; Update on NORM treating/ disposal issue
UKOOA survey shows modest UK recovery; API sues MMS over oil valuation
News & Resources
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
June 2000
Vol. 221 No. 6 Industry Stats
International Geophysical Activity Table
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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
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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
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
Supplement
A monthly magazine offering industry news, statistics and technical editorial to the oil and gas drilling, exploration and production industry.
A monthly magazine offering industry news, statistics and technical editorial to the oil and gas drilling, exploration and production industry.
A monthly magazine offering industry news, statistics and technical editorial to the oil and gas drilling, exploration and production industry.
A monthly magazine offering industry news, statistics and technical editorial to the oil and gas drilling, exploration and production industry.