Features
Automated, hydraulic tool has been field proven to provide safe, efficient service. Case history describes system benefits on Shell's Brent D platform
Research shows application of the technique to delay gelation in casing annulus and maintain slurry’s hydrostatic pressure to prevent formation fluid influx
Part 1 - Overview of the technology and how it works, plus two case-history applications in the U.S. Gulf, and discussion of deepwater system potential
How Texaco deployed integrated control, safety and marine technologies on its Captain field FPSO facility and wellhead system to boost productive capacity
New process fills technology gap in removing H<SUB>2</SUB>S from gas – Three existing aqueous-type processes for treating high-pressure gas streams are described, plus benefits of a new, nonaqueous sulfur recovery process
BP Permian coordinated a major program to improve pump performance, reduce chemical-related problems and apply automation benefits in 400-well area
Article lays out design criteria for drill-pipe casing landing strings, then discusses inspection/ supervision methods to ensure only “purpose qualified” equipment use
Commercial application of NASA satellite and receiver network allows daily transmission of raw and processed data from offshore to onshore center
Part 4 - Overview of recommended coiled tubing well control stack configuration for defined pressure control conditions, plus proper sizing of CT string OD
Special Report
Survey returns update World Oil’s 1997 Casing Reference Tables with several connection corrections/ additions and organizational changes
Special report presents eight articles describing fieldbus/ PROFIBUS applications in process/plant control and field operations, plus new product reviews
Departments
Columns
California's self-made energy problems; More drilling hasn't delivered more gas
Major oil company executive pay hikes; More comments from Brazil's ANP Director
Russia's President Putin moves against corruption by replacing Gazprom's head
Pride/Marine Drilling consolidation; Two new instruments to help drillers
Adventures of early/ modern explorers/ geologists as they probe the Antarctic
Pipeline survey finds WW II sub in U.S. Gulf; Unstranding gas in West Africa
Eastern Gulf Sale 181 possible roadblock; Shuttle tankers for U.S. Gulf FPSOs
News & Resources
July
2001 Vol. 222 No. 7 Company News
Grynberg Petroleum Co. affiliate
RSM Production Corp. inked an exploration agreement with the Société
July
2001 Vol. 222 No. 7 Industry Stats
International
July
2001 Vol. 222 No. 7 Looking Ahead
Conoco to buy Gulf Canada. Joining the stream
of firms desiring to capitalize on high U.S. natural gas prices, Conoco said it
July 2001 Vol. 222 No. 7
Hot Line
OPEC sustains production, will meet again
At its June 5 meeting, OPEC decided to maintain an
output level of 24.2 mill
July
2001 Vol. 222 No. 7 People
McMoRan Exploration (MMR) created an office of
the chairman, headed by co-chairmen
James R. Moffett, focusing on
Industry At A Glance
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.
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.
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.
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.