Exploration & Exploitation

AVO processing: Myths and reality
CGG's Guillaume Cambois discusses important considerations in quantifying analyses by differentiating near and far angles.

Classification of giant fields, with exploration implications
University of Texas author describes classifying project completed with respect to tectonic setting.

Comparison of seismic processing methods for subsurface modeling
GTX illustrates relative strengths and weaknesses of ray trace vs. full wave equation modeling.

Drilling

Hydraulic thrusting devices improve drilling efficiencies
Smith International and Trinpet review benefits provided by thrusting devices in the BHA in high-angle wells.

Drilling straighter holes with closed-loop technology
Baker Oil Tools describes BHA with stabilizing pads that gives vertical paths through salt sections for higher ROPs.

Management

Meeting today's plug & abondonment / decommissioning demands
Tetra Applied Technologies describes new strategies to cut work, equipment and money in P&A operations.

After petroleum is gone, what then?
Texas Tech University author discusses possible organic carbon sources to replace the inevitable loss of conventional liquid petroleum.

Natural Gas Series

Anomalously pressured gas formations
IDT's Dr. Ronald Surdam describes the potential reserve base, what to look for, and new techniques for effective exploration / drilling / development.

Regional Review

Pemex's Northern Region challenges and potential
Subdirector Maclovio Yanez presents first of two-part series, emphasizing economic indicators and Burgos basin gas development.

Petroleum Technology Digest

Special report by World Oil and PTTC presents four case history applications of new technologies, including: pump-off controllers; water drive completion; limited 3-D seismic survey; and solid propellants for stimulations.

2001 Drill Bit Classifier

Annual listing of 20 manufacturers' commercial products shows bits for six formation types, giving name/model, IADC code, size and performance.