Offshore Report

Cantarell field overview
Pemex reports on status of major projects underway to upgrade huge 1.6 MMbpd offshore complex in Mexico's Bay of Campeche.

Well control/safety systems training
New information for Gulf of Mexico operators and contractors describes federal regulatory changes and training options.

Automation and Control

Optimizing Spraberry operations
Review of BP Permian program describes automation upgrades, pumping well improvements and new chemical applications in 400-well operation.

Integrated control solution for Captain field
Texaco / Honeywell describe drilling program and integrated automation package that were key factors in success of major field upgrade.

Oil Country Tubular Goods

Case histories of solid expandable tubulars applications
Part 1 of two-part series by four operators / Enventure that discusses installations, operations and lessons learned.

Landing long casing strings in deepwater wells
T H Hill Assoc. outlines obstacles to overcome to successfully land long, heavy strings in deeper wells in deep water.

Hydraulic power tong system
BJ Tubulars gives basics of articulated, remotely- controlled-arm tong system and case history of North Sea application by a major operator.

Production

Factors affecting performance of crude oil wax-control additives
Lubrizol discusses pour point depressant treatment limitations in the field, and solutions for the problem.

Exploration/Drilling/Production

First commercial transmission of raw, marine seismic data
WesternGeco discusses technical and practical merits of transmitting raw field data directly to clients' offices.

Well control during well intervention, Part 4
SAS Industries describes how to properly select coiled tubing surface and downhole well control equipment.

Pulsation technique for improved gas well cementing
GTI-sponsored R&D project status report shows positive results from test wells in reducing gas migration problems.

Natural Gas Special

Natural gas series, Part 5: Sour/corrosive gas handling
Special feature will highlight recommended practices for H₂S and CO₂ removal, treating and handling in the field.