Issue: August 2002
Special Focus
High exploration and development levels in the region
While China works at capacity, good years are on tap for Indonesia and Thailand
Russian operators lead the way by reinvesting into operations
Despite higher prices and better governmental fiscal practices, operators are not all happy
Canada should see good drilling; Mexico and the U.S. will be flat
Brazil is not suffering the political/ economic woes of Venezuela and Argentina
Onshore and offshore projects, especially LNG, are key drivers of drilling and field development
In spite of good prices, North Sea operators holding back projects
Global upstream activity to overcome economic slowdown
Features
A direct hydrocarbon-migration indicator showed itself on various data types. Rarely does it look this good
The usual ways of getting formation-evaluation data from high-angle and horizontal wells are wireline PCL and LWD; but under such conditions, reliability has been a problem
New system for clean-out and remedial work on small-diameter, stainless steel line inside production tubing simplifies workover/ installation operations
How BP's horizontal, openhole gravel pack in a Marlin field development well was completed with fluids specifically designed to optimize drill-in and clean-up
A radically new type of gas separation technology gains acceptance. When the technology can be applied, the cost savings are considerable
In the future, changing regional economies and environmental regulations will drastically alter where natural gas is produced and consumed
Columns
OCS Lease Sale 184 final notice; New MMS director, Ms. Johnnie Burton
The good and not-so-good news on activity; More congressional shenanigans
If Congress does pass an energy bill, it will be watered down and pork-laden
Injecting water into gas; Heavy oil output and classification
News & Resources
Aug. 2002 Vol. 223 No. 8 Industry Stats International Geophysical Activity Table U.S. Oil Supply Graph International Offshore Rigs Table U.S. Rotary Drilling Rigs Graph International Rotary
Aug. 2002 Vol. 223 No. 8 Looking Ahead OPEC secretary general says oil prices expected to rise. OPEC’s newly appointed secretary general, Alvaro Silva, said he expects oil prices to rise as the global economy recovers during the second half of 2002. However, he declined
Aug. 2002 Vol. 223 No. 8 Hot Line Saipem gains majority stake in Bouygues Saipem has completed the acquisition of Bouygues Construction’s 50.8% stake in Bouygues Offshore. It also has filed a standing offer for the remaining public shares with the French market auth
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.
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.
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.
