February 2005 ///
Special Focus
Two consecutive, record-setting years deserve yet another
More drilling offshore this year
Buoyed by high prices, drilling rates are feverish
Global output struggles to meet demand
Spending boost to continue in 2005
2005 oil outlook: Is this the year when demand outstrips supply?
US gas well growth continues
$40 to $50 crude keeps strippers pumping
Drilling activity surge will lead to record year
Oil and gas production remarkably flat - again
US oil reserves down, gas up
Congress likely to differ with Bush on US energy policy
Features
Recent years have produced some of the most significant changes in the LNG business, prompted by broadening demand and growing supply competition.
Supply and demand are remarkably volatile, yet remain within a consistent range despite record drilling. Meanwhile, traders keep gaming and playing the game with gas prices.
An easily accessible and minable database, offered by governmental agencies, can generate prospects and increase production.Columns
New coiled tubing string development and pipe handling equipment increased operating well depth ranges by 55%.
Canada is the world's leader in development and use of coiled tubing, but a DOE project hopes to apply this technology to slim holes.
Columns
Yukos goes to auction. Who's next?
DOE deep gas stimulation; New CBM technology
News & Resources
Vol. 226 No. 2 Schlumberger Oilfield Services and the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) have extended the capabilities and functionality of DISKOS, the national
Vol. 226 No. 2
State firm NNPC said Nigerian reserves are at 35.5 billion bbl, with production on the rise. Other OPEC countries,
Vol. 226 No. 2 Extended pressure range for multivariable transmitter Bristol Babcock announces that an upper-range limit (URL) of 4,000 psi is now
Vol. 226 No. 2 Judson Wallace was named VP, manufacturing operations, for Grant Prideco’s Tubular Technology and Services division. Wallace has more than 25 years o
Vol. 226 No. 2 KURT S. ABRAHAM, MANAGING/INTERNATIONAL EDITOR
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.