April 2020 ///
Special Focus
Mukesh Kapila, Halliburton
Augmented and virtual reality systems reduce rig time usage and mitigate uncertainties, while improving accuracy of rig surveys for offshore solids control and fluid management installations.
Tore Fjågesund, Wellbarrier, a Schlumberger technology
Operators are using cloud-based well barrier illustrations, with the two-barrier philosophy, as the logical starting point to manage their well integrity and reduce risk.
Kurt Abraham, World Oil
The three Railroad commissioners are faced with what may be the major decision of their professional lives—whether to prorate or not. And, in tandem, the fate of many industry companies and individuals’ jobs could be hanging in the balance.
Kevin Arnold, K Arnold Consulting
Staff, World Oil
Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) Chairman Wayne Christian’s sudden April 29 declaration against prorationing appears to run counter to what a majority of Texas E&P professionals would like the agency to do on May 5, according to results of a new World Oil survey.
Columns
Dan K. Eberhart, Canary Drilling Services, LLC
We must move toward our energy future, not retreat to the energy past
Jim Redden, Contributing Editor
One word
William (Bill) Head, Contributing Editor
The sky is falling or contango?
Dr. Øystein Noreng, Contributing Editor
Norway facing crises
Kurt Abraham, World Oil
A wave of change rolls forward
Don Francis, Contributing Editor
And the winner is…
Craig Fleming, World Oil
How about some good news?
Alex Mills, Texas Alliance of Energy Producers
Features
Jennifer Adams, Siemens
It has become clear that achieving emissions targets and meeting the world’s growing demand for power will require a mix of generation from cost-competitive renewables and cleaner-burning hydrocarbons—most notably natural gas.
Jim Redden, Contributing Editor
Price rout, pandemic add exclamation point to uncertain future
Staff, World Oil
Extremely difficult oil market conditions demand very creative, flexible solutions to counteract predatory actions by state actors and protect infrastructure. This is particularly true in the U.S., yet one industry association seems to be working overtime to stifle discussion of some potential remedies.
Mike Sommers, API
On April 7, World Oil posted an editorial, which discussed the potential for the U.S. government to take action in the oil market, and API’s role in the situation. Here, now, is API’s response.
Paul Gargett, Stephen Hall, Jayanti Kar, McKinsey and Company
To operate a well is to operate responsibly—but more must be done on sustainable design and balanced portfolios to achieve a net-zero future.
Mike Slaton, Contributing Editor
Gains, losses and a world on edge
Kurt Abraham, World Oil
Coronavirus and crashed oil prices have had an effect on the province’s activity, but operators continue to try to press forward on a number of projects.
Joris Houvet, Barry Smart, Fraser Cowie, Stephen Forrester, Gyrodata
Wellbore placement accuracy remains critical to successful offshore operations, particularly where there is a high risk of wellbore collision. Companies implementing gyro technology can mitigate such risks and improve the separation factor between their wells.
Ravinath Kausik, Lalitha Venkataramanan, Albina Mutina, Erik Rylander, Schlumberger
A new producibility index, which identifies light/heavy oil components in tight-organic shale reservoirs, can be used to determine the best horizon to land a lateral section to improve ultimate recovery.
Cameron Wallace, Digital Editor
John Kerr, Baker Hughes' vice president, engineering and technology, oilfield, discusses the operational and financial benefits of electrifying subsea systems.
Luis Vernengo, Eduardo Trinchero, Pan American Energy Group
New algorithms, from an innovative seismic toolbox, generate a different approach to stratigraphic and structural event studies by combining large datasets, to identify hidden trends and subtle changes around geologic features.
What does it take for both U.S. federal and Texas state regulators to intervene and take action? There has been enough diddling around for weeks on end by both groups.
News & Resources
Craig Fleming, World Oil
High-torque, high-flow drilling motor completes longer laterals faster, with greater control