March 2020 ///
Special Focus
Jared Ciferno, Dr. Grant Bromhal, NETL
Researchers at NETL are working to increase the role that AI and ML play in everyday E&P operations.
Sujit Kumar, Agora
New digital technologies derive actionable intelligence from data generated during oilfield operations, while enabling the ability to implement changes in real time.
Kris Earl, Rob Shoup, Stephen Forrester, Chris Hartley, Gyrodata
A novel, high-density logging technology illuminates areas of high tortuosity in the wellbore to improve production equipment placement and reduce downhole damage.
Features
Jeff Falk, Mike Williams, Rice University
Scientists at Rice University’s Brown School of Engineering show that microscopic saltwater droplets emulsify crude oil when each has the right composition. Understanding how they combine is important to enhanced oil recovery.
Mark Casaday, EDGE LNG
Large-scale flaring has become an
issue in the U.S. and elsewhere, both
for environmental and resource wastage reasons. A new alternative to flaring is in-the-field micro-scale LNG.
David Boggs, Energy Maritime Associates
The floating production market experienced a strong 2019, with the highest level of FPSO awards in seven years. Confidence has returned, particularly for the leading contractors, which are managing record orderbooks.
Ayoub Hadj-Moussa, Weatherford International
A hybrid UBD/MPD solution for an unconventional gas exploration project proves to mitigate hazards, improve safety, and make future drilling campaigns economically viable.
Colby Meise, Parallel Petroleum LLC; Eivind Moen, Comitt Well Solutions
A new acid treatment system restores declining production and delivers consistent output thereafter.
Toni Miszewski, AnTech Ltd.
Wellsite IT has evolved dramatically since the days when seeing a laptop on a wellsite was a rare occurrence. It needed to—today’s technically advanced drilling techniques use high data volumes from multiple providers, meaning reliability and security are more important than ever.
Emily Querubin, World Oil
Mexico’s populist president continues his quest to upend energy reform
Darren Schultz, ABB Energy Industries
New technology enables small and mid-sized operators to benefit from digital solutions, without installing a capital-intensive SCADA network.
Columns
Craig Fleming, World Oil
The Democratic party: OPEC’s best friend
Jeff Moore, Contributing Editor
Jim Redden, Contributing Editor
Wacky today, plausible tomorrow
Edward Cross, Kansas Independent Oil & Gas Association
What is our energy future?
Don Francis, World Oil
It's Showtime
William (Bill) Head, World Oil
Reasonable competition?
Kurt Abraham, World Oil
Coronavirus breeds rampant irresponsibility
Mark Patton, Hydrozonix
The path to sustainability
Andrew Bruce, Data Gumbo
Why you can’t afford not to use blockchain in commodity transportation
News & Resources
Emily Querubin, World Oil
Emily Querubin, World Oil