Issue: May

COLUMNS

First Oil: OTC soldiers on for another year

In his newest column, World Oil Editor-in-Chief Kurt Abraham examines OTC 2026’s continued attendance decline, concerns over the exhibition floor and why rising U.S. oil production is strengthening America’s geopolitical leverage.
FEATURES

Why oil and gas companies should invest in ruggedized edge computing

Ruggedized servers and computers can maximize uptime and reliability anywhere that physical factors or unstable power might compromise operations. Edge-based computing devices can also produce and compile data instantaneously on-site without lag time or latency associated with cloud computing.  
SPECIAL FOCUS: COMPLETION TECHNOLOGY

From post-mortem to real-time: A scalable approach to fracture diagnostics

Surface-based pressure signal analysis provides real-time insights during hydraulic fracturing, enabling operators to optimize treatment outcomes, reduce operational risks and strategically lower capital expenditures. 
MANAGEMENT ISSUES

Nova Scotia’s Premier aims to revive province’s oil and gas activity

After a long period in the regulatory “wilderness,” East Canada’s Nova Scotia province looks to make up for lost time in developing its oil and gas potential.    
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