Arctic
News
January 20, 2017
Far above the Arctic Circle, one of the longest-running controversies in U.S. oil drilling is about to reignite.
News
January 06, 2017
The Canadian government says it won’t grant extensions to exploration licenses for Exxon Mobil, BP and other oil firms as it prepares for consultations over the impact of an Arctic drilling moratorium.
Article
August 2016
A new forged completion landing string gives operators and drilling contractors the flexibility to use the same tubular string for both drilling and completion operations, without compromising performance or safety.
Article
July 2016
It isn’t just about oil
Article
May 2016
Advances in technology are enabling the discovery of, and access to, offshore hydrocarbon reserves previously thought uneconomical. However, many viable-but-challenging projects are put on hold because of uncertainties about their feasibility, high start-up costs, and long lead times. To solve these problems, several holistic subsea processing systems have been created to enhance field economics.
Article
April 2016
The implementation of wired drill pipe (WDP) telemetry on the Martin Linge project was proven successful with quantified time savings and the use of two new technologies, the dual integrated reamer and the seismic-while-drilling tool.
Article
November 2015
Conditions in the Barents Sea are more favorable for offshore activities than in other Arctic areas.
Article
November 2015
Prices, sanctions and environmental politics chill the air
Article
October 2015
Arctic: The real deal
Article
May 2015
Alaska oil money, onshore and off
Article
April 2015
Oil response technologies in the Arctic are the focus of a research program, led by nine major oil and gas companies. Their goal is to advance a range of oil spill response technologies and methodologies in support of exploration and development activity in the region.
