Wood Mackenzie highlights four US Lower 48 themes to look for in 2026
US Lower 48 rig count to fall below 500 while gas assets drive M&A rebound in 2026.
The latest upstream news
This spotlight session reviews and discusses Nanoprecise’s recent article for Oilfield Technology, entitled ‘Powering Oil and Gas Operations with AI’
Africa needs US$375 billion to develop natural gas sector, says Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)
With 17 high impact wells completed in 2025, Africa will need significant investment to support natural gas demand in the near-medium term.
Beyond the dashboard
Egill Abrahamsen, Vice President and Principle Drilling & Well Specialist, Sekal AS, Norway, details how advanced, real-time predictive monitoring systems are transforming offshore drilling operations.
Wood Mackenzie reveals five corporate oil and gas themes to look out for in 2026
Share buybacks at risk as companies face toughest strategic balancing act yet.
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Saipem achieves ISO 55001:2024 certification from DNV for offshore asset lifecycle management
The certification applies to Saipem’s entire offshore asset portfolio, including construction vessels, drilling ships and platforms, floating production and storage units, as well as related onboard equipment – such as pipe-handling systems, cranes, mobile equipment and ROVs – and support activities at logistics bases and offices.
Viridien completes reimaging of BM-S-2 multi-client survey in Brazil’s southern Santos Basin
Viridien successfully completes BM-S-2 seismic reimaging project in the southern Santos Basin.
Chandler Engineering offers 6700-M mini flow loop system for friction pressure testing
This latest addition to the 6700 Friction Flow Loop product line delivers advanced testing capabilities in a portable, space-saving design.
EZOps partners with Midland College to equip future oilfield workforce
EZOps partners with Midland College to empower future oilfield workforce with digital technology.
Saipem: third extension of contract with Aker BP for Scarabeo 8 for offshore drilling activities in Norway into 2028
Saipem announces that Aker BP has exercised a new option to extend the contract for the semi-submersible drilling unit Scarabeo 8, prolonging its deployment for an additional year.
Backfire: Trump’s methane policy vs US producers
The Trump administration this week tried to browbeat European Union leaders, claiming that regulations limiting methane emissions from the production of imported natural gas hurt US companies exporting that gas.