MWD advances aid with drilling
Scientific Drilling International (SDI) highlight a service that addresses the industry’s toughest wellbore placement and risk mitigation challenges: MagTraC MWD Ranging.
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Heavy lifting, Part 1
Norman Liley, Zilift, UK, examines the growing importance of artificial lift as heavy oil production continues to grow.
Getting creative with cladding, Part 2
Robert Miller, Abakan Inc., explains how a new method for the seamless cladding of pipes is enabling the development of subsea oil resources in ever-harsher conditions.
Troubled waters ahead
The latest report from Wood Mackenzie shows that water poses a variety of business risks for the energy industry, and could play an influential role in shaping the future energy supply mix.
Federal Energy and Water Management Awards
The US Department of Energy has announced the winners of the Federal Energy and Water Management Awards.
Impacts of climate change: Tribal leaders task force
President Obama has issued an executive order aimed at preparing for the impacts of climate change which will see tribal leaders serving on a task force.
France’s fracking ban to remain for the foreseeable future, despite the ‘cheap’ argument
GlobalData discuss France’s decision to uphold the ban on hydraulic fracturing despite warnings that the country will miss out on a significant source of cheap energy.
Preparing for the Arctic rush, Part 3
Operating in the Arctic requires a combination of advanced technology, viable economics and political will. Bradd Libby, DNV GL, Norway, elaborates.
Returning nationals and the oil and gas industry
According to recruitment specialist Hydrogen, oil and gas companies and welcoming back returning nationals for domestic projects.
Getting creative with cladding, Part 1
Robert Miller, Abakan Inc., explains how a new method for the seamless cladding of pipes is enabling the development of subsea oil resources in ever-harsher conditions.
Preparing for the Arctic rush, Part 2
Operating in the Arctic requires a combination of advanced technology, viable economics and political will. Bradd Libby, DNV GL, Norway, elaborates.
Preparing for the Arctic rush, Part 1
Operating in the Arctic requires a combination of advanced technology, viable economics and political will. Bradd Libby, DNV GL, Norway, elaborates.
PwC analyses IPCC carbon budget expectations
IPCC carbon budget to 2100 will be used by 2034 according to PwC analysis.
OTC Brasil attracts more than 15000
The three day conference and exhibition featured 192 peer-selected technical papers, a 40% increase over the first OTC Brasil, held in 2011.
OMV announces Statoil acquisition
OMV has closed the acquisition of assets in Norway and the UK (west of Shetland area) from Statoil.