Special reports

Morris Hoagland explores the ways produced water can be reused in and outside the oilfield and the opportunities this creates.

In response to recent media speculation Shell wishes to clarify that it has not been actively considering making an offer for BP and confirms it has not made an approach to, and no talks have taken place with, BP with regards to a possible offer.

Garry Stephen, Vice President, UK and Asia, Oil States, examines the new bar being set in safety and efficiency standards for drilling complex wells.

Nanda Boddeda, Enventure, USA, outlines how expandable liners has broadened over the years with the introduction of high torque expandable premium connections (XPC) and rotation-enabled expandable liners.

Mariano Guerrico, Global Technology Manager, Tracerco, describes how cutting-edge technology has transformed flow control and monitoring, showcasing a case study from the Santos basin offshore Brazil.

Graeme Fyfe, DTI, explains how new technology can answer multiple thru-tubing plugging challenges in a single solution.

Francisco Cortés, CEO, SENSIA Solutions, explains how smart infrared is changing the game for emissions monitoring, preventive maintenance, and safety in upstream oil and gas operations.

New in-depth report highlights how a legacy ‘CAPEX first’ mindset is leaving operators missing out on superior performance and cost benefits.

Dr. Silke Hoppe and Dr. Cornell Stanciu, Sasol Chemicals, weigh in on the necessity and opportunities of increasing use of narrow-range ethoxylates in the oil and gas industry.

Aramco has announced the signing of 34 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and agreements, with a potential total value of approximately US$90 billion, with major US companies, through its Aramco Group Companies.

Geir Melhus, Vice President Operations, and Johannes Nesse, Field Service Manager, TCO, Norway, examine the process of developing a new type of shallow set barrier plug, and its implications for upstream technology.

Leonard Hamill, Operations Director, Pipetech, discusses the issues facing downhole wells in deepwater environments and how the development of new technologies can address these issues.

A merger could strengthen Shell's global energy market standing, challenging Exxon and Chevron in the US.

3t Drilling Systems signs long-term contract to redesign and develop IADC’s accredited online learning platform, KREW.

The energy industry is braced for short-term uncertainty caused by global instability, but remains optimistic in the long-term, according to DNV’s annual Energy Industry Insights survey.