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Pacific Meltem and Pacific Scirocco will be sold out of the marketed fleet; Noble posts over $2 billion in fresh contract backlog.
First LNG at Tellurian’ asset known as Driftwood LNG before Woodside’s acquisition last year is expected in 2029.
Interfacial tension keeps oil and water separate by resisting the mixing of their molecules at the surface. Learn how industry experts measure this force to diagnose fluid behavior.
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SOCAR’s expansion of its exploration footprint in Israeli waters could position Azerbaijan as a future player in EastMed gas.
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Using emergency procedures, the permitting timeline is expected to be significantly reduced from years to weeks, in some cases.
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The latest deepwater exploration well offshore Namibia has found 38 m of net pay and flowed more than 11,000 BOPD of 37 °API oil during testing.
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The UK North Sea Transition Authority has awarded the required permits for the East Irish Sea project, and the project has reached financial close. The carbon capture and storage storage project is expected to receive its first carbon dioxide in 2028.
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Voices From the Industry
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C. Susan Howes is the nominee for 2027 SPE President. She and four others make up the new slate of nominees recommended for positions open on the SPE International Board of Directors.
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In the next 3 to 5 years, South America and the Middle East will lead global investment, driven by greenfield developments, exploration, and midstream infrastructure. Brazil’s growth is fueled by deepwater pre-salt projects, while the Middle East focuses on gas and LNG, especially in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
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Advanced tracer technology was deployed in Oklahoma to analyze production across lateral well sections.
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Whether it’s reviving inactive gas-condensate wells or identifying overlooked reserves in brownfields, operators are making the most of older wells and fields.
President's Column
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This month’s column reviews the evolution of our membership, focusing on young professional members whose demography is a point of concern.

JPT Drilling and Hydraulic Fracturing Technology Review
Bold ideas, big impact. Creative thinking is reshaping unconventional development and cutting costs. Read more here.
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SponsoredAs operators strive to increase production under tighter budgets, traditional downhole diagnostics are falling short—too costly, complex, and time-consuming. Seismos Acoustic Friction Analysis (SAFA) offers a smarter, surface-based alternative. This white paper explores how SAFA enables real-time treatment optimization, better fracture performance, and substantial cos…
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SponsoredElectrical submersible pumps (ESPs) are the backbone of artificial lift operations, enabling the extraction of hydrocarbons from challenging reservoirs. However, their effectiveness is often compromised by the extreme downhole environment, characterized by soaring temperatures, high pressures, and exposure to aggressive fluids.
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SponsoredWhile WACC is frequently used as the base discount rate for corporate-level decision-making, using it as a universal discount rate for projects can result in inaccurate project valuations. Incorporating the opportunity cost of capital provides a more nuanced and accurate approach to project evaluation.
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SponsoredTesting new drilling technology in a controlled and monitored environment before it is launched to its full extent in the field—that is what the Rijswijk Center for Sustainable Geo-energy is all about.
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Terra Drone will support Aramco's operations and Saudi Arabia's technological and economic progress.
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TechnipFMC, in collaboration with Halliburton, was awarded the 2025 ICoTA Intervention Technology Award and received the 2025 Curtis Blount Outstanding Paper Award.
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Nine companies, including one small business, were recognized this year for their demonstrated advancements in the industry.
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