
JPT Drilling and Hydraulic Fracturing Technology Review
This selection of cutting-edge articles spotlights how experimental concepts are now driving cost-saving strategies in unconventional development. It’s a reminder that innovation often comes from creative thinking, not just new tools or tech partnerships. Read more here.
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Hammerhead, the seventh planned project offshore Guyana, is expected to reach FID later this year and go on-stream in 2029.
The new plan will replace the current roadmap that contains just three planned Gulf of Mexico lease sales.
Wood Mackenzie’s study identifies shale innovation, exploration, and fiscal terms as crucial for the US to maintain top oil and gas production status beyond 2030.
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The offshore Mauritania and Senegal project’s initial phase will deliver around 2.4 mtpa of LNG once fully commissioned.
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As part of Italy's Mattei Plan—named after Enrico Mattei, Eni's first chairman—Eni will invest close to $9 billion each in Algeria, Libya, and Egypt.
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The test marks a milestone in the Poseidon CCS project, which aims to store carbon dioxide in the depleted gas reservoir below the Leman development in the southern North Sea.
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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.
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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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An oversupply of LNG carriers is putting downward pressure on charter rates, pushing them to historic lows. Newbuild LNG carrier deliveries have been outpacing the construction and permitting of new liquefaction facilities needed to support them.
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After 5 years of in-depth diagnostic research, the Oklahoma City-based operator shares more insights on fracture behavior.
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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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SponsoredThis article explores the intricacies of this age-old problem, outlining the causes, consequences, and costs of gas locking, as well as highlighting a novel approach to mitigation that has recently been validated by computational fluid dynamics research.
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Geothermal systems, which rely on extracting heat from deep within the Earth, face many of the same technical challenges that oil and gas operators have tackled for decades. Geothermal development can be advanced efficiently and economically by applying proven oil and gas technologies.
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The companies have announced they will work together to integrate geothermal well engineering and project delivery globally.
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Closed-loop geothermal systems have entered the new-energy arena to generate electricity using the underground as a heat exchanger.
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