
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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ExxonMobil and Guyana expect to approach 1 million B/D of oil as the ONE Guyana vessel reaches the Stabroek block.
The offshore Mauritania and Senegal project’s initial phase will deliver around 2.4 mtpa of LNG once fully commissioned.
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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Over decades of exploration and production, the oil and gas sector has accumulated vast amounts of legacy data in various formats. Artificial intelligence and machine learning present an opportunity to transform how this unstructured data is processed and used, enabling significant improvements in operational efficiency and decision-making.
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Stonepeak will pay $5.7 billion for 40% interest in the project due for FID later this year.
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Terra Drone will support Aramco's operations and Saudi Arabia's technological and economic progress.
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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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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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After 5 years of in-depth diagnostic research, the Oklahoma City-based operator shares more insights on fracture behavior.
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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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This month’s column reviews the evolution of our membership, focusing on young professional members whose demography is a point of concern.
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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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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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