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As Africa’s top oil producer, Libya is ramping up momentum—offering 22 exploration areas and welcoming BP back to Tripoli with a major deal.
Tight oil and gas producers in the US are pulling back faster than expected as oil prices stagnate and produced water management constraints grow.
Members of the International Association of Oil and Gas Producers reported 32 fatalities and a 26% jump in hours worked in 2024, which lowered the rate by 0.03 per million hours worked.
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Electricity produced onshore powers oil production at Johan Sverdrup holding CO₂ emissions at only 5% of the global average. -
This article is the third in a Q&A series from the SPE Research and Development Technical Section focusing on emerging energy technologies. In this piece, Zikri Bayraktar, a senior machine learning engineer with SLB’s Software Technology and Innovation Center, discusses the expanding use of artificial intelligence in the upstream sector. -
Speakers from various disciplines and professions focus on industry trends, challenges, technology applications and advances. Scheduled DL events are in-person meetings only. -
Shell became the first international company to operate producing fields offshore Brazil and the first to navigate the country’s complex and detailed decommissioning permitting process, which involved extensive environmental assessments, regulatory approvals, and coordinated stakeholder engagement.
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Voices From the Industry
As carbon capture scales up worldwide, the real challenge lies deep underground—where smart reservoir management determines whether CO₂ stays put for good.
As US shale potentially stares at a production plateau, operators and service providers are turning to smarter tools to extend the life of aging plays.
Best practices are not static; they evolve alongside advancements that redefine what is achievable.
The early enthusiasm for carbon capture and storage (CCS) is showing signs of strain as the limited capital availability and political support become clearer.
The CEO and North America research director for Rystad Energy shares insights from a 3-year Knowledge Partnership between the global consultancy and OTC.
Some offshore operators invest tens of millions annually in well interventions, while others spend nothing. What drives the difference remains a mystery.
New case studies highlight how artificial intelligence, advanced hardware, and innovative business models are enabling success in drilling automation.
The era of refracs as mere experiments is long gone; today, they’re a strategic necessity fueling portfolio growth.
Few things are more essential to the now global hydraulic fracturing revolution than access to fresh water, yet this dependency use has raised environmental concerns and operational challenges.
Guest Editorial: 2025 Perspective: Digital Transformation in Oil and Gas—From Evolution to Shockwave
The path forward is not just about automation—it is about augmentation. AI is not replacing human expertise; it is amplifying it. Those who master this balance will define the future of oil and gas in a rapidly evolving energy landscape.
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This article presents a results-driven case study from an ongoing collaboration between a midstream oil and gas company and Neuralix Inc. -
The service giant shares how its new technology can sense rock properties 50 ft ahead of the bit in horizontal wells. -
Successful in other applications, self-healing coatings could be the oil industry’s ticket to fighting corrosion and extending the life of steel. -
Data mining techniques are unlocking new insights from the performance of thousands of Bakken wells. This article explores how those insights are helping refine completion optimization.
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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SponsoredAltitude Energy Partners optimized drilling efficiency by minimizing dysfunctions and protecting downhole components. Their directional drilling team ensured consistent curves and laterals through precise BHA design, modeling, and trajectory control—reducing nonproductive time and drilling costs, and achieving a 100% improvement in efficiency by pad completion. -
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… -
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. -
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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Gold H2 says it is the first to achieve commercial-scale hydrogen production by introducing microbes to a mature oil reservoir.
The supermajor follows other oil companies including ExxonMobil, Equinor, and Occidental Petroleum in the hunt to bolster US supplies of lithium.
In the wake of the falling number of exploratory wells in the country, Brazil-owned Petrobras addressed audience concerns as well as outlined new avenues for production at the Offshore Technology Conference.
Twenty-seven SPE Sections around the world have been recognized with the 2025 Regional Outstanding Section Award.
While militant attacks halted construction at Mozambique’s onshore megaprojects, Eni began LNG exports using a floating production strategy, which now serves as the foundation for its ongoing development.
The Ohio River Valley Institute finds operator indifference, regulatory noncompliance as chief factors in state's growing number of deserted wells.
Fourteen SPE student chapters, ranging by category and size, have been selected for recognition.
Modern carbon capture and storage projects demand simulation workflows and advancements that can effectively capture not only multiphase flow but also thermal, chemical, and geomechanical processes over timeframes far exceeding conventional production cycles.
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The Dutch marine contractor says it plans to outfit its construction vessels with small modular reactors over 5 years. -
New strides in computer vision, well controls indicators, and BOP alignment were showcased at the recent Offshore Technology Conference.
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Gautam Swami, manager of corporate R&D at NOV and SPE member, shares his experiences in building a career in oil and gas R&D, discusses how innovation is shaping the industry, and offers guidance to young professionals.
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