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From its origins running just a few light bulbs in Tuscany in 1904 to supporting baseloads on national power grids today, geothermal power generation has been driven by technological advancements. Many of these advancements stem from oil and gas exploration and production efforts.
Oman is embarking on a renewed effort to deploy the latest hydraulic fracturing technologies and techniques, tailored to its unique reservoirs and challenges.
Addressing the challenge of developing a mature basin with a data-driven approach to spacing and inventory decisions.
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President Ali will be joined by a delegation from Guyana, including the Hon. Vickram Bharrat, Minister of Natural Resources.
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The award comes as a contract release purchase order under a long-term agreement that simplifies ongoing efforts to maintain mature field production in Saudi Arabia.
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With the Vaca Muerta home to some of the world’s most-productive wells, and the Permian still going strong, if increasingly gassier, Rystad sees shale as resilient.
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US EIA data show exports rising from 0.5 Bcf/D in 2016 to 15 Bcf/D in 2025, positioning the US as the world’s largest LNG exporter with further capacity growth expected next year.
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Voices From the Industry
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Monitoring on the ground is helping the industry shift from best estimates to hard data so it can bring the true emissions profile into focus.
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To overcome operational constraints tied to ball-and-seat valves, an operator tested a spring-loaded alternative downhole.
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Despite a 2.8% drop in liquefied natural gas exports in 2025 because of lost market share in China, Australia anticipates a 2026 rebound as new North West Shelf capacity comes online. Meanwhile, East Coast operators brace for a tsunami of wells entering the decommissioning pipeline and potential energy shortfalls necessitating LNG imports.
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Field results highlight how rethinking tubing-anchor-catcher design can reduce gas interference and support late-life production.
President's Column
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Petroleum engineering education is at a crossroads, with university enrollments shrinking and a talent gap looming. Take a look at what the data really show about degree trends, why Gen Z is turning away from engineering, and how SPE—from K–12 outreach to lifelong upskilling—is uniquely positioned to impact the industry’s future workforce.
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 HPHT wells push equipment to the edge of material limits, operators are turning to advanced thermoplastics and sealed electrical assemblies to maintain system integrity. From ESP insulation to BOP control systems, the right component design can prevent failures, lower intervention costs, and extend equipment life in the harshest offshore environments.
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SponsoredIn oil and gas operations, every decision counts. For more than 2 decades, SiteCom has been the trusted digital backbone for well operations worldwide, driving insight, collaboration, and efficiency.
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SponsoredAdvance your career with the new Pipeline Engineering Program at the Technical University of Leoben, a 5-month course combining on-campus and online learning, integrating industry expertise, engineering practice, and future-ready skills for professionals in oil, gas, and emerging energy systems.
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SponsoredSince 1997, intelligent completions have transformed reservoir management, but adoption remains limited due to perceived complexity. The industry reached a pivotal moment with the development of next-generation technologies that address longstanding challenges and offer simpler operation solutions.
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Changgui Xu will receive the 2026 Individual Distinguished Award, and CNOOC will receive the 2026 Institutional Distinguished Award.
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Wafik Beydoun will receive the 2026 Individual Distinguished Award, and Brava Energia will receive the 2026 Institutional Award.
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The $26-million project will serve as a collaborative hub for research, engineering, and testing.
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