Blake Wright

JPT Technology Editor Journal of Petroleum Technology

Blake Wright has been a journalist covering the upstream oil and gas industry for more than 25 years. Based in Houston, his areas of special focus include emerging oilfield technologies and field development trends. He can be reached at bwright@spe.org.

Business/economics

Coterra Rolls Up Permian Duo for Nearly $4 Billion

Operator acquiring oil-weighted New Mexico assets of both Franklin Mountain Energy and Avant Natural Resources.

November 15, 2024 • Blake Wright • Journal of Petroleum Technology
Decommissioning

Santos Taps McDermott for Harriet Decommissioning

Carnarvon basin job will be McDermott’s largest decommissioning project to date.

November 13, 2024 • Blake Wright • Oil and Gas Facilities
Production

Hurricane Rafael Prompts Gulf of Mexico Shut Ins

The late-season hurricane caused damage across western Cuba and now is setting its sights on the US Gulf of Mexico.

November 8, 2024 • Blake Wright • Oil and Gas Facilities
Business/economics

Equinor Buys More EQT Marcellus Assets for $1.25 Billion

The deal follows an asset swap on the same acreage earlier in the year and increases Equinor’s natural gas holdings in the region.

November 4, 2024 • Blake Wright • Journal of Petroleum Technology
Energy transition

The Ones and Zeros of Carbon Capture

The road to a low-carbon world is paved with more than just shiny new facilities and the promise to deliver impressive CO₂ reductions from the atmosphere. Without the software to site, monitor, and maintain those facilities, the drive for net zero would be stuck in neutral.

Locked
November 1, 2024 • Blake Wright • Journal of Petroleum Technology
Business/economics

Nabors Scoops Rival Parker in International Expansion Bid

Driller expects $370 million, all-stock transaction to close in early 2025.

October 18, 2024 • Blake Wright • Journal of Petroleum Technology
Field/project development

TechnipFMC Scoops Kaskida Subsea Work

Contactor will provide EPCI work related to the subsea portion of the 20K Gulf of Mexico development.

October 9, 2024 • Blake Wright • Oil and Gas Facilities
Drilling

The Evolution of the Land Drilling Rig

Over the past 75 years, drillers have gone from the Stone Age to the Space Age when it comes to technological improvements in well construction methods. Yesterday’s crude wood and iron drilling techniques have given way to today’s video game-inspired controls and robotic assistance—much of which migrated from offshore applications. These advancements have driven costs…

October 1, 2024 • Blake Wright • Journal of Petroleum Technology
Business/economics

TotalEnergies Scoops Texas Gas Assets To Fuel LNG Business

The Eagle Ford deal comes as the US LNG market's growth remains stunted by policy.

September 30, 2024 • Blake Wright • Oil and Gas Facilities
Management

Q&A: Giovanni Cristofoli on bp Solutions—Transforming Challenges Into Opportunities Through Innovation and Agility

In this exclusive Q&A, Giovanni Cristofoli, senior vice president of bp Solutions, shares insights into how his team is redefining operational strategies and fostering agility to bridge competitive gaps and enhance efficiency. Highlights include the integration of digital tools, data science, and a unified approach to tackling complex problems.

September 22, 2024 • Blake Wright • Journal of Petroleum Technology

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