Jennifer Pallanich

Senior Technology Editor Journal of Petroleum Technology

Jennifer Pallanich has covered the upstream oil and gas industry as a journalist since 2000. Based in Houston, she focuses on technology and trends in the industry. She can be reached at jpallanich@spe.org.

Field/project development

BP Greenlights Tannguh Phase 2 Project Offshore Indonesia

The plan calls for developing a gas field, CCUS, and onshore compression, with first production expected in 2028.

November 22, 2024 • Jennifer Pallanich • Journal of Petroleum Technology
Business/economics

Some Opposition Expected to Trump’s Commitment to Prioritizing Fossil Fuels

Wood Mackenzie analysis projects a full repeal of the Inflation Reduction Act is unlikely, while industry proponents urge permitting overhaul and loosening of burdensome regulations.

November 20, 2024 • Jennifer Pallanich • HSE Now
Emission management

TotalEnergies Awards GranMorgu Contracts to Saipem, TechnipFMC

Operator also announces plans to deploy continuous, real-time detection equipment at all its operated upstream sites, including GranMorgu, by the end of 2025.

November 15, 2024 • Jennifer Pallanich • Oil and Gas Facilities
Artificial lift

Downtime Detector: New Tool Tackles Production Downtime

ExxonMobil developed an automated system to identify nonproductive and underperforming Permian Basin wells and prioritize high-volume wells to return to production.

November 6, 2024 • Jennifer Pallanich • Journal of Petroleum Technology
AI/machine learning

Automation, Robotics Transforming How Industry Drills Wells

Technology uptake aimed at optimizing resources, delivering consistency, and augmenting what humans can do.

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November 1, 2024 • Jennifer Pallanich • Journal of Petroleum Technology
Field/project development

Pre-Salt Mero 3 Project Starts Production

FPSO to be connected to high-pressure subsea separation technology pilot project.

October 31, 2024 • Jennifer Pallanich • Oil and Gas Facilities
Business/economics

Former CEO Lance Robertson: Permian Basin Outlook Strong

With finite oil reserves, infinite innovation will allow the Permian to endure.

October 28, 2024 • Jennifer Pallanich • Journal of Petroleum Technology
AI/machine learning

From Problem to Prevention: ConocoPhillips Cracks Paraffin Code in Eagle Ford

Machine learning and a decade of gas composition records helped the operator identify wells that were most likely to produce paraffins.

October 22, 2024 • Jennifer Pallanich • Oil and Gas Facilities
Field/project development

Jubarte Sends First Oil to FPSO Maria Quitéria

Petrobras said the unit serving the pre-salt field is designed to reduce up to 24% of emissions.

October 17, 2024 • Jennifer Pallanich • Oil and Gas Facilities
Energy transition

Report: Fossil Fuel Peak Emissions Expected Soon, But Net Zero Remains Far Away

DNV’s Energy Transition Outlook 2024 projects continued growth in solar; slower growth in wind; and declines in coal, oil, and gas, while hydrogen and carbon capture projects are struggling.

October 10, 2024 • Jennifer Pallanich • Journal of Petroleum Technology

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