JPT Staff

JPT Staff is the editorial team behind the Journal of Petroleum Technology, the flagship publication of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), dedicated to delivering timely insights and industry news about the upstream oil and gas sector for SPE members.

Field/project development

Gate Energy Tapped for Kaskida Commissioning

Supermajor BP awards contract to same specialists who commissioned its Argos platform.

September 16, 2025 • JPT Staff • Oil and Gas Facilities
Environment

AI Aids Detection and Understanding of Oil Spills

This research aims to harness the advanced capabilities of artificial intelligence, specifically deep learning and large language models, to develop a comprehensive system for detecting and explaining oil spills.

September 16, 2025 • JPT Staff • Journal of Petroleum Technology
Sustainability

IEA Lowers Predictions for Production of Low-Emissions Hydrogen

The International Energy Agency cited a wave of cancellations and persistent challenges for dropping its projection for annual production of low-emissions hydrogen by 2030 from 49 mtpa to 37 mtpa.

September 15, 2025 • JPT Staff • Journal of Petroleum Technology
Production

Congo Signs $23B Deal With Wing Wah To Boost Oil Output

The deal between the Republic of the Congo and the Chinese oil and gas company aims to develop the Banga Kayo, Holmoni, and Cayo blocks and raise national oil output to 200,000 B/D by 2030.

September 9, 2025 • JPT Staff • Journal of Petroleum Technology
Business/economics

Kongsberg Digital and Petroleum Development Oman Ink Deal To Deploy AI-Based Digital Twins

The companies said they plan to start deploying digital twin technologies in Oman this year.

September 8, 2025 • JPT Staff • Journal of Petroleum Technology

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