DSDE: Features

After 5 years of in-depth diagnostic research, the Oklahoma City-based operator shares more insights on fracture behavior.

SPE has unveiled a new optional tagline—Solutions. People. Energy.—designed to emphasize the Society’s mission of sharing innovative solutions, empowering members, and addressing the global demand for sustainable energy.

The energy-focused LLM project by Aramco Americas, SPE, and i2k Connect has entered the testing phase and is on track for licensing to operators later this year.

A roundtable discussion during CERAWeek pointed to the necessity of a mindset shift for the oil and gas industry to tap into AI’s true potential.

Data quality and mission clarity matter more than ever, according to experts speaking at this year’s International Petroleum Technology Conference in Kuala Lumpur.

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.

In the Marcellus, Repsol is slicing and dicing legacy data to evolve its completions strategy, while in the Permian, ExxonMobil is mastering the 4-mile lateral drillout using lessons learned.

This month’s column reviews the evolution of our membership, focusing on young professional members whose demography is a point of concern.

Chevron’s announcement comes on the heels of ExxonMobil’s announcement in December of a similar project to deliver natural gas-fueled electricity to US data centers.

From optimizing drilling performance to enhancing worker safety, computer vision can change how the industry works.