The need for sustainable innovation, efficient resource planning, and a greater understanding of subsurface science through applied chemistry is greater than ever. Three papers were selected based on their forward-looking approaches to these challenges.

This study contributes to enhancing the understanding of scale-inhibitor retention in rock formations.

As the exploitation of hydrocarbons moves into increasingly challenging scenarios, the ability to enhance the strength of available tools so that they can create a whole greater than the parts is no longer an option but a necessity. This year’s Field Development selections reflect this need for optimization.