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A closer look at some of the speakers, panel discussions, and technical sessions slate for the 2016 International Petroleum Technology Conference, to be held 14-16 November in Bangkok, Thailand.

Oil industry leaders have a long tradition of philanthropy, just one more way our industry serves the ­public good. SPE, both as an organization, and through our volunteers, also finds ways to give back to our communities and the public.

Merger and acquisition activity has been limited since prices started to fall in 2014. But there are signs that M&A activity may be building, and oil company management teams should think about which deal strategies they should pursue.

While OPEC has lost some its influence over prices, major natural gas producers are working to create their own cartel that they hope could bring some stability to international gas prices.

Openhole multistage (OHMS) systems are more cost-effective than the cemented casing plug-and-perf (CCPP) techniques for increasing production and reducing development costs.

Despite major advancements in deepwater projects in the Gulf of Mexico, FPSO usage has yet to increase.

To do more with less, standardization and automation will be key. Application of techniques honed in other industries need to be evaluated as part of the path toward standardized approaches.

Change. Look around. It is happening faster than most of us have seen in our entire careers. The market is driving change with a desperate insistence.

The journey to an injury- and incident-free operation has many paths, and we can see by the different approaches that progress is being made.

McDermott and Nakilat-Keppel Offshore Marine (N-KOM) agreed to an exclusive cooperation agreement for offshore engineering, procurement, construction, and installation projects within Qatari waters.