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In this second article of a series covering water management in hydraulic fracturing (HF) in unconventional resources, the properties and characteristics of the flowback fluids are discussed, together with the general categories of technologies that are best suited to treat them.

OTC recognized three figures who have contributed to facilities engineering: Dendy Sloan, Jim Brill, and Ken Arnold. They were recognized with the Distinguished Achievement Awards for their technical and leadership contributions to the industry.

The effects of turbulence/shear and thermal driving force on wax-deposition characteristics were experimentally studied using a waxy crude oil from the Gulf of Mexico.

The new influx of well capping companies finds ways to shut down wells by employing equipment used for everyday tasks. Their challenge today is to anticipate and develop equipment to prevent the potential blowouts of tomorrow.

This year’s Offshore Technology Conference (OTC), held 6-9 May in Houston, reflected the offshore oil sector’s health and energy, with attendance hitting a 30-year high and the event attracting top industry names from around the world. The globe’s largest offshore industry event attracted 104,800 people, the second highest in show history and up 17% from last year. Ex…

An analysis of the US Gulf of Mexico producing assets reveals that reducing downtime can significantly improve operating efficiency. How does downtime affect profits and what strategies can be implemented to reduce it?

An interview with Ali Rashid Al-Jarwan, chief executive officer of Abu Dhabi Marine Operating Company.

In the Middle East, developing sour gas fields have become a priority of local governments because of soaring regional gas consumption.

Horizontal drilling and multistage hydraulic fracturing have enabled shale development. In the next stage of shale recovery, the focus will be more effectgive development to achieve greater production with fewer wells and fewer total resources.

China is regarded as a reliable customer for oil because of soaring local demand, but in recent years, it has also emerged as a global operator and provider of services.