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This paper provides an overview of an operator’s application of 4D time-lapse seismic technology over approximately a decade and includes future perspectives.

Seismic technology continues to progress at a remarkable pace, driven by advances in artificial intelligence, imaging, interpretation, monitoring, and the expansion of seismic applications across the wider energy sector. One clear trend is the industry’s move toward high-frequency and ultrahigh-resolution seismic, which has pushed the limits of what can be resolved in…

From JPT to SPE Journal, OnePetro to technical guidance documents, SPE’s publishing portfolio is broader and more dynamic than many members may realize. In this column, I unpack the Society’s current publication options, explore how AI and open access are reshaping scholarly publishing, and share what SPE is doing to strengthen paper quality, transparency, and impact …

SPE technical papers synopsized in each monthly issue of JPT are available for download for SPE members for 2 months.

Despite a 2.8% drop in liquefied natural gas exports in 2025 because of lost market share in China, Australia anticipates a 2026 rebound as new North West Shelf capacity comes online. Meanwhile, East Coast operators brace for a tsunami of wells entering the decommissioning pipeline and potential energy shortfalls necessitating LNG imports.

The agency also requests feedback related to interest in a possible minerals lease sale offshore Alaska.

A final investment decision is also expected by the end of the year for the company’s first low-carbon data center project.

The company said its frequency of serious incidents was down at the end of the year from its levels at the end of 2024.

Among the awards are contracts for four currently idle deepwater rigs.

The $26-million project will serve as a collaborative hub for research, engineering, and testing.