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A well-pattern-design work flow proved able to identify substantially better patterns than the traditional approach for a giant mature field.

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As production chemists, we are all aware of the overall concepts of improved oil recovery (IOR) and enhanced oil recovery (EOR). Perhaps, though, fewer of us are aware of the different idiosyncrasies that exist within (and even between) these two broad categories of recovery and how chemistry and chemicals can have an effect upon these processes.

The authors develop and apply a laboratory protocol mimicking leakoff, shut-in, and flowback processes to evaluate the effects of fracturing-fluid additives on oil regained permeability.

Kamel Ben-Naceur will take office as 2022 SPE President during the 2021 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition this month in Dubai. He shares his views of the challenges and opportunities for SPE members, his outlook for our industry, and what his goals will be during his presidency.

Recent history has taught the unconventional sector that overly optimistic production forecasts can backfire. Going forward, one solution may be to combine financial and subsurface models to better communicate expectations.

Country ceases hydrocarbon licensing to focus on greener forms of energy production

The president of Grupo Energía Bogotá, Juan Ricardo Ortega, talks about the challenges of energy transition and environmental protection.

The wells that were taken off line as a result of the blaze had been producing 421,000 B/D of oil.