JPT August 2024 Issue
On the Cover
On the cover: Over the past decade, most operators in the Kurdistan Region have adopted a “learn as you go” strategy, conducting ongoing appraisals through phased development. Source: Mariana Olmeda.
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Monthly Features
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The new frontier of production improvement combines surveillance techniques and analysis to determine which variables boost output. -
Geo2Watts is transforming abandoned oil and gas wells into renewable energy assets using solar power and sand. In this exclusive Q&A, co-founders Phil Cruver, Bill Bartling, and Ken Murray share their vision and the innovative technology behind their “borehole battery.” -
The Earth has huge capacity to store carbon dioxide emitted from energy production. This article discusses the technology of carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) and its challenges. -
A special Legends of Artificial Lift Luncheon on 20 August at the SPE Artificial Lift Conference and Exhibition celebrated six individuals for their outstanding contributions to the technical knowledge in this field: Ali Hernandez, Louis Ray, Francisco Alhanati, James Hall, Lawrence Camilleri, and Toby Pugh.
75th Anniversary Commemoration
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The KRI has become a significant player in the oil and gas industry. The authors use production data from key fields to explore the factors influencing both individual fields and overall production. An overview of the challenges and milestones in the region’s oil and gas sector from 2014 to 2023 enhances understanding of its evolution, current status, and future oppor…
Guest Editorial
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Based on 6 years of firsthand experience, refrac experts share some of their biggest insights into where the US market is headed and how to identify the best candidates.
President's Column
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SPE President Terry Palisch is joined by his son Austin Palisch, staff engineer at Liberty Energy, to recap Terry’s year as president.
Comments
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A proprietary direct lithium extraction technology proposes using electrodialysis to produce lithium, green hydrogen, and fresh water from geothermal brines while repurposing oil and gas infrastructure. Meanwhile, new research reveals that deepsea polymetallic nodules generate oxygen through electrochemical processes at depths of up to 13,000 ft and may also hold valu…
E&P Notes
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Updates about global exploration and production activities and developments.
SPE News
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The SPE CO2 Storage Resources Committee has opened a period for public comments on an update to the current 2017 SRMS.
SPE News
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These awards recognize those members who have contributed exceptional service and leadership to the Society, as well as those who have made major professional contributions to their technical disciplines at the regional level.
People
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In 1980, he became a member of the SPE Century Club, an honor bestowed upon members who recruit more than 100 new members.
People
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This section lists with regret SPE members who recently passed away.
SPE Technical Papers Download
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SPE technical papers synopsized in each monthly issue of JPT are available for download for SPE members for 2 months. These July and August papers are available now.
Formation Evaluation
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The integration of AI within the oil and gas industry is rapidly gaining momentum. With ongoing advancements, the future of formation evaluation promises transformative changes, leading to more-efficient and accurate reservoir characterization methodologies.
Subsea Systems
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The selected papers confirm that subsea systems will continue to play a significant role in providing reliable, affordable, stable, secure, and sustainable energy across the globe and will continue to grow for many decades.
Health, Safety, and Environment
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This year’s Health, Safety, and Environment Technical Focus feature showcases industry advancements in sustainability practices through use of new digital technologies and circular economy, decarbonization, ecosystem, and biodiversity principles.
Natural Gas Production
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The papers presented here highlight uncertainties and challenges incurred during the production of natural gas and the application of innovative technologies and advancement in digitalization capabilities to ensure sustainable production.
SPE Members: Access the free technical papers synopsized above through 30 September 2024. A PDF of the issue is also available for download.