JPT March 2026 Issue
On the Cover
The eROCS and OTHOS equipment is seen being lifted to the deck and prepared for operations on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. Source: Aker BP.
Monthly Features
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By simplifying tubing-hanger installation systems, Aker BP shed the complexity tax. -
Oman is embarking on a renewed effort to deploy the latest hydraulic fracturing technologies and techniques, tailored to its unique reservoirs and challenges. -
From its origins running just a few light bulbs in Tuscany in 1904 to supporting baseloads on national power grids today, geothermal power generation has been driven by technological advancements. Many of these advancements stem from oil and gas exploration and production efforts. -
Reaching further than dashboards and data lakes, the agentic oil field envisions artificial intelligence systems that reason, act, and optimize.
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Addressing the challenge of developing a mature basin with a data-driven approach to spacing and inventory decisions.
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Petroleum engineering education is at a crossroads, with university enrollments shrinking and a talent gap looming. Take a look at what the data really show about degree trends, why Gen Z is turning away from engineering, and how SPE—from K–12 outreach to lifelong upskilling—is uniquely positioned to impact the industry’s future workforce.
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The tools to reduce flaring are well within reach, but the results will depend on a long-term commitment by operators and governments.
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Updates about global exploration and production activities and developments.
People
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This section lists with regret SPE members who recently passed away.
SPE Technical Paper Downloads
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SPE technical papers synopsized in each monthly issue of JPT are available for download for SPE members for 2 months.
CO2, Natural Gas, and Hydrogen Storage
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In the past year, publications on CO2, natural gas, and hydrogen storage have increasingly focused on the design, evaluation, and optimization of storage plans. These efforts encompass a broad spectrum of challenges and innovations, including the expansion of storage reservoirs from depleted gas fields and saline aquifers to stratified carbonate formations and heavy-o…
Production Monitoring
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Because of the influx of large data from production-monitoring systems, operators are getting creative in dealing with the vast amounts of data. In the process, they learn the state of their operations by extracting knowledge and taking advantage of the useful, newfound information to divulge new insights.
High Pressure/High Temperature
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High-pressure/high-temperature (HP/HT) assets are returning to development plans as operators pursue deep gas and condensate while balancing operational efficiency of the projects with the risk. The recent paper submissions suggest a shift from single-component qualification to more-integrated, cross-functional operating systems for the high temperature and pressure r…
Geothermal Energy
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Geothermal development is gaining steam and entering a transformative era, driven by breakthroughs in adapting and improving on engineering, drilling, completion, and production technologies to the efficient extraction of heat from the Earth.