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At the 2017 SPE Oilfield Chemistry Conference, an assistant professor from Heriot-Watt University discusses the optimization of squeeze treatments delivered by diving support vessels.

Has your company or organization invested in carbon offsets? Carbon offsets are proving an important tool for companies that want to reduce the effect of their carbon footprint.

Because marine seismic surveys are critical in finding offshore oil and gas, The International Association of Oil and Gas Producers and the International Association of Geophysical Contractors have collaborated on a position paper that assesses the effect of such work on marine mammals.

It’s no secret that some of the planet’s most successful individuals stick to rigorous fitness regimes, which makes sense; the motivation and determination required to push yourself physically are the same skills needed to reach the top of the career ladder.

Global, multinational companies often make commitments for local infrastructure as a condition to do business in host countries.

Newfield Exploration broke ground on a water recycling facility in the Anadarko Basin in Oklahoma.

What is circular economy? A recent multisector symposium on sustainability explored the role of circular economy in bringing about a sustainable future.

A Houston-based energy consultancy concludes that a series of downturn deals have contributed more to the resiliency of the US shale sector than a rise in oil prices.

Optimistic talk about oil prices offers encouragement to those who have been looking hard for jobs in the E&P industry.

Petrobras announced the re-election of Pedro Parente as its chief executive officer (CEO). In a meeting held on 26 March, the company's board of directors extended Parente's contract for two additional years. Parente was elected CEO on 31 May 2016. Prior to that, he served as CEO at Bunge Brasil from 2010 to 2014. Parente began his career working for Banco de Brasil i…

This study presents an overview of the structural response and failure mechanism of three-sided protected beams and proposes design solutions.

Whenever we design an oil and gas facility, the safety of the operating staff is of paramount importance. At last year’s Offshore Technology Conference, three papers presented information on a critical safety feature: fire protection on offshore installations.