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A subsidiary-owned pipeline near Marmon, North Dakota, spilled more than 700,000 bbl of produced water over a period of almost 5 months in 2014–2015.

Scientists from around the world have declared definitively and in unison that global warming is real and that it has been unequivocally caused by human activity. The next move, they said, is up to the world’s leaders.

Greenland may have said “no” to oil and gas, but its vast mineral wealth is up for grabs as the world’s biggest billionaires invest to claim metal reserves needed to manufacture batteries.

For those who can't make it to Dubai to attend this year's Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition (ATCE) on 21–23 September, the SPE has you covered. Virtual registrations covering all 3 days of ATCE are now available.

Much has been written on the upcoming supply crunch in the investor-friendly offshore wind installation market, but what are the challenges facing contractors looking to capitalize on this growth and optimize any potential investment in new assets?

While CCS and CCUS become more ensconced in oil and gas energy-transition strategy, one major project has fallen short of targets. Infrared sensor technology could fill a crucial gap in halting methane leaks. And a geothermal startup gets a big vote of confidence from industry and celebrities.

The complete paper provides tools useful for decision-makers to prevent adverse pipeline incidents caused by human action, poor facility performance, accidents, emergencies, and external events.

Delivering clear and consistent communication is a core component of crisis-response management. The complete paper describes an oilfield service company’s crisis-communication strategy implemented in response to a hurricane devastation of an area where more than 12,000 employees live and work.

Behavior-based programs have proven effective in reducing workplace incidents because safety becomes a collective responsibility shared by all employees. In the complete paper, the authors describe a program known as Human Performance.

Poor health and safety behaviors pose a challenge to drivers of trucks and commercial vehicles and to the safety of motorists and pedestrians. In Nigeria, an operator partnered with medical personnel to demonstrate the positive effects of a human performance and care agenda on driver performance, engagement, behavior, and road safety.

At a time when the world is dealing with the COVID-19 virus, it is a safe assumption that we are frequently thinking about our health. This selection of technical papers highlights the topic as addressed at the 2020 SPE Virtual International Conference on Health, Safety, Environment, and Sustainability.

Over the course of 2 days, top energy and non-energy executives join OTC Board members to dissect and discuss future and current challenges facing an industry in the beginnings of substantial change.