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The National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) of the US Department of Energy (DOE) supports a wide range of research and development (R&D) projects to develop technology for enhancing deepwater capabilities and improving safety and protection of the environment.

The design of fixed offshore platforms requires a minimum clearance from the mean water level to the topsides structure. This clearance is generally referred to as an air gap.

Technology developers are working on a new ultrasonic flowmeter for drilling ­fluids aimed at obtaining better measurements than current systems with far fewer disruptions to rig systems.

India has unveiled a plan to auction 69 small and marginal oil and gas fields with estimated proved reserves of 89 million tons of oil equivalent to local and foreign investors.

For the past quarter of a century, underbalanced drilling (UBD) has been a niche technology known to many and practiced by few. It has seen acceptance in the North Sea, where UBD is used to drill through depleted reservoirs.

After offering incentives to international operators last year to drill in Argentina, the country still has more work to do in attracting foreign investment.

Oil markets displayed their manic-depressive side in August, dropping to around USD 40/bbl early and jumping back to near USD 50/bbl at month’s end.

Newly developed ambient seismic imaging methods provide valuable information throughout the life cycle of an unconventional field.

A biotechnology company from the San Francisco Bay Area is selling a futuristic solution to an old problem: lubricating drill bits grinding though rock.

Featuring speakers from various disciplines and professions, the program emphasizes current trends, challenges, and technology applications in the industry. The following speakers and subject areas will be presented in this year's program.