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One of the most innovative recent advances in downhole drilling tool activation has been the introduction of mechanical extrusion technology, incorporating the use of rigid metal darts to improve the cycling and control of a variety of processes and devices.

Those who make a living predicting oil prices see a softer ¬market in 2013, although prices are forecast to stay at historically high levels.

In my columns, I have talked about innovation and the importance it has in our industry. From the first well logs to horizontal drilling, innovation has been the driving force behind this industry’s successes and the key to the future.

The International Professionals in Energy Conference (IPEC 2012) “Empowering Women’s Leadership” was held recently in Kuwait.

Gas exploration activity in North America looks like it is in the doldrums. In the past 12 months, gas-directed North American rig counts have fallen by almost half.

On the day last February that the US Geological Survey (USGS) came out with a report saying up to 2 billion bbl of oil could be produced from shale formations on the North Slope of Alaska, a company was already planning to drill on its 500,000-acre lease.

The Baker Hughes MaxCOR rotary sidewall coring service provides fast, accurate 1.5‑in. (3.8-cm) diameter core samples with 213% more volume than the standard Baker Hughes PowerCOR rotary sidewall coring samples.

Research and development firm Battelle is working on a new induced-seismicity study that aims to help wastewater disposal well operators in Ohio stay on the good side of state regulators.

Shell has reaffirmed its commitment to the shale business and views it as a growth opportunity moving into the 2020s

SPE welcomes 97 members into the Legion of Honor, which observes 50 years of consecutive membership in the Society.