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    CNOOC’s Kenli 10-2 Field Starts Production in Bohai Sea
    The China National Offshore Oil Corporation said it plans to use water injection, steam huff ’n’ puff, and steamflooding to produce the heavy oil field, with peak production expected in 2026.
    July 22, 2025 • Jennifer Pallanich • Journal of Petroleum Technology
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    Savvy Separator: Produced-Water Degassers/Flash Drums and Their Evolution Into Flotation Units
    With the right internal modifications, traditional degassers can be enhanced with gas flotation for improved oily water separation. This article outlines key design considerations—including inlet and settling zones, skimming, and solids handling. Two case studies highlight lessons learned in troubleshooting and revamping degasser designs.
    July 16, 2025 • James Vanjo-Carnell • Oil and Gas Facilities
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    Research on Ice-Forming Compound Could Improve Pipeline Safety, Carbon Capture and Storage
    Work by researchers at the University of Saskatchewan aims to advance the understanding of clathrate hydrates, crystal cages of ice that can trap gas and liquids.
    July 14, 2025 • Canadian Light Source, University of Saskatchewan • HSE Now
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    Equinor Moves Forward With Johan Sverdrup Phase 3 To Boost Crude Recovery
    Electricity produced onshore powers oil production at Johan Sverdrup holding CO₂ emissions at only 5% of the global average.
    July 2, 2025 • Pat Davis Szymczak • Oil and Gas Facilities
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    Texas Creating Task Forces To Target Permian Basin Oilfield Thefts
    Texas lawmakers passed a suite of bills that officials said are crucial to combat losses in the state’s largest oil field.
    July 1, 2025 • Texas Tribune • HSE Now
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    Decarbonization
    LNG Shows Potential as a Transitional Energy Source for Transportation in Nigeria
    This paper aims to describe the role of liquefied natural gas as a transitional energy source for automobile transportation in Nigeria.
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    July 1, 2025 • Journal of Petroleum Technology
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    Wellbore Tubulars-2025
    The language of the well is conveyed through various parameters, including hook load, weight on bit, rotational speed, torque, pressure, and cuttings returns. The journey to understand this language has driven advancements in standardization, automation, technology, and science within planning and operations.
    July 1, 2025 • Aman Srivastava • Journal of Petroleum Technology
  • An illustrative example showing real-time dashboard monitoring using artificial intelligence and first principles approaches to optimize the injection rate and electric efficiency of saltwater disposal sites. Source: Neuralix Inc.
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    Case Study: AI-Driven Optimization of SWD Pumping Efficiency Using KPI-Based Time Series Analytics
    This article presents a results-driven case study from an ongoing collaboration between a midstream oil and gas company and Neuralix Inc.
    July 1, 2025 • Annorah Lewis • Journal of Petroleum Technology
  • Boskalis vessels tow the FPSO Fluminense from Brazil to the Modern American Recycling Services yard in Denmark using the Boka Summit and Boka Glacier as leading tugs. The Manta, not pictured, served as an escort tug. Source: Boskalis.
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    Art of the Offshore Exit: Fluminense FPSO Decommissioning Marks End of an Era
    Shell became the first international company to operate producing fields offshore Brazil and the first to navigate the country’s complex and detailed decommissioning permitting process, which involved extensive environmental assessments, regulatory approvals, and coordinated stakeholder engagement.
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    July 1, 2025 • Jennifer Pallanich • Journal of Petroleum Technology
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    Self-Healing Coatings Advance Corrosion Protection for Oil and Gas Infrastructure
    Successful in other applications, self-healing coatings could be the oil industry’s ticket to fighting corrosion and extending the life of steel.
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    July 1, 2025 • Blake Wright • Journal of Petroleum Technology
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