digital transformation

Data quality and mission clarity matter more than ever, according to experts speaking at this year’s International Petroleum Technology Conference in Kuala Lumpur.

The path forward is not just about automation—it is about augmentation. AI is not replacing human expertise; it is amplifying it. Those who master this balance will define the future of oil and gas in a rapidly evolving energy landscape.

As we turn the page on our 75th anniversary, JPT’s recent visit to the UAE offers a front-row seat of what some of the industry’s biggest players see coming.

The firm’s latest report, Leading a Data-Driven Transition, presents the results of its annual survey of nearly 1,300 senior professionals and divides the respondents into two groups, which it calls “digital leaders” and “digital laggards.”

The support vessel operator has invested in project-management software and in making connections using Starlink satellites.

Digital transformation presents a crucial opportunity to cut costs across business domains. This review explores unique digital transformation opportunities in the petroleum industry, highlighting valuable business process automations that can drive significant benefits.

In the pursuit of sustainable industrial operations, three pivotal objectives emerge: risk reduction, safety assurance, and cost minimization. Integrating these objectives into digital transformation strategies enables operators to effectively manage emissions and achieve success.

From the first supercomputer to generative AI, JPT has followed the advancement of digital technology in the petroleum industry. As the steady march of innovation continues, four experts give their views on the state and future of data science in the industry.

The use of oil-based muds has precluded countless drill cuttings from being used to predict reservoir fluids despite once being part of the reservoir. A 6-decade-old technology may be on the cusp of changing that.

Early adopters of large language models praise the technology’s promise to advance upstream research and software development while also offering cautionary notes.