Business/economics
As the pace of new discoveries slows and high-quality prospects become harder to find, oil companies may need to rely more heavily on mature fields to maintain production and support future supply.
After years of market shocks, technological breakthroughs, and rising uncertainty, ATCE 2026 will provide new insights on how industry leaders and technical experts are preparing for the next era of the upstream business.
This guest editorial examines why geothermal projects require a different planning, financing, and development approach than traditional oil and gas projects.
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Arcius’ remit covers the Shorouk concession, home to the Zohr gas field whose production decline has been fueled by a lack of investment. -
Deepwater subsea tieback expected online by the end of the decade, targeting more than 300 million BOE.
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The acquisition will add water infrastructure in both the Midland Basin of west Texas and the Williston in North Dakota.
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A dozen new platform supply vessels will be supplied by Bram Offshore and Starnav Serviços Marítimos.
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A new UK-based operating company is set to launch next year with a production profile of nearly 140,000 BOE/D.
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This article examines how decommissioning costs impact project viability, showing that operational profitability can mask uneconomic end-of-life obligations, and advocates for ethical diligence in assessing these costs.
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SPE has launched a new community on SPE Connect for 2025 SPE President Olivier Houzé, the first of its kind. This platform offers members a unique opportunity for direct, open discussions with Houzé.
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This paper analyzes a 2021 merger to understand the distinct advantages gained from applying a probabilistic approach to the financial analysis of mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
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This paper examines the economics of carbon capture, usage, and storage projects, either standalone or in conjunction with large offshore gas projects, in Denmark, Indonesia, and Australia.
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This month’s column offers an inside look at SPE’s governance, highlighting the Board of Directors and the selection process for its members. SPE President Olivier Houzé revisits lessons from the 2022 SPE-AAPG merger discussions and wraps up with actionable ideas to boost transparency and member engagement.
