Business/economics
Technology and partnerships remain important, while phased approaches may supplant lengthy appraisal programs, experts said during CERAWeek.
Analysts weigh near‑term risks for Middle East oil and gas producers after a tentative 2‑week ceasefire between the US‑Israeli coalition and Iran.
The ASEAN Council of Petroleum and Energy and SPE have taken a step toward deeper regional collaboration, formalizing a Memorandum of Cooperation at OTC Asia 2026. The agreement signals a shared commitment to advancing energy security, sustainability, and technical excellence across ASEAN through expanded knowledge exchange and workforce development.
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BHGE shared its plans for the integration of its services, products, and digital platforms for upstream to downstream applications. -
The technical directors’ special session at SPE’s Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition presented challenges on the E&P frontier in an industry grinding through a period of deep cost reductions.
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Top industry professionals will be honored this week for their significant contributions to the oil and gas industry.
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Angola’s powerful oil and gas industry has enabled the country’s rapid growth, but an overreliance on those revenues has posed major challenges. Does a recent change of leadership mean a shift in the nation’s economic direction?
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Despite optimism in a shift from “lower for longer” oil prices, industry executives stressed the value of maintaining efficient operating practices.
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On 9–11 October, the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) will again assemble exploration and production (E&P) professionals from around the world for the 2017 Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition (ATCE) at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas, USA.
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Many of the biggest players in the industry—particularly the majors—have adapted their portfolios for “lower for longer” and are once again sanctioning big projects. While we are not back to the heady days of 2010–2014, we have left behind the dark days of 2015–2016.
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SPE’s annual meeting will feature leading executives from Baker Hughes and Devon as well as other industry leaders.
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The world still needs oil and gas, but it is also making room for renewable energy which will change how upstream companies do business.
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The composite upstream economic index for Texas increased for the eighth consecutive month due to a number of factors, including increased rig count, drilling permits, and upstream employment figures.
