Data & Analytics
Shell has demonstrated drone-in-a-box operations from its Mars floating production unit, becoming the first operator in the region to secure FAA approval for self-approved offshore beyond-visual-line-of-sight flights. JPT Senior Technology Editor Jennifer Pallanich visited Shell Technology Center Houston to see the system in action.
Panelists at the SPE Subsea Well Intervention Symposium discussed where AI is delivering value today, where risks remain, and how engineers can best determine its usefulness.
As digital technologies become commonplace, industry leaders say core engineering knowledge remains essential for making informed decisions and avoiding costly mistakes.
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The US supermajor will use Permian Basin natural gas to support the hyperscaler’s AI business. -
Analysis by the energy research firm sees the value of artificial intelligence growing for exploration and production companies, but the company said increased investment will be necessary.
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This article from the SPE Robotics and Autonomous Systems Technical Section (RASTS) explores the insights shared at the recent Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston about autonomous systems and their role in the industry's future.
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The technology has passed its first phase of qualification, with 84 nodes placed on the seafloor at a depth of 2,000 m to acquire 4D seismic data in the pre-salt Santos Basin.
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The company says its curated service aims to connect energy professionals, developers, and partners to discover, deploy, and scale trusted AI agents, domain models, and digital applications.
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Chevron and Halliburton describe how they built and deployed the fully autonomous closed-loop fracturing system that enables subsurface-driven optimization.
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The deployment of a new heavy-duty robotic system aims to reduce workforce exposure to high-risk areas while improving detection of potential leaks.
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Aramco says it has saved $770 million over the past 3 years from the $70 million it has invested over the same period in corrosion management technologies.
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The deal adds physics-based reservoir modeling and real-time decision workflows to SLB’s digital portfolio.
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The paper presents the design and successful field deployment of the first closed-loop hydraulic fracturing program.
