Data & Analytics
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.
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.
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 authors write that deployment of artificial-intelligence-based high-gas/oil ratio well-control technology enabled stabilization of well performance and maintenance of optimal production conditions. -
This paper presents the first global application of autonomous drilling in deepwater and the journey to reach optimal drilling parameters, integrating proprietary tools from the project’s business partners.
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The paper describes the revalidation of a deepwater prospect that resulted in a no-drill decision.
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The authors describe a study on key technologies for intelligent risk monitoring of workover operations.
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The oil and gas industry is undergoing a significant shift with the advent of intelligent operations. This transformation is enabling upstream operations to move away from a reactive and manual mode of operation toward a more efficient, safe, and optimal state of operation.
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EQT is benchmarking its way to basin-leading productivity and relying on partnerships and new technology to turn KPIs into operational reality.
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In this paper, a case study is described in which a software solution enabled prescriptive optimization of well delivery using a physics-informed machine-learning approach for predictive identification and characterization of well-construction risks.
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Drilling experts recently shared candid views on what will be required for their segment of the upstream business to move to the next stage of development.
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This month’s column highlights how artificial intelligence is influencing SPE programming, publications, and new tools, while also transforming day‑to‑day operations across our industry. The column explores energy supply implications and practical field applications, showing how SPE is helping members turn AI into a tool for progress.
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The companies also agreed to collaborate on new AI models to unlock further insights from S&P Global Energy’s upstream data.
