Data & Analytics
As managed pressure drilling gains traction, its principles are influencing a wider range of well-construction activities.
From AI-enabled walking rigs to subsea drones and autonomous inspection robots, robotics is rapidly moving from pilot projects to field deployment. The technology promises not only greater efficiency but also a fundamental shift in how the industry approaches safety and asset management.
This paper explores how artificial intelligence (AI), cognitive models, and integrated digital tools can transform readiness from periodic drills into a continuous, measurable capability.
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Foundation models are rapidly emerging as a transformative force across industries. While their effect on natural language processing and computer vision is well-documented, their potential in specialized engineering domains, particularly within the critical oil, gas, and broader energy sectors, is vast and increasingly recognized. This article explores how these powe… -
Buoy-based camera footage, analyzed by artificial intelligence, can help reduce the risk of birds colliding with offshore wind farm turbines.
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The SPE Ecuador Section brought the excitement of robotics and energy education to life through an intensive 1-day Energy4me training, reaching 1,324 children from rural Quito.
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The company has installed an autonomous drone system on Aker BP’s Edvard Grieg platform in the North Sea, enabling frequent, remote inspections from shore.
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Best practices are not static; they evolve alongside advancements that redefine what is achievable.
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New strides in computer vision, well controls indicators, and BOP alignment were showcased at the recent Offshore Technology Conference.
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Three case studies consider the gas-related reasons electrical submersible pumps fail in unconventional shale environments.
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The report on data from the Cybernews Business Digital Index also revealed that only 10% of top oil and gas firms passed a basic cybersecurity assessment. The rest failed.
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The company’s new Retina imaging system creates high-resolution borehole images at the drill bit.
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Gautam Swami, manager of corporate R&D at NOV and SPE member, shares his experiences in building a career in oil and gas R&D, discusses how innovation is shaping the industry, and offers guidance to young professionals.
