Decarbonization
In a study that applied alternative carbon carrier technology to enhanced oil recovery (EOR) scenarios, researchers at The University of Texas at Austin found that the new method recovered up to 19.5% more oil and stored up to 17.5% more carbon than conventional EOR methods.
The spring Unified Agenda provides a snapshot of efforts to advance the president’s plans for fossil fuel exploration and infrastructure.
This study assesses the advantages, constraints, and necessary enhancements of both passive and active electromagnetic techniques in the context of carbon capture and storage.
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Texas A&M University-Qatar in collaboration with the SPE Qatar Section conducted a 2-day virtual workshop on flow assurance, carbon reduction, and digitalization. Participants included more than 200 professionals associated with academia, research institutes, and industry from 23 countries.
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Deployment of Mosaic DAC pilot units are envisaged for a pair of HIF eFuel facilities.
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Dow, X-energy join forces to supply nuclear power to Gulf Coast plant, while NuScale gets the go-ahead from western cities to build reactor despite cost increases.
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The first direct air capture facility will debut a few months late, but that’s not a big concern for its developer.
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Dealmaking has picked up steam, especially by Oxy. Many of the announced deals by Oxy and others are in Texas and in the Gulf Coast region.
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The authors describe implementation of permanent-magnet-motor technology in different artificial lift systems that has resulted in power savings of more than 15% and lifting-cost optimization.
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Lawmakers are considering a solution that would give abandoned wells a new, redemptive purpose: deep receptacles to trap carbon for millennia.
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Recently published research suggests that carbon dioxide stored underground will stay there for millions of years.
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The funding is for 33 research and development projects which will tackle the technical challenges of capturing CO2.
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Operator Horisont Energi finds a new partner in Spain’s Fertiberia, while Equinor and Vår seek alternatives.