Digital oilfield

This article explores how the pursuit of a "perfect" reservoir model may be hindering progress in an industry increasingly shaped by data, uncertainty, and AI.

Operators that demand control of their future position in global energy production are forging ahead into new territory by digitally transforming their operations at a time that still feels relatively comfortable. They’ve recognized that, while traditional approaches served the industry well for many decades, the chance to reimagine how they do things is not something…

Weatherford International announced a strategic agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to advance the company's digital transformation and drive innovation across the energy sector.

The rapid development of oil and gas intelligent operations depends on artificial intelligence, automation, and data analytics to achieve optimal conditions in oil and gas operations.

This paper describes the operator’s digital-twin end-to-end production system deployed for model-based surveillance and optimization.

The authors of this paper describe a project to develop a virtual sensor to monitor the cooling effect downstream of a subsea choke to avoid hydrate plugs during cold-start operations.

This paper presents an immersive platform that enables multidisciplinary teams and management to make decisions, connecting professionals to demonstrate and share findings in a way that capitalizes on artificial intelligence and cognitive capabilities.

The paper showcases the digital journey of a brownfield where digital solutions are enhancing recoverable volume, production, and process efficiency while minimizing losses and maximizing the return of investment.

The full potential of data can only be realized when it is viewed not in isolation but as part of the dynamic triad of hydrocarbons, the data, and the people who interpret it and act on it.