Digital oilfield
The authors of this paper discuss how intelligent completions in the Gulf of Mexico have allowed for increased production, reduction in operating expenses, enhanced overall reservoir recovery, and improved safety and environmental performance.
AI can transform our work, but it demands the highest accuracy. Anything less than perfect in oil and gas and other heavy-asset industries is unacceptable.
Digitalization and automation of the drilling process drive the need for an interoperability platform in a drilling operation, where a shared definition and method of calculation of the drilling process state is a fundamental element of an infrastructure to enable interoperability at the rigsite.
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ExxonMobil developed an automated system to identify nonproductive and underperforming Permian Basin wells and prioritize high-volume wells to return to production. -
This paper highlights a new online system for monitoring drilling fluids, enabling intelligent control of drilling-fluid performance.
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This paper investigates the use of machine-learning techniques to forecast drilling-fluid gel strength.
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This paper describes the suite of cloud-based digital twin tools that the operator has developed and is integrating into its operations, providing online, real-time calculation of scale risk and deployed barrier health to manage risk on a well-by-well basis.
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There is no shortage of quantum technology applications in the upstream industry, from supply chain to well placement, making now the time to take it seriously.
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The companies plan to develop new artificial-intelligence-powered processes and workflows to optimize oil and gas production.
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Aker BP plans to use a software platform from TGS as a process data server designed to improve field operations.
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Experts at SPE’s Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition say that despite AI’s great potential, it’s important to be realistic about AI’s capabilities and to remember that successful projects solve specific business problems.
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This paper presents the processes of identifying production enhancement opportunities, as well as the methodology used to identify underperforming candidates and analyze well-integrity issues, in a brownfield offshore Malaysia.
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In this exclusive Q&A, Giovanni Cristofoli, senior vice president of bp Solutions, shares insights into how his team is redefining operational strategies and fostering agility to bridge competitive gaps and enhance efficiency. Highlights include the integration of digital tools, data science, and a unified approach to tackling complex problems.
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