Energy transition
The US Department of the Interior has launched emergency permitting rules to accelerate geothermal energy development, citing national security and energy dominance goals. Ormat Technologies' three Nevada projects will be the first to benefit from the streamlined process, with environmental reviews cut from years to weeks.
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Altitude Energy Partners optimized drilling efficiency by minimizing dysfunctions and protecting downhole components. Their directional drilling team ensured consistent curves and laterals through precise BHA design, modeling, and trajectory control—reducing nonproductive time and drilling costs, and achieving a 100% improvement in efficiency by pad completion.
The times are changing and so are our industry’s prospects, as hydrocarbons are now recognized as cardinal to affordable energy security for the conceivable future. But, in avoidance of suspense, the answer to the headline question is “absolutely.” Here we look at the rationale why.
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This paper explores electrical submersible generator design considerations, theoretical underpinnings, and potential future applications. -
In this podcast episode and transcript, Terry Palisch shares his thoughts about how SPE and its members fit into the energy transition and what it means for our energy future.
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Finding talent to advance technologies for energy transition is among the top concerns for executives in oil and gas, utilities, chemicals, mining, and agribusiness. Talent shortages, especially for technical experts, are slowing down progress.
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Two firms are using hydraulic fracturing to create high-pressure water reservoirs that can be turned on and off to meet electricity demand.
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The Biden Administration plans for a maximum of three lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico from 2024 to 2029.
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The 187-MW Peacock Solar project, expected to come online in the second half of 2024, is designed to help power a Gulf Coast Growth Ventures petrochemical complex.
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The oil and gas industry-backed geothermal firm plans to drill up to 29 wells in southwestern Utah that will deliver electricity to the state's grid by 2026.
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Wind power keeps rising across the globe, while new solar plant developments light up Louisiana and Texas.
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The Advanced Clean Energy Storage project in Utah involves two 4.5-million-bbl salt caverns that will store up to 100 metric tons of hydrogen per day.
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The government is offering its first major funding for the unexplored energy source.
