Energy transition
This guest editorial addresses the many capacities in which oil and gas technical professionals can play a role advancing the energy technologies of tomorrow.
With millions of wells having been drilled in the US since the beginning of the oil age, the land is pocked with old, unused wellbores. For most, repurposing is a pipe dream. Plugging is the best option.
The DOE-backed EGS-Twin project aims to simulate geothermal production systems, helping operators better predict performance and maximize output.
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Oil and gas professionals from 70 countries turned out for the 2023 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition (ATCE) in San Antonio, Texas.
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Green Hydrogen International and Inpex have agreed to work together to develop GHI’s flagship project while evaluating large-scale green hydrogen/ammonia exports.
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The energy transition stays front and center as Dogger Bank, the world’s largest offshore wind farm, begins exporting power. Elsewhere, India goes green and CCS in Canada hits a snag.
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Advanced technologies for hydrogen production took center stage at the recent event, with presentations covering both blue and green hydrogen production methods, achieving improved efficiency and reduced costs, innovations in electrolysis, and advancements in steam methane reforming.
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Oxy’s 1PointFive subsidiary and ADNOC plan to assess the feasibility of building the first megaton-scale DAC facility outside of the US.
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This paper explores electrical submersible generator design considerations, theoretical underpinnings, and potential future applications.
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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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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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The Biden Administration plans for a maximum of three lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico from 2024 to 2029.