Environment
The Absheron gas field expansion will supply additional natural gas to Azerbaijan’s domestic market and support its export commitments to Turkey, allowing Baku to stay focused on meeting its gas export obligations to Europe.
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.
This guest editorial examines how the most commonly used and cited methane emissions metric can create a misleading picture of upstream gas-handling performance for both the public and industry professionals.
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In the search for leaks, more oil and gas companies are making the argument that ground-based inspections cannot compete with aerial surveys. -
Long recognized as a pillar of US energy production, deepwater Gulf of Mexico could help provide the resources the world needs during the energy transition.
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The Biden administration seeks to cut the cost of enhanced geothermal systems by 90% by 2035.
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The Rosmari-Marjoram project will be developed utilizing subsea wells and solar power.
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This paper presents a summary of the results of a study of the potential for repurposing legacy oil and gas facilities in the Gulf of Mexico for uses in a blue economy.
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This paper presents 2 years of results from an ongoing multiyear initiative consisting of periodic, large-scale aerial methane surveys paired with ground crew inspection, validation, and prioritized repair.
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The $25 million is an initial grant from the recent Bipartisan Infrastructure Law passed last November.
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Among other things, Microsoft is making it possible for Exxon to analyze reams of oilfield data. Amazon is helping drillers run simulations to maximize how much oil they can pump from existing wells.
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Airborne emissions surveys of offshore oil and gas facilities are not as common as those done onshore. A recent study suggests that needs to change.
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Shell’s venture capital subsidiary has acquired Sprng Energy, one of India’s largest renewables platforms, thus tripling its operating wind and solar power assets.
