HSE & Sustainability
This paper proposes a shift in the timing of risk modeling to much further back within the job lifecycle, recognizing each function’s role in the mitigation of risk.
This article from the SPE Methane Technical Section features Arvind Ravikumar of the University of Texas at Austin and focuses on how the Energy Emissions Modeling and Data Lab is integrating satellite observations, facility-level measurements, operational data, and emissions inventories into more credible methane accounting for oil and gas systems.
The firm’s latest analysis puts the bulk of the blame on a fragmented supply chain.
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Energy storage is essential to a clean electricity grid, but aggressive decarbonization goals require development of long-duration energy storage technologies.
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The year 2023 contained several important sustainability narratives and trends. Three key ones are the anti-ESG movement, China’s acceleration of a clean economy, and the rise of reporting regulations.
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This project aimed to identify and report occupational risks on an offshore drilling rig and save reporting and evaluation time by creating AI-generated dashboards.
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An engineered approach to fracture growth in hydraulic fracturing highlights the successful execution of H2S prevention strategies in North Dakota’s Williston Basin.
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Researchers at Texas A&M University have developed a method of refining "liquid gold" for valuable critical minerals using what many consider traditional waste products: produced water and carbon dioxide.
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The authors of this paper describe a suite of technologies that enables enhanced well robustness and performance modeling and monitoring of carbon storage facilities.
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With the advancement of a legal framework for carbon capture and storage, Brazil is building CCS momentum. This article aims to shed light on what led to this momentum and what may come next.
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The energy company is following decisions by five big shipping firms as Houthi militants step up attacks on vessels.
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The Gulf region can leverage its energy history, infrastructure, capacity, and expertise to lead the energy transition.
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The project aims to store 5 million tons of CO₂ annually, equivalent to a third of the total CO2 emissions from Dutch domestic vehicles in 1 year.