HSE & Sustainability
An investigative study examines the use of creeping shale formations as a more durable alternative to conventional cement barriers in carbon dioxide storage wells, potentially enabling safer long-term underground carbon storage.
The companies have released the Event Learning Taxonomy CLUE, which aims to improve the understanding of incidents beyond individual blame and toward clearer reporting and increased learning.
A memorandum of understanding between the companies targets technical services for safety and performance across Egypt’s onshore and offshore assets.
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The University of Texas of the Permian Basin hosted its first annual Permian Basin Water in Energy Conference on Wednesday at the Horseshoe Pavilion and presented a forum to discuss the myriad issues surrounding water use. -
The rising oil production and produced water volumes in the Permian are expanding the scope and scale of recycling. Apache is targeting 50% of its frac water to be made up from recycled produced water this year.
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Expats hold the key to whether its big offshore oil deposits bring riches—or ruin.
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Scientists at Locus Bio-Energy Solutions have created a series of nontoxic microbial-based products that substantially increase oil production.
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As safety leaders, we have to inspire confidence, passion, and commitment around a safety culture. A big part of that is ensuring that those around us actually view us as legitimate leaders.
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First and foremost, safety leaders must build relationships of trust with those who look to them for direction and guidance in safety. This is absolutely foundational to getting others on board a safety culture.
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Proforma Safety International announced a partnership with the Guyanese agency Lomak Energy Services to support the oil and gas sector with safety consulting services.
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The Trump administration is proposing to repeal most of the requirements of a 2016 rule meant to reduce wasted methane from oil and natural gas drilling on federal land.
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In November, ExxonMobil signed a commitment with several companies aimed at reducing methane emissions. That agreement built off earlier efforts the company had announced to enhance voluntary methane reduction.
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A recent study found that female mice exposed during prenatal development to chemicals used in unconventional oil and gas operations had abnormal mammary glands in adulthood.
