HSE & Sustainability
In a study that applied alternative carbon carrier technology to enhanced oil recovery (EOR) scenarios, researchers at The University of Texas at Austin found that the new method recovered up to 19.5% more oil and stored up to 17.5% more carbon than conventional EOR methods.
The spring Unified Agenda provides a snapshot of efforts to advance the president’s plans for fossil fuel exploration and infrastructure.
This paper presents a physics-informed machine learning method that enhances the accuracy of pressure transient analysis, predicting reservoir properties to enhance waste slurry injection and waste disposal.
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Global energy officials at CERAWeek grappled with how to transition the global economy from fossil fuels to renewables quickly enough to prevent climate disaster without disrupting strategic oil and gas supplies. -
Texas A&M University-Qatar in collaboration with the SPE Qatar Section conducted a 2-day virtual workshop on flow assurance, carbon reduction, and digitalization. Participants included more than 200 professionals associated with academia, research institutes, and industry from 23 countries.
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Biodiversity actions plans (BAPs) are a systematic approach to biodiversity management that can help companies contribute to nature-positive goals. The guidance provides general process steps recommended for preparing and implementing a BAP.
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This case study highlights the effectiveness of unmanned aerial systems in enabling land-based operators to assess the relative seriousness of leaks efficiently by both localizing and quantifying their methane emission rates.
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Deployment of Mosaic DAC pilot units are envisaged for a pair of HIF eFuel facilities.
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Dow, X-energy join forces to supply nuclear power to Gulf Coast plant, while NuScale gets the go-ahead from western cities to build reactor despite cost increases.
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The first direct air capture facility will debut a few months late, but that’s not a big concern for its developer.
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A survey by DNV shows energy professionals prioritizing secure energy, followed by clean and then affordable energy.
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Dealmaking has picked up steam, especially by Oxy. Many of the announced deals by Oxy and others are in Texas and in the Gulf Coast region.
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The authors describe implementation of permanent-magnet-motor technology in different artificial lift systems that has resulted in power savings of more than 15% and lifting-cost optimization.
