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The agreement requires the partners to conduct their own proprietary 3D survey of Block 8 in hope of zeroing in on the sweet spot that eluded the TotalEnergies-led consortium when it drilled a dry hole in an adjacent block in 2023.
Murphy Oil’s Hai Su Vang (Golden Sea Lion) appraisal well reinforces the commerciality of the 2025 discovery.
The London-headquartered independent acquires position in the US Gulf while preparing Zama for final investment decision.
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This article is the sixth and final Q&A in a series from the SPE Research and Development Technical Section focusing on emerging energy technologies. In this final edition, Matthew T. Balhoff, SPE, of The University of Texas at Austin shares his views on the future of upstream education. -
This paper introduces a system that leverages sophisticated algorithms and user-friendly interfaces to tackle the challenge of developing complex, compartmentalized reservoirs effectively.
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The authors of this paper apply a deep-learning model for multivariate forecasting of oil production and carbon-dioxide-sequestration efficiency across a range of water-alternating-gas scenarios using field data from six legacy carbon-dioxide enhanced-oil-recovery projects.
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This paper assesses the technical feasibility of geological carbon storage in the operator’s Brazilian brownfields, focusing on mature oil fields and associated saline aquifers.
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This paper explores the evolving role of the digital petroleum engineer, examines the core technologies they use, assesses the challenges they face, and projects future industry trends.
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This paper describes an auto-adaptive workflow that leverages a complex interplay between machine learning, physics of fluid flow, and a gradient-free algorithm to enhance the solution of well-placement problems.
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As cutting-edge technologies unlock geothermal potential, Japan is channeling investments into powerhouse projects across the US, Indonesia, and New Zealand and priming its own reserves for a clean energy boom at home.
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A presidential decree extends ExxonMobil’s chance to possibly recoup part of the $4.6 billion loss it suffered after exiting its flagship Russian asset in spring 2022.
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The $1.3-billion deal targets DJ Basin assets producing 35,000 BOEPD, and Japex aims to increase that output to 50,000 BOEPD around 2030.
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The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has set its sights on anticorruption efforts for the 2025 Licensing Round, which began on 1 December.
