Management
Using emergency procedures, the permitting timeline is expected to be significantly reduced from years to weeks, in some cases.
The latest deepwater exploration well offshore Namibia has found 38 m of net pay and flowed more than 11,000 BOPD of 37 °API oil during testing.
The UK North Sea Transition Authority has awarded the required permits for the East Irish Sea project, and the project has reached financial close. The carbon capture and storage storage project is expected to receive its first carbon dioxide in 2028.
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The agreement formalizes JV ownership of Turnwell Industries which ADNOC Drilling created to manage a $1.7 billion unconventional drilling contract awarded in May. -
A government-imposed limit on gas reinjection aimed at fueling domestic growth risks cooling future investor interest in Brazil’s offshore.
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In this vodcast and column, Olivier Houzé explores the polarized views among SPE's members about the energy transition, highlighting the geographic and demographic differences. He examines historical perspectives on energy transitions, evaluates future scenarios, and discusses how SPE can adapt its mission to stay relevant.
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Oil and gas leaders identified the upcoming US presidential election and economic uncertainty as significant drivers of their decision making for 2025.
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Over the past 75 years, drillers have gone from the Stone Age to the Space Age when it comes to technological improvements in well construction methods. Yesterday’s crude wood and iron drilling techniques have given way to today’s video game-inspired controls and robotic assistance—much of which migrated from offshore applications. These advancements have driven costs…
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This paper delves into the evolving landscape of drilling automation, emphasizing the imperative for these systems to go beyond novelty and deliver quantifiable financial value.
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This paper describes a new application that leverages advanced machine-learning techniques in conjunction with metocean forecasts to predict vessel motions and thruster loads.
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This paper provides insight into designing advanced well completions offshore West Africa with autonomous inflow control devices that enable maximizing the producing life of the wells under various challenging reservoir conditions.
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This paper discusses the approach used to sectorize a mature giant carbonate reservoir located onshore Abu Dhabi for the purposes of reservoir management, offtake, and injection balancing.
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Updates about global exploration and production activities and developments.
