Asset Management
Output is rising fast in the South American shale play and putting Argentina on a course to soon reach 1 million B/D.
This guest editorial addresses the need for high-temperature directional drilling technologies as the number of rigs used to develop next-generation geothermal wells is set to rise in the coming years.
Ultradeepwater prospects along the northern coast of Brazil could help offset decline in legacy basins, though permitting hurdles remain a wild card.
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The all-stock transaction will create one of the largest shale producers in the US, anchored by a major Delaware Basin position. -
Updates about global exploration and production activities and developments.
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This month’s papers highlight new combinations of technologies, along with workflows automated in innovative ways, deployed to ensure precise measurement, accurate forecasting, and environmentally conscious operations.
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This paper describes a novel 6.75-in. logging-while-drilling geochemical tool developed for accurate lithology, mineralogy, well-placement, and geosteering applications in complex reservoirs.
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Ongoing seismicity concerns and orphan well risks are pushing operators and regulators to explore alternatives for managing produced water.
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The agency also requests feedback related to interest in a possible minerals lease sale offshore Alaska.
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A final investment decision is also expected by the end of the year for the company’s first low-carbon data center project.
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Among the awards are contracts for four currently idle deepwater rigs.
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The $26-million project will serve as a collaborative hub for research, engineering, and testing.
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The deal targets increased investment and production from one of the country’s largest onshore developments.
