Onshore/Offshore Facilities
The US federal government is working to stymie offshore wind power, but proponents aren’t going quietly. Armed with data, they are taking on a sea of misinformation and hostility to defend the burgeoning resource in the US, while the rest of the world moves ahead briskly.
This paper introduces in-pipe inspection technologies enabling high-resolution digital measurements of tubular internal diameter and wall thickness for critical downhole applications.
This paper presents a study that confirms glass-reinforced-epoxy-lined tubing as a reliable, cost-effective solution for long-term water-injection service in moderate-salinity offshore environments.
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Since the US arrested and removed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on 3 January 2026, all eyes have turned toward the country’s vast oil reserves, the largest of any country. From 2005 to 2024, oil production in Venezuela fell by 70%, from 3.1 million B/D to just 0.9 million B/D. The race is on to bring production back, but aging infrastructure and expatriation pre… -
This guest editorial from the Center for Injection and Seismicity Research (CISR) at The University of Texas at Austin details the emerging risks posed by injection in Texas and what steps might be taken to mitigate them.
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This paper explores the transformative effect of unmanned aerial systems on operational efficiency, safety, and emergency response within the Khurais oil fields in Saudi Arabia. By integrating sophisticated drone technology, improvements have been achieved in routine inspections, leak detection, and emergency scenarios.
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This article from the SPE Hydrogen Technical Section (H2TS) analyzes career opportunities and the capabilities professionals will need as the hydrogen sector continues to take shape.
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Expected to be commissioned in 2027, the new pipeline will double the UAE's current capacity of 1.8 million B/D of crude that can be transported beyond the contested waterway.
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Analysis from Wood Mackenzie warns that a prolonged closure of the critical waterway would have lasting effects on the global economy and Middle East supply capacity.
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Caturus Energy’s platform integrates upstream assets from the Haynesville and East Texas basins with downstream liquefaction and export terminal facilities on Louisiana’s Gulf Coast.
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While often associated with smaller discoveries, subsea tiebacks are playing a growing role in contributing to the broader energy mix.
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Equinor generated its first revenue from the Adura joint venture with Shell, formed in late 2025, highlighting strong early cash flow from key UK fields including Mariner and Buzzard.
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This case study from Italian technology developer Sentris highlights the effectiveness of using sensors during pigging operations to optimize cleaning efficiency.
