R&D/innovation
The technology has passed its first phase of qualification, with 84 nodes placed on the seafloor at a depth of 2,000 m to acquire 4D seismic data in the pre-salt Santos Basin.
The new technology, recently highlighted at OTC, has received a statement of maturity from ABS.
The deployment of a new heavy-duty robotic system aims to reduce workforce exposure to high-risk areas while improving detection of potential leaks.
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SLB's and Baker Hughes' partnerships with NVIDIA and Google Cloud, respectively, will develop advanced AI-enabled power optimization and sustainability solutions for the global data center sector. -
Seventeen companies, including four small businesses, were recognized this year for their demonstrated advancements in the industry.
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The TWA Editorial Board is accepting nominations for “TWA Energy Influencers 2026: Young Professionals Who Energize Our Industry.” Nominate a YP by 1 July 2026.
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Your SPE GTTS community is now available, anytime, anywhere. Explore events, news, and technical content on the new platform and app.
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More than 150 researchers will work on the Libra Rocks project, which aims to unlock insights that could improve recovery and reservoir management in one of Brazil’s largest offshore oil fields.
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The Spotlight on New Technology Awards recognize breakthrough innovations that demonstrate significant technical advancement and potential impact across the offshore energy value chain. The awards will be presented during OTC Asia, 31 March–2 April, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Oman is embarking on a renewed effort to deploy the latest hydraulic fracturing technologies and techniques, tailored to its unique reservoirs and challenges.
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Changgui Xu will receive the 2026 Individual Distinguished Award, and CNOOC will receive the 2026 Institutional Distinguished Award.
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Wafik Beydoun will receive the 2026 Individual Distinguished Award, and Brava Energia will receive the 2026 Institutional Award.
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Ongoing seismicity concerns and orphan well risks are pushing operators and regulators to explore alternatives for managing produced water.
