Technical Topics

A brief primer on managed pressure drilling (MPD) and how it compares with underbalanced drilling (UBD).

Consultant Ali Daneshy presents an overview of hydraulic fracturing technology.

Exploring the value and impact of a graduate degree and how to find the right program for your career objectives.

New technology and innovation will always be key elements for the successful development of oil and gas reserves, and continued R&D activities are essential to meet this objective.

Demos Paf tis of Schlumberger and Raul Valdez with Shell International E&P examine the state of R&D in the energy industry.

Steam-assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) is a prime example of how structured research and development (R&D) has led to the commercial implementation of technology, helping unlock hydrocarbon resources to fulfill society’s energy demands.

Norm Warpinski, Pinnacle, and Keng Seng Chan, Petronas, discuss the differences between E&P and service companies, along with their personal career experiences.

Industry has developed smart completions, smart wells, and smart fields. The next frontier is real-time reservoir management (RTRM) using all of the data from smart installations, as well as artificial intelligence.

A converstion with J.C. Cunha about his career and how he became a technical expert.

An interview with Gabrielle Guerre, an emerging technical leader who shares her fresh insights on what it takes to thrive in the technical side of the oil and gas industry.