Across the life and decline curve of a shale well, the decision about the “right” lift system for the current stage continues to morph. Wells change, and therefore so must the lift technology. As Permian wells become gassier, lift systems must adapt to stay efficient. Often, a well starts on an electric submersible pump (ESP) during its highest production phase, then moves … [Read More]
When the Smoke Cleared
MIDLAND, TEXAS—Oh, the boundless glory. Bear witness, all, to the triumph, the jubilation, the tension, the passion, the mastery, the wonder, and the reverential awe … [Read More]
Phillips 66 Takes Aim on Texas Projects
Phillips 66 announced May 18 it is moving forward with the Zeus Gas Plant and a third Coastal Bend Fractionator, two projects that will advance its integrated … [Read More]
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Down Under
One thing geothermal energy shares with oil and gas is that its power has been buried deep in the earth for millions of years. So, it’s no surprise that geothermal companies like Quaise, Sage Geosystems, and others are tapping into both the technology and the … [Read More]
Right for the Times
The top executive at Weatherford International, who leads a workforce that numbers more than 16,000 employees, is maybe still less well known than the chief executives of comparably sized oilfield service firms (and yes, there are comparably sized and even … [Read More]
The Politics of Ethanol
The battle over ethanol as an added fuel ingredient to gasoline and diesel fuels has been around for going on 50 years. And occasionally it flares up when certain measures or mandates come to the fore in our nation's capital. Because ethanol is produced by … [Read More]