One wouldn’t think that something as simple as a cylinder would offer many prospects for innovation. But one would be wrong. The metal cylinder known as pipe has attracted a wave of innovation and sophistication in the shale era. Oilfield pipe, commonly described as “oil country tubular goods, or OCTG, falls into four categories: drill […]
See a Need, Fill a Need
After decades of resisting change, the oil patch in recent years has begun to embrace—and even seek out—new technologies that reduce overhead, boost efficiencies, and improve production, among other things, at least some of the time. One Houston company has recently purchased a developing technology it hopes will reduce flaring in the Permian and elsewhere […]
Taking Flight
The mention of aerial imagery usually brings visions of drones, and that is certainly a big part of the mix. Additionally, companies like Ft. Worth-based Prius Intelli are using manned, fixed-wing flights to quickly cover wider areas and collect more data than is afforded by just visual images. With regulators clamping down on greenhouse gas […]
Faster, Better, More Accurately
As AI helps E&Ps make sense of the torrent of data coming from today’s oil field, there are two areas in which SparkCognition SVP Energy and Sustainability Phillippe Hervé finds extremely significant. One is in drilling optimization, “Which is very, very possible, and we do it with excellent results,” he says. Drilling faster, better, and […]
A Sense of (Cyber) Security
When Nozomi Networks’ Chris Grove first arrived in the operational technologies sector six years ago—after more than two decades in cybersecurity overall—and he found a lack of knowledge/interest from companies about the security risks involved in connecting their OT (operational technology) devices to networks. “When we would go to customers [on sales calls] it was […]
How to leverage existing subsurface data for carbon sequestration modeling
Derisk CCS operations with detailed subsurface characterization As governments, agencies and industries across the world increase their focus on sustainability and mitigating the risks of climate change, carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) is becoming more important than ever before. As one of the few proven technologies to significantly lower net emissions from some of the […]
Optimizing well production to maximize ROI across the life cycle
Unlock well and field-wide productivity with optimized artificial lift In today’s complex energy landscape, oil and gas operators must find innovative new ways to improve operational efficiency and reduce capital expenses. To accomplish this, best practices in the field are being backed up with more engineering criteria. Digital breakthroughs, such as adaptive, high-science applications and […]
Using existing data to create efficient, accurate subsurface models
Derive better subsurface insights regardless of data quantity Many of today’s most prolific wells were previously considered economically or technologically unviable. As wells become increasingly complex and the energy industry continues to push the boundaries of exploration and production innovation, E&P companies must achieve exceptional levels of operational efficiency and productivity to be successful. Operating […]
How to drill the best wells on the best acreage with limited data
Maximize limited data to gain valuable insights and reduce uncertainty As the industry has moved into more intensive development with substantial capital outlays in a difficult price scenario, it’s more important than ever that we drill the best wells on the best acreage and get it right the first time. Having confidence in your reservoir-scale […]
The A.I. Factor
Science fiction abounds with stories of robot or computer takeovers, from 2001 A Space Odyssey’s HAL 9000 to Dr. Who’s Cyber Men—along with the flip side, the original Star Trek’s “Spock’s Brain” episode where the bad guys hooked Spock’s brain up to the system that controlled their civilization’s air conditioning and other processes. Whether any […]
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