What is Slimhole Drilling
Although conventional oil and gas drilling methods remain prevalent, slimhole drilling is gaining traction due to its cost-reduction benefits. As new unconventional reservoirs are being explored these days, as well as…
Drilling Fluid Engineering for HTHP Wells
Drilling high-temperature and high-pressure (HTHP) wells comes with an array of unique technical challenges that require innovative engineering solutions. Among these, the design and management of the drilling fluids is one of the…
Innovations in Hydraulic Fracturing for Tight Oil and Shale Gas
Hydraulic fracturing is commonly referred to as fracking, has changed the global energy landscape through the ability to extract tight oil and shale gas resources previously thought to be uneconomic to extract. By improving the permeability…
How Offshore Well Completion Technologies Are Reducing Operational Costs
Completion marks the last major step in bringing an offshore well online; it is the moment the borehole is fitted for the actual recovery of oil or gas. Because crews…
Common Reasons for Performing Workover Operations
Workover operations sit at the heart of every oil and gas well’s life. They give crews a chance to fix trouble spots and keep output flowing. Tubing swaps, cleanouts, gear upgrades-…
How to Optimize Artificial Lift Systems
Artificial lift systems are significant in the oil and gas sector, especially in wells that are old or have low-pressure reservoirs in which the natural energy source is not enough to propel…
Advancements in Well Control Simulators
Oil and gas are in high-risk environments where even a slight mistake in well control can result in catastrophic blowouts, destruction to the environment, and even human injuries. As exploration progresses to deeper, more…
The Role of Oil and Gas Simulation in Achieving Net-Zero Emissions
The oil and gas industry is facing increasing pressure to reduce carbon emissions and move towards sustainable energy practices. Net-zero emissions—balancing emitted greenhouse gases with removal or offset—are a prime…
How Digital Oilfields are Changing Oil & Gas Jobs
The oil and gas industry is currently experiencing a profound transformation due to digital technologies, with digital oilfields that combine IoT, AI, big data analytics, and automation creating significant disruption…
Reservoir Simulation for Effective Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) Planning
Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) is a crucial stage in the lifecycle of oil fields. It is aimed to maximize the extraction of hydrocarbons when primary and secondary recovery techniques decrease in effectiveness. In…
Key Technologies Driving Unconventional Oil and Gas Production
Unconventional oil and gas production is now a key element of the global energy supply that is transforming markets and allowing access to vast hydrocarbon reserves previously considered uneconomic. Contrary to…
Rigless Well Intervention: Techniques, Applications, and Benefits
Rigless well intervention is an economical and efficient solution for maintaining, repairing, or improving well performance without needing an expensive drilling rig. This approach reduces downtime while cutting operational costs and…