In May 2014, Schlumberger announced the introduction of its GeoSphere reservoir mapping-while-drilling service. Claudio Paschoa discussed the new technology with Jean Seydoux, well placement and reservoir positioning program manager for Drilling & Measurements…
Schlumberger’s Patrick Smith reviews technological developments that are increasing the accuracy of 4D seismic reservoir monitoring. Schematic representation of the reconstruction of a multi-measurement shot record…
Aberdeen-based Adept Solutions secured three contracts worth a total of US$2.4 million in West Africa. With the three contracts, Adept will implement its hydrocarbon accounting system, Axis, as part of projects on behalf of the Nigerian Petroleum Development Co…
Software that can turn your oilfield data into readable reports is coming to an oilfield near you. Elaine Maslin found out how this technology could help create articulate oilfields. Left: Dr.…
Oil and gas companies are turning to new high-tech gadgets for workplace solutions. Audrey Leon spoke with Houston-based FuelFX to see how this new reality can be implemented. FuelFX’s Oliver Diaz demonstrates the Oculus Rift system…
Emerson Process Management launched Roxar Tempest 7.1, the latest version of its integrated reservoir engineering software suite. The new software enhances its uncertainty management and reservoir prediction features within the software module Tempest ENABLE…
Claudio Paschoa discusses visualization technology with representatives of TGS, Petroleum Geo-Services, and Schlumberger. Test image of Petrel structural modeling. Photo from Schlumberger. Visualization…
For all the technological advances that have been made in drilling and completing wells offshore, wellbore integrity remains the single, most important aspect of well construction. Without it, there is no guarantee of safety, productivity…
Speeding up the rate of change in the oil and gas industry Our industry has a big question to answer: Can it innovate fast enough to meet the global energy challenge? I believe the answer is yes – but only if it is never satisfied with…
OE steps into the future with an interactive print issue this month. We’re offering extended image galleries, videos, and other content to enhance your editorial experience all with a swipe from your smart device such as a phone or tablet…
The importance of technological innovation in the oil and gas industry has risen over the past two years, according to a survey by Lloyd's Register Energy. Image from Lloyd's Register Lloyd's Register surveyed operators in America…
Melbourne-based mining and petroleum giant BHP Billiton and Mexican national Petroleos Mexicanos (Pemex) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to exchange oil and gas-related technical knowledge and expertise. In April, Pemex announced…
Subsea 7 discusses its new autonomous inspection vehicle. Find out more about the technology in the October 2014 edition of Offshore Engineer.
Appearing at the at the Society of Petroleum Engineers conference in Dubai in 2013, Dr. Robert Dale discusses how Natural Language Generation is being used to help operators make sense of their data; his company Arria NLG's technology could be used to help the industry…
Deep Sea Mooring (DSM) has secured a contract to provide a range of mooring services for Repsol's drilling operations on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. Under the contract, DSM will provide marine engineering services and deliver the mooring equipment…
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