New edition of World Oil magazine is now available. In August 2014 issue, you can get latest news on oil and gas exploration, drilling and production sector. Special focus in this issue are expandable liner hanger and packer exceed expectations for first deepwater well in Red Sea & high-alloy austenitic stainless steels prove worth in sour gas fields.
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Automated MPD in SAGD well successfully navigates narrow-pressure window
After thorough up-front planning, Suncor and Weatherford conducted a successful MPD operation in a SAGD well. A total of 2,350 ft was safely drilled for the re-entry production section.
ShaleTech Eagle Ford Pearsall: Deals abound, as production in play approaches 1 MMbpd
The South Texas fairway of the Eagle Ford/Pearsall shale has taken on the feel of a more than 400-mi-long trade mart this year, as new players shell out top dollar to gain a share of what are among the highest recovery rates in the unconventional sector, and a play with plenty of room to grow.
Technology fuels BHP’s Eagle Ford improvements
One of the most efficient drillers in the Eagle Ford has turned its attention lately toward capitalizing on its diverse technical toolkit, to both increase and sustain production rates.
Innovative sand failure analysis and prediction modeling restore lost production in North Sea field
In one North Sea gas field, production losses of up to 75% were reversed when sand control issues in several wellbores were remedied through the implementation of sand failure analysis and prediction modeling.
Pipelay technology, vessels set North Sea pipe-in-pipe installation record
A team from Technip engineered fabrication and spooling technology to install 37 km of subsea pipeline in 25 days at the UK North Sea’s Rochelle field.
North American outlook: Prosperity in the U.S. market continues
Despite a variety of interfering factors, U.S. activity remains at a high level, aided by the industry’s technical and efficiency gains. Canada continues to slowly rebound on the strength of oil activity, while Mexico remains at a lower level.
Energy, security and understanding the human terrain of West Africa
When operators enter underexplored areas, the question of how best to proceed with project development becomes more complex when considering local communities.
Regional report: West Africa
Identification of potential pre-salt basins and improved deepwater technologies leads to targeted licensing rounds, as several countries strive to participate and boost activity in these frontier plays.
Role of class in deepwater regulatory compliance evolves with industry needs
As activity accelerates, regulatory compliance in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico touches more and more of the supply chain. Increased emphasis is being placed on the certification of new technologies not deployed previously in the region.
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