Even a limited data set, such as the one described here involving studies in Wharton County, Tex., supports the published body of literature that radar mapping of hydrocarbon seepage has a role in oil and gas exploration.
During redevelopment of the Uracoa field in Southern Monagas, horizontal gravel-packed completions proved better at restoring and maintaining well productivity than other completion techniques.
Given the enormous expenditures required in offshore exploration and production (E&P) activities, better data management has emerged as a critical for topics ranging from risk reduction to increased revenue.
Joining the ranks of industry players in developing gas-to-liquids (GTL) technologies, Conoco Inc., Houston, intends to inject a little bit of reality in the GTL picture (OGJ, July 10, 2000, Newsletter, p. 7).
Joining the ranks of industry players in developing gas-to-liquids (GTL) technologies, Conoco Inc., Houston, intends to inject a little bit of reality in the GTL picture (OGJ, July 10, 2000, Newsletter, p. 7).
A review of literature and reported operating experience on the use of hydrostatic testing to verify pipeline integrity suggests that the test-pressure-to-operating-pressure ratio measures the effectiveness of the test and that in-line inspection is usually preferable to hydrostatic testing.
Information is beginning to surface about the start-up later this year of the second phase of Chevron Nigeria Ltd.'s Escravos Gas Project in Delta State about 125 miles east of Lagos.
The US oil and gas industry has an opportunity in this political year to knit important energy issues into a single theme highlighted by events this year.
OMV AG, Vienna, resumed activities at onshore blocks 1, 4, and 5 with 49% partner Hellenic Petroleum, successor to the combined interests of Enterprise Oil Exploration Ltd., Clyde Expro PLC, and MOL Albania Oil & Gas Ltd.
The Saudis' proposed further production increase of more than 500,000 b/d will likely do more than ease world oil prices. It should also lift the veil to reveal just which nations within OPEC actually have any excess capacity to spare.
Concerns continue to mount in Washington, DC, about the specter of possible heating oil shortages and related price spikes in the US Northeast this winter.
At a special meeting called early last week, Halliburton Co.'s board accepted the resignation of its chairman and CEO, Dick Cheney, after he made known his intentions to accept the bid from Republican Party presidential nominee George W. Bush to be Bush's vice presidential running mate.
