Poll results: Upstream efficiency priorities
Oil & Gas Journal conducted a poll across OGJ.com, its social media channels, and the OGJ Daily e-newsletter Jan. 28-Feb. 11 to gather reader thoughts on upstream technology.
As operators increasingly invest in automation, predictive analytics, and digital subsurface modeling aimed at reducing costs, optimizing completions, and improving drilling efficiency, we asked the audience to anonymously choose which technology may yield the most upstream efficiency gains over the next 24 months.
Here are a few highlights.
Technology outlook
Completions optimization received the highest share of responses at 28%. Three technologies followed evenly at 24% each:
- Predictive maintenance and analytics.
- Drilling automation.
- Digital subsurface modeling.
We'll conduct a new poll each month, so be sure to check OGJ.com/poll and share your thoughts on each new topic!
Who responded
Engineering and technical professionals represented the largest share of respondents (43%), followed by corporate management roles (33%). Financial personnel, technology executives, and purchasing and consulting professionals each accounted for 5%, while 10% selected “other.”
The majority of participants noted their involvement with an oil and gas company (33%) or a consulting company (33%). Another 14% reported their involvement in a service/supply company, while 10% reported an association with an engineering/construction company.
Where respondents work
Most participants were based in the United States (57%). Among US respondents, 58% were located in Texas and 17% in Oklahoma. International participation included Argentina (5%) and Brazil (5%).
About the Author
Mikaila Adams
Managing Editor, Content Strategist
Mikaila Adams has 20 years of experience as an editor, most of which has been centered on the oil and gas industry. She enjoyed 12 years focused on the business/finance side of the industry as an editor for Oil & Gas Journal's sister publication, Oil & Gas Financial Journal (OGFJ). After OGFJ ceased publication in 2017, she joined Oil & Gas Journal and was later named Managing Editor - News. Her role has expanded into content strategy. She holds a degree from Texas Tech University.