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A new, game-changing process converts gas to liquids or to ethylene
The new process avoids the expensive syngas step in Fischer-Tropsch conversion.
Downhole sensors optimize gas lift
Downhole gauge and reverse gas lift valves solve a major problem.
Evolutionary algorithms deliver promising results to gas lift optimization problems
A 243 bopd increase is seen in computer simulation.
Low-power capacitive deionization method shows promise for treating coalbed methane produced water
Small-footprint technology is shown to be effective.
Shuttle tankers vs. pipelines in the GOM frontier
FPSO developments could create a shuttle tanker service market.
Simulation models provide asset-wide production optimization
Models enhance production at existing operations.
Super-insulating packer fluid minimizes flow assurance concerns
Testing an insulating packer fluid to retain production-tubing heat after shut-in.
What's new in artificial lift
Part 1—Sucker rod pumping, progressing cavity pumping and gas lift.
Fast-track delivery of pipeline section
Under an extremely tight deadline, High-Frequency Induction (HFI) steel linepipe provided a high-quality, cost-effective replacement for a corroded pipeline section in the North Sea for Apache.
Metal PCP field trial increases pumping window
In Canada, Joslyn Field hot heavy-oil production improves with long-lasting pump technology.
Norway: StatoilHydro aims to boost production on Norwegian shelf and increase competitiveness internationally, company exec says
Interview, Tore Torvund, executive vice president for E&P at StatoilHydro
Toward compact separation of crude oil
Electrostatic coalescers in oil/water separators improve heavy oil testing methods.
Using wet gas meters on the Independence Hub to optimize production
Roxar combines continuous, accurate measurement, saltwater detection and materials resilient in deep water to provide flow assurance and optimize production for Anadarko.
Well optimization through downhole water control
Wireline tractor tools offer increased capabilities beyond conventional intervention methods.
Oilwell testing in a GOM long-distance subsea tieback
Combining several operations limits production losses at King and King West Fields.
Drilling fluids and waste management developments expose challenges of advancing technology
Successfully navigating regulatory barriers allows synthetic-based mud to enhance deepwater production.
Deep Panuke first gas in 2010
Vol. 228 No. 11 NOVA SCOTIA CANADA: THE NEXT PLAY Deep Panuke first gas in 2010 In October 2007, EnCana’s Board of Directors sancti
Sable Offshore Energy Project reaches peak production
Vol. 228 No. 11 NOVA SCOTIA CANADA: THE NEXT PLAY Sable Offshore Energy Project reaches peak production A half-billion dollar
Engineering portals add significant value to E&P project delivery capabilities
A portal approach enables information sharing among globally spread E&P project stakeholders.
