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PermianChain Technologies launches its blockchain-based oil and gas trading and investment platform

Jan 22, 2019

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Rystad Energy: Frac water demand is sky-rocketing

Jan 22, 2019

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DNV GL: Greater investment expected to fuel oil and gas industry growth in 2019

Jan 22, 2019

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New voestalpine Specialty Metals processing facility opens in Houston, Texas

Jan 21, 2019

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New report shows robust natural gas and oil industry commitment to workplace safety

Jan 21, 2019

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Wood Mackenzie: 2019 looks sluggish for upstream M&A

Jan 21, 2019

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Rystad Energy: Global gas production achieved highest growth in a decade in 2018, driven by North America

Jan 18, 2019

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Appointment of Wael Sawan as upstream director

Jan 17, 2019

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Gas and condensate discovery south of the Kristin field

Jan 16, 2019

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Videos

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Clear business case is key as drilling companies embark on cybersecurity journeys

Dec 18, 2018

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ONG-ISAC urges industry to create cultures of security, sharing

Dec 18, 2018

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UT Austin’s RAPID develops thermal model for top drive CBM

Dec 18, 2018

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Industry attention redirecting back to more mature unconventional plays

Nov 13, 2018

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Houmb, Karle receive IADC Exemplary Service Awards

Nov 13, 2018

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Sonnemann: New approach may be needed in the way well control is approached

Oct 30, 2018

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Visual, multiphase flow simulators aid spill drills

Oct 30, 2018

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IOGP engages with regulators on liabilities, studies different regulatory approaches

Oct 30, 2018

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Rig culture makes the difference in driving high performance

Oct 24, 2018

In This Issue

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People, Companies & Products

Oct 24, 2018

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2018 IADC efforts in advocacy, training, safety all providing direct, positive impact

Oct 24, 2018

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Celine Martin, Total: Sidestepping life’s ‘disappointments,’ turning differences into strengths can help to build diverse career

Oct 24, 2018

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News Cuttings

Oct 24, 2018

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Drilling & Completion Tech Digest

Oct 24, 2018

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IADC: Paving the path to better, safer industry

Oct 24, 2018

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DC fly-in, WellSharp Well Servicing, student chapters, BOP database, new Drilling Matters modules among wealth of IADC initiatives in 2018

Oct 24, 2018

Left: Spears and Associates is forecasting the average rig count in 2019 will be approximately 1,040 in the US and 211 in Canada, which would represent a 3% growth. Right: In the US onshore, Spears and Associates expects approximately 24,300 wells will be drilled in 2019, compared with 23,100 this year. The number of wells drilled in Canada is expected to rise only slightly from 2018 to 2019, going from 7,300 to about 7,400.

Recovery holds steady across North America

Oct 24, 2018

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The case for non-OEM repairs: a missed cost reduction opportunity?

Oct 24, 2018

The number of subsea tieback projects this year has increased to the low 30s, up from 21 in 2015 and 18 in 2016.

Simplicity leads subsea technology innovations

Oct 24, 2018

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Wirelines

Oct 24, 2018

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Walking MPD-Ready rigs developed with integrated hardware, software to overcome operational inefficiencies

Oct 24, 2018

The level of offshore rig attrition this year is expected to be just slightly higher than last year’s, according to IHS Markit. Much more rig retirements will be needed to bring supply/demand back into balance.

Offshore, oversupply means 2019 optimism still bound by caution

Oct 24, 2018

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Forecasts through 2050 suggest balanced mix of fuel sources while underscoring need for continued investments in hydrocarbons

Oct 24, 2018

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Even amidst recovery, impact of oil price crash reverberates as investors press companies to increase returns by cutting costs

Oct 24, 2018

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Shell bolsters well control training with incorporation of human factors principles

Oct 24, 2018

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Putting people first: Oil and gas industry should consider a system thinking approach to IIoT revolution

Oct 24, 2018

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Risk aversion shouldn’t be used as excuse not to innovate

Oct 24, 2018

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NOV rig census shows global rig market entering expansion cycle

Oct 24, 2018

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Drilling & Completion News

Oct 24, 2018

Digital Reader

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Digital Reader – Jan/Feb 2019

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The Offshore Frontier

Gas and condensate discovery south of the Kristin field

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29 new licences on the Norwegian Continental Shelf

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