The January/February issue of Oilfield Technology begins with a regional report outlining how upstream projects, large undeveloped resources, and changes in political trends are keeping Latin America on investors’ radars. Features in this issue include offshore, subsea, digitalisation and drilling projects. The issue also features a guest comment from QuietOn CEO, Katja Siberg.
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Staying On The Radar
Adrian Lara, Mexico, Wood Mackenzie, outlines how first-rate upstream projects, large undeveloped resources, and changes in political trends are keeping Latin America on investors’ radars.
Operating As A System
Matthew Offenbacher and Richard Toomes, USA, AES Drilling Fluids, describes how identifying and optimising drilling fluid interactions can transform the entire drilling process.
The Drilling Market Bounce
Danny Constantinis, EM&I, Malta, considers how drillers have sharpened their focus on reducing out-of-service downtime for operating assets, embracing novel inspection, and demanding robust standards of data security.
Corrosion: The Invisible Enemy
Otavio Correa, Vidya Technology, Brazil, discusses how the fusion of AI and corrosion control is set to play an increasingly pivotal role in safeguarding FPSOs and ensuring their longevity in challenging offshore environments.
The Digital Frontier
Dr. Jillian Davidson, AspenTech, USA, considers how fusing technology and data analytics into upstream operations could nurture a skilled workforce and drive the industry towards a more productive future.
The Pursuit Of Innovation
Martin Charles, Unique Group, UAE, discusses the key role research and development advancements are playing in contributing to sustainability in the offshore sector.
The Value Of Subsea Technology
Jim Gordon, Sentinel Subsea, UK, explains how new technologies are helping the upstream oil and gas industry deal with the challenge of ageing subsea assets.
Empowering Digital Transformation
Alex Robertson, Petrofac, and Lisa De Vellis, MODS, UK, explore how the introduction of digital solutions is proving crucial for the sustained success of the oil, gas and renewables industries.
The Expansion Of Well Stock Recovery
Scott Benzie and Arthur Stautzenberger, Coretrax CTO, Norway, discuss how expandable drilling liners could help enhance recovery by enabling multi-lateral retrofit of existing wells.