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10 The Winds Of Change
Martin Findlay, KPMG, UK, reviews the current state of the oil and gas sector operating across the UKCS, and discusses the industry’s journey towards net zero.
14 A New Direction For Wellhead Inspection
Bhavesh Ranka and John Hatteberg, Cudd Well Control, USA, describe the advantages of automated cloud-based audit programs over more traditional manual methods of wellhead inspection.
18 Wise About Well Measurement
Gustavo Cerezo, Yokogawa, and Federico Neira & Lucas Nieto, KBC (A Yokogawa Company), Argentina, describe an approach for precise well measurement in order to reduce losses and meet production goals.
22 Detecting Downhole Disturbances
Jessica Stump and Austin Johnson, NOV, USA, discuss how optimised workflows can help improve choke control and downhole event detection and consider how the MPD-WDP combination is boosting the industry’s move towards autonomous drilling.
27 An Offline Approach
Stuart Slater, Unity, UK, explains the merits of employing more agile technology solutions for shallow intervention operations.
30 On The Path To Success?
Finlay Johnston, 4C Global Consultancy, UK, shares his insight into whether the oil industry is on track for a rig rate super cycle in the North Sea.
34 Talking Sense About Sensors
Jason Criss, INOVA Geophysical, USA, discusses the use of a combination of digital sensor technologies to meet the demands of challenging projects in regions around the world.
37 A Hole-In-One Solution
Suki Gill, Enteq Technologies, USA, details how the latest MWD technology is helping advance the directional drilling industry.
40 Advances In Acid Stimulation
Mojtaba Moradi and Michael R Konopczynski, Tendeka, UK, analyse the role of flow control devices in improving the performance of matrix acid stimulation operations in carbonate reservoirs.
44 An Integrated Approach For Optimisation
Kevin Thorpe, Weatherford, UAE, outlines how a streamlined, integrated approach to oilfield operations could help improve the efficiency of the post-drilling phase.
49 A Little Help From Mother Nature
Jonathan Rogers, Dr. Megan Pearl, Dr. Amir Mahmoudkhani, Tom Swanson, and Corey Petro, Locus Bio-Energy Solutions, USA, review some recent advances in biosurfactant-based saltwater disposal additives and their effects upon water disposal rates, injection pressures, and the carbon footprint of operations.
52 Innovations For Emissions Management
Lenus King, TETRA Technologies, Inc., USA, details several innovations for emissions management in the upstream oil and gas sector.
56 Falling Into Place
Dr. Alban Duriez, and Dr. Nigel Clegg, Halliburton, USA & UK, explain how azimuthally sensitive electromagnetic LWD tools can be deployed as part of a proactive approach to well placement operations.
61 A Fresh Perspective
Eirik Renli, Fishbones, Norway, discusses how multi-lateral technology can help to deliver hydrocarbon recovery in a sustainable way.
