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Total executives used a $50-to-$60-a-barrel benchmark to test the viability of oil projects when presenting them for board approval, and is “very close” to approving a 220,000 bpd project in Suriname, CEO Patirck Pouyanne said at a conference in Rio de Janeiro. View the full article
The collaboration accelerates the development and deployment of industry-specific generative AI foundation models across SLB’s global platforms, including its Delfi digital platform and Lumi data and AI platform, by leveraging NVIDIA NeMo, part of the NVIDIA AI Enterprise software platform, to develop custom generative AI that can be run in the data center, in any cloud or at the edge. View the full article
The Fenix field is part of the Cuenca Marina Austral 1 (CMA-1) concession. With a production capacity of 10 MMcmd (70,000 boed), the Fenix development consists of a new unmanned platform, located in 70 m water depth and connected to the existing CMA-1 facilities. View the full article
One of the primary drivers of Namibia’s attractiveness as an investment destination is its supportive government and investor-friendly policies. View the full article
As global supply chains become more interconnected and volatile, adopting digital solutions are no longer a luxury, they are a necessity. This article examines how digitalization improves supply chain management in the oil and gas industry, highlighting a case study where Fluor was able to effectively track 2 MM materials, prevent disruptions and increase supply chain visibility. View the full article
The addition of Flex Orbit to the EPIC product portfolio combines the open-architecture benefits of the EPIC Flex system with advanced self-orienting capabilities for precision shot placement at any desired angle or orientation for enhanced well productivity. View the full article
The American Petroleum Institute (API) released a statement from Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy Officer Amanda Eversole applauding the U.S. House of Representatives for protecting American consumers by passing a resolution to prevent EPA’s light- and medium-duty tailpipe emissions rule from being implemented. View the full article
Although the French supermajor hasn’t formally greenlit the $9 billion development of crude discoveries in the Latin American nation, it’s already seeking to lock in two rig leases for future drilling in the area, according to people familiar with the tenders who asked not to be named discussing non-public information. View the full article
Rice University, the University of Exeter, and Uppsala University are some of the academic institutions leveraging STRYDE’s cutting-edge technology to advance a variety of subsurface research initiatives in 2024. View the full article
The first award is a “substantial” contract to design, engineer, and manufacture riser flexible pipe. The second award involves work to design, engineer, and manufacture subsea production systems to be deployed on the Atapu 2, Sepia 2, and Roncador projects. View the full article
The growth has made the U.S. the world’s largest oil producer — pumping almost 50% more crude each day than Saudi Arabia. It’s “been good for the American consumer and good for national security,” said John Podesta, the senior adviser to the president for international climate policy. View the full article
The Octiv Auto Frac service combined with the ZEUS electric fracturing platform and the Sensori Fracture Monitoring Service is a fracturing solution that uses intelligent automation to optimize fracture operations and makes the digital frac site a reality. View the full article
The main production facilities include a new deepwater jacket platform Haiji-2 and a cylindrical FPSO Haikui-1. A total of 32 development wells are to be commissioned. The project is expected to achieve a peak production of approximately 17,900 bopd in 2026. The oil property is heavy crude. View the full article
SLB and Aramco have signed an agreement with the aim of co-developing, commercializing, and utilizing digital solutions to help mitigate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in industrial sectors. These solutions would be integrated within SLB’s digital sustainability platform, building on the collaboration announced in 2022. View the full article
Lance is among several CEOs looking to utilize North America’s gas reserves, of which the head of ConocoPhillips says is “substantial.” Lance went as far as to predict “a century” of available resources. View the full article
In the first half of 2024 alone, Kent secured $1.2 billion in new contract awards. The new investments in Houston are designed to further enhance Kent’s ability to serve its clients across North America, particularly in the areas of engineering, project delivery and digital transformation. View the full article
The well will be drilled as a deviated hole with a total measured depth of approximately 7,500 m and is expected to take 50 - 60 days to drill and evaluate. The well lies within tie-back distance to both the Who Dat G subsea manifold (6 km) and the Who Dat FPS. View the full article
This strategic initiative combines Oil States’ MPD Integrated Riser Joint (IRJ) system with Seadrill’s high-spec fleet of floating drilling vessels to enhance safety and efficiency while simplifying and standardizing MPD systems operating in the offshore drilling market. View the full article
LOGIX assists with autonomous drilling, streamlines well delivery, can shorten production timelines, and reduces rig time through intelligent automation. View the full article
Johan Castberg is a large oil field with estimated recoverable volumes of between 450 and 650 MMbbl. The field will produce for 30 years, and at its peak, Johan Castberg may produce 220,000 bpd. View the full article
Saipem’s scope of work involves the engineering, procurement, construction and installation of wellhead platforms’ topsides, wellhead platforms’ jackets, tie-in platform jacket and topside, rigid flowlines, submarine composite cables and fiber optic cables. View the full article
The Clear portfolio includes: ClearTrac wireline tractor; ClearCut non-dangerous goods electromechanical pipe cutters; and, coming soon, ClearShift high-expansion shifters to open and close downhole valves that include barrier isolation devices. View the full article
The Midland, Texas-based company, which recently finalized its acquisition of Endeavor Energy, has also signed a nonbinding letter of intent with nuclear power developer Oklo Inc. to deploy small reactors for some of its future electricity needs. View the full article
The permitting halt, which went into effect earlier this year, will raise energy costs, threaten supplies for America’s European allies and increase emissions by slowing the transition from coal to gas, Chevron CEO Mike Wirth said in a speech at the GasTech conference in Houston Tuesday. View the full article
The open, secure and modular platform unlocks access to high-quality data across subsurface, surface, planning and operations, increasing cross-domain collaboration and releasing new intelligence and insights to improve the quality and speed of decision making at enterprise-level. View the full article
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About this blog
I started this blog to express what I sense about the highs and lows of the oil realm, while cautiously analysing historical data, taking into account the geo-political development at the time of recording them.
I got into this field, having been a passive observer of fluctuations of crude oil prices and their global consequences for years.
Then, when on the day of Great Oil Crash in April, 2020, I made a decision to make my own blog, with the motto, ‘analysing data that really matters’.
Having come from an academic background in mathematics and physics, I analyse data using my own tools, created with JavaScript and Python, taking my decision on board while making decisions.
