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The Wisdom of Maturity
Cost-effective production is the holy grail for the oil and gas industry, and many companies are looking to extend the life of existing production facilities and get the most out of their mature wells, says BP America vice-president Ed Heiberger. |
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In Deep Water
The challenges associated with oil and gas production in deepwater and the Arctic are many. Mike Efthymiou of Shell discusses promising technology pathways. |
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No Strings Attached
Despite overcoming many hurdles, wireless technology is still criticised by many. Dr Gareth Evans explores how it is working to win over the offshore industry.
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Protect Your Assets
Neil Wilcock, principal materials and corrosion engineer, and Sytze Huizinga, materials, corrosion and integrity regional manager, Shell Global Solutions, outline two related methodologies for a consistent approach to assessing and sustaining asset integrity. |
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Drilling the Undrillable
Brett Borland of ConocoPhillips explains how directional casing while drilling is one of the technologies helping to open up what might once have been undrillable wells. |
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Somebody To Lean On
In the first of two features, Hugh Williams, chief executive of the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) discusses a key factor at the heart of delivering offshore projects safely, efficiently, on time and on budget -competence. |
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Improved Productivity
IMCA chief executive Hugh Williams turns
his attention to a key focus of the oil and gas industry that remains top priority no matter what the economic situation – efficiency. |
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Remote Control
Most new oil reserves are found in harsh, remote locations that test technology to its margins. Emmanuel Garland, special advisor to the HSE vice-president of Total E&P, explains why risk management is more important than ever. |
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Cause of Concern
The security of energy sources falls lower on the list of crucial concerns but, argues the International Energy Agency's Fatih Birol, this could have disastrous consequences. |
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Big Potential
As anticipation mounts about Brazil’s potential oil reserves, Petrobras is staying resolutely calm. As executive manager, investor relations Theodore M Helms explains to World Expro, until production starts, nobody can talk with certainty about what they have. |
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Well Recovered
The world’s remaining oil reserves are plentiful but often difficult to access. Shell has increased its focus on enhanced oil recovery (EOR) to make the most of what’s left, explain the company’s Val Brock, Peter Christman, Jose Morell and Gordon Shahin. |
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Can You Cut It?
Many offshore companies are cutting costs by reducing exploration as they face economic uncertainty. Natalie Coomber analyses the latest strategies to be taken. |
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Plan With a Purpose
Maintenance planning is often the key to efficiency and productivity gains in the oil and gas sector, and aligning the planning process with broader operational management strategy can make a major difference in optimising production, says Marathon's David E Laing. |
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Think Smart
The oil and gas industry relies on a continuous flow of electric current to protect its pipelines from corrosion. Mark Mateer, Bert Potz and Paul Nichols report on the latest technology.
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World Class
In order to have successful equipment and make significant technological advances, you must have a well-organised and structured research and development department. StatoilHydro's Olav Drange explains a new technology strategy.
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On an Even Keel
Safe transport and logistics are determined by a delicate balancing act. Whether weighing up cultural issues, budget cuts, efficiency or ensuring demand is satisfied, it’s always going to take a great deal of consideration Shell E&P’s Dirk Kramers tells World Expro. |
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World Expro 2009 
