Issue: June 2015
Special Focus
Shale well refracturing activity will increase steadily, as companies optimize the process.
Several univariate and multivariate statistical and machine learning methods were used to predict the production quality of Permian basin, Wolfcamp shale wells. Consistent with other data mining studies, univariate linear methods are shown to be much less robust than multivariate non-linear methods, which tend to produce more reliable results.
Features
Part 2: In this second of two monthly reports, the authors highlight innovations in ESPs, plunger lift and gas lift systems.
Despite the importance of density and viscosity, they are notoriously difficult to measure under the extreme conditions found in the oil and gas industry. Resonant fluid property sensors are pushing back the limits of measurements thought to be possible only with laboratory-grade instruments.
Russian oil and gas lose world supremacy, despite increasing production 0.7%.
Resilient play takes a licking, but keeps on pumping crude
Despite the current upstream market downturn, companies cannot sacrifice long-term success for short-term gains, particularly as it relates to human capital. Companies can maximize retention by addressing individual employees’ financial and non-financial needs.
Columns
New wonders of the world
Geopolymer alternatives to cement
Nano is not a dirty word
The ultimate in beneficial re-use
Lessons from the scorpion’s tail
IOCs continue investing in deepwater projects despite low prices
“Disinvestment” nonsense
Private equity’s role in today’s E&P business
Mario Ruscev: Innovation through empirical research
UK, Alberta elections generate very different results
News & Resources
World of oil and gas
Industry at a glance
People in the industry
New products and services
Companies in the news
