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Electric Shock Mitigation Tool for PMM-Driven ESP Systems
February 19, 2025
Forum Energy Technologies
Permanent Magnet Motor (PMM) ESP systems offer operators attractive advantages over traditional induction motor ESPs. PMMs do, however, pose a significant risk of electric shock to field personnel during installation and retrieval, as well as at various stages of operations.
Introducing FET Multilift Solutions’ ABS MagneGuard, the new, simple, bolt-on downhole tool that addresses all PMM back -EMF (electric shock) risk situations, providing essential, comprehensive protection of field personnel.
News
January 19, 2025
In an exclusive interview with Energy Capital & Power, Josu Jon Imaz, CEO of Repsol, shares insights on the company’s production growth strategy, a nine-well exploration drilling campaign and its involvement in Libya’s upcoming bid round.
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January 15, 2025
(Bloomberg) – BP and the Iraqi government agreed the majority of commercial terms toward reviving the Kirkuk oil field on Tuesday, further progress toward a final agreement that is expected early this year.
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January 14, 2025
(Bloomberg) – Global oil markets will face a widening glut in 2026 as OPEC brings back production and output from the US, Canada and Guyana continues to grow, the US government said in its first set of forecasts for next year.
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January 09, 2025
(Bloomberg) – Norway’s oil and gas companies delivered record levels of natural gas in 2024 and will drill a similar number of exploration wells this coming year, in a push to offset production declines later in the decade.
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January 09, 2025
Energy NL has made a submission to the Government of Canada Gazette 1 consultation process, requesting that the federal government abandon its proposed 'Oil and Gas Sector Greenhouse Gas Emissions Cap Regulations.'
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January 08, 2025
Enverus has released its list of the most prolific 50 public oil and gas operators in the U.S. based on gross operated production last year. "Oilpatch mergers reshape rankings, but the Permian remains king," Enverus reported.
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January 07, 2025
(Bloomberg) – South Sudan’s government called for the Dar Petroleum Operating Co. to begin resuming oil output on Wednesday, days after neighboring Sudan — through which crude flows to the coast — reopened the route for exports.
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January 04, 2025
Egypt President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has emphasized the importance of developing newly discovered wells and including them in the nation's production plan, as well as intensifying exploration activities in Egypt's onshore and offshore areas.
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January 02, 2025
Activity in the oil and gas sector increased slightly, and production was mixed in fourth quarter 2024, according to executives at exploration and production (E&P) firms responding to the Dallas Fed Energy Survey.
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January 01, 2025
(Bloomberg) – Senegal’s economic growth rate surged to a record in the third quarter as the West African nation began exporting oil, with the International Monetary Fund predicting a 9.3% expansion next year.
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December 31, 2024
(Bloomberg) – Oil edged higher in thin holiday trading, heading for a flat performance in 2024 as the market braces for a global surplus next year.
Article
December 2024
Ionic liquids (ILs) are not so new to the world of chemistry or even to the oil and gas industry, but their applications in oil and gas, in particular, are not widely known or utilized. Because there are so many potential IL chemical structures, there are yet to be discovered compounds, and applications, as well. In any case, ILs have, for some time, especially in the last decade, represented a remarkable breakthrough in chemical science.
Article
December 2024
OEE, a specialized insurance policy covering well control incident costs, is becoming a key preventative tool in the oil and gas industry. It not only provides financial protection but also incentivizes proactive well control practices, leading to enhanced safety, reduced risk, and improved business continuity.
Webcast
Reshaping Reservoir Management: Using direct measurements of phase flow for enhancing field production
January 29, 2025
Tracerco
Discover how innovative chemical tracer technology is reshaping reservoir management and field optimization. This webcast highlights low-risk, non-intrusive (non-wireline-deployed) tracer advancements that provide essential insights into short- and long-term phase production and interwell communication. These solutions enable operators to improve well performance, establish best practices, and drive strategic field development—all without costly or disruptive interventions.
Key Takeaways:
-Understand how advanced tracers deliver actionable data for optimizing production.
-Explore real-world case studies showcasing enhanced well performance and operational efficiencies.
-Learn practical applications for improving interwell communication and reservoir management.
-Discover strategies to reduce operational risks, costs, and environmental impact.
News
December 13, 2024
(Bloomberg) – Kosmos Energy Ltd. and Tullow Oil Plc both acknowledged early merger talks on Thursday, following media speculation. Together, the companies would create an Africa-focused explorer with production exceeding 120,000 boed.
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December 08, 2024
Equinor has commended Angola’s recent Incremental Production Decree as a landmark reform that enhances the country’s ability to attract oil and gas investments, while boosting production and driving economic growth.
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December 08, 2024
(Bloomberg) – Chappal Energies has completed the acquisition of Equinor Nigeria Energy Company, a unit of Norway-based Equinor ASA, in a deal that brings immediate production and cashflow benefits, Chappal says.
Article
November 2024
Blue hydrogen intersects traditional fossil fuels and the emerging low-carbon economy. For upstream companies, this convergence offers a way to participate in the energy transition and decarbonize hard-to-abate industries. In the near term, blue hydrogen will play a key role in regions with abundant natural gas and suitable CO₂ storage sites.
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December 03, 2024
TotalEnergies highlights the value of its multi-energy strategy and strategic partnerships in Saudi Arabia as the company reflects on half a century of operations in the Middle East Kingdom.
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December 03, 2024
(Bloomberg) – OPEC’s crude production increased for a second month as Libya continued to recover from a political feud that had closed its biggest oil field.
