Whitepapers
World Oil white papers include literature on the latest trends, development and advances in the offshore and onshore oil and gas industry, including technology and technologies relating to operations, shale, technology, subsea, deepwater, rig activity, drilling, innovations in the oil and gas industry and more.
The 7 Deadly Sins of Small to Medium-Sized Oilfield Service Companies
February 21, 2017
Sponsored by: VistaVu Solutions
In today’s oilfield service industry, it’s not what you make that counts. It’s what you keep. This challenge is particularly acute for smaller to medium-sized companies that might lack the organizational infrastructure and deeper pockets of the industry’s largest players. In this Special Report, you’ll learn how seven common mistakes rob these companies of sales and profits, cripple their Return on Investment and reduce the economic value of the enterprise. Just as important, you’ll learn how smart companies use sound operating processes and business software to fix their Sins and reap the rewards.
Statoil Seeks Standardization to Optimize Offshore Operations
January 10, 2017
Sponsored by:
Are you exploring all avenues to enhance operational productivity, efficiency and safety at your plant? Statoil is. Their goal of production optimization through data management provides the basis for key decisions to improve plant operations. Download this article to learn how Statoil introduced one standard solution for storing and presenting process data to achieve cost savings and simplification.
How to Get the Most Out of Your Multi-Stage Unconventional Fracture Design
December 16, 2016
Sponsored by:
A number of often intertwined issues can complicate the effective design of a hydraulic fracture program, and in the process, restrict maximum reservoir drainage and returns from multi-fractured horizontal shale and equally low permeability formations. However, as we demonstrated in an in-depth engineering evaluation of a three-well pad in the Utica/Point Pleasant unconventional play, largely underutilized analytical methodologies, such as production history and frac pressure matching, open the door for alternative completion designs that deliver more uniform fracture coverage with corresponding increases in production and economic returns.
Going the Extra Mile: Using ball-activated systems to simplify stimulation of toe stages for extended reach laterals
November 10, 2016
Sponsored by: Packers Plus
Technological and operational improvements have made it possible to drill longer laterals and complete wells with higher stage counts and fracture intensity. However, limitations of wireline and coiled tubing used to deploy plugs and perforate casing can prevent the toe stages of extended reach laterals from being effectively stimulated. This paper describes some of the completion solutions available that can help improve operations by mitigating risks that can lead to unplanned nonproductive time, cost overruns and lost production.
How Two Innovative, IADC-accredited Training Programs are Improving Marine and Drilling Compliance
November 07, 2016
Sponsored by: OTEC
Interactive regulatory compliance training programs can ease the process of marine and offshore drilling regulatory compliance. The oil and gas industry is continually focused on safety and compliance to ensure the safety of offshore workers and the environment. The industry is challenged to interpret and implement changes in a constantly evolving regulatory environment. Understanding the regulations is imperative to make sure all of the standards are being followed and that offshore assets are in compliance.
