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.
Reducing energy intensity in pursuit of net zero targets: Five essential response levers
September 01, 2025
Sponsored by: Schneider Electric
The growing energy needs of a rapidly developing world cannot be sustainably met without reducing energy intensity. Industry must reduce energy intensity 4 times faster than the improvements it achieved over the last decade. This improvement rate must be sustained through 2050 to meet global Net Zero targets. At Schneider Electric we have identified 5 key response levers to be addressed. Energy efficiency & management is the first and most important in the near term.
The Essentials Of Composite Coatings
July 09, 2025
Sponsored by: Sherwin-Williams
Composite coatings, developed through physical additives or chemical reactions, significantly improve properties such as corrosion resistance, flexibility, and durability in protective applications. These coatings are especially effective when used in multi-layer systems, where each layer contributes distinct protective benefits. Innovations in fusion-bonded epoxy coatings from Sherwin-Williams illustrate how these technologies work together to shield pipelines from environmental stressors, UV degradation, and cathodic disbondment, ensuring long-term performance in demanding conditions.
Cut Maintenance Costs and Improve Your Well-Site Efficiency
May 15, 2025
Sponsored by: Emerson
Maintaining pneumatic equipment at remote well sites is costly and time-consuming. Frequent repairs, complex air systems, and power demands drain your resources and reduce uptime. Next-generation all-electric solenoid dump valves eliminate these headaches. By removing pneumatic controls, these valves reduce maintenance costs, simplify operations, and deliver reliable performance — even in remote locations with limited power availability. With minimal power requirements and fast actuation, these innovative valves deliver: • Lower maintenance costs by eliminating air system upkeep • Efficient operation with ultra-low power consumption (less than 1.2 watts) • Reliable performance in harsh conditions — ideal for remote well-sites • Fast actuation to minimize downtime and gas blowby Reduce costs, improve reliability, and keep your well-site running smoothly.
AI in action: Improving a multi-year drilling program with AI-enabled schedule optimization
February 10, 2025
Sponsored by: Actenum
AI-enabled scheduling software allowed a global E&P company to overcome the challenges of complex scheduling and improve its multi-year drilling program. The operator optimized its drilling schedule, aligning operations with cost and revenue goals. Crucial pre-drilling milestones and KPI tracking were integrated, ensuring that no critical task was overlooked. The operator can now quickly adjust schedules to respond to changing conditions, accomplishing in days what once took weeks while improving resource allocation and minimizing downtime.
Materials that Defy the Odds in Carbon Capture Applications
January 13, 2025
Sponsored by: Greene Tweed
Growing concerns about climate change have spurred advancements in carbon capture technologies within the Oil & Gas industry. Techniques like amine scrubbing, using solvents such as MEA and DEA, effectively capture CO₂ for reinjection and storage. However, these solvents are corrosive, posing challenges for process equipment. This whitepaper explores these issues, discusses amine effects on elastomers and plastics, and highlights innovative formulations for enhanced resistance and operational reliability.
