Artificial lift systems are significant in the oil and gas sector, especially in wells that are old or have low-pressure reservoirs in which the natural energy source is not enough to propel hydrocarbons towards the surface. The ability to optimize these systems is crucial to increasing production, prolonging the life of wells, and decreasing the operational cost. This article…
Oil and gas are in high-risk environments where even a slight mistake in well control can result in catastrophic blowouts, destruction to the environment, and even human injuries. As exploration progresses to deeper, more complex formations and unconventional reservoirs, the requirement for advanced training and real-time preparation becomes more important. In response, well control simulators, which are a critical instrument for training personnel…
The oil and gas industry is facing increasing pressure to reduce carbon emissions and move towards sustainable energy practices. Net-zero emissions—balancing emitted greenhouse gases with removal or offset—are a prime target. Oil and gas simulation is one of the most effective ways to help this industry meet sustainability targets. By utilizing advanced oil and gas…
The oil and gas industry is currently experiencing a profound transformation due to digital technologies, with digital oilfields that combine IoT, AI, big data analytics, and automation creating significant disruption in how things operate while opening up opportunities and challenges for workers. This article investigates how digital oilfields are impacting jobs in the oil and gas…
Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) is a crucial stage in the lifecycle of oil fields. It is aimed to maximize the extraction of hydrocarbons when primary and secondary recovery techniques decrease in effectiveness. In the array of tools that reservoir engineers can use, reservoir simulation has become an essential tool for designing, optimizing, and implementing EOR strategies. With its detailed analysis of…
Unconventional oil and gas production is now a key element of the global energy supply that is transforming markets and allowing access to vast hydrocarbon reserves previously considered uneconomic. Contrary to conventional resources that are found in permeable, porous deposits, Unconventional oil and gas like shale gas, crude oil, oil sands and coalbed methane, require advanced extraction…
Rigless well intervention is an economical and efficient solution for maintaining, repairing, or improving well performance without needing an expensive drilling rig. This approach reduces downtime while cutting operational costs and improving safety, while prolonging oil and gas wells’ lives indefinitely. We examine the key techniques, applications, and benefits associated with rigless well intervention in this…
The oil and gas industry is contentiously adopting cutting-edge technologies to increase efficiency, cut costs, and improve security. One of these innovations includes the integration of digital twins into drilling simulators, which is revolutionizing the way the drilling process is planned, tracked, and streamlined. When used in drilling operations, digital twins can be used by engineers to simulate scenarios, predict the…
The oil and gas industry is well-known for its intricate operations and risky environments. One of the most crucial aspects of drilling is well control, which involves controlling pressure to prevent blowouts and uncontrolled releases of fluid. To ensure that personnel are prepared for the high-stakes situations, oil rig simulators have emerged as important tools for training and certification for well…
As energy companies strive for more cost-efficient drilling operations, Rotary Steerable Systems (RSS) have emerged as game-changing technologies. Recognized for improving directional drilling precision while simultaneously cutting non-productive time down significantly and speeding well delivery times up significantly, RSS tools are fast becoming standard among high-performance drillers worldwide. Let’s discover why they are revolutionizing the drilling…