World Expro
World Expro 2006 Issue Two
In this edition we focus on increasing efficiency and prolonging the life of existing oil fields. We look at technology being employed by Statoil to improve recovery rates from increasingly complicated reserves. We examine in detail one project involving the revolutionary application of standard technology to install the first commercial seabed processing plant. We also look at the evolution of micro-hole technology and examine the potential uses of this technology to reclaim shallow oil reserves, reduce costs and minimise environmental impact.
Elsewhere we hear from Exxon Mobil and Shell, who enforce the message that technological advance is the most vital aspect of the upstream oil and gas industry. We also take a look at the evolution of the Bake Tiles pipeline and see exactly how BP is achieving its goal of transporting one million barrels of oil per day 1,768km between the Caspian and Mediterranean seas without harming local communities or the environment.
Getting More for LessMicro-hole technology is set to revolutionise the oil industry by allowing shallow oil to be reclaimed.
Relieving the PressureStatoil is conducting wide-ranging research into improving oil recovery and well stability.
Tread Carefully Through the Oil PatchThe oil and gas business is booming thanks to technology, and outsiders are keen to invest.
Tapping the Riches of the Santos BasinBrazil hopes to ease its dependency on foreign gas by developing the full potential of the Santos Basin.
Explosive DevelopmentThe oil and gas industry is unlikely to face problems with the EU's ATEX directive on explosive environments.
Oil Industry Bouncing BackFollowing a suppressed oil market in late 2005 and early 2006, supply and demand are making a strong recovery.
Supplying Energy to the FutureOnly technology can solve the serious challenges faced by the energy industry today and in the future.
Global Energy SecurityThe only way to secure energy supplies in the future is by developing a new framework for cooperation.
Fuelling China's DevelopmentIn a globalised world, energy security can only be achieved through international cooperation.
The Global Energy ChallengeConcern about energy is legitimate, but ultimately unfounded.
Finding a New RouteBP's Baku Tbilisi Ceyhan Pipeline is transporting one million barrels of oil a day across 1,768km.
Evolve or DieThe future of oil recovery lies in accessing increasingly complicated reserves.
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