World Expro
World Expro 2008 Issue One
New areas of exploration are opening up, and with them, new developments in technology. With oil reserves and fossil fuel resources in decline, attention has turned to the extreme north – and primarily the Arctic region, which is the focus of our cover story.
Elsewhere in the issue we hear from industry experts, including Anders Opedal, the chief procurement officer at StatoilHydro, on finding the balance between operator and contractor; J Mike Stice, the president of ConocoPhillips in Qatar who reveals an exclusive insight into the newly developed Water Sustainability Centre at the Qatar Science and Technology Park and Wim de Vries, the programme manager at Well Engineering Research, Shell, who explains how well engineers can drill deeper, increase production levels and extend economic life.
Cracks in the SystemTougher standards in corrosion control and fracture risk analysis have been put in place.
Well on the WayShell's application of coning technology for mono-bore wells is currently being tested.
Ride the WaveInvestment in floating production systems continues to grow as they come to the fore in complex deepwater operations.
Stay AfloatBarry Mansfield looks at the challenges that surround effective risk management on FPSO projects.
Solving the Water ProblemOil and gas production companies have always faced the problem of how to treat or dispose of produced water.
Race to the ArcticIn August 2007, two mini-subs Mir-1 and Mir-2, planted a Russian flag on the Lomonosov Ridge, beneath the Arctic Ocean.
Volatility Clouds Oil Market PredictionOil continues to hover around record highs, as low stocks and security of supply dominate price trends.
Take Care! Personal Security is CrucialHugh Williams, chief executive of IMCA, warns of the dangers of piracy.
Model BehaviourWorld Expro talks to Harvey Goodman, a research consultant at Chevron Energy Technology Company.
One to WatchTrevor Grose, BP senior petroleum engineer, tells Barry Mansfield about the company's focus on technology surveillance.
Let's TalkSuccessful delivery in today's high growth market is a challenge for both operators and contractors.
Real-Time Optimisation: Changing How Shell Does BusinessTechnological advances are now enabling real-time monitoring, surveillance and control of reservoir, well and process.
Line ManagerGeorge W Tenley, Jr, discusses the importance of creating and sustaining a collaborative research capability.
Dig DeepWell-by-well production allocation in subsea clusters is challenging without separate test-lines.
Blind Faith Subsea Development, Gulf of Mexico
Global Pressures on Transport and LogisticsThe offshore maintenance, modification and operations market is expected to grow significantly in the next five years.
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