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Interpolating Wind Speed (Fig. 1).
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Real-time GOM storm tracking estimates production loss

Oct. 9, 2024
Tropical cyclones pose a great risk to human life and cause massive disruptions to hydrocarbon production in the Gulf of Mexico. To determine if or when evacuations need to take...
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PO Architecture (Fig. 1)
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ML models improve field-level artificial lift

Oct. 8, 2024
Of the total number of wells globally to use artificial lift, 40% employ sucker rod pumps. Pump optimization generally follows established rules of thumb.
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In June 2024, Delek completed installation of a new digital twin at its 80,000-b/d refinery in El Dorado, Ark. (Fig. 1).
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Digital twin improves turnaround planning, execution at Delek’s El Dorado refinery

Oct. 8, 2024
Delek recently completed implementation of a digital twin to optimize the planning and execution of scheduled maintenance shutdown, turnaround, and outage events at the operator...
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Second-quarter 2024 earnings down from year ago on lower refining margins, gas prices

Aug. 29, 2024
A group of 53 US-based oil and gas producers and refiners reported combined net earnings of $26.96 billion in second-quarter 2024, down from earnings of $31.79 billion in the ...
The SPD installation schematic on the Well MD287 flowline shows the location of the upstream and downstream pressure taps, sampling ports, and bypass line (Fig. 1).
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Scale prevention device minimizes wellhead flowline fouling

Aug. 14, 2024
Scale inflicts water injection restrictions primarily under conditions of incompatible waters. To determine if passive scale prevention devices reduce scale deposition in wellhead...
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Microelements predict deep coiled tubing pressure drop

Aug. 14, 2024
Recent advancements in ultradeep drilling have led to a worldwide surge in ultradeep wells, making them pivotal to the energy industry.
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First-quarter 2024 earnings down year-on-year on lower refining margins, natural gas prices

June 12, 2024
A group of 44 US-based oil and gas producers and refiners recorded a total net earnings of $27 billion in first-quarter 2024, down from earnings of $48.5 billion in the previous...
Map from Summit Carbon Solutions.
Anticipated pipeline in Iowa.
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Summit gets favorable ND Supreme Court ruling, advances CCS pipeline in Iowa

June 5, 2024
Summit Carbon Solutions received a ruling affirming its ability to access private property without prior permission for the sake of surveying potential routes for its planned ...
Permian Basin Natural Gas Pipeline Projects (Fig.).
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Permian crude production growth requires natural gas pipelines

June 4, 2024
Permian crude oil production will reach a 6-month high of 6.19 million b/d in June 2024, according to the US EIA. Along with this crude, comes large amounts of associated gas....
RPM Placement in Rock Matrix (Fig. 1)
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Polymeric relative permeability modifiers enhance oil recovery

May 22, 2024
Conventional water shut-off often uses mechanical isolation or fluid gel-resin options. In restrictive SIMOPs scenarios or adverse price environments, operators struggle to justify...
Huff and Puff Recovery (Fig. 1)
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CO2 huff-and-puff in China shale recovers reserves

May 21, 2024
CO2 huff-and-puff simulation experiments in China’s Junggar basin shale oil reservoirs analyzed the number of huff-and-puff cycles, production pressure, reservoir permeability...
Artistic rendering from DGF.
DGF's 3,000-acre site selection in St. James Parish, La. (Fig. 1).
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DG Fuels advances Louisiana SAF production complex

May 14, 2024
DG Fuels LLC is progressing with its plan to build a grassroots complex in St. James Parish, La., for commercial-scale production of sustainable aviation fuel.
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Neste’s Singapore RD refinery (Fig. 2).
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Neste progresses with renewable fuels expansions

May 14, 2024
Neste will use its proprietary next generation biomass-to-liquids technology to increase overall production of renewable products to 5.5 million tpy by yearend 2024.
JABS Piston Testing (Fig. 1).
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New barrier valve provides option for stacked completions

May 14, 2024
Stacked, non-selective commingled well designs present specific difficulties for zonal isolation and fluid loss-control during their initial construction.
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Stacked deep learning models predict cogeneration unit gas emissions

March 21, 2024
The shift towards AI-powered predictive emissions monitoring systems is seen as the future of gas emission monitoring.
Guafita Field Study Wells. Fig. 1.
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Petro-seismic data estimate reservoir heterogeneity

March 21, 2024
New field development requires knowledge of reservoir heterogeneity before drilling additional exploratory or appraisal wells.
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Fourth-quarter 2023 earnings down from year ago on lower commodity prices

Feb. 23, 2024
A group of 51 US-based oil and gas producers and refiners reported a total net income of $33.54 billion in fourth-quarter 2023, compared with a combined net income of $57.1 billion...
Liquefied CO2 Cargo Characteristics (Fig. 1).
Energy Transition

Liquefied CO2 shipment requires standardized infrastructure

Feb. 13, 2024
The standardization of ship and shore infrastructure is crucial for the rapid development of liquefied CO2 (LCO2) shipping, which is a vital part of the carbon capture and supply...
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LNG exec: US to meet doubling of Chinese LNG demand with ‘third wave’ of export projects

Jan. 25, 2024
The US is poised to meet growing demand for LNG in coming years, despite an anticipated near doubling of demand from China as that country works to lower greenhouse gas emissions...
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Refining & Processing

North American refiners advance mix of conventional, renewables projects

Dec. 4, 2023
Global refiners continued executing investments in 2023 primarily on works aimed at adapting their conventional operations to help ensure long-term competitiveness as the industry...
TGN’s Northern Gas Pipeline transports 10.22 bcmy (Fig. 1).
Pipelines

South American pipeline projects seek economic certainty

Nov. 6, 2023
South American oil and gas infrastructure development activity has been limited in recent years with the exceptions of Brazil, Guyana, and Argentina.
2022 Permian Water Injection. Fig. 1.
Drilling & Production

Permian SWD’s seismic effects remain only partially understood

Oct. 2, 2023
Seismic events in the Permian basin have prompted the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) to restrict deep salt-water disposal (SWD) and instead direct injection towards shallow...
Midwest Carbon Express CCS Pipeline. Fig. 1.
Energy Transition

CCS pipeline projects face state, local regulatory issues

Sept. 4, 2023
Summit Carbon Solutions LLC, Navigator CO2 Ventures LLC, and Wolf Carbon Solutions US LLC are developing projects in the Upper Midwest which, collectively, would comprise more...
US LNG Export Destinations. Fig. 1.
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Another 9 bcfd of US LNG export capacity required by 2035

Aug. 7, 2023
Increased natural gas demand from European countries keen to avoid imports from Russia has boosted US LNG export prospects. This improved export outlook has been met by three ...