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Adkins: Attacks on Fossil Fuels, Overregulation Poised to Backfire

Raymond James’ J. Marshall Adkins tells Hart Energy’s Super DUG conference attendees demonizing oil and gas, strenuous regulations and continued inflation are bound to have unexpected consequences for E&P opponents.

Aramco Credits Adaptability, Collaboration for Driving Innovation

Aramco’s implementation of different approaches has led to the creation and commercialization of newer products, said Max Deffenbaugh, principal scientist for Aramco, at the 2024 Offshore Technology Conference in Houston.

Exclusive: ChampionX Innovation Needed to Drill the Incremental Barrel

Soma Somasundaram, president and CEO of ChampionX, emphasized the need to innovate when drilling for the incremental barrel, as well as the oilfield services sector’s role in the path to net zero.

Tech Trends, OTC Edition: Drills & Bits

In this month’s Tech Trends, which takes place at the 2024 Offshore Technology Conference, new drilling technologies are on display as well as other bits that ensure efficient operations.

OTC: E&Ps Improving Operational Safety with Digitization

Artificial intelligence and the digitization of the oilfield have allowed for several improvements in keeping operators out of harm’s way, panelists said during the 2024 Offshore Technology Conference.

E&P Highlights: May 13, 2024

Here’s a roundup of the latest E&P headlines, with a couple fields coming online, as well as new contract awards.

Exclusive: Cost-effective Benefits of Extracting from Mature Assets

Baker Hughes' well abandonment leader Bart Joppe details the importance of extracting resources from mature assets and the company's approach to managing a well, in this Hart Energy Exclusive interview.

Crescent Energy: Bigger Uinta Frac Now Making 60% More Boe

Crescent Energy also reported companywide growth in D&C speeds, while well costs have declined 10%.

New Permian Math: Vital Energy and 42 Horseshoe Wells

Vital Energy anticipates making 42 double-long, horseshoe-shaped wells where straight lines would have made 84 wells. The estimated savings: $140 million.

Time is Money: Shell Prioritizes Speed with Brownfield Strategy

Shell’s replicant strategy trades customization of the production unit for a sped-up cycle time for Whale, Sparta developments in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico.