We explore how technology has evolved; discuss present-day practices – including limitations; and look ahead to the newest technologies, techniques and innovations.

Assumptions have been made about the hydrate inhibition characteristics of hydraulic / storage fluids in umbilicals due to the inclusion of MEG, but AFS has tested a dozen fluids to better assess their hydrate inhibition characteristics and develop the curves. The curves will be provided within this presentation and shared with the community. In addition, a short discussion on the displacement of umbilical fluids with production chemicals and the laboratory testing performed versus the calculated results utilizing laminar flow.

Reflecting on her first 100-days in office, Iman Hill talks with us about leadership, market recovery and IOGP’s perspectives on the Energy Transition and the future role of oil and gas.​

As the workplace continues to evolve in the “new normal”, the workforce must continue to adapt its job-hunting skills to find future employment in the virtual age.

For 29 years, our team of specialists have designed and installed real-time online systems that are designed to monitor production, gathering, export and transportation systems. These systems currently support the operations of 30% of the world’s LNG production, and about 10% of the global natural gas pipeline networks and various important oil developments. This talk will discuss what are the key requirements and lessons learned to provide accurate 24/7 monitoring and surveillance of these vital operations, particularly those when there is only limited access to the server machines on these assets.

Electrical submersible pumps (ESP) oil well production often requires handling large amounts of free gas, leading to numerous ESP trips, which limits drawdown. To maximize production and eliminate downtime, a technique was developed to distinguish between three possible different causes i.e. gas locking, ESP flowrate oscillations, and dynamic instability and thereby improve design and operating procedures.

This webinar will review Enhanced or Engineered Geothermal Systems (EGS), and what is required to drill these systems at depth. It will highlight techniques that can be moved from oil & gas to geothermal (such as horizontal well drilling capability), and highlight areas in which R&D has occurred or is needed, particularly high temperature drill bits, fluids, drilling systems and MWD tools. With active investment in R&D for Enhanced Geothermal Systems, significant progress can be made in transferring oil and gas technology to an alternate energy source.

This webinar will review Enhanced or Engineered Geothermal Systems (EGS), and what is required to drill these systems at depth. It will highlight techniques that can be moved from oil & gas to geothermal (such as horizontal well drilling capability), and highlight areas in which R&D has occurred or is needed, particularly high temperature drill bits, fluids, drilling systems and MWD tools. With active investment in R&D for Enhanced Geothermal Systems, significant progress can be made in transferring oil and gas technology to an alternate energy source.

This webinar will highlight a range of challenges to the practical implementation of human performance in operations, and offer guidance through the practical resources that could be used straight away.​

Electrical submersible pumps (ESP) oil well production often requires handling large amounts of free gas, leading to numerous ESP trips, which limits drawdown. To maximize production and eliminate downtime, a technique was developed to distinguish between three possible different causes i.e. gas locking, ESP flowrate oscillations, and dynamic instability and thereby improve design and operating procedures.

A Well integrity Interview with Paul Hopmans: Lessons Learned To Effectively Manage Well Integrity. This interview will be a discussion with Paul about his experience in the realm of Well Integrity, the changes he has seen in this area and how the focus has changed in the industry. He will also share his thoughts and observations on the continuing concerns, as well as the opportunities, that lay ahead for the Oil and Gas Industry.​

This series of webinars between thought leaders on climate change in the O&G industry and the broader O&G industry around the world will be undertaken in an effort to deepen understanding around issues of climate change, and receive feedback from the wider oil and gas industry on the energy transition. A series of virtual dialogues will be held over 2020 with global scope, to discuss sustainability around key topics such as CCUS, reducing methane emissions, collaborative action, etc.