Production

Archive for March, 2009

Oil fields aren’t chess boards; but that’s no reason to eschew analytics

Monday, March 30th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

Over the last decade, the computerized application of statistical and other type analyses to a broad range of industrial disciplines has taken what were previously “arts,” — i.e., pursuits based ... Read more..

Innovation in global subsea markets: Total’s Patrick Pouyanné

Wednesday, March 25th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

The following interview with Patrick Pouyanné, senior vice president, strategy business development, engineering R&D, Total Exploration and Production, was conducted during CERA Week. The interview was conducted by E&P Editor ... Read more..

Why are cyber criminals targeting energy and oil?

Sunday, March 15th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

Recent evidence indicates that the nature of cyber crime is changing, even as it increases, and may pose a particular threat to intellectual property and confidential data in the energy ... Read more..

Oil field workhorse keeps up to date

Tuesday, March 10th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

The remote terminal unit (RTU) has been a workhorse of the petroleum industry for more than 20 years — a thoroughly domesticated animal often seen as just one more element, ... Read more..

CERA surveys use of integrated production models

Wednesday, March 4th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

In a not-yet-published survey, research analyst firm CERA has found that “integrated production-system models” are today being applied in at least 3% of global liquids production in the petroleum industry. ... Read more..