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Energy Policy Blog By Edith Allison

Oil and natural gas infrastructure challenges

Crude oil and natural gas infrastructure problems, from pipeline oil spills to train derailments and fires, have been in the news recently. Though these problems are not new, public concern is growing. Think tanks and government agencies have been considering the problems and potential solutions for some time and are now reporting the results of their studies. Here are reports of one oil and one natural gas infrastructure study.

Added on 17 March, 2015

Explorer Emphasis Article By Heather Saucier

Geomechanics—New Opportunities for Seismic

Better models are possible through the integration of core samples, well logs and seismic data.

Added on 01 March, 2015

Explorer Emphasis Article By Diane Freeman

Oil Prices, Other Factors Affecting Seismic

AAPG Honorary member R. Randy Ray shares some insights on major factors influencing the seismic industry today.

Added on 01 March, 2015

Explorer Emphasis Article By Heather Saucier

Downturn Offers Opportunity to Reprocess Seismic

If operators take the “glass half full” approach and use their idle time wisely during the industry’s current downturn, the seismic industry – at least parts of it –could experience an upswing.

Added on 01 March, 2015

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

Simulated Environment, Real Gains in Arctic

Newfoundland-based GRI Simulations has logged innumerable hours working on its Virtual Arctic Simulation Environment to enable scientists to evaluate the perilous area from the comfort of their offices.

Added on 01 February, 2015

Energy Policy Blog By Edith Allison

Keystone XL Pipeline Update and Timeline

In January several long-awaited actions are likely: The Nebraska Supreme Court should rule on a suit challenging the right of the governor to approve the pipeline route; President Obama may decide whether to issue a presidential permit; and the House and Senate plan votes on legislation to approve the pipeline without a presidential permit.

Added on 19 January, 2015

Explorer Article By Heather Saucier

How the Shale Boom Birthplace Came to Ban Fracturing

It is perhaps the most ironic move in the industry in years. On Nov. 4, citizens in Denton – a city on the edge of the Barnett Shale in north Texas with a population of 123,000 – voted to ban hydraulic fracturing.

Added on 01 January, 2015

Explorer Emphasis Article By Ken Milam

Detecting With Precision

When it comes to downhole geology, little things matter. Those “things” would include the realm of microseismic measurements, because as unconventional plays and hydraulic fracturing become the norm throughout the industry, the need for microseismic imaging grows in importance. Companies large and small are constantly developing, testing and using this technology, hoping to add value to today’s efforts.

Added on 01 December, 2014

Explorer Emphasis Article By Kristi Eaton

Laser Drilling Research: Closer to Reality?

The idea of using lasers for drilling into the earth has long been to the oil and gas industry what flying cars and hoverboards are to the general public – the stuff of science fiction and futuristic fantasy. As 2015 fast approaches (contrary to what we were promised in the “Back to the Future” movies) we haven’t quite cracked the code yet on flying cars and hoverboards, but there might be a consolation prize in the works: Laser drilling may actually become a reality.

Added on 01 December, 2014

Explorer Emphasis Article By Brian Ervin

Hi-Tech Spotlight: What’s New in Downhole Geology

What’s new in downhole geology, you ask? According to the advertising and press releases that are sent throughout the media, there’s a lot that’s new – more, in fact, than we could ever cover. But since this is our annual Downhole Geology issue, we thought we’d take a look at some of the latest advancements in drilling, well-logging and other downhole innovations rolled out in recent months by a few industry heavy-hitters.

Added on 01 December, 2014

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