August 2024

This issue begins with a Regional Report by Wood Mackenzie which considers the importance of government support in the effort to reduce the upstream sector’s import dependency in Europe. Other key themes within this issue include the evolution of relief wells, maintaining the integrity of offshore hulls and integrating automation in daily operations. The issue also includes an outlook the UK’s and Norway’s’ exploration and production in 2024.

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Analysing Europe’s Upstream Industry
Ross McGavin and James Reid, Wood Mackenzie, UK, consider the importance of government support in the effort to reduce the upstream sector’s import dependency in Europe.

A Window Into The Future
David Barnett, Wild Well Control, USA, discusses the evolution of relief wells, and the benefits of intervention wells in increasing safety and enhancing P&A operations.

Navigating The Depths Of Oil And Gas Safety
Danny Constaninis, EM&I, Malta, explains how incorporating emerging technology with a desire to mitigate safety risk, reduce impact on operations, drive efficiencies and save costs will maintain the integrity of offshore hulls.

Leak Remediation Without The Usual Drawbacks
Alex Nicodimou, Welltec, Denmark, outlines an effective option for maintaining well integrity and optimising remediation operations.

Elevating Performance
Brandon Rosler and John Alvarado, Nabors Drilling Solutions, USA, explain how integrating automation in daily operations is allowing drilling contractors of all sizes to realise greater efficiencies.

Building an understanding
Mike Aughenbaugh, Swagelok, explores the distinctions between pitting corrosion and crevice corrosion.

UK and Norway Exploration and Production Outlook 2024
Graeme Bagley, Westwood Insight, UK, provides an outlook for the UK’s and Norway’s’ exploration and production in 2024.

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