Oil Demand is Still on the Rise
As a function of population growth we can only expect future energy demand to increase, and with it the demand for oil and other natural resources. Understanding Future Energy Demand…
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Faroe swaps assets with Equinor
Faroe has announced in a press release that the company has signed an agreement with Equinor Energy AS to swap its interests in the Njord, Hyme redevelopment and Bauge development assets…
An Introduction to Exploration Geophysics with Recent Advances
Brand new book from GEO ExPro & Bivrost Geo. All you ever wanted to know in an introduction to exploration geophysics – clearly explained and beautifully illustrated. GEO ExPro are…
The First Discoveries of Oil in Saudi Arabia
In the 1930s, Chief geologist at Casoc and Aramco expat, Max Steineke revolutionised hydrocarbon exploration in the Middle East using structure drilling – which led to some of the first…
Action to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Is carbon capture, storage and utilisation (CSS) an essential greenhouse gas reducing technology, and what part can the oil and gas industry play in meeting reduction targets? What is CCS?…
Microseismic Events & Monitoring
Using near-surface sensors, the Geophysical Institute of Israel is developing new methods to detect microseismic events to reduce the cost of microseismic monitoring. Benefits of Microseismic Monitoring for CO2 Storage…
Basic Geophysics by Enders A. Robinson and Dean Clark
An enjoyable textbook and a must have for every geophysicist. A Book for Every Geophysicist I received this book on December 28 – excellent timing. More or less finished with…
Trell, Trine, Alve N and Rind to Aker BP
Aker BP came to an agreement with Total E&P at the end of July to acquire a portfolio of 11 licenses on the NCS. The closing of the transaction has…
Women in Oil & Gas
Making the oil and gas sector more inclusive by encouraging more women into the energy industry, with stories from successful women in oil and gas. Diversity in Oil & Gas…
Women in Geosciences
Increasing numbers of woman are graduating in petroleum science subjects and more are starting careers in the oil industry – but we are still not retaining them. Gender equality and…
A Century of Geoscience Publishing
The important adaptation of digital publishing for oil and gas. In 2017 the American Association of Petroleum Geologists celebrated 100 years as a respected independent publisher of geoscience articles, all…
What Does the Future Hold for Oil and Gas?
As a founder of E&P intelligence company Drillinginfo and with a wide range of experience in the industry, Allen Gilmer is uniquely qualified to predict future oil and gas trends.…