Big drop in development drilling across UKCS
The number of exploration wells drilled in a basin can be used as an indicator to predict short to mid-term levels of confidence, but the number of development wells also…
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Output from Groningen may be almost twice as high as expected this year
In September last year, the Dutch government expected output from the giant Groningen field to be 3.9 Bcm in the current gas year. However, this week the minister announced an…
A Company Maker
The Bream (17/12-1) and Brisling (17/12-2) oil accumulations in the Egersund Basin of the North Sea were both discovered in the early 1970’s. A few years later, albeit more than…
Towards a World Record
Innovative drilling technology now makes it possible to drill into satellite fields that are located several kilometres away from the original field. Hot Spot Towards a Wolrd Record
Dolomite-limestone alternations – from outcrop to 3D model
While rock climbers try to avoid the thin, porous and microfractured dolomites, geologists involved with reservoir characterization go to great length in order to give a detailed account of their…
Managing the future
History-matching of reservoir simulation models,meaning adjusting and optimising the simulation model based on observed production data, has been a complex and time consuming task for the industry for years. MEPO…
Understanding fault facies improves reservoir modeling
By introducing the concept of fault facies, a new research project aims to arrive at a more realistic way of representing faults and fault properties in the subsurface. The result…
Breakthrough for repeated seismic
The installation of a permanent seismic array in the Norwegian Valhall field enables the operator to run frequent 4D re-shoots, and the amount of oil to be recovered may increase…
Fault modeling: New techniques improve reservoir description while reducing risk
Errors in fault interpretation can have significant negative impact on reservoir models, facility plans, and field economics. By using integrated software applications and workflows that cross disciplines, asset teams can…
Improving 3D images
Our goal with the reflection seismic technique is to obtain the most clearly defined, high-resolution image of the subsurface geology. This goal can be achieved by acquiring seismic surveys with…
Timor-Leste: Exploration Renaissance
Insight into the current hydrocarbon exploration potential and activity in Timor-Leste. Timor-Leste: Exploration Renaissance The island of Timor-Leste between Indonesia and Australia is the subject of some intense scrutiny these…
How much of a growth area is the West of Shetland?
According to the Oil and Gas Authority, the West of Shetland is the area where the largest volumes of prospective resources are yet to found on the UKCS: 4.7 billion…