Rich Petroleum Source Rocks
An inventory of petroleum source rocks in the World’s major sedimentary basins show that six geological intervals in Earth’s history generated over 90% of the World’s conventional oil and gas…
Technology
Disappointing exploration success
Average discovered resources per successful wildcat on the NCS have dropped dramatically from over 120MMboe in 2011 to below 20MMboe in 2015.
Supercomputers for Beginners – Part II
Energy companies need ever larger computers. This article is the second of three articles giving an introduction to supercomputers . Here, we look at the design of parallel software. Beta:…
No sand, no oil, no nothing
“Fortune favors the bold, but all that glitters is not gold.” Tullow explains the g&g behind the Zumba prospect. Get to know Per Avseth on May 11!
Dry well west of Mandal High
A dry well west of the Mandal High drilled 2 years ago has reduced the reservoir potential in this part of the Central Graben.
The Barents Sea is gas prone!
NOT! Several discoveries – Goliat and others – prove the opposite. Understanding multiple source rocks is key. Attending an HH-seminar is essential.
Tax reductions strengthen UK E&P
The UK government has responded positively to extensive lobbying from the Oil and Gas industry to cut taxes on Oil & Gas on the UKCS.
Another all-time low
The year 2015 was a global all-time low in terms of conventional oil and gas discoveries, says Nils-Henrik Bjurstrøm in Rystad Energy.
Supercomputers for Beginners – Part I
Supercomputers analyse vast amounts of data, faster and more accurately. By 2020 they will be doing a quintillion calculations per second. This article provides a simple guide to supercomputers. ‘f…
Just Like the Real Thing
3D printing offers a novel non-destructive method of petrophysical rock analysis. Understanding the petrophysics of a reservoir rock, defined as the study of the physical and chemical properties of rocks…
Gas Hydrates Part IX – Hydrates in Outer Space (2)
Previously (Part VIII) we discussed the possibilities of gas hydrates on Mars. Here, we look at such possibilities elsewhere in outer space. I don’t think the human race will survive…
Cognitive Interpretation
Human vision and cognition have evolved over millions of years into an incredibly powerful system that enables us to actively seek the information we need to make sense of and…