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

Read this carefully (adapted from ’BP Statistical Review of World Energy’): “Proven reserves is the estimated quantities of oil which geological and engineering data demonstrate with reasonable certainty to be Read More

EAGE stands for the European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers. That is a very broad ambition. Are you able to accommodate the needs of all members? It is true that Read More

A multitude of geological data suggests that the petroleum system is in place. Rich, voluminous source rocks, likely migration paths, good reservoir rocks and huge traps all make the Seychelles Read More

Souring oil prices have inspired NAM to consider redeveloping one of Europe’s largest oil fields. A 3D high resolution seismic survey will lower the structural uncertainties and horizontal drilling, in Read More

After only a few small discoveries in what appeared to be favourable geological conditions, a major study of the petroleum system of the huge, immature basin was conducted. The subsequent Read More

The introduction of Q-Marine* technology a few years ago has given WesternGeco a competitive edge, the company claims. In the Oslo Technology Centre they are proud of having been crucial Read More

In the barren landscape of the Syrian desert you may find an occasional drilling rig exploring for hydrocarbons. In the years to come several more rigs are expected to enter, Read More

With relatively easy access from Longyearbyen, the Festningen Section is a very popular geological attraction that displays an almost complete section of sedimentary rocks throughout the Mesozoic. Scientists, students and Read More

Trading assets on the web, New Orleans, a city of past and present history, SeaBird to acquire SeaBed, Increased capacity for multi component seabed data acquisition, Doing it alone, Do Read More

Iman Hill has risen through the ranks from petroleum engineer to senior management roles with Shell and BG. She talks to GeoExpro about the skills needed to thrive in the Read More