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From Oil and Gas to Geothermal

By Frederic Guinot posted 21 days ago
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One day in my geothermal life, my boss Peter tells me: “in geothermal, we (i.e., geothermal people) do everything right; a bunch of subsurface studies that justify our project and are widely appraised by the scientific community. At some point, we need to drill. Because the drilling expertise dwells in the oil and gas industry, we call onto oil and gas people and then… everything starts falling apart into a big mess, and the project eventually fails.” And in conclusion: “oil and gas people are good at what they are doing in their industry, but are unable to successfully complete a geothermal project.” Because I was coming from oil and gas, I was somewhat ...
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SABEN SI PIPESIM NO OFRECE LICENCIA DE ESTUDIANTE POR 1 AÑO ASI COMO LAB VIEW QUE OFRECE LICENCIA DE UN AÑO ESTUDIANTIL

By Eri Gallardo Garcia posted 24 days ago
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ALQUIEN QUE ENSEÑE COMO INSTALARLO
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SPE ESTA EN BAJA

By Eri Gallardo Garcia posted 24 days ago
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MENTORY LO DARAN DE BAJA
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Beyond the Notebook: AI and Machine Learning for Reservoir Characterization, The Beginning of a New Era

By Adriana Fonseca Cerquera posted 28 days ago
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Beyond the Notebook: AI and Machine Learning for Reservoir Characterization, The Beginning of a New Era When theory turns into skill and you realize you’ve crossed the threshold into real expertise, in a world where change is constant, and as professionals in the oil industry, we must reinvent ourselves every day. Today I celebrate with everyone that I have earned the Certification in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Reservoir Characterization, and I’m excited to share how such a timely and dynamic topic signals a new path for the future of petroleum engineering. Today's revolution is different because it means moving away from what worked ...
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The Global Challenge of Mature Fields: The Current Oil Industry Dilemma

By Adriana Fonseca Cerquera posted 10-27-2025
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Hello! Welcome to this new entry of my blog: “Petroleum Pulse: Insights, Trends, Case Studies and Technology for the Future of Energy.” Take a moment to read and reflect, so sit back, grab a good cup of coffee (preferably Colombian) and let’s think together: The Global Challenge of Mature Fields: The Current Oil Industry Dilemma When we talk about mature fields, we immediately think of assets with operational life spans over 20 years, typical recovery factors of 30–35% for oil or 65–70% for gas, high percentages of shut-in or inactive wells, and a host of technical–economic challenges. Yet, these fields still account for approximately 70% ...
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Distinguished Lecturer "A Framework Delivers Multiparty Technologies Enhancing Drilling Operations"

By Habib Ouadi posted 09-29-2025
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Join Us Thursday, October 16th, 6:00pm CT, In Williston RSVP Now! SPE Distinguished Lecturer 2025–2026 Matthew Isbell Independent, formerly with Hess Corporation 📅 Thursday, October 16th, 2025 6:00pm CT – Social | 7:00pm CT – Dinner & Presentation 📍 McCody , 14021 Hwy 2 West, Williston, ND RSVP Now! Event Sponsor This Distinguished Lecturer event is proudly sponsored by NABORS DRILLING TECHNOLOGIES USA Abstract Implementing a well construction automation system needs a value progression showing how all stakeholders will benefit. Drilling operation ...
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Importance of data optimisation in the oil and gas industry

By Oluwatosin Abikoye posted 08-28-2025
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In today’s oil and gas industry, data is often called the “new oil” but just like crude oil, raw data must be refined before it creates real value. Every stage of the energy lifecycle exploration, drilling, production, transportation, refining generates massive amounts of information. The challenge isn’t collecting it; the challenge is optimizing it. Here’s why data optimization is so critical in our industry: Stronger decision-making Unstructured or duplicate data slows down critical operations. By optimizing and streamlining it, companies can make faster, evidence-based decisions whether it’s selecting drilling locations, adjusting completion ...
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SPE DL Predavanje: On the Intersection of Production Technology, Geothermal Energy, and Data Science - Pejman Shoeibi Omrani (TNO) 15.9.2025. u 13:00 u Vijećnici RGNF

By Kreso Butula posted 08-16-2025
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Poštovane kolegice i kolege, molim Vas da zabilježite u Vaš kalendar da ste pozvani na SPE DL predavanje: " On the Intersection of Production Technology, Geothermal Energy, and Data Science" Predavač: Pejman Shoeibi Omrani (TNO) Datum, vrijeme i mjesto: ponedjeljak, 15.9.2025. u 13:00 na RGNF, Vijećnica fakulteta Sažetak: Geothermal energy has the potential to play a critical role in decarbonizing energy systems by providing reliable baseload heating and power. However, production and operational challenges such as injectivity decline, artificial lift failures, and flow assurance issues like scaling and corrosion, ...
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Navigating PCB Challenges in Logging While Drilling Tools: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Enhancing Reliability and Performance

By Klemens Katterbauer posted 07-22-2025
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Introduction Logging While Drilling (LWD) tools are at the forefront of modern oil and gas exploration, enabling real-time formation evaluation, geosteering, and downhole telemetry during drilling operations. These sophisticated instruments rely heavily on embedded electronics and printed circuit boards (PCBs) to perform critical measurements such as resistivity, gamma ray, neutron porosity, and directional drilling data. However, the extreme downhole environment presents numerous challenges to PCB reliability, longevity, and performance. As the industry moves toward deeper, hotter, and more complex wells, artificial intelligence (AI) emerges as a powerful ...
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Next week, drilling innovation meets collaboration in Abu Dhabi for the 2025 Society of Petroleum Engineers International/International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) Middle East Drilling Technology Conference and Exhibition. Global industry l

By Bruno Mapurunga posted 07-10-2025
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WESC 2025 – A great edition in Nantes! On 24-27 June, Centrale Nantes had the pleasure of hosting the Wind Energy Science Conference 2025, a key event for the international wind energy research community, chaired by Sandrine Aubrun. Key highlights: ✅ 10

By Bruno Mapurunga posted 07-10-2025
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WESC 2025 – A great edition in Nantes! On 24-27 June, Centrale Nantes had the pleasure of hosting the Wind Energy Science Conference 2025, a key event for the international wind energy research community, chaired by Sandrine Aubrun . Key highlights: ✅ 1000+ participants ✅ 700+ scientific oral presentations ✅ A memorable gala dinner at the Machines de l’île’s Nefs 🔍 Technical visits were a major highlight of the event, offering participants the opportunity to explore: • Saint Nazaire offshore wind farm, • SEM-REV - Multi-technology offshore test site operated by the Fondation Open-C • and the research ...
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At Disney, our impact on the economy matters, and our promise for the future continues

By Bruno Mapurunga posted 07-10-2025
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At Disney, our impact on the economy matters, and our promise for the future continues
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💰 Attention Oil & Gas Lenders 💸 As our company continues to scale, we are actively expanding our network of capital partners, specifically those with experience in upstream oil and gas lending. Historically, we’ve worked with real estate-based lenders

By Bruno Mapurunga posted 07-10-2025
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💰 Attention Oil & Gas Lenders 💸 As our company continues to scale, we are actively expanding our network of capital partners, specifically those with experience in upstream oil and gas lending. Historically, we’ve worked with real estate-based lenders who have provided meaningful support. However, the complexity of oil transactions, especially those involving Upside, workover capital, or structured equity often exceeds the underwriting comfort zone of traditional real estate capital. We are now seeking to add to our roster lenders, funds, and private capital groups who understand the operational and financial nuances of oil and ...
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Structure and clear roles make teamwork click. Without them, strengths just get lost in the shuffle. I've seen it firsthand; good process brings the best out of a team.

By Bruno Mapurunga posted 07-10-2025
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Structure and clear roles make teamwork click. Without them, strengths just get lost in the shuffle. I've seen it firsthand; good process brings the best out of a team.
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We're excited to announce the launch of the new Search Console Insights report. The new report offers even more insights and a deeper integration with Search Console's Performance report. With this change, we aim to streamline your workflow, make it easie

By Bruno Mapurunga posted 07-10-2025
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We're excited to announce the launch of the new Search Console Insights report. The new report offers even more insights and a deeper integration with Search Console's Performance report. With this change, we aim to streamline your workflow, make it easier to find opportunities to improve your site's performance, and provide more ways to explore specific areas of interest. Read more at https://lnkd.in/eiwCTgDk
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Title: The Importance of Shut-In Time in Kick Control: Operational and Safety Implications Abstract: Shut-in time is one of the most critical factors in managing formation influxes (kicks) during drilling operations. An effective and prompt shut-in reduc

By Bruno Mapurunga posted 07-10-2025
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Title: The Importance of Shut-In Time in Kick Control: Operational and Safety Implications Abstract: Shut-in time is one of the most critical factors in managing formation influxes (kicks) during drilling operations. An effective and prompt shut-in reduces the influx volume, facilitates pressure stabilization, and minimizes operational risks. This article analyzes the impact of shut-in time, its consequences on SIDPP/SICP readings, and the subsequent behavior of the kick in the annulus.
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The Importance of Shut-In Time in Kick Control: Operational and Safety Implications

By Bruno Mapurunga posted 07-09-2025
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1. Introduction During drilling operations, the detection of a kick demands immediate shut-in of the well to prevent uncontrolled migration of formation fluids. The effectiveness of this response depends on how quickly the circulation is halted and the BOP (Blowout Preventer) is closed. 2. What is Shut-In Time? It is the interval between kick detection and the actual closure of the well. This time window directly influences the amount of formation influx and, therefore, the complexity of the subsequent control procedures. 3. Practical Example: Pressure Build-Up After Shut-In The table below shows how pressures in the drill pipe (SIDPP) and annulus ...
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Remote ROV Operations from Onshore Bases: Petrobras’ Breakthrough in Subsea Inspection

By Bruno Mapurunga posted 07-06-2025
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By Bruno Silva , Lucas dos Anjos, Cristiano Marino, Hernandes Coutinho Fagundes, and Vinicius Guedes Gusmão (Petrobras) Operating ROVs from land-based control centers is no longer theoretical — it’s operational. As part of its Remote Operations Strategic Initiative, Petrobras successfully piloted remote ROV inspections using high-speed 4G LTE links from onshore control rooms, delivering tangible gains in safety, efficiency, and scalability. Why It Matters Traditional subsea inspection methods rely heavily on offshore crews, incurring high operational costs and exposing personnel to risk. By shifting ROV control to onshore command centers (OCCs), Petrobras ...
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Enhancement of Subsea Ultrasonic Thickness Measurement via ROV: Operational Results and Integrity Gains

By Bruno Mapurunga posted 07-06-2025
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By Bruno Silva , João Paulo Urbano, Gustavo Pinto Pires, Milton dos Santos, Samuell Costa de Souza, and Romario de Carvalho Nunes (Petrobras) Subsea pipeline integrity management is one of the most demanding challenges in offshore oil and gas. Over the last three years, Petrobras has led a transformative effort to improve ultrasonic thickness measurements (UTM) using Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs). The goal: ensure more reliable, accurate, and efficient inspections on critical subsea infrastructure. Why It Matters Subsea corrosion can lead to costly failures and unplanned shutdowns. Traditional UTM tools used by ROVs often struggled in severe corrosion ...
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DataDrill: Public Dataset for Formation Pressure Prediction and Kick Detection in Drilling Rigs

By Bruno Mapurunga posted 06-26-2025
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DataDrill: A Public Dataset for Formation Pressure Prediction and Kick Detection in Drilling Operations By Bruno Silva Carneiro Mapurunga Offshore Drilling Technical Consultant | SPE & IADC Member Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) have made real-time formation pressure prediction and kick detection increasingly feasible in offshore drilling. However, the absence of publicly available, high-quality datasets remains a major barrier to accelerating innovation and academic-industry collaboration in this domain. To help bridge this gap, I’m proud to introduce DataDrill , a publicly accessible dataset generated through realistic digital ...
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