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New study shows huge variation in how different oil companies manage climate pollution – underscores need for more oversight

Energy Central

By EDF BlogsBy Jon Goldstein and Ben Hmiel For the last several years, researchers have been studying methane emissions in the Permian Basin (the nation’s largest oil field) to try and understand just how much climate pollution specific oil companies may be responsible for.

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Unlocking the power of data for sustainable water management with AWS

AWS: Energy (Oil & Gas)

Efficient water management is crucial for long-term sustainability and resilience. The Permian Basin , one of the most productive oil fields in the U.S., Setting up notifications and alerts for proactive water management. In the U.S. in 2020, the electric power sector used 47.5 trillion gallons of water.

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Office Functions: There is a Better Way

Permian Basin Oil and Gas Magazine

Quietly, smartphone apps and the ability of accounting software to mine and analyze data from field monitoring systems have replaced paper forms, lost tickets and intermittent readings with smooth dataflow, real-time data, and real efficiencies. Nonetheless, it looks radically different than it did 10, even five years ago.

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AI in Oil and Gas – A Game-Changer for Efficiency and Profitability

Aresco

AI also plays a critical role in risk management by identifying potential hazards before they become major issues. AI in Logistics and Supply Chain Management The oil and gas sector relies on complex supply chains, and AI is transforming logistics management.

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Upstream Midstream Downstream – What is the Difference?

Aresco

Assets: Upstream assets include oil and gas fields (land and mineral rights), drilling rigs, production platforms, and wells. Challenges: Ensuring the safe and efficient movement of large volumes of oil and gas, regulatory compliance, supply chain constraints, and managing logistics. This includes both onshore and offshore activities.

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1/4 Century: What Was the Oil and Gas Industry Like in the Early 2000s? Part 2

Rextag

With techniques like CO injection and steam flooding , EOR extended the life of aging fields by decades. Boosting Recovery: EOR methods increased recovery rates by up to 60%, reviving fields that had been written off. Permian Basin Pioneer: Projects here used CO injection to produce an extra 1 million barrels annually by 2005.

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Making the Invisible Visible – Delivering Clarity

Drillers

Managing Service Company Inventory Ensuring the system has no waste is an essential part of the optimisation process. This can take the form of contract discounts or more practically it could mean requiring less charged-for backup equipment in the field. In this case, it was essential to commission the right team.