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

Rextag

Record Depths: By 2005, rigs operated at depths exceeding 1,500 meters, using dynamic positioning systems and cutting-edge blowout preventers. Advanced Compression Stations: Improved the flow of natural gas across pipelines, enabling long-distance transport with unparalleled efficiency.

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A Guide to Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR)

Drillers

The gushing itself would now be called a blowout and drillers nowadays have blowout preventers to stop the oil from springing up in a fountain. However, there is a cost issue to consider, and it is a significant issue, including capture and transportation costs.

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