Exclusive: Novi Labs’ Ludwig on AI Preventing Costly Drilling Mistakes

Novi Labs President and Co-Founder Jon Ludwig gives insight on how AI and machine learning allow diverse applications for oil and gas operations and less risk for cataclysmic failure, in this Hart Energy Exclusive interview.

Petrobras Awards SLB Another Contract Offshore Brazil

Petrobras has awarded JV SLB OneSubsea a contract for raw water injection systems a day after Petrobras selected SLB to handle integrated services at its offshore fields.

SLB to Manage Construction of Deepwater Wells for Petrobras

SLB will work off nine ultra-deepwater rigs to oversee the construction of deepwater wells as part of the $800 million, three-year deal with Petrobras.

Integrating OCTG Management from Planning to Well

Tenaris’ Rig Direct provides improved collaboration and communication, and more uptime.

The Explosive Evolution of Fracking: A 75-Year Journey

Despite some initial resistance to the idea, Halliburton and Stanolind Oil pioneered the hydraulic fracturing that led to the shale boom.

Belcher: Energy Sector Grapples with Looming Labor Crisis

The U.S. needs approximately 400,000 new engineers each year moving forward but is currently only able to fill about one-third of the engineering positions available through at least 2030.

E&P Highlights: Dec. 9, 2024

Here’s a roundup of the latest E&P headlines, including a major gas discovery in Colombia and the creation of a new independent E&P.

Oilfield Services Firm Flowco Files IPO Paperwork

Oilfield services provider Flowco filed paperwork for an IPO, one of several energy-focused players seeking to test the public markets.

Pickering: Will Improving Drilling Efficiencies Outrun Inventory-led M&A?

Concerns on remaining inventory are a big driver of M&A activity, but improving drilling efficiencies allow for low rig counts to keep high production, says Dan Pickering, the chief investment officer of Pickering Energy Partners.

AIQ, Partners to Boost Drilling Performance with AI ROP Project

The AI Rate of Penetration Optimization project will use AI-enabled solutions to provide real-time recommendations for drilling parameters.