Chapter 1: Overview of Geothermal Systems
In the first chapter of Geothermal Energy Engineering published by Elsevier, we explore the origins, historical development, and various types of geothermal systems, along with the challenges and opportunities in unlocking their full potential. Geothermal energy, derived from the Greek...
Beyond Metes And Bounds
The Paramount+ hit series, Landman, shines a spotlight on a role that is little known outside of the oil and gas industry. Thanks to actor Billy Bob Thornton’s character, Tommy Norris, millions of people now know what a landman does...
Offshore Living Maintains Home Life Standards
by Nick Vaccaro
No matter how frequently we travel, an inevitable reckoning of judgment captures our mood as we view our temporary living accommodations and sample the meals we must enjoy or endure. We instantly compare it to the homes in which we...
An Unexpected Oil Find
In my daily search for early books and magazines covering several fields, I was fortunate to stumble upon a site offering some early stock certificates relating to oil. Writing oil adventures and my petrothrillers, sitting comfortably in the Manville New...
Unapologetically Excellent – An HR Professional’s Perspective for Moving Our Future Forward
by Chris Dao
I am honored to interview Joanne Courtney. We met when she served on the leadership board for the National Black MBA Association’s (NBMBAA) Houston Chapter in Texas. Joanne is a human force multiplier, with over 20 years of experience leading...
Enhancing Safety And Communication For Remote Operations With ZOLEO
by Nick Vaccaro
Safety is a term used in various aspects of life, ranging from personal responsibility to workplace applications. In most applications, the smartphone reigns as the preferred method of communication to facilitate personal responsibility. With all the advancements made in cellular...
Protecting Pipelines: How Mitigating H2S Can Extend Pipeline Assets
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), more than 40% of the world’s gas reserves are sour, containing significant levels of acidic compounds such as hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and carbon dioxide (CO2). Monetizing these assets requires tremendous collaboration between oil...
Geothermal’s Next Evolution: Powered by Oil and Gas Know-How
by Rob Klenner
The U.S. is facing a mounting energy challenge. Electricity demand is set to double by 2050, driven by population growth, industrial electrification, and the clean energy transition. Yet, the existing grid is already strained, and electricity prices are continuing to...
How Autonomous AI Agents Are Transforming The Energy Industry
by Toni Fadnes
In an industry historically slow to adopt technological disruption, artificial intelligence (AI) is making waves in well construction. The advent of autonomous AI agents promises to revolutionize drilling and engineering workflows, offering a fundamental shift far beyond the incremental improvements...
Even With Trump 2.0, Oil and Gas Companies Will Still Be Grappling with Climate Change
To understand how oil and gas companies see the climate future under a new Trump administration, and a new Department of Energy (DoE), consider the story of TPG Inc., a massive private equity firm based in Fort Worth, Texas. TPG...
Dr. Valeria Edmonds On Finding Her Way Home
Never underestimate the impact of an internship. Dr. Valeria Edmonds’ entire career trajectory was changed by an internship with Exxon in 1990. “It opened my mind to the world and really did expand my worldview,” says Edmonds, who eventually spent...
Letter from the Managing Editor (Spring 2025)
by Nick Vaccaro
The energy sector finds itself in full swing as the Trump Administration closes in on completing the first half of the year. The oil and gas industry in particular is bustling with activity inspired by a bright future derived from...
3 Ways Technology is Going to Shape the Oil and Gas Industry Free to Download Today
Oil and gas operations are commonly found in remote locations far from company headquarters. Now, it's possible to monitor pump operations, collate and analyze seismic data, and track employees around the world from almost anywhere. Whether employees are in the office or in the field, the internet and related applications enable a greater multidirectional flow of information – and control – than ever before.