Oilwoman 2020 September-October

Letter from the Editor-in-Chief

Welcome to the preview of OILWOMAN Magazine! One short year – and, yet, a lifetime – ago, after a mutual friend introduced us, I wrote my…

Honoring Innovation During World Energy Week

In celebration of World Energy Week on Oct. 5-9, the National Inventors Hall of Fame® is proud to celebrate 2020 Inductees James Abercrombie (1891-1975) and Harry…

A New Aera For President and CEO Christina Sistrunk

After more than five years at the helm of California-based Aera Energy, which is jointly owned by Shell Oil and ExxonMobil’s affiliates, outgoing President and CEO…

Greater Gender Diversity – A Rare Positive Change to Emerge From the COVID-19 Crisis?

My two young daughters and I were stranded on vacation in the U.K., separated from my husband for five months during this crisis, while he was…

In the Hot Seat: Solar’s Abby Hopper

Abigail (Abby) Ross Hopper’s career has spanned the energy spectrum from wind to fossil fuels and now to solar, as president and CEO of the Solar…

Thinking Outside the Bow

Think pink! In 1985, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) became an annual addition to the worldwide calendar, while in 1992, the pink ribbon officially came…

One Hundred Years In The Permian

One hundred years is a major milestone and the observance of a centennial usually calls for a celebration but, with the world in the midst of…

Letter from the Publisher (September-October 2020)

We’re all searching for the good news in the good news/bad news equation right now and it can be hard to find at first glance. While…

Estimating Installation Costs for Automatic Tank Gauges

Determining which automatic tank gauge works for a specific application is more complex than simply comparing product prices or performance specifications. There are numerous factors associated…

AI’s Critical Role in the Digital Transformation Journey

By taking advantage of reduced inaccuracies and improved productivity thanks to AI, the oil and gas industry can enjoy faster data analysis and more informed business…

Amphibious, All-Terrain and Airborne Drones Enhance Efficiency in Execution of Essential Services

Although awareness of the safety solutions offered by unmanned aerial systems (UAS) – aka drones – has recently spiked across the healthcare community due to the…

API Foundation for Refinery Safety Regulations

Refineries are petrochemical industrial plants where substances derived from crude oil and gas are obtained. Within their walls, transformation and refining processes occur to obtain products…

Building Your Sustainable AI Strategy and Implementation

A review of best practices and steps for projects to produce sustainable AI implementations. Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to surpass what experts thought was possible. Governments…

Buyer Beware: Consent-to-Assign Provisions in the Oil Patch

A sense of normalcy is returning to the oil patch, at least compared to the roller coaster ride that took place in March and April of…

Choosing the Right MWD Telemetry System Reduces Well Delivery Costs

In 1912 the French geophysicist Conrad Schlumberger, after recording the first geological map of equipotential curves, applied the data to locating iron ores and subsurface structures…

Considerations Before Implementing AI in the Oil and Gas Industry

An effective AI platform needs a reliable master data strategy and cloud computing source to build upon, as well as sound data integration and cleansing for…

Decarbonizing Oil and Gas Using AI

COVID-19 has undeniably shaken global economies to their very core, and the world has responded by changing at rapid speed. Additionally, the pressure of climate change…

Deepwater Manages Pandemic on Land and at Sea

The oil and gas industry has quickly made leaps and bounds in combatting COVID-19, and the offshore sector has been forced to develop creative and innovative…

Patented Chemical Mixing Tool Improves Results While Slashing Chemical Spending

Ongoing chemical treatments are among the top production costs in almost every basin, coming in at around eight to ten percent on average on the low…

Using 3D Digital Twins to Support Mergers and Acquisitions Due Diligence for Industrial Assets and Facilities

A 3D Digital Twin is a virtual replica of assets, consisting of “point cloud” data captured by Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) scanners, which is used…

Drilling Tools Most Used and Techniques to Exploit Formation Conditions

Well drilling, the second step in the downhole process, begins when the superficial casing is put in place and ends when the well is set to…

Natural Gas: Beyond the Pandemic

A recent report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) entitled “Gas 2020: Analyzing the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Global Natural Gas Markets” was published…

3D Printing Readiness: How to Get Setup for Success

Environments in oil and gas wells are harsh, complex and abrasive, wreaking havoc on drilling systems and equipment, which are especially difficult to replace or repair…

Financial Reporting Impairment Considerations for Oil and Gas Companies in the Low-Price Environment

The decrease in oil demand as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, along with the worldwide pendulum of supply and demand, has put many energy companies…

Four Fundamentals to Improve Safe Production in Lean Times

For years, organizational leaders in dangerous industries have searched for ways to improve organizational performance and prevent serious injuries and fatalities (SIFs). This is particularly true…

Future Forward Operations: Putting Innovation at the Top of the Offshore Agenda

April 2020 saw oil prices dip negative for the first time in memory. A mixture of COVID-19 travel restrictions worldwide, an oil price war and potential…

GTL Technology for Flare Mitigation is Critical to Tackling Scope 3 Emissions

With growing worldwide momentum in decarbonization, the oil and gas industry is starting to acknowledge its impact on climate change, and is now increasingly committing to…

How COVID-19 Is Forcing Oil And Gas To Rethink Workforce Management

With operational disruptions, supply chain lags, and reductions in consumer spending, the coronavirus pandemic continues to impact business globally. Stalled or stopped business activities, combined with…

Implementing the Right Strategies to Immediately Boost Operator Cash Flow

During these challenging times, with rigs drastically cut and completion crews on indefinite hold, finding ways to immediately impact cash flow is critical. If you are…

Improving Operations Through Technology: How Sigma Drilling Technologies is Revamping Industry Drilling Practices

Drilling is an essential component in the oil and gas industry with operators using drilling as a method to excavate oil underground and from various resources.…

Interview: Spencer Albright, President, MineralWare

Eric Eissler: Please provide some background as to what your company does and how you do it. Spencer Albright: MineralWare is an all-encompassing, cloud-based oil and…

Leveraging Technology to Crush Costs and Concerns

The energy industry is very cyclical and, while companies should take advantage of economic ups and market changes that give them an edge, it is imperative…

Low-Code Software Development to Propel Oil and Gas Tech Higher

Tech, tech and more tech. It only goes up from here and, since the dawn of the Internet revolution in the mid-90s, the world has been…

Pipelines: A Vital Piece of the Puzzle in the Oil and Gas Stream

Five major players – Kinder Morgan, Williams Companies, ONEOK, Energy Transfer, and Plains All American – each with extensive pipeline networks that zigzag across the country,…

Satellite Connectivity is Key for Driving Offshore Efficiency, Now More Than Ever

The energy industry today understands the value of technology. Innovation and sensible investment can rapidly cut operating costs and reduce the risk of accident.  This is…

How Safety Has Become a Priority for the Oil Sector

The discipline of oil drilling is one of the most inherently risky manufacturing industries worldwide. From the heavy machinery involved, to the isolated locations and long…

Young Professionals in the Oil and Gas Industry: Interview with Kim Salinas, Bank Engineer, ING

To continue with our young professional series, our talk today is with Kim Salinas, who is a bank engineer with ING. Kim is an active participant…

The Challenge of Hurricane Preparedness During a Global Pandemic

Imagine for a moment, you’re getting ready to dial into your weekly leadership call when you receive an urgent text from your director of operations. “Have…

Digital Twins Flourish in Upstream Sector

As software and technology continue to further penetrate the oil and gas industry, the upstream sector is seeing the technology benefit as well, in the form…

Tax Considerations for Oil and Gas in a Low Price Environment

The COVID-19 pandemic has put many oil and gas companies in financially difficult positions. In response to low oil prices and a decline in earnings, oil…

Wearable Safety Technology in Combustible Gas Detection

Protecting your greatest assets – the people that make up your operation and the operation itself – are at the forefront of any company’s mind in…

Third-Party Compliance Management Trends in Midstream Operations

Several influences play integral roles in the evolution of the midstream sector, with compliance and safety often at the heart of the industry’s pursuit of operational…

AR is Driving Business Continuity, Flexibility and Resilience in the Oil and Gas Industry

Driven by the worldwide COVID pandemic, the oil and gas industry is challenged to plan and operate with new procedures and approaches to keep its employees…

What are the Most Relevant New Technologies for the Upstream Sector?

The upstream sector of the oil and gas industry is based on the first stage of a reservoir’s lifetime. This cycle takes into account the processes…

Why AI Will be a Game Changer for the Global Oil and Gas Sector

As business leaders in the oil and gas industry come to terms with the “new normal” of remote working, digital-led interactions, and increased uncertainty, Craig Hayman,…

Living the Crude Life – September/October 2020

The Crude Life engages with industry experts and energy enthusiasts every day with interviews, radio programs, social media posts, print features, video content and podcasts. These…

Oilman Cartoon September/October 2020