World Oil Deep Dive
106 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsWorld Oil's Deep Dive podcast features detailed discussions with leading technology experts and brings you to the forefront of the oil and gas industry's technological advancements. Dive deep into the industry's innovations, trends, and challenges with insights from the minds driving progress and transformation. We prioritize the latest technological developments to keep you informed and ahead.
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The Future of Optimization: A holistic approach for bigger benefits
September 23, 2022 15:17 - 24 minutes - 33.1 MBWe talk with Yanling Wu, the Product Marketing Leader from Honeywell Connected Industrial, about optimization's future. We discuss case studies highlighting how Honeywell is helping companies in their journey to autonomous operation—resulting in accelerated time-to-value and self-sustaining benefits. Go deeper: https://www.honeywellforge.ai/us/en/products/advanced-process-control Send questions and feedback to [email protected] Visit WorldOil.com for more useful technical articles an...
Can water-based muds perform as well as non-aqueous fluids?
September 20, 2022 10:01 - 19 minutes - 27 MBWe talk with Travis Vordick from Newpark Fluid Systems about this important question. Newpark has a fantastic case study using the same drillers and rig on the same pad to compare their latest HPWBM and NAF. The results are stunning. His article "HPWBM provides clean solutions, time and money savings in head-to-head tests against NAF" is on page 36 in the May 2022 issue of World Oil. Send questions and feedback to [email protected] Visit WorldOil.com for more useful technical articles...
Live from the SPE Artificial Lift Conference and Exhibition 2022
September 14, 2022 15:48 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBIf you couldn't attend the SPE ALCE in Galveston, TX, this year, this episode is for you. We talk with exhibitors about their latest artificial lift technology and the state of the industry. You'll be amazed at the innovation that's happening in this space.
How the traditional oil & gas industry can and should help advance the energy transition
August 25, 2022 09:37 - 35 minutes - 49.2 MBWe sit down with Sandy Esslemont, the president and CEO of Parker Wellbore, to discuss the oil industry's role in the future of energy. A wide-ranging discussion of how our industry can and should help the energy transition in ways many of us don't think about.
The Future of Offshore Energy - A conversation with Thorbjoern Fors, EVP of Siemens Energy’s Industrial Applications business
August 23, 2022 09:15 - 20 minutes - 27.8 MBKurt Abraham, the Chief Editor of World Oil, and Thorbjoern Fors, EVP of Siemens Energy’s Industrial Applications business, discuss how the offshore industry is innovating to address ESG concerns.
Everything you need to know about The Center for Offshore Safety
July 19, 2022 07:20 - 34 minutes - 47.6 MBIn this bonus episode, we speak with Russell Holmes, Center for Offshore Safety Director. We discuss the history of the COS, its mandate, and how it has made our industry significantly safer for workers and the environment. You'll learn about their processes and how they decide what constitutes "good" practices in the Offshore Industry. You'll also learn how to partner with them to help keep your workers and our industry safe.
Live from OTC - After Hours!
June 20, 2022 12:08 - 30 minutes - 41.9 MBOne of the most enjoyable parts of OTC are the events that happen in the evening after the show. I this episode you'll get an inside glimpse a couple of these events.
Electrifying offshore oil and gas production
June 13, 2022 11:00 - 20 minutes - 27.6 MBWe talk with Nishant Jha, the director of Well Production Systems at Schlumberger. You can find their full article " Electrifying offshore oil and gas production" on page 61 in the February 2022 issue of World Oil. Oilfield Electrification is a hot topic that is having positive effects both on and offshore. In this episode we learn about the electrification technology that's reducing offshore environmental impact and increasing offshore production capabilities.
Live from OTC 2022
June 07, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBHere's a fantastic "Live" episode! If you didn't get a chance to attend OTC 2022 this episode will give a good feel for what the show was like this year. We speak with companies exhibiting at OTC 2022 to learn about their latest technology and see what they think about OTC 2022.
Live from ICOTA 2022
May 21, 2022 08:11 - 44 minutes - 60.8 MBWe are live at ICOTA! If you missed this show or didn't get to spend much time there you'll want to listen to this episode. We speak with companies exhibiting at ICOTA and talk about their latest technology and about their impression of this years show. Send questions and feedback to [email protected] Visit WorldOil.com for more useful technical articles and up to the minute news on the upstream sector of the oil & gas industry. Special thanks to Michael Gaines from NOV for the Intro ...
Live from Floating Wind Solutions - Part 2
April 07, 2022 10:22 - 28 minutes - 39 MBDan Holmes, of Bureau Veritas, leads a roundtable discussion on marine aspects offshore wind industry with guests Alberto Morandi of GustoMSC and Chris Bintcliffe, from Matthews Daniel (MatDan).
Live from Floating Wind Solutions - Part 1
April 04, 2022 10:20 - 28 minutes - 39 MBDan Holmes, of Bureau Veritas, leads a roundtable discussion on how the offshore wind industry and market are developing with guests Jonathan Boutrot of Bureau Vertas, Marco Wiedeijk of Principle Power and David Carrascosa of Saitec Offshore Technologies
Live from the 2022 IADC/SPE Drilling Conference
March 31, 2022 10:34 - 18 minutes - 25.3 MBCouldn't make it to the conference? We have you covered. We talk with exhibitors and presenters at the conference about their impression of the show and about the technology they're showcasing.
Biocide Guide: Protecting reservoirs and maximizing oilfield production
March 28, 2022 08:38 - 25 minutes - 35.7 MBWe talk with Ken Wunch from IFF Microbial Control. Their article " Biocide Guide: Protecting reservoirs and maximizing oilfield production" is on page 35 in the November 2021 issue of World Oil. Ken walks us through the process of choosing the right biocide. It's more complex than you think!
A conversation with Akshay Sagar, the President of Universal Pressure Pumping
March 23, 2022 09:30 - 36.5 MBAkshay tells us about his career path, the direction he's taking Universal and the current state of the pressure-pumping market.
Live from the Hydraulic Fracturing Technology Conference (HFTC)
February 21, 2022 21:53 - 54 minutes - 75.4 MBWe talk with various companies exhibiting at HFTC about the new technologies they're showcasing this year. We also have a special segment called "HFTC After Hours" which takes you to some of the company-sponsored events to continue the insightful conversations. Send questions and feedback to [email protected] Visit WorldOil.com for more useful technical articles and up-to-the-minute news on the upstream sector of the oil & gas industry.
Decarbonizing with digital: Improving drilling and well construction performance, sustainably
February 16, 2022 23:05 - 29 minutes - 40.5 MBWe talk with Davy McCullough, from Schlumberger. Their article " Decarbonizing with digital: Improving drilling and well construction performance, sustainably" on page 45 in the September 2021 issue of World Oil is an interesting look at how the digital transformation and ESG performance are tied together. Send questions and feedback to [email protected] Visit WorldOil.com for more useful technical articles and up-to-the-minute news on the upstream sector of the oil & gas industry. ...
ESG: Faster, larger, better?
January 27, 2022 16:47 - 31 minutes - 42.9 MBLearn the basics of selecting the proper size electric motor for your e-frac needs. We end with a great discussion on the state of e-frac at the start of 2022.
Maximizing recovery: Leveraging Artificial Lift to recover more production from existing wells
December 02, 2021 21:38 - 15 minutes - 20.9 MBA discussion with Phil Chuck, Artificial Lift Product Engineer, from SPM Oil & Gas
Understanding the subsurface remains critical to sustainable energy project success
October 18, 2021 21:44 - 18 minutes - 25.2 MBWe talk with Denis Saussus, the CEO of Ikon Science, about his article " In a time of change, understanding the subsurface remains critical to project success" in the September issue of World Oil. We discuss the importance of understanding the subsurface in the development of sustainable energy projects. Carbon Capture, Offshore Wind, and Geothermal applications all need detailed, integrated subsurface data analysis. Listen and find out why. Send questions and feedback to deepdive@worldoi...
Improving the bottom line in the Permian
September 22, 2021 20:02 - 21 minutes - 29.8 MBWe talk with CONNOR DOCHERTY from SPM Oil & Gas, a Caterpillar Company about his article " Improving the bottom line in the Permian" on page 57 in the April 2021 issue of World Oil. In this episode, we learn that one way to reduce frac fleet costs in the Permian is to decrease the rate of seat replacements by utilizing new carbide technology. Send questions and feedback to [email protected] Visit WorldOil.com for more useful technical articles and up-to-the-minute news on the upstrea...
Live from OTC
September 04, 2021 17:38 - 24 minutes - 34.2 MBThe Offshore Technology Conference came back this year as a hybrid event. There were both online and live components to the the conference. The number of international exhibitors and attendees was down considerably due to Covid-19 travel restrictions and concerns over the rapid spread of the Delta variant. Still it was good to see companies displaying the innovations they've been working on during this last downturn. In this episode we stop by several exhibitors to hear from them firsthand ...
Live from URTEC
August 16, 2021 14:01 - 22 minutes - 31.2 MBIn this special episode we speak with companies attending URTEC (in person) to find out how the show is and what they've been up to in the last year and half. You'll be surprised at the innovations that were made while the industry was going through it's biggest crisis in the last 50 years! Send questions and feedback to [email protected] Visit WorldOil.com for more useful technical articles and up to the minute news on the upstream sector of the oil & gas industry. Special thanks to ...
Essential Digital Twins in Upstream Oil & Gas Operations
June 17, 2021 19:17 - 28 minutes - 38.5 MBWe talk with Stuart Morstead, VP of Honeywell Connected Industrial, about how Honeywell's white paper about how digital twin technology is being used in our industry to improve equipment efficiency, reduce downtime and enable condition-based maintenance and energy efficiency of equipment and processes. You can download the white paper here. Send questions and feedback to [email protected] Visit WorldOil.com for more useful technical articles and up to the minute news on the upstream se...
New World Oil Podcast - Sneak Peek
June 07, 2021 19:54 - 18 minutes - 15.6 MBThis is a special preview episode of our upcoming podcast called "Engineering Your Oil & Gas Career". In the very first episode we speak with Jay Forrester, a 40 year veteran of the Oil & Gas industry. If you know a veteran Oil & Gas Engineer who would like to share his accumulated wisdom with the upcoming generation of engineers, please send me an email at [email protected] and we'll get them on the show.
The Last Barrel - CCUS: Game Changing Technology
June 01, 2021 19:16 - 72.4 MBThis week we hear from Craig Fleming, Technical Editor of World Oil, He reads his monthly column, The Last Barrel from page 72 in the March issue of World Oil. Here's a link to the article https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/gulfpub/wo_202103/index.php#/p/72 Send questions and feedback to [email protected] Visit WorldOil.com for more useful technical articles and up to the minute news on the upstream sector of the oil & gas industry. Special thanks to Michael Gaines from NOV for the Intr...
Definitive dynamic surveys: A long-awaited engineering innovation
May 24, 2021 18:44 - 20 minutes - 28 MBWe talk with Shadi Altayeb Mussa from Schlumberger. Their article " Definitive dynamic surveys: A long-awaited engineering innovation " on page 32 in the December 2020 issue of World Oil covers how the ability to see continuous real-time borehole conditions optimizes drilling, reduces risks and eliminates survey-related NPT. After listening to this episode, read the article here: https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/gulfpub/wo_202012/index.php#/p/32 Send questions and feedback to deepdive@wo...
LWD dual-physics imager for OBM applications enables real-time geological characterization
April 21, 2021 20:52 - 26 minutes - 36.8 MBWe talk with Vera Wibowo from Schlumberger. Her article " LWD dual-physics imager for OBM applications enables real-time geological characterization" is on page 17 in the October 2020 issue of World Oil. In this episode we learn about a new LWD tool captures high-resolution images of complex geological formations in OBM, in real-time. Send questions and feedback to [email protected] Visit WorldOil.com for more useful technical articles and up to the minute news on the upstream sector ...
Solid-state GWD system provides step-change in wellbore placement accuracy, collision risk mitigation
March 29, 2021 19:53 - 25 minutes - 34.8 MBWe talk with Fraser Cowie, Steve Thompson, Greg Belbin, and Stephen Forrester from Gyrodata . Their article "Solid-state GWD system provides step-change in wellbore placement accuracy, collision risk mitigation" starting on page 53 in the March 2021 issue of World Oil. We discuss the details of the two case studies outlined in the article and talk about how solid-state gyros are real game changers for operators who want and need to know downhole facts about their well bores. Send questions...
Mitigating vibration above the drill bit
January 26, 2021 20:36 - 31 minutes - 43.6 MBWe talk with Chris Gooch the Innovation product manager at Ulterra Drilling Technologies about his article "Mitigating vibration above the drill bit" on page 21 in the October 2020 issue of World Oil. How much can bit design help cut down on vibration? Chris tells us all about it! Send questions and feedback to [email protected] Visit WorldOil.com for more useful technical articles and up to the minute news on the upstream sector of the oil & gas industry. Special thanks to Michael Ga...
Offline cementing drives savings and efficiencies
December 04, 2020 21:42 - 17 minutes - 24.4 MBWe talk with Brandon Dodge North American Director of Operations for Weir Oil & Gas about his article "Offline cementing drives savings and efficiencies" on page 32 in the October 2020 issue of World Oil. Find out how thinking differently about the way we have always done things can lead to huge breakthroughs in efficiencies. Send questions and feedback to [email protected] Visit WorldOil.com for more useful technical articles and up to the minute news on the upstream sector of the oil...
Optimizing artificial lift placement in highly deviated wells
November 10, 2020 22:03 - 25 minutes - 35.5 MBWe talk with Stephen Forrester (Content Development Manager) and Alberto Leal (Business Manager for Argentina and Bolivia) from Gyrodata about their article "Optimizing artificial lift in highly deviated wells using analysis of high-density tortuosity and bend data" on page 34 in the October 2020 issue of World Oil. We examine case studies and learn how operators can see the true geometry of their well saving them hundreds of thousands of dollars a year in remediation costs and lost producti...
Cost Effective Scavengers for H2S mitigation
October 13, 2020 18:43 - 38 minutes - 52.3 MBIn this episode we talk with Dr.s Wylde and Taylor, from Clariant Oil and Mining Services, about their article on page 37 in the May issue of World Oil. We learn how Non-MEA triazine-based scavengers decrease the occurrence of amorphous polymeric dithiazine solids, providing a best value-driven chemical solution to mitigate H2S issues in the field. Visit WorldOil.com for more useful technical articles and up to the minute news on the upstream sector of the oil & gas industry. Special tha...
Special Episode - Coronavirus and it's effects on US Drilling
May 07, 2020 19:43 - 48.7 MBWe talk with Earl Koskie Jr. about the history of downturns as seen through the BH rig count. These numbers will give you some perspective on our current situation. (1) - 1/17/1986 (1773 Rigs) to 2/14/1986 (1376 Rigs) --- -397 Rigs (-22.4%) in 4 weeks (2) - 4/30/1982 (3312 Rigs) to 5/28/1982 (2931 Rigs) --- -381 Rigs (-11.5%) in 4 week (3) - 1/23/2015 (1633 Rigs) to 2/20/2015 (1310 Rigs) --- -323 Rigs (-19.8%) in 4 weeks (4) - 3/27/2020 ( 728 Rigs) to 4/24/2020 (465 Rigs) --- -263...
Digital technology provides high density tortuosity logging to address drilling, production challenges
April 20, 2020 16:45 - 33.4 MBThis month we talk with Rob Shoup (Operations Technical Manager) and Kris Earl (Wireline Logging Product Line Manager) from Gyrodata. We do a deep dive into their article in the March 2020 issue of World Oil on pp. 23. We talk about how HD well logging can save your company big money in the long run. Why doesn't every operator demand this type of accurate map of their well bore!? Visit WorldOil.com for more useful technical articles and up to the minute news on the upstream sector of the oi...
Engineered nanoparticles mitigate frac hits
March 13, 2020 21:27 - 31.4 MBIn this episode we talk with Yusra Khan Ahmad, the Senior Petroleum Engineer at Nissan Chemical Americal, about her article on page 25 in the January issue of World Oil.We learn about using nanoparticles to mitigate frac hits and INCREASE production. Crazy but true. As I mentioned in the podcast we also recently did a webcast on Mitigating Frac Hits. Send questions and feedback to [email protected] Visit WorldOil.com for more useful technical articles and up to the minute news on the u...
Advanced Simulation to improve Well Barrier Integrity
February 11, 2020 23:08 - 33.4 MBIn this episode we talk with Alistair Gill, the General Manager of Engineering Services at Wild Well Control, about his article on page 25 in the December issue of World Oil.We learn how advanced barrier material simulation is decreasing the barrier failure and well control incidents in the field. Send questions and feedback to [email protected] Visit WorldOil.com for more useful technical articles and up to the minute news on the upstream sector of the oil & gas industry. Special tha...
Automation results in significant completion efficiency gains in Delaware
January 22, 2020 15:47 - 24.7 MBIn this episode we talk with Tim Marvel, the Vice President of Business Development and Technology at SEF Energy and Austin Johnson, Director of the Freedom Series at Downing about their article on page 61 in the November issue of World Oil. We learn about new wellhead technology that is saving operators 100s of thousands of dollars per well. Send questions and feedback to [email protected] Visit WorldOil.com for more useful technical articles and up to the minute news on the upstream...
Innovation is the key to drilling longer laterals
December 10, 2019 15:16 - 22.7 MBIn this episode we talk with John Evans, the product line manager for RSS and MWD at Gyrodata about his article on page 25 of the October 2019 issue of World Oil magazine. We learn about the technology that enables very accurately placed and very long lateral wells. Send questions and feedback to [email protected] Visit WorldOil.com for more useful technical articles and up to the minute news on the upstream sector of the oil & gas industry. Special thanks to Michael Gaines from NOV f...
BP deploys drilling automation on Alaska's North Slope - Part 2
November 26, 2019 20:27 - 36.8 MBThis is the second half of our conversation with Carlos Schiavenato - BP, Daniel Blydenburgh - Parker Drilling, Steve Pink and Andrew Coit - NOV about thier article on page 47 of the June 2019 issue of World Oil magazine. In this episode we get into the nuts and bolts of the results from using a fully automated drilling rig. Send questions and feedback to [email protected] Visit WorldOil.com for more useful technical articles and up to the minute news on the upstream sector of the oil ...
BP deploys drilling automation on Alaska's North Slope - Part 1
October 26, 2019 14:56 - 31.4 MBIn this episode we talk with Carlos Schiavenato - BP, Daniel Blydenburgh - Parker Drilling, Steve Pink and Andrew Coit - NOV about thier article on page 47 of the June 2019 issue of World Oil magazine. Our industry talks a lot about automation but rarely do we get to see it fully employed AND get to see the actual results. This article does just that! Send questions and feedback to [email protected] Visit WorldOil.com for more useful technical articles and up to the minute news on the ...
Friction Reducing Flotation Collar / optimal placement increases efficiency in running casing in long laterals
September 12, 2019 21:05 - 27.5 MBIn this episode we talk with Reza Rastagar and William Tait about thier article on page 63 of the July issue of World Oil magazine. Learn more about this simple but amazingly useful technology that makes running casing in long laterals much easier. Send questions and feedback to [email protected] Visit WorldOil.com for more useful technical articles and up to the minute news on the upstream sector of the oil & gas industry. Special thanks to Michael Gaines from NOV for the Intro and O...
Fueling Fracturing with natural gas: Redefining wellsite power for oilfield services
August 14, 2019 21:39 - 50.9 MBThis is a deep and interesting conversation about the future of hydraulic fracturing with Carrie Murtland from Evolution Well Services. We discuss her article on page 51 of the May issue of World Oil magazine. This is everything you need to know about e-frac. Send questions and feedback to [email protected] Visit WorldOil.com for more useful technical articles and up to the minute news on the upstream sector of the oil & gas industry. Special thanks to Michael Gaines from NOV for the ...
Riser Project Management - far beyond just rolling steel
July 09, 2019 19:37 - 41.4 MBWe talk with J. Bockmiller and M. Tricarico from Vallourec. Their article " Riser Project Management - far beyond just rolling steel" on page 49 in the April 2019 issue of World Oil takes a deep dive into what it takes to pull off a one of a kind riser project from start to finish. Send questions and feedback to [email protected] Visit WorldOil.com for more useful technical articles and up to the minute news on the upstream sector of the oil & gas industry. Special thanks to ...
Optimizing STACK diversion strategy using pressure-based fracture maps
June 11, 2019 20:45 - 18.2 MBWe talk with Erica Coenan and Jeff Kopp from Reveal Energy Services. Their article " Optimizing STACK diversion strategy using pressure-based fracture maps" on page 61 in the March 2019 issue of World Oil goes into detail about how Chaparral found the right number of diverter pods for their STACK operations. Send questions and feedback to [email protected] Visit WorldOil.com for more useful technical articles and up to the minute news on the upstream sector of the oil & gas industry. ...
Live from OTC 2019
May 15, 2019 21:45 - 29.3 MBWe have a special treat this month. The April issue of World Oil features an article on page 35 called "OTC Spotlight on New Technology Award Winners: Innovation continues as offshore recovers. At OTC we had a chance to sit down with some of the companies producing these award winning technologies. Here's a list of the companies with links to more information on their award winning technology: AF Global - Durastim Siemens - BlueVault Dril-quip TIW - XPak Expandable Liner Hang...
Closing the loop on water treatment
April 12, 2019 18:11 - 30.8 MBToday we have a great discussion with Clay Maugans of Select Energy Services about his article on page 37 in the January 2019 issue of World Oil. Send questions and feedback to [email protected] Visit WorldOil.com for more useful technical articles and up to the minute news on the upstream sector of the oil & gas industry. Special thanks to Michael Gaines from NOV for the Intro and Outro. Be sure to listen to his podcast NOV Today.
OMS: Proof of concept to commercialization
February 13, 2019 23:54 - 25.2 MBWe speak with Caleb Smathers and Greg Hallahan from ProSep. We discuss his article on page 73 in the November 2018 issue of World Oil magazine. Send questions and feedback to [email protected] Visit WorldOil.com for more useful technical articles and up to the minute news on the upstream sector of the oil & gas industry. Special thanks to Michael Gaines from NOV for the Intro and Outro. Be sure to listen to his podcast NOV Today.
Can "too close" be ill-advised in fracture spacing?
January 08, 2019 21:51 - 24.7 MBWe speak with Lyle Lehman, Founder of Frac Diagnostics. We discuss his article on page 47 in the November 2018 issue of World Oil magazine. Send questions and feedback to [email protected] Visit WorldOil.com for more useful technical articles and up to the minute news on the upstream sector of the oil & gas industry. Special thanks to Michael Gaines from NOV for the Intro and Outro. Be sure to listen to his podcast NOV Today.
Chemical management goes digital
December 11, 2018 01:01 - 27.9 MBWe speak with Paul Gould, Head of Digital Strategy for Clariant. We discuss his article on page 73 in the October 2018 issue of World Oil magazine. Send questions and feedback to [email protected] Visit WorldOil.com for more useful technical articles and up to the minute news on the upstream sector of the oil & gas industry. Special thanks to Michael Gaines from NOV for the Intro and Outro. Be sure to listen to his podcast NOV Today.