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Quantum’s Wil VanLoh on Turning ESG into E$G

Wil VanLoh, founder and CEO of Quantum Energy Partners said private companies need to change their mindset on ESG because they’re building a product to sell to public companies — and may be missing out on cost savings.

Fear Not, the Robots Have Reached Oil and Gas

Wood’s Iris Edge and ENVision software provide a new and more accurate way to not only discover emissions leaks, but also manage them.

E&P Highlights: May 20, 2024

Here’s a roundup of the latest E&P headlines, including development of the Belinda Field in the North Sea to new contract awards and service company acquisitions. 

AI Highs: Corva Predictive Drilling Powers Oilfield Efficiency

The energy sector is buzzing with talk of artificial intelligence, and Corva is capitalizing on its ability to synthesize complex data to optimize drilling operations with predictive drilling software.

Adkins: Attacks on Fossil Fuels, Overregulation Poised to Backfire

Raymond James’ J. Marshall Adkins tells Hart Energy’s SUPER DUG conference attendees demonizing oil and gas, strenuous regulations and continued inflation are bound to have unexpected consequences for E&P opponents.

Quantum Capital’s View on AI: Lots of Benefits, Pain Points

The energy industry is lagging in the race to implement AI, but Sebastian Gass, CTO of Quantum Capital Group, offered a few solutions during Hart Energy’s 2024 SUPER DUG Conference & Expo.

Aramco Credits Adaptability, Collaboration for Driving Innovation

Aramco’s implementation of different approaches has led to the creation and commercialization of newer products, said Max Deffenbaugh, principal scientist for Aramco, at the 2024 Offshore Technology Conference in Houston.

Exclusive: ChampionX Innovation Needed to Drill the Incremental Barrel

Soma Somasundaram, president and CEO of ChampionX, emphasized the need to innovate when drilling for the incremental barrel, as well as the oilfield services sector’s role in the path to net zero.

Tech Trends, OTC Edition: Drills & Bits

In this month’s Tech Trends, which takes place at the 2024 Offshore Technology Conference, new drilling technologies are on display as well as other bits that ensure efficient operations.

OTC: E&Ps Improving Operational Safety with Digitization

Artificial intelligence and the digitization of the oilfield have allowed for several improvements in keeping operators out of harm’s way, panelists said during the 2024 Offshore Technology Conference.