World Oil Deep Dive

In this conversation, Kurt Abraham, Editor-in-Chief, World Oil, interviews Alex Kemp, Professor of Petroleum Economics and Director of the Aberdeen Center for Research in Energy Economics and Finance, University of Aberdeen, about the current state of the oil and gas industry in the UK, particularly focusing on the North Sea. They discuss the contrasting views on energy policies, the impact of the...

In this episode, World Oil spoke with Deb Carpenter, Global Oil, Gas and Chemicals Market Manager, Swagelok, on several topics, including challenges and solutions when working with tubing and fluid systems, actions to take to improve component availability, as well as other pathways to boost operational efficiencies and safety.

In this episode of World Oil Deep Dive, we sit down with NOV experts Matt Gipson, President of Artificial Lift Systems at NOV and Austin Wilcox, Senior Director of Automation, Control, and Optimization at NOV to explore how production operations have evolved over the last decade—and what’s next for artificial lift and intelligent production. From the challenges engineers face in optimizing ESP per...

In the debut episode of the WGLC Podcast Series: Empowered to Lead, Conference Director Rachel McGhie sits down with Lauren Levicki Courville, President of Dress for Success Houston, to explore what empowerment looks like for women navigating economic independence, career growth and leadership. Lauren shares the incredible work of DFS Houston—an organization that has impacted close to 50,000 women...

World Oil sits down with Paul Shotter, the mind behind FET MultiLift's ABS MagneGuard to discuss his career journey and the new, simple, bolt-on downhole tool that addresses all PMM back -EMF (electric shock) risk situations, providing essential, comprehensive protection of field personnel.  

World Oil takes a deep dive into fluid systems with Barry Rowe Platts, Engineering Services Technical Lead, Swagelok. This includes fluid systems on FPSOs, common issues and challenges that can arise during installation and maintenance, best practices to help mitigate challenges, and much more.

In this episode, World Oil spoke with Nav Sharma, Director of Product Management, Cybersecurity, Honeywell, on safeguarding assets from cyber attacks. This includes behavioral analytics and deception technologies, and what a truly proactive cyber defense system looks like in OT environments.

World Oil sat down with Forogh Askari, Lead Technical Account Manager, and Alessandro Chimera, Senior Principal Industry Analytics, both with Spotfire. This episode dives into the use of generative AI and how organizations can utilize data to optimize operations.

As Wellbore Integrity Solutions (WIS) marks its five-year anniversary, we sit down with the company’s CEO, Ed Boufarah to explore how strategic leadership and a commitment to innovation have fueled its evolution. From legacy expertise to next-generation technologies, WIS has carved out a distinct path in wellbore lifecycle management. To view the video podcast, click here: https://www.youtube.com/...

In this episode, we dive into the vital role of Measurement, Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MMRV) in the success of Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) projects. Joined by experts Pramit Basu and Sergey Kotov from Baker Hughes, we explore why MMRV is more than just a regulatory checkbox—it’s a foundational pillar for long-term storage security, risk mitigation, and market cre...

In this episode, World Oil speaks with Chet Garrett, FM Coating Specialist, Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine, on the use of coatings in oil and gas assets protection. This includes utilizing specialized coatings to increase the life of assets, decreasing maintenance costs, increasing safety, and much more.

Maintenance regimes don't make the headlines, unless something goes terribly wrong. However, operations and maintenance are where some of the most important breakthroughs are being made, with drillers leveraging the power of digitalization for safer, and more efficient, profitable and sustainable operations.

In this compilation, live from MCEDD, World Oil speaks with Alvaro Ranero, Director GRN - Algeria, Respol, about their global deepwater operations; Stuart Billingham, Sales Director, Koso Kent Introl Ltd. about changes he sees in the deepwater market; and Melissa Ward, Director of Business Development, TDI-Brooks, regarding the latest operations in offshore surveying.

On this episode, live from World Oil's MCEDD conference in Madrid, Spain, World Oil speaks with Kristian Grjotheim, Vice President of Strategic Accounts, Aize, on how leveraging digital twins can optimize deepwater operations. This includes saving operator time by using new digital tools, making sense of data and creating value in offshore operations.

In this episode, live from World Oil's MCEDD conference in Madrid, Spain, World Oil speaks with Chris Barton, Vice President, Strategic Account Management, Wood about the history of the MCEDD conference and the overall state of the deep water market.

In this episode, World Oil speaks with Hamza Hallal, Senior Manager of the Monogram/APIQR Program, at the American Petroleum Institute (API). Hamza provides a detailed overview of API's Repair and Remanufacture Program, which helps companies ensure that repaired or remanufactured parts and equipment adhere to API standards. This podcast dives into the program, standards within the program, compani...

We take a closer look at current trends in upstream operational scheduling and how AI-enabled scheduling software like Actenum DSO is used to elevate your results - specifically when it comes to improving operational efficiency and reducing cycle times. Wesley Schumacher, Advanced Technology Manager at Actenum walks our team through the rapidly evolving landscape of operational scheduling and shar...

The oil and gas industry stands at a critical technological inflection point, where innovation, efficiency and adaptability are no longer optional but essential for survival. One such technology is an advanced platform that can provide a unified, accessible data environment for enhancing collaboration and efficiency. 

Join us for a special episode of the World Oil Deep Dive Podcast, broadcasting from the 35th Annual Produced Water Society Conference in Houston, TX. This episode dives into the heart of innovative strategies for managing produced water in the oil and gas industry, featuring insights from key players like Raj Ghimire of Badwater Alchemy, EdButler of E3 Solutions, and Ryan Manning of Parsolvo. Disc...

Continuing with Gulf Energy Information's Women in Leadership series, we welcome Carol Lloyd, Vice President, Planning and Stewardship, ExxonMobil. In this episode, Ms. Lloyd discusses various aspects of her respected career, including mentorship, building a professional network, increasing credibility and influence within an organization, and other aspects of being a leader in the energy industry...

In this episode of World Oil Deep Dive, we’re coming to you live from SPE's, Hydraulic Fracturing Technology Conference in The Woodlands, Texas. We sit down with Justin Allison, Senior Engineering Advisor from Thru Tubing Solutions (TTS) to discuss a groundbreaking innovation in frac plug technology—the UnPlug system. Unlike anything seen before, this decentralized stage isolation method is elimin...

In this episode, adapted from the Gulf Energy Information webcast, the editors of World Oil, Petroleum Economist, Pipeline & Gas Journal, Hydrogen Economist and Hydrocarbon Processing discuss how Trump's incoming administration will shape global energy markets and the effects of future policy and regulations. Key topics include regulatory changes, adjustments in subsidies and taxes, and potent...

As the global upstream industry prepares to satisfy a very robust outlook for oil and gas development in the next few years, Weatherford President and CEO Girish Saligram sees his firm as well-positioned to capitalize on the forward momentum. Having successfully restructured Weatherford and eliminated considerable debt over the last several years, Saligram believes his company will excel in techno...

World Oil sat down with Hamza Hallal, Senior Manager, Monogram/APIQR, American Petroleum Institute (API), to discuss API's Monogram Program, and how the association monitors and engages with users to ensure that they are following API standards and specifications.

On this episode, Live from ADIPEC, World Oil speaks with two SMEs from ITT on the future of pumps in upstream operations. The discussions include how multi-face pump designs are advancing, selecting the best pump for a customer's specific application and how digital technologies, such as condition monitoring, are optimizing pump operations, and much more.