March 08, 2018
Time Is Still King in the World of Upstream
Author: Ron Beck
“Gas Day” at CERAWeek was busy from start to finish, and Eni Chief Exploration Officer Luca Bertelli presented a compelling strategy for the future.
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March 07, 2018
Clashing Visions of the Future of Oil & Gas
Author: Ron Beck
CERAWeek Day Two saw some of the event’s most prominent speakers present divergent views of energy and its future.
Blog March 06, 2018
Total’s Pouyanne Steals the Show at CERAWeek Day One
Author: Ron Beck
Total Oil CEO Patrick Pouyanne gave a riveting tour of the oil and gas industry, as the annual gathering of global energy influencers kicked off in Houston.
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March 05, 2018
EPCs: Find New Revenue in O&M
Author: Paul Donnelly
Here are six ways EPCs can leverage their existing modeling skills to optimize the operation of plants and bring in new business for their firms.
Blog March 01, 2018
Technology Convergence Comes to a "Tipping Point"
Author: John Hague
At CERAWeek 2018, we'll be exploring how advancements such as machine learning are helping energy companies achieve asset optimization and maximize profitability.
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February 21, 2018
Always Question Your Dynamic Simulation
Author: Jennifer Dyment
Craig MacKay of the Xodus Group shares his take on the tricks, the value and the future of dynamic modeling.
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February 15, 2018
Standardized Design Is a CAPEX-Cutter
Author: Ron Beck
With the right software technology infrastructure in place, upstream companies can reduce costs by 50 percent or more.
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February 13, 2018
Don’t Rely on the “Check Engine” Light
Author: Robert Golightly
Ready to move beyond outdated traditional maintenance practices? Harness the power of prescriptive analytics for the earliest warnings of failure.
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February 09, 2018
Mass Customization: A Key to Improving Customer Outcomes
Author: Catherine Jablonsky
How do you configure a manufacturing facility to optimally produce multiple, high-performing variants of the same chemical compound?
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January 30, 2018
Upstream Digitalization and The Mature Asset
Author: Ron Beck
Technology such as virtual sensors and online models can help operators optimize returns from their older assets.
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January 18, 2018
Lower For … Ever?
Author: Antonio Pietri
In a challenging economic environment, where can executives look for relief? Asset reliability and maintenance are becoming key value drivers, thanks to big data technologies, analytics and machine le...
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January 16, 2018
The Black Magic in Upstream: Experience Mixed With Digital Technology
Author: Ron Beck
In today's competitive environment, it’s crucial to capture decades of deep process knowledge to run assets at a lower operating cost.
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