Operators squeeze harder Getting the most out of every reservoir is the name of the game, and technology plays a vital role

摘要

Naturally, most operators want to explore to find new sources of energy, or at the very least, replace the reserves they have produced. But with apologies to the explorationists, 2010 seems to be the year of production. Squeezing the last commercial drop of hydrocarbon out - of the rock has become the goal of many. Not to ignore the scientific breakthroughs that have benefited the search for additional reserves, but there always is a certain element of luck attached to a discovery. Not so with production. Production improvements are the result of the diligent application of science, technology, and perseverance, and lots of it.