Trent Jacobs

Business/economics The deal adds physics-based reservoir modeling and real-time decision workflows to SLB’s digital portfolio. Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest YouTube Show more sharing options Share Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest YouTube Copy Link URLCopied! Print Source: Getty Images. SLB announced it is acquiring Houston-based artificial intelligence (AI) company Tachyus for an undisclosed sum.

R&D/innovation New technical papers suggest advanced robotic systems may not be far away from broad adoption for a large share of offshore inspection and intervention. Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest YouTube Show more sharing options Share Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest YouTube Copy Link URLCopied! Print The Hydrone-R is a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) that can also run autonomously.

Enhanced recovery New insights from Chevron, Occidental Petroleum, and others at the SPE Improved Oil Recovery Conference highlight the different paths companies are using to squeeze more out of tight rocks. Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest YouTube Show more sharing options Share Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest YouTube Copy Link URLCopied! Print Large US shale companies, and some small ones, continue to refine and test various approaches to enhanced oil recovery in unconventional reservoirs.