Industry
Highlight:
Micro-Bubble Flotation, A New Option in Oilfield Water Treatment
GLR Solutions
Ltd.'s micro-bubble flotation water treatment process is being applied in both
heavy oil and conventional lease separation applications (see New Technology
Magazine
article. A video of a recent
pilot test (note - video is large
download) illustrates the process in action.
DOE
Highlight:
35 New DOE R&D Awards, Heavy University Emphasis
DOE recently announced the selection of 35 new cost-shared R&D projects with
total award value of more than $39 million. There is strong university support
with nearly ¾ of the awards going to universities (includes) geological surveys.
Thirteen universities in eight states are represented.
The following day DOE announced another
five gas-related R&D awards. These
projects, four with industry and one with academia, will develop advanced
diagnostic tools and technologies to reduce risk in exploration and development
of deeper gas and tight fractured reservoirs.
Broad-Based Oil and Gas R&D, Proposals Due March 1
This recently released broad-based solicitation seeks three year
or less proposals in five different areas. Approximately $11.3 million of DOE
funds is ultimately expected to be available ($6.3 million in FY05). DOE
anticipates awarding between 11 and 17 projects by Sep 30, 2005.
PTTC
Highlight:
West Coast "Technology Transfer" Awards
During its recent Anniversary Forum workshop PTTC's West Coast Region made
its 2004 technology transfer awards to two organizations:
Global
Energy Partners and
Baker Hughes. Global was honored for its
program implementing energy audits and rebates. Baker Hughes was honored
for work in multi-stage fracs, sand control, multi-laterals and
expandables.
Trivia
Question:
What California well became known as "America's most famous gusher" in 1910?
Trivia Answer:
The Lakeview No. 1, in the San Joaquin Valley, was drilled at a depth of 2,225
feet. The gusher blew the top off the derrick with an initial estimated flow of
125,000 barrels a day. The Lakeview Gusher produced 9.4 million barrels of oil
in a span of 544 days. Acknowledgement:
San Joaquin
Geological Society.
