At the 2025 ADI Forum, Kendra O’Keefe, Technology Director, SM Energy; Carlos Granado, Regional Director, USA, CMG; and Francisco Arana, Director, Commodities & BD, BW Energy, joined moderator Panuswee Dwivedi, Project Manager, ADI Analytics. The discussion focused on recent trends and expectations in the oil and gas sector. It highlighted U.S. onshore consolidation, declining well productivity, and a shift toward mergers among equals. This shift was driven by limited assets and cost optimization. Panelists discussed the rise of offshore projects, particularly in deepwater regions like the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific. They also covered innovations like platform replication and AI-driven drilling. O’Keefe emphasized capital discipline and technology adoption in tier-two assets. Arana shared their strategy of redeploying infrastructure to develop stranded fields. Granado outlined how they were using AI and simulation tools to support operators. This approach improved efficiency and reduces emissions, particularly in oil sands and unconventional plays.
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