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Despite the emergence of renewable sources of energy, oil and gas will continue to play a major role well into the 21st century. The industry, however, is faced with many challenges: fields are being depleted faster than new ones are being discovered; large fields are becoming more and more difficult to find; and compliance with stringent environmental regulations is increasingly demanding. Technology is thus a key factor for maintaining a commercially viable petroleum industry and practicing responsible environmental stewardship.
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Buller, A. (2009). Oil and gas technologies. In: Bullinger, HJ. (eds) Technology Guide. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-88546-7_60
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