This book presents select proceedings of the International Conference on Transforming Upstream (ICTU 2024): Breakthrough Technologies and Sustainability and examines the latest advancements and future directions in upstream oil and gas operations, focusing on breakthrough technologies and sustainability practices. The critical aspects of the book include:Digital Transformation, Automation, and AI/ML Applications for Oil Field OperationsUnlocking Unconventional ReservoirsNovel Materials and Coatings for Corrosion MitigationAdvancements in Drilling, Completion, and Well Intervention TechnologiesEnhanced Production and Field Management TechniquesStrategies for Improving Recovery from Mature FieldsAdvances in Reservoir Modeling and SimulationProduced Water Management, Reuse, and RecyclingEnergy Transition and Decarbonization: Innovative CCUS ApproachesEnergy Markets, Strategies, and Financial InnovationsThis book is a valuable reference for a wide range of readers, including beginners, researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers interested in the Transformation of oil and gas upstream technologies and sustainable future.
