Posts by Jai Joon
Oil’s at $65 and Your Budget’s on Life Support – What’s Your Next Move?
“If you ain’t ranking your ops by dollars and barrels right now, you’re burnin’ daylight.” By Jai Joon | OPX Ai 💣 Boom-Bust Cycles Are Back. Are You Still Playing Whack-a-Mole? If you’re running upstream operations in today’s market, you know the pain: Oil’s stuck around $60–$70 OPEX is rising Field crews are stretched And…
Read MoreWhy Your Oilfield Will Fail at $60 Oil – Unless You Fire Your Reactive Mindset
Oil producers across the Americas face challenging economics when crude prices hover in the “sub-par” $60–$70 per barrel range. In this environment, maintaining profitability requires a deep focus on cost control, operational efficiency, and strategic innovation. This report analyzes the economics of conventional vs. unconventional oil field operations in the U.S. Lower 48 and other…
Read MoreThe New Tariff War Just Crushed Oil Prices — Will It Kill US Shale?
In April 2025, the United States implemented sweeping “reciprocal” tariffs on its major trading partners, imposing new import duties on all energy-related goods – including crude oil, refined petroleum products, liquefied natural gas (LNG), and even oilfield equipment and technology inputs. These tariffs range from a baseline 10% on most imports to much steeper rates…
Read MoreOutsmarting Tariffs in the Uncertain Oil Patch
If you’re an oilfield manager staring down rising steel prices, unpredictable cross-border delays, and pressure to pump more with fewer hands on deck, you’re not alone. The 2025 upstream game is fast, volatile, and expensive. But the right tech stack can turn these headwinds into horsepower. With a new administration greenlighting more drilling and fresh…
Read MoreThe Future of Oil & Gas Operations: Integrated & AI-Driven
The 2025 Mandate: Digitalization or Decline The upstream oil & gas industry is entering a pivotal period from 2025 to 2030. Volatile markets, sustainability pressures, and an aging workforce are pushing operators to rethink how they run their fields. “Operations of the Future” is no longer a buzzword but a business imperative. In fact, digitizing…
Read MoreYour Digital Transformation is Failing
Why Oil & Gas Companies Are Struggling to Realize Value from SCADA, PI, and IOCs Oil & gas companies have invested billions in digital transformation—yet most are failing to see real ROI. From SCADA systems and AVEVA PI to Integrated Operations Centers (IOCs), AI pilots, and automation initiatives, the promise has always been greater efficiency,…
Read MoreFixing Plunger Lifts with Ai and better Data
Importance of High-Quality Data for Plunger Lift Optimization High-quality data is the foundation of effective AI optimization in plunger lift systems. In oil & gas wells, “garbage in” leads to “garbage out” – AI models can only be as insightful as the data they learn from. Reliable, granular data enables informed decisions and helps identify…
Read MoreSetting 2025 Goals: Integrating Ai in IOCs
The energy sector is at a pivotal juncture. Oil and gas producers are navigating a landscape of increasing complexity: fluctuating market dynamics, operational inefficiencies, sustainability pressures, and an aging workforce. However, the solutions to these challenges are within reach—leveraging AI-driven analytics and Integrated Operating Centers (IOCs) can drive unprecedented efficiency, reliability, and sustainability across operations.…
Read MoreOptimizing Plunger Lifts: A Game-Changer for Oil & Gas Production Efficiency
In today’s competitive oil and gas industry, efficiency isn’t just a goal—it’s a necessity. Mature wells with declining reservoir pressures and liquid loading present ongoing challenges for producers striving to maximize output while minimizing costs and incidents. Plunger lifts, a cost-effective artificial lift solution, are often the first choice for overcoming these hurdles. However, the…
Read MoreTrudeau Resigns, Trump Returns: Why Oil & Gas Must Act Now!
2025 has ushered in significant political changes, shaking the foundations of North America’s energy landscape. With Donald Trump back in office in the United States and Justin Trudeau stepping down as Prime Minister of Canada, the energy industry is bracing for a new era of regulatory, trade, and environmental policy shifts. For upstream and refinery…
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