Business Benchmarks

The oil and gas industry is a global business. Expanding international sales effort will lead to new opportunities and revenue streams.

The industry is facing a fork in the road regarding capital allocation. In this environment, companies should make investments focused on long-term value creation for both the shareholders and the stakeholders.

The oil and gas industry has increased financial security for many by providing well-paying jobs, yet those opportunities have not been available to all. How can the industry increase diversity and access to well-paying jobs for women, African-Americans, and other under-represented groups?

Shutting in a well in the oil and gas industry is not like locking a house without a tenant; turning the tap off is akin to demolishing the house in many cases.

With new options for connectivity, and the growing popularity of LTE connections, there is a huge opportunity for remote connections to close the digitalization gap.

The article overviews the rich history of California’s oil industry, its current state, and discusses its true potential.

Premium acreage costs in the Permian have increased industry interest in acreage swaps, divestment, and M&A activity.

A bird’s eye view of the elements governing the net present value of a fracture treatment.

As the Permian Basin has boomed again, recent conversations focused on how pipeline takeaway capacity limits the ability of operators to develop the basin to its full potential. In addition to solving the takeaway problem, water management is another bugbear waiting to be addressed.

CCUS is an interdisciplinary research field and its broad scope means that CCUS offers numerous opportunities for science and engineering graduates, including petroleum engineers.