Business/economics
As the global energy transition reshapes investment priorities, petroleum financing is becoming more selective, rewarding oil-producing countries that offer strong project economics, policy stability, and lower investment risk.
This article analyzes Nigeria’s deepwater fiscal framework by examining its legal foundations, the practical operation of production-sharing contracts, and the allocation of financial risk between the government and international oil companies.
The third and final part of the series covers the facility engineering and petroleum economics aspects of a field development plan.
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Petroleum engineering tops the pay scale among engineering majors, with new graduates projected to earn an average starting salary of $100,750, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers. -
Mark your calendars for the second SPE Live featuring the 2025 TWA Energy Influencers.
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Venezuela shows that vast oil resources alone do not create value. Institutional and political constraints have driven production collapse, and recovery depends on governance reform, stability, and sustained investment.
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Boston takes the top spot followed by Atlanta and Seattle in WalletHub's annual report.
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In complex energy projects, technical excellence alone is not enough—successful delivery depends on disciplined execution skills such as scope clarity, realistic scheduling, stakeholder coordination, and proactive risk management, particularly for young professionals turning concepts into real-world results.
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The event on 14 January in Houston will bring together leading economists and industry leaders and will debut the North American edition of Energython, “Molecule to Megabyte,” a business case challenge for students focused on gas-to-data-center solutions.
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The plan seeks to train the next generation of clean-energy workers, aiming to double employment in the sector to 860,000 by 2030.
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This article introduces a tender strategy framework—a four-pillar model built on nearly 2 decades of international upstream experience—that integrates engineering rigor with business strategy to improve contract awards, strengthen transparency, and deliver lasting project performance.
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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine reignited global interest in nuclear power, driving up uranium demand and prices as nations prioritized energy security and low-carbon reliability amid growing supply and geopolitical challenges.
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With the right governance, CCS funding can be a strategic tool to decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors, safeguard jobs, and help meet net-zero goals.
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