Business/economics
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.
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.
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California Independent Oil Producers Association (CIPA), in assistance with Ramsgate Engineering, has initiated a public outreach program in California to educate and engage the public about the oil industry. The public outreach/education program utilizes several Internet social-networking sites. The goal of the project is to make information on the oil industry easil…
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Demos Paf tis of Schlumberger and Raul Valdez with Shell International E&P examine the state of R&D in the energy industry. -
Since CO2 is a combustion product of oil, efforts to limit carbon emissions will have an impact on our industry. This article reviews cap and trade programs and their impact.
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A roundtable discussion with North Sea region industry leaders Malcolm Webb and Paul Lindop about the North Sea (from the UK perspective), its' present state and its' prospects for the future..
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Results of a survey on energy education's importance, opportunities, and audience.
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The differences between IOCs and NOCs are not black and white but filled with ambiguities. Curtis Whitson discusses some of the ways that they differ and are alike.
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This article focuses on the different scenarios for world energy demand and supply, along with their implications on energy-related CO2 emissions.
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The dramatic fall of oil and gas prices in the second half of 2008 only exacerbated the problems of declining production in Russia. The needed investment in the hydrocarbon sector is huge. This article takes a look at the future of Russian production and exports.
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TWA Editor Luis Ayala discusses the rise of the "new Seven Sisters" and previews the content of the current TWA issue.
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It may not matter whether the IOCs or the NOCs are in charge. The work to be done is the same and the same people will likely be doing it. Unconventional resources already comprise 40% of production in North America and they are expected to grow globally.
