Business/economics
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.
The plan seeks to train the next generation of clean-energy workers, aiming to double employment in the sector to 860,000 by 2030.
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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University of Houston professor Michael Economides weighs in on the debate over peak oil. -
Peter Jackson of Cambridge Energy Research Associates presents a macroeconomic perspective on the peak oil theory introducing the concept of an undulating plateau.
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Dennis Smith, Chief Economist of IHS Energy, gives an introduction to commercial analysis of upstream projects, stressing the importance of various inputs, fiscal system interpretation, and presentation of economic indicators.
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Young professionals discuss the future energy mix and the role of renewables.
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Two young professionals respond to the questions posed in this issue's Forum survey.
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Sustained rapid economic growth has made China and India increasingly important in the world economy. The accompanying surge in energy demand from these two countries has been a factor in recent oil price increases.
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The pace of globalization, despite its critics around the world, continues unabated. This reality raises increasingly pressing management issues for multinationals engaged in today’s complex and rapidly changing environment.
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India and China offer significant opportunities and threats to the oil and gas industry and the world economy. Young professionals offer their opinions on these opportunities and threats.
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A recipe for successful integration: trust and respect.
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Young professionals examine questions surrounding two risk-related topics—risk perception and the value of risk analysis.
