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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If a boom in electric vehicle sales takes place, a group of auto experts suggest it would represent a larger immediate threat to electricity supply than it would to oil demand. -
Oil demand in India has grown rapidly in the past decade due to its rapidly advancing middle class. A national drive to improve environmental pollution is focusing on natural gas as a transitionary energy source due to its lower carbon emissions.
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In part II of this two-part interview, Spencer Dale, group chief economist at BP, comments on oil price and refining benchmarks and shares his advice to young professionals in the industry.
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In part I of this two-part interview, Spencer Dale, group chief economist at BP, shares his comments on oil trade, LNG market, and the effect of Brexit on the oil industry.
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Successful and commercial unconventional plays benefit in many cases from midstream activity that occurred decades earlier. In this article, authors look at the evolution of resource plays in light of the availability of midstream infrastructure.
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SPE HSSE-SR Technical Director Trey Shaffer shares an interesting story on how collaboration led to an amazing science discovery.
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To discuss the opportunities and challenges in the oil and gas midstream industry, the TWA HR Discussion editors interviewed Ryan Lewellyn about his experiences managing a private-equity-backed company and his outlook on the sector.
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Currently, midstream is the fastest growing sector in the oil and gas industry. Master limited partnerships have provided one important means of financing this explosive growth.
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Graham Hack shares his experience working for a large and a small E&P company and discusses how the role of young professionals can differ in these companies.
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This article offers a four-part framework for critical infrastructure organizations looking to overcome the skills gap and create a strong cybersecurity workforce.
