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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TWA editor Stephen Forrester recently had a conversation with Sean Huang, Cofounder of Matidor about his current venture and his prior experiences as an entrepreneur. -
When two companies and cultures come together, change is often required—certainly with the seller, but often with the buyer as well. Caught in the middle are customers, who rarely feel like winners.
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A quarter of the oil and gas workforce now comes from Generation Z, which has raised important questions about whether companies and universities are doing enough to attract and retain this tech-savvy cohort.
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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.
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Many major oil and gas operators have announced their intentions to achieve various emissions goals. Obviously, the transition cannot be achieved with a simple flip of a switch and will require some time.
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In his first remarks as SPE President, Tom Blasingame announced that the theme of his tenure is “Survive, Revive, and Thrive.”
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This article reviews exploration activities and the challenges of the subsurface formations located in offshore Lebanon.
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A brief look at the history of the oil and gas industry in Mexico and its main tourist attractions.
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A luxurious escape in the western most part of the Arab world, Morocco has seen a surge in interest from international oil companies in the past few years, who want to tap into the country’s immense hydrocarbon potential.
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In this Milken Institute podcast, Chevron CEO Mike Wirth talks about the company's mission, culture, and how it is adapting to the current COVID-19 pandemic and downturn.
