ISSUE 4 2012 − COVER STORY

 Money talk
Money talk
10/05/2012 | Channel: Exploration & Production, Drilling, Support Services
Matt High looks at how the Budget 2012 has affected businesses, and what implications it has for North Sea oil and Gas
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LEAD STORY

 Virtually perfect
Virtually perfect
10/05/2012 | Channel: Technology, IT
Harry Daglas discusses the business value of 3D virtual planning and simulation in employee training
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LATEST PROFILES

The Bahrain Petroleum Company | Planning ahead

The Bahrain Petroleum Company (Bapco) was formed in 1929 ahead of the first oil discovery in the region in 1932, which was also the first location of such reserves within the countries of the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC).

Apache North Sea | Exploring the possibilities

Formed in 1954 with $250,000 of investor capital, with the simple concept of becoming a significant and profitable oil company, today Apache carries a value of approximately $40 billion on the New York Stock Exchange, and is the largest global, independent oil and gas exploration and production organisation in terms of daily production.

Swire Pacific Offshore | Investing in the future

“The offshore oil and gas services market has continued to strengthen over the last year, boosted by the robust price of oil and the continuing strong demand for energy from Asia,” explains George Horsington, general manager of Swire Pacific Offshore.

BIS Salamis | A proven record

As BIS Salamis approaches its 40th year the company looks back on a proven track record as a leading international services contractor, providing integrated multi-disciplined support services and maintenance services to clients throughout the energy, petrochemical, industrial and utilities sectors.