COVER STORIES
 Preserving the future

Preserving the future
Issue 8 2010

Dr. B.J.A. Willigers calls for critical intervention in North Sea infrastructure to preserve future oil and gas production...
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 Tough measures

Tough measures
Issue 7 2010

William Sprigge of Maclay Murray & Spens LLP, discusses the Energy Act 2010, and its possible implications on the industry...
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 National treasures

National treasures
Issue 6 2010

Paolo R. Dutto, Rodolfo Guzman and Srinivasaraghavan Suresh of Arthur D. Little explain how the rise of petronationalism is threatening the traditiona...
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 The carbon journey

The carbon journey
Issue 5 2010

Simon Wheeldon of CloudApps explains why effective carbon management is vital for oil and gas businesses...
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 The new frontier

The new frontier
Issue 4 2010

Matt High examines whether the South American oil and gas market is rivalling more traditional sectors in terms of output, production and innovation...
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 Hot prospects

Hot prospects
Issue 3 2010

David Bleackley of Aspentech explains that through technology and talent operators can continue to be successful in the North Sea oil and gas sector...
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 Hidden potential

Hidden potential
Issue 2 2010

As Matt High discovers, the Russian oil and gas market offers a wealth of hidden potential for the world’s energy needs...
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 A warm forecast

A warm forecast
Issue 1 2010

Matthew Halle of NES Group looks at the 2010 market prospects following a recession-hit 2009...
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 Supply and demand

Supply and demand
Issue 11 2009

Managing a successful and efficient supply chain
is key to the success of oil and gas operations,
as Matt High explains...
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 Going underground

Going underground
Issue 10 2009

Onshore oil and gas exploration provides a valid asset for future energy needs, as Matt High explains...
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 Alternative thinking

Alternative thinking
Issue 9 2009

Matt High discusses the importance and viability of alternative energy sources for our future power generation needs...
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 Gulf of opportunity

Gulf of opportunity
Issue 8 2009

The Gulf of Mexico is one of the world’s leading oil and gas producing regions, as Matt High finds out...
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 Deep thinking

Deep thinking
Issue 7 2009

Matt High examines the intricacies and challenges of the modern deepwater exploration market...
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 Burning ambition

Burning ambition
June - July 2009

With alternative energy sources to oil becoming increasingly sought after, Matt High examines the burgeoning natural gas market...
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 Platform for growth

Platform for growth
Issue 5 2009

Matt High examines the importance of oil rig design, development and maintenance in effective oil and gas production...
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 Proceed with caution

Proceed with caution
Issue 4 2009

Matt High takes a look at how the current economic climate may affect the already challenging area of oil and gas recruitment...
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 Chain of momentum

Chain of momentum
Issue 3 2009

Professor Alan Braithwaite of LCP Consulting and Cranfield School of Management looks at the oil and gas industry, and the world of extreme supply cha...
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 Coming of age

Coming of age
Issue 2 2009

With North Sea production in decline since 2000, Dr Craig Lowrey, Head of Energy Markets at leading independent energy consultancy EIC, takes a look a...
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 Out of Africa

Out of Africa
Issue 1 2009

In little over ten years Sam Malin, chairman and of Avana Group, has pioneered the exploration and development of oil in Madagascar, the Seychelles an...
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 The legacy of underinvestment

The legacy of underinvestment
Issue 10 2008

Fluctuating oil prices may have dominated the news in 2008, but volatile energy markets are nothing new.
Dr Craig Lowrey, head of energy markets a...
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 Skill seekers

Skill seekers
Issue 9 2008

With the challenge of finding skilled personnel becoming the most talked about industry problem, Matt High looks at the issues surrounding the sourcin...
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 Middle Eastern promise

Middle Eastern promise
Issue 8 2008

Dr Craig Lowrey, head of energy markets at leading independent energy consultancy EIC, looks at the current oil and gas situation in the Middle East s...
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 Open your mind

Open your mind
Issue 7 2008

IN AUGUST, NORWAY’S ‘OIL CAPITAL’ STAVANGER WILL HOST ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT EVENTS IN THE ENERGY CALENDAR – ONS 2008...
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 World wide working

World wide working
Issue 6 2008

TOP-NOTCH PROJECT MANAGEMENT IS CRITICAL TO THE GLOBAL OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY, AS MACONOMY UK’S NEIL DAVIDSON EXPLAINS...
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 Rapid feedback

Rapid feedback
Issue 5 2008

THE BENEFITS OF LIMS INTEGRATION FOR OIL AND GAS EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION. BY KEVIN SMITH AND COLIN THURSTON OF THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC...
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 Acting on legislation

Acting on legislation
Issue 4 2008

STUART TURNBULL OF SPERIAN PROTECTION BELIEVES THAT THE FORTHCOMING CORPORATE MANSLAUGHTER ACT CAN BE A POSITIVE FORCE FOR ENHANCING SAFETY, NOT LEAST...
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 All in agreement

All in agreement
Issue 3 2008

BEN HORN AND ROGER HOPKINS OF FAEGRE & BENSON LLP DISCUSS THE LEGAL IMPLICATIONS TO BE AWARE OF WHEN ARRANGING LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS PROJECTS...
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 Trade routes

Trade routes
Issue 2 2008

TRADE/RISK MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS ARE NOW A REALITY FOR SMALLER TRADING FIRMS, AS THE WEB-BASED TRADEFLO SYSTEM FROM OILSPACE DEMONSTRATES...
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 An energy revolution?

An energy revolution?
Issue 1 2008

JIM TAPPER OF LOGICACMG ASKS WHETHER OIL PRICES REACHING THE $100 A BARREL MARK WILL REPRESENT A BIG PROBLEM OR A TRANSFORMATIONAL OPPORTUNITY?...
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 Winds of change

Winds of change
November 2007

OFFSHORE O+G CONTRACT TECHNIQUES MAY REDUCE DELAYS IN DEVELOPING OFFSHORE WIND FARMS. BY PETER STRATFORD...
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 The future of the supply chain

The future of the supply chain
October 2007

AS THE OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY CONFRONTS CONTINUAL CHANGES, THE SUPPLY CHAIN IS BECOMING INCREASINGLY FRAGMENTED. COLIN MAUND OF ACHILLES REPORTS...
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 Taking stock

Taking stock
August 2007

OIL & GAS - A SECTOR RETURNING TO FAVOUR IN THE STOCK MARKET. BY DAVID MACNAIR, ANALYST AT BREWIN DOLPHIN INVESTMENT BANKING...
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 Opening doors

Opening doors
June 2007

AS MAJOR PLAYERS LIKE SHELL AND BP LOOK FURTHER AFIELD, THE DOOR IS BEING LEFT OPEN FOR SMALLER INDEPENDENTS TO MOVE INTO THE NORTH SEA SECTOR, AS STE...
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 The perfect platform

The perfect platform
May 2007

UK COMPANIES ARE PLAYING AN INCREASINGLY IMPORTANT PART IN THE GLOBAL OIL AND GAS SUPPLY CHAIN. LEE JONES FINDS OUT WHY...
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 From rig to retail

From rig to retail
April 2007

WHETHER ITS EXPLORATION IN REMOTE PARTS OF THE GLOBE OR FILLING THE PUMP ON THE FORECOURT, O&G COMPANIES DEPEND ON TELECOMMUNICATIONS TO KEEP THEIR BU...
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 License to operate

License to operate
March 2007

BART DUBBELBOER LOOKS AT HOW OIL AND GAS COMPANIES CAN ENSURE THEY HAVE THE RIGHT HEALTH AND SAFETY PROGRAMMES IN PLACE...
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 Hidden reserves

Hidden reserves
January 2007

NEIL DUNLOP OF ENERGY SCITECH LOOKS AT METHODS OF ACHIEVING MORE RELIABLE ESTIMATES FOR HYDROCARBON RESERVES...
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