Contract success
Issue 7 2013

Julianne O'Leary discusses LNG contracts and the potential EU competition law issues...
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A strong portfolio
Issue 6 2013

Dr. Renu Gupta, Chair SPE London Section, and Majid Shafiq, MD Corporate Finance, FirstEnergy Capital, discuss managing oil and gas portfolios in unce...
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Achieving diversity
Issue 5 2013

Emma Judge discusses attracting female talent to the oil and gas industry...
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The innovation game
Issue 4 2013

Ian Williams takes a look at how new favourable tax reliefs will further boost R+D investment in the North Sea industry...
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A strong chain
Issue 3 2013

Sharon Smith of ADIL talks oil and gas supply chains and the use of web-based solutions to improve efficiency and processes...
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Bridging the gap
Issue 2 2013

Alastair COLE speaks with European Oil and Gas about the growing North Sea Skills gap...
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New frontiers
Issue 1 2013

Matt High discusses the growth and development of oil and gas in the Shetland Islands with Arthur Spence...
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People power
Issue 12 2012

Matthew Halle looks at the best approaches for maintaining expertise throughout oil and gas businesses...
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Eastern energy
Issue 11 2012

Despite being the largest exporter of natural resources to the EU, Russia faces a number of challenges in its energy industry...
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A secure future
Issue 10 2012

Peter Kiernan discusses the concept of European energy security...
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The right career path
Issue 9 2012

Heather Milne, of Stork Technical Services, on overcoming challenges for employers in a competitive jobs market...
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Finding the right mix
Issue 8 2012

Gavin Sutcliffe discusses whether natural gas represents the future of our energy roadmap...
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Deepwater and beyond
Issue 7 2012

Peter Kiernan discusses d eepwater exploration and production post-Macondo...
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Ahead of the field
Issue 6 2012

Why the UK subsea market is widely recognised as world leading in terms of experience, technical know-how and skilled personnel...
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Protecting the future
Issue 5 2012

The development of sustainable energy is fundamental in ensuring future generations meet their energy needs...
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Money talk
Issue 4 2012

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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Social work
Issue 3 2012

Matt High finds out from Hamish Wilson why the oil and gas industry must pay closer attention to its social responsibilities...
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Judging the impact
Issue 2 2012

As political unrest continues in the Middle East and North Africa, what influence does it have on the global energy industry?...
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The silver lining
Issue 1 2012

Matthew Halle, operations manager at NES Global Talent, discusses six ways in which the global recession has improved the oil and gas industry...
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Green thinking
Issue 11 2011

Understanding the role that CCS will play in meeting future carbon emissions regulations, and the role that the oil and gas industry could play...
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A personnel problem
Issue 10 2011

For oil and gas companies worldwide, recruitment remains one of the key challenges in the industry...
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Independent thinking
Issue 9 2011

Matt High finds out how the changing nature of the oil and gas market has given rise to a new type of smaller, specialised business...
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Platform for change
Issue 8 2011

evolving market conditions mean that FPSOs will play an increasingly important role in the future of oil and gas production...
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Be prepared
Issue 7 2011

Keith Lewis, project manager of the Subsea Well Response Project, on how the oil and gas industry is working together to enhance well incident interve...
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An alternative opportunity
Issue 6 2011

With the oil and gas market maturing, Vicky Kenrick of Allen & York looks at the growing pace of recruitment within the wind energy and renewables sec...
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A steady supply
Issue 5 2011

Matt high talks to Jonathan Shortis of DHL about the importance of an effective, fully integrated supply chain...
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Planning for the future
Issue 4 2011

Matt high discovers why decommissioning will play a key role in the future of the North Sea oil and gas industry...
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Countering the threat
Issue 3 2011

As events in North Africa continue and the safety of oil and gas workers is again in the spotlight, Matt High discusses security and risk management w...
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The road to recovery
Issue 2 2011

With the effects of the recession still being felt, the current state of the UK energy market remains uncertain...
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Leading the field
Issue 1 2011

As Matt High finds out from Alastair Birnie of industry organisation Subsea UK, the UK subsea market has become renowned throughout the industry for i...
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Lessons learned
Issue 12 2010

As the dust settles on the Gulf of Mexico disaster Pat Quinlan of Capgemini looks at the implications, and how the industry can move forwards...
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A sustained effort
Issue 11 2010

Energy companies must focus on achieving sustainable energy, as Matt High discovers...
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Going underground
Issue 10 2010

As the UK becomes increasingly dependant on imported gas, underground storage sites will play a crucial role in securing future energy requirements...
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The new age
Issue 9 2010

Steve Davies explains how the National Skills Academy for Power is working to address the industry-wide ageing workforce challenge...
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Issue 7 2009

Matt High examines the intricacies and challenges of the modern deepwater exploration market...
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
January 2007

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