It's estimated about half of all shutdown projects are delayed by more than 20%; about 80% go over budget by more than 10% and frighteningly; work scope in some cases can increase unexpectedly by up to 50%.We don't envy you this task. But while the risks and costs of an STO are well documented the positives can often be over-looked…an increase in equipment asset reliability, continued production integrity and of course a significant red...

Monetising Recovered Gas, Reducing Operating Costs and Complying with Changing Environmental Regulations Did you know gas flaring and venting is costing oil operators an estimated USD10 billion in lost revenue annually? In response to changing environmental regulations, Asian oil operators are now taking the initiative recover and monetise associated gas as seen in our just-released report: PETRONAS plans to implement a zero flaring policy for...

With upcoming standards greatly reducing NOx and SOx emissions, LNG seems the most viable option for ship operators. North America, above all, has the added benefit of the shale gas boom, making this resource not only environmentally friendly but economical. Bringing together ship operators, ports, and oil and gas companies, the LNG Bunkering Summit North America is the only industry event to give a 360 degree perspective aligning the business...

Maximising production and extending life-cycle Norway produced 1.4 million barrels of oil per day in January, down from historical rates of more than 3 million barrels per day at the turn of the century. Production from Norway's giant mature fields is declining and there is a narrowing window of opportunity to extract these resources effectively. Significant investments and Government support is required alongside technology and innovation, to...

The oil, gas and power industries implements various measures to avoid major asset failures and disasters. However, pipeline explosions or leaks, plant explosions, gas leaks, transformer explosions, electricity short circuits etc., are not unheard of and happen all around the world. These disasters have multiple implications for the operating companies, including major financial losses and tarnishing reputation. With a highly successful launch...

Accessing crucial drilling technology information, understanding regulation and future developments in East AfricaThe market situation is just entering mass drilling phase with all governments actively pursuing independents to license blocks, increasing exploration and drilling activity. Geologically the region is harsh and would require specialized drilling equipment. Now more than ever, the drilling pressures have risen and technology develo...

IQPC’s 11th HR Metrics Summit will assemble experts and executives from cross-industry HR departments who will discuss the methods of validating HR’s role within an organization and develop strategies for resolving company and industry wide challenges. Learn About: Using HR Metrics to Drive Activity & Business Functions Predictive Analytics Data Sets: What Matters to You and Why? What are the right Metrics to track? NEW for 201...

Revealing Global and Regional Opportunities: Key Strategies, Projects and Technologies for building an integrated gas distribution network. Addressing the current gas distribution projects of Qatar, moving towards a fully integrated gas distribution network With the realization that natural gas is a much cleaner and greener fuel, Qatar and other Middle Eastern nations, in accordance with worldwide energy trends, are beginning to set up infrast...

Integrating systems and streamlining the flow of data from field to boardroom. i-Field. Smart Field. The Field of the Future: Over the years, digital oilfields have been given many names, yet their purpose, aims and challenges remain essentially the same. In an era in which regulatory pressures are constantly mounting, and the complexities involved in developing future oil reserves are rising, oil and gas companies need to optimise their produ...

Summary: Discover the very best methods in oil and gas contract drafting, negotiation and clarification. Description: Effective Contract risk management represents one of the biggest challenges faced by legal counsels, contract managers and supply chain specialists in the oil and gas industry. The scope that contracts are required to cover on new projects are often wide and varied, adding to the complexity. It is essential that legal professio...