Simulation, utilisation and transformation – the road to innovation
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A bumper year for British oil and gas ?
This year, oil and gas investment in the UK is set to rise further, setting an all-time high with new jobs and potentially more than GBP5bn in tax revenue to the country’s strained budget and labour market.
Make or break for BP as Deepwater Horizon lawsuits loom?
This year or next should see the conclusion of the many lawsuits are seeking damages from BP for the explosion and subsequent oil spill of the Deepwater Horizon rig. In addition, the US government could also impose a hefty fine on BP and other companies.
Nigeria – Not broke but needs fixing
Nigeria is Africa’s largest oil producer and a major world oil producer. However, despite its hydrocarbon wealth, the country’s socio-economic development remains slow. Ian McInnes explores the issue.
2012 - What we may be about to receive
It is here, the dreaded by some, 2012. Hopefully, the doom predictions are going to be wrong and it will be just another year. Making predictions can turn out to be disastrously wrong for the journalists that attempt them. However, from an oil and gas perspective Ian McInnes gives it a go on some of the issues.
Right products, wrong market access
Although the demand for natural gas is high in many places in the world and Canada has plenty of it, the future for Canadian gas producers does not appear to be particularly bright. Ian McInnes investigates.
Snakes and ladders
Energy companies sometimes get caught in the spotlight of the market and are caught up in a game of investor snakes and ladders where either designation may be unwelcome. Ian McInnes offers examples.
South Korea activates plan to secure energy sites
As uncertainty over North Korea’s actions following the death of its leader reigns, South Korea activates its energy security plan.
Iraq – promise tempered by risk
Iraq’s energy potential is enormous with proven oil reserves of around 144bn barrels and proven natural gas reserves of 110tnft3. However, will risks outweigh opportunities ?
Necessity driving invention
The need for solutions to challenges encountered by the oil and gas industry is driving the next round of inventions.
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Simplifying CCS
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11 Jan 2012 to 12 Jan 2012Location:
Richmond Hill Hotel, Surrey, UK -
World Future Energy Summit
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16 Jan 2012 to 19 Jan 2012Location:
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates -
Gas to Power Europe Forum
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Offshore wind logistics 2012
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31 Jan 2012 to 01 Feb 2012Location:
Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam City Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands