Industry Insights
17 December 2024
White & Case Outlook 2025

Outlook 2025: The Grand Alliance: An All-Energies Approach to the World's Growing Energy Needs is the latest edition of our annual special report that offers investors and decision-makers critical analysis on the trajectory of the energy industry and what to expect in the year ahead.

3 December 2024
Industrial AI: Purpose-Built to Deliver Value and Competitive Advantage

AspenTech Industrial AI™ is a game-changing technology for the process industries, combining the speed and power of AI algorithms with the efficiency and parameters of real-world domain expertise. Our purpose-built AI solutions bring together data insights, engineering fundamentals, asset knowledge and industry expertise, enabling companies to adapt and respond quicker to ever-changing business needs.

Download now to learn how companies like Dow, Aramco and BASF are using Industrial AI today to transform their processes and improve operational excellence.

1 November 2024
Energising IRAQ

Iraq is on the path to energy independence, with significant focus on developing its natural gas reserves and reducing reliance on imports. Major infrastructure projects, such as the Grand Faw Port and the Development Road, aim to position Iraq as a regional energy hub. Environmental initiatives targeting gas flaring reduction and enhanced electricity generation are central to the strategy. With reforms creating a more favorable investment environment, Iraq is attracting international interest in its oil, gas, and renewable energy sectors.

 

30 August 2024
Reactivation of offshore exploration activities at Peruvian basins
PeruPetro is promoting key areas to attract investment into the country’s offshore oil and gas
31 July 2024
US LNG Factbook 2024 edition

The US LNG Factbook, sponsored by Cheniere Energy, provides a comprehensive overview of the meteoric rise of US LNG exports and the technological innovations that made it possible. This detailed book highlights the transformation of the US into a global LNG powerhouse and its implications for international energy markets and geopolitical dynamics. Explore how US LNG has become a pivotal player in meeting global energy demands, enhancing market liquidity and supporting the transition to more sustainable energy solutions.

1 July 2024
New opportunities for exploration and exploitation in Peru
Blocks I, VI and Z-69 represent an excellent investment opportunity in the energy sector, producing fields, accessibility, infrastructure, guaranteed market and proximity to the modern Talara refinery
22 March 2024
Optimizing Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage to Meet Ambitious Sustainability Goals

The race to a zero-carbon future is on. Global oil and gas, petrochemical and chemical companies have announced ambitious carbon mitigation, plastics re-use and water conservation targets. Learn how industry leaders like Saudi Aramco, Kinder Morgan, Shell CANSOLV, Fluor and others are already using digital technology solutions to drive innovation and economics of carbon capture projects.

6 February 2024
Energy Map of India 2024

The Energy Map of India 2024 is a collaborative digital energy map, made possible by Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) with the renowned energy information and market intelligence providers Petroleum Economist and Global Energy Infrastructure. This dynamic platform unveils a comprehensive visualization of India's oil and gas resources and features renewable energy resources such as wind and solar.

5 February 2024
Energy Security, Affordability and Sustainability: The Grand Alliance

To meet the Paris Agreement goals for global warming, the world needs to reduce emissions by unprecedented volume—and at unparalleled speed. Energy companies will require new solutions, including advanced technology, to meet the dual challenge of ensuring a green future while continuing to provide reliable supplies. Download this executive brief to learn about the current state of the energy transition, where the energy industry has made progress on climate change and more!

26 January 2024
Energy Map of Trinidad and Tobago 2023

The Energy Map of Trinidad and Tobago is a comprehensive map of the country's energy infrastructure, including oil and gas fields, pipelines, refineries, petrochemical plants, the LNG facilities and ownership of onshore and offshore license blocks. The map is produced by the Petroleum Economist with Global Energy Infrastructure and sponsored by the National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago (NGC).

2 January 2024
Repsol—Enabling the energy transition through people
Enrique Fernandez Puertas, head of talent and culture at Repsol, explains how the company is empowering people worldwide to contribute directly to a more sustainable future
13 December 2023
Profitability remains a prerequisite for a credible energy transition—Repsol
Insisting that profitability must be maintained as energy companies transition from fossil fuels to clean fuels has enabled Repsol to ratchet up its climate neutrality ambitions, making the company an industry leader.
1 December 2023
White & Case Outlook 2024

Outlook 2024: Next directions in the evolving energy trajectory examines the changes in the energy sector through the lens of oil, gas & LNG, geopolitics and energy markets and the energy transition. This forward-looking special report informs investors and decision-makers of the industry trajectory and sets the agenda for the year ahead.

25 October 2023
Energy Market Outlook: Navigating Choppy Waters

Europe entered the second half of the year in a relatively comfortable position, with supressed gas and power demand, elevated gas storage levels, and a power supply situation that is vastly improved from the same time 12 months ago. However, significant risks remain across gas, power, and carbon markets. 

11 October 2023
White Paper: Proactive Decision-Making for Emissions Management: The Roadmap to Net Zero

Today's energy companies are looking for innovative ways to reduce emissions while meeting or exceeding production targets. Discover how industry leaders are using advanced digital solutions to monitor emissions, optimize profit and yield, and reduce CO2 emissions by up to 20%

12 September 2023
AI is the next stage of intelligentisation for the oil and gas industry
AI enabling a second digital revolution in oil and gas, among other sectors, says Huawei
23 August 2023
LNG's role in resolving Asia's trilemma

When the world faced an unprecedented energy crisis, global leaders were motivated to take bold steps towards a cleaner and more secure energy future. The IEA's latest World Energy Outlook highlighted the transformative potential of this crisis, emphasising accelerated energy transitions and the need for innovative solutions.

Petroleum Economist is excited to introduce you to our latest Asian LNG report. This report delves into the evolving landscape of LNG demand in Asia, addressing energy security aspects and exploring the role of LNG as a transition fuel in the region's changing energy landscape.

1 August 2023
PERUPETRO whitepaper: 31 areas

PERUPETRO has selected 31 promotional areas in different sedimentary basins with important prospects. These, located in the Marañon, Ucayali, Madre de Dios, Salaverry and Tumbes Basins, can be granted to interested companies as License Contracts or as Technical Evaluation Agreements.  

Nonetheless, we continue with the “open acreage” policy whereby interested companies can propose other available areas of interest.  

At the same time, PERUPETRO has been aligning efforts with the different sectors involved in the development of the industry, to reactivate production and generate conditions for the development of important projects underway, mainly in the Peruvian offshore, where expectations are promising. 

7 June 2023
IEA's insights on the energy trilemma

How does the energy industry reconcile the need for reliable, affordable and available fuels in the immediate future and the long-term goals around sustainability? In a series of exclusive interviews, the leading thinkers at the IEA lay out a difficult but achievable pathway and the important role oil and gas companies have to play.

Read more about the IEA’s insights on the energy trilemma by snapping up your copy of the full report.

17 May 2023
Advancing Profitability and Sustainability with APM 4.0

Today´s executives are faced with the complex challenge of maximizing profitability while meeting sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) objectives. Using APM 4.0 to identify efficiencies across the organization can drive operational excellence, which in turn can lead to significant advancement of sustainability objectives.

In this paper read how companies like LG Chem, Sardeolica, GSK, Braskem Idesa and others have decreased maintenance expenses, increased profits and avoided environmental and safety risks using APM 4.0.

3 April 2023
Global LNG Analysis Report

Numerous trends are driving the short-term and long-term demand for gas globally.

These include, but are not limited to, decarbonisation efforts by numerous countries around the world and the sanctions placed on Russia’s gas due to its war with Ukraine. In turn, capex on new LNG capacity—both liquefaction and regasification—has skyrocketed over the past several years, with hundreds of billions of dollars in announced investments under development globally.

Read more about what further trends are affecting both the short-term and long-term demand for gas by grabbing your copy of the full report. 

27 February 2023
Why digital transformation and net zero should go hand in hand
New technologies such as fibre networks are helping the EU and other regions decarbonise and improve digital access
30 January 2023
Digitalization Strategies to Gain Leadership in Sustainability

These are challenging times for many industries - the world demands ever more energy, but with a reduced carbon footprint. Meeting that Dual Challenge will require new strategies and solutions, and technology in support of digitalization will play a key role in how industries respond.

Download this paper to learn more about the strategies that are helping companies like yours navigate today’s challenges, achieve sustainability goals and still remain profitable.

28 December 2022
Outlook 2023: Growing focus on a fair and inclusive energy transition
Integrating the principles of a just transition will increasingly be at the core of energy transition strategies
26 December 2022
Outlook 2023: SMRs: The answer to the world’s energy trilemma?
With the right policies, security of supply should not be an opposing force to decarbonisation
5 October 2022
US LNG: The new global energy superpower

This month, read our latest special on US liquefaction, which looks at European LNG contracting, US LNG export strategy and the exporters' FID problems. 

13 September 2022
Accelerating the World's Energy Transition

The road to a sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy future requires providers and users to navigate uncertainty while engaging each other creatively and cooperatively. The urgency of this transition has never been greater. That’s why Siemens Energy has made itself a catalyst to accelerate the changes needed to transform today's energy landscape.

25 August 2022
How will Europe's gas market balance?

Read our latest special report to find out how Europe will level out their supply and demand levels, storage, coping with the upcoming winter, as well as exploring the long-term financial impact and Germany's shift to LNG. 

25 July 2022
Driving sustainability through innovation and expertise

Meeting the demands of today's population without compromising the expectations of tomorrow require a delicate balance of operational excellence and sustainability.

Watch the video to find out how Aspentech can help you master the challenges.

 

25 July 2022
Driving Performance and Sustainability with APM 4.0
The priorities of industrial manufacturers are changing. While minimizing asset downtime and maximizing production and quality remain important, sustainability and operational initiatives are becoming intricate parts of companies’ strategic objectives. Increasingly, they are relying on asset performance management (APM) software to meet the challenges of volatile market demands and supply chain disruptions and optimize their asset performance.
Download this report that details a recent study by independent research firm Verdantix
19 June 2022
UKCS Reportage

It's only in the last few months that the North Sea, and the UKCS in particular, have gathered a lot of attention from governments operating there. Between the rapidly growing independence from Russian oil and gas to the windfall tax that was imposed to energy company's profits, Petroleum Economist put together othe top stories about the UKCS of the last few months. 

Includes exclusive interviews with operating company Viaro Energy.

8 June 2022
Why failing to extend cybersecurity to the production line is a serious threat to your business
Is your organisation prepared to respond to operational technology (OT) cyberattacks? Effective cybersecurity is a holistic effort that needs to address IT and OT to protect business assets and operations. However, too many organisations in the chemical industry are taking an unbalanced approach, risking the future of their business and the safety of their workers and customers. In 2022 defence of OT is equally important as IT infrastructure and line-of business applications. OT cybersecurity is the logical evolution of digital transformation strategy in the chemical industry.
9 May 2022
Canadian upstream battles to come in from the cold

Canada’s upstream sector is facing an increasingly familiar challenge as it looks to recover from the oil price wars and Covid and produce more alongside the commitments to reduce emissions by 2030. Find out how Canada is planning to tackle the challenge.

29 April 2022
The 2022 Power Play Awards presented by ExxonMobil LNG are back!
The awards, which support inclusion and diversity, are open for nominations for their fourth year
28 April 2022
Thinking outside the box: Canadian energy regulators respond to innovation
The recent pace of change and burgeoning new technologies designed to address the climate crisis pose a challenge for regulators
25 April 2022
Consenting your energy project: Which regime applies?
The cost and length of a project’s consenting process in the UK varies greatly depending on factors such as capacity and location
4 April 2022
Sustainability, Decarbonisation and Industry Initiatives: Survey Findings and Analysis

With increasing momentum over the past 12 months, the global energy and chemical industries have embraced sustainability by setting ambitious and broad carbon mitigation, plastics re-use and water conservation targets. Aspentech surveyed 340 industry executives and senior managers on a range of questions related to sustainability in general and carbon mitigation in particular. Find out the results in their newest whitepaper here. 

30 March 2022
Tokenisation offers new path to the energy transition
Tokenisation can play a key role in the growth of blockchain applications in the energy transition by enabling the recording and representation of assets such as carbon and renewable power certificates
30 March 2022
Greenwashing disputes on the rise
Government enforcement actions and civil suits alleging greenwashing are increasing through a myriad of different laws, including securities regulations and consumer protection legislation
10 March 2022
Block 192 – Peru Reaches an Unprecedented Agreement

The state and indigenous communities come together to extra hydrocarbons from the country’s most important oil-producing block

28 February 2022
UK’s flexibility funding gap presents investment opportunities
Substantial private sector finance needed to back a rapid scale-up of low-carbon flexibility technologies as UK decarbonises its energy system
23 February 2022
Alberta renewables market seeing strong growth
Government support and an active carbon market help drive wind and solar investment in Canada’s most deregulated power sector
23 February 2022
Decarbonising shipping: Where are we now?
Regulators have yet to force the sector to decarbonise, but larger shipping lines and operators are planning for a low-carbon future
26 January 2022
US renewables sector faces near-term challenges
Supply-chain issues and rising costs present short-term difficulties for sector poised for rapid growth
20 January 2022
Outlook 2022: The rise of rights-based claims in climate change disputes
Governments but also, increasingly, corporates could face suits with far-reaching material implications for their futures
19 January 2022
Outlook 2022: The greening of hydrocarbons
A lower-carbon future will still involve fossil fuels
4 January 2022
How digitalisation drives sustainable transformation

Increasingly, companies are recognizing the roles they can play in helping make the world more sustainable and are setting their own sustainability goals to improve environmental, social and economic outcomes. Download this new ebook now.

23 December 2021
Cop26: What role for hydrogen in the journey to net zero?
Hydrogen can play a key role in many of the pledges made by participants at the talks
15 December 2021
Managing the EV nickel pickle
Global plans for decarbonisation are driving massive growth in electric vehicle uptake, but production of key battery metal comes with a problematic carbon footprint of its own
13 December 2021
Data-based decisions require AI at enterprise scale
Operational data is generated on a vast scale across the value chain every day but has yet to be fully exploited by predictive, analytical digital technologies
3 December 2021
Digital maturity of AI in oil & gas

Keeping pace with the competition is a critical reality for the oil and gas sector. Operators need to cut costs, target efficiency gains and lower their carbon footprint if they want to maintain strong revenues and attract potential investors. And this has only been emphasised by the past pandemic year.

1 December 2021
European chemicals sector rises to climate challenge
Industry responds to EU’s ‘Fit for 55’ package with new business models and alliances with other sectors, says PwC’s global head of chemicals
1 December 2021
Sustainability, Decarbonization and Industry Initiatives: Survey Findings and Analysis

This report, co-written with Robert Socolow, Professor Emeritus, Princeton University, reveals the findings of a recent survey conducted to better understand the strategies and actions taken by industry leaders as they plan for a sustainable future.

29 November 2021
Accelerating clean hydrogen
Digital transformation will enable a greener shade of grey hydrogen from oil and gas facilities
25 November 2021
UK net-zero strategy: Ten key points
The plans aim to accelerate decarbonisation in a number of different areas with a mix of investment and policy
24 November 2021
Top EU court bans investors from suing member states in arbitration
Decision limits rights under the Energy Charter Treaty and other investment agreements
1 November 2021
Delivering on the Promise of Prescriptive Maintenance

The need for asset reliability and optimization is ever-increasing, and leading asset-intensive companies are using prescriptive maintenance—powered by AI and machine learning—to unlock the value and productivity lying uncaptured in assets. Using a scalable, easy to implement prescriptive maintenance solution, companies can improve the accuracy of failure detection, increase the advance notification period of asset downtime events and reduce maintenance spend.

Learn how companies across the globe are successfully scaling prescriptive maintenance across their organizations, including examples of it in action. See the proof for yourself in this new white paper.

29 October 2021
US lawmakers consider regulatory framework for hydrogen transport
Observers are concerned further action is needed to clarify and enhance regulations for transporting hydrogen
29 October 2021
ExxonMobil LNG receives 2021 Gastech Diversity & Inclusion Award
Firm’s commitment to inclusivity through its Power Play initiative saw it scoop award at Gastech conference
29 October 2021
The role of tax policy in promoting a low-carbon hydrogen industry
Governments globally must determine which policy levers are most suited to incentivise the establishment and growth of a low carbon hydrogen economy
28 October 2021
Hydrogen: A confirmed green strategy for NSW
Strategy capitalises on New South Wales’ sustainable water resources, fast planning pathways and growing renewable energy generation capacity
27 October 2021
South Africa’s energy sector and the just transition
Continuous engagement by stakeholders crucial in ensuring energy sector is sustainable while also managing social impacts of shift
26 October 2021
Scaling your digital twin strategy
Firms should look to an enterprise-wide use of the technology to reap the operational benefits and support a sustainable future
13 October 2021
Making the market: How to structure commercial-scale hydrogen projects
A number of structuring options are available for commercial-scale green and blue hydrogen projects in the energy sector
7 October 2021
How commercially viable hydrogen offtake agreements can be developed
Market structures must be put in place to progress hydrogen past the pre-commercial stage
30 September 2021
Will the UK’s “colour-blind” hydrogen strategy accelerate the transition?
The government’s strategy proposes a twin-track of blue and green hydrogen development
29 September 2021
Lone Star state has chance to shine in energy transition
Explosion in jobs and investment among benefits energy transition could bring to Texas and the Gulf Coast
28 September 2021
Australia and Japan forge new trade links for transition
New wave of investment by Japanese companies could mirror past development of Australian iron ore and coal sectors, PwC says
28 September 2021
Fit for 55: Challenges and opportunities for EU industry
Stricter rules and higher targets demand a rethink of value chains and business models by energy-intensive companies
28 September 2021
Engineering the Plant of the Future: Balancing Sustainability, Digital Transformation, and Efficiency

Connected plant future isn't coming —it's here

The need to build new and modify existing plants into the efficient, connected, and sustainable facilities of the future is moving at a faster pace than ever before.

Our whitepaper, Engineering the Plant of the Future: Balancing Sustainability, Digital Transformation, and Efficiency, explores why EPCs and Owner Operators must accelerate their Digital Twin strategies to achieve the end goal of sustainable, efficient, modern plants and ships that are fit for purpose in the future.

The whitepaper breaks down the market landscape and discusses:

  • Industry outlooks across energy, chemicals, marine, power, and mining
  • Four main pathways to engineering the plant of the future
  • Proven case studies from digital plant innovators, including Shell

Download the latest whitepaper from AVEVA to read more.

27 September 2021
Digital twin plans need process focus
Despite many companies accelerating digitalisation initiatives, outdated procurement processes present obstacles to long-term success and scale-up
24 September 2021
ExxonMobil LNG announces 2021 Power Play winners
Four remarkable professionals recognised across different categories that celebrate advances in diversity and equality and accomplishments in the LNG value chain
23 September 2021
UK sets out plans for hydrogen
Publication of the UK’s Hydrogen Strategy is a welcome step forward, but the sector is still nascent and more detail is required
16 September 2021
What does the accelerating energy transition mean for the LNG business?

The growing imperative for humanity to avoid the worst impacts of climate change will require the liquefied natural gas (LNG) business to adapt in fundamental ways as the energy transition accelerates. In this report, King & Spalding examines the long-term outlook for the industry in the face of existential pressures posed by environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles. How are industry players responding? And what more can be done to assure LNG’s future in the race to a carbon-neutral energy economy by 2050.

15 September 2021
How to make a commercial return from hydrogen and access funding
Funding and processes are already in place for the green hydrogen economy, meaning the time is right for companies to make the market happen
14 September 2021
Transform complexity into a competitive advantage
Have you considered using an Integrated Requirements Management approach as your first step towards a successful digital transformation?

Energy & Utility businesses want to achieve Digital Lifecycle Excellence to prepare themselves for future success but are unsure what a logical first step might be.

An Integrated Requirements Management approach deploys quickly, provides a rapid time-to-value, and is a cost-effective way to give your project team a considerable advantage on their next project.
1 September 2021
Accelerating the Hydrogen Economy through Digitalization

Hydrogen is a valuable resource that can help companies achieve carbon reduction and reduce energy costs. Digitalization will be a major accelerator for driving down the cost of hydrogen and evaluating and optimizing alternatives. Download this white paper to learn how technology is an essential component in deliv­ering the hydrogen economy.

27 August 2021
US infrastructure bill lays foundations for a low-carbon future
Bill supports development and expansion of the hydrogen industry in the US through a mix of regulatory initiatives, federal grants and other incentives
10 August 2021
Exploration potential of the Camisea area and the Madre de Dios basin (FTB)

Studies and exploration activity in the Ucayali and Madre de Dios basins show that there is gas potential in the area and that the implementation of new technologies could greatly reduce exploration risk: reprocessing of existing seismic, acquisition of new seismic, magnetotelluric studies and drilling of identified prospects could lead to the confirmation of new hydrocarbon volumes. Download this white paper from Peru Petro now.

2 August 2021
Fujairah S&P Global Platts Quarterly Report

As we move into the second half of the year, the Port of Fujairah will continue to play a vital role as the leading trading and oil storage hub in the Middle East and there is now an unparalleled level of visibility in activity at the port, bringing transparency that allows market participants to make informed decisions.
Download the Fujairah S&P Global Platts Quarterly Report and gain insights through special features:

  • Market Overview: Oil prices rise above $70/barrel as economic sentiment improves
  • S&P Global Platts & Fujairah: the evolution of price assessments
  • Shipping’s “dirty fuel” stages a comeback as emissions targets loom
  • +more
29 July 2021
Governments in race to unlock potential of CCS
Policymakers must ensure key technology for reaching net-zero sustains momentum over the next decade
28 July 2021
Looking for green hydrogen’s easy wins in Europe
Integration of low-carbon hydrogen into existing value chains will need new regulatory frameworks in all jurisdictions
26 July 2021
Integrating renewable PPAs into green hydrogen projects
Developers will need to adapt strategies to location and policy environment
13 July 2021
Commodities Bounce Back Special Report

The surge in commodity prices in late 2020 and early 2021 is in some ways at odds with a global economy still gripped by the COVID-19 crisis. Paul Hickins unpacks the factors that brought about the rally and examines longer-term prospects.

  • Is the rise in Brent crude oil prices heralding a “supercycle”?
  • How will the “green” revolution drive a long-term commodity bull run?
  • The risk of oil price spikes has increased due to COVID-19 and ESG pressures. What does the future hold?
29 June 2021
How energy traders can benefit from Europe’s emerging hydrogen market
Development of liquid markets will require sufficient marketable hydrogen volumes as well as free access to pipelines, terminals and storages
28 June 2021
Getting what you paid for: Certification and verification of blue and green hydrogen
Verification can decouple the blue or green attribute from the physical flow of hydrogen
25 June 2021
US oil and gas sector weighs transition options
Carbon capture and hydrogen high on agenda, but good returns from hydrocarbons still a priority
23 June 2021
Deep-sea mining must prove sustainability to join energy transition
Seabed can yield cobalt and other key transition minerals, but industry needs legal framework and technology to mitigate environmental impact
23 June 2021
Power trading in Africa: Creating a sustainable and integrated energy market
Liquid electricity trading markets in Africa can attract private sector investment and support the UN’s goal of access to affordable energy for all
22 June 2021
Key to navigating the energy transition is in the data
The pivot to digital will make the energy sector less carbon-intensive and more sustainable
22 June 2021
Move fast and break (simulated) things
A digital twin approach allows operators to test scenarios at speed, making the whole lifecycle safer and more efficient
10 June 2021
Hydrogen poised for lead role in push for Paris goals
Hydrogen key to tackling hard-to-abate sectors, but reaching Paris goals will require a wider arsenal of fuels and technologies, roundtable panellists say
10 June 2021
Hydrogen project risks challenge investors
Flow of money into emerging industry faces bottlenecks as investors grapple with uncertainty over regulation and bankability
2 June 2021
Who will be this year’s LNG Power Play Pioneers?
The new Pioneer award is open to applicants of all genders to celebrate leadership in LNG
1 June 2021
Protecting your hydrogen investment: Intellectual property issues
As interest and investment in the hydrogen market grows, companies will look to protect their investments
28 May 2021
Getting ready for CCUS take-off in the US
Drivers include tax incentives, opportunities for generating LCFS credits and federal policy support
27 May 2021
Guiding industry along the carbon reduction pathway
PwC’s Juergen Peterseim sees leading role for hydrogen as industries recalibrate for low-carbon future
26 May 2021
The role of a national carbon market in China’s carbon-neutral goal
China’s centrally controlled economy means it can pull a broader range of levers to reduce national emissions than many other states
26 May 2021
Electric vehicles: Charging up the UK’s energy transition
UK plans acceleration in roll-out of electric and other low-emission vehicles as sales of new petrol and diesel cars end in 2030
26 May 2021
Smart cities offer vision of net-zero living
Combination of technology and an integrated approach can deliver sustainable cities
19 May 2021
Empower connected working with integrated engineering information
Data-centric approach can help mitigate project cost overruns by simplifying workflows into single-source environment
19 May 2021
Three strategies for executing lean, green capital projects
Greater digital maturity is needed across the oil and gas sector to ensure efficiency gains meet sustainability imperatives
30 April 2021
2021 LNG Power Play awards open for nominations
The third edition of ExxonMobil’s signature Power Play awards has been launched—this year with more awards categories and an even more diverse panel of international judges
26 April 2021
Taxing for takeoff: The hydrogen economy in the US
Lobbying season is underway for on Joe Biden's $2tn jobs plan, with a number of potential tax incentives for hydrogen on the table
20 April 2021
Gain granular control with engineering data in the cloud
Embracing technological agility is crucial for organisations to move at scale, work remotely and make better-informed operational decisions
20 April 2021
Data clarity key to successful business strategy
Digitalisation gives oil and gas operators unmatched access to actionable data insights, eliminating previous operational ‘unknowns’
1 April 2021
A new approach to coordinating offshore electricity grids
Sustained increases in UK and EU offshore wind power generation mean that making changes to regulation and infrastructure has become a priority
1 April 2021
Carbon border tariffs—the shape of things to come
The EU is very likely to push ahead with creating a carbon border adjustment mechanism, as soon as compliance with WTO rules can be assured
25 January 2021
From resource scarcity to energy abundance and infinite supply

While the scientific evidence of climate change is clear and widely accepted, our ability and best options to master this challenge have stirred intense debate, disinformation and dilemma. With a growing global population that almost universally aspires to an energy-intensive modern way of life, how can humanity continue to multiply, modernise and prosper without continued massive consumption of fossil fuels and vast emission of greenhouse gases such as CO2?

 

15 January 2021
Oil Demand Through The Energy Transition

This paper provides an evaluation of the latest long-term oil demand forecasts published by major institutions, examines the impact of carbon pricing on future oil demand, and explores the implications of these forecasts for the E&P industry.

6 January 2021
Funding the transition to net zero
The technology to deliver net-zero carbon emissions is in place. How to fund this energy transition, however, is the next big challenge
31 December 2020
Block X — An updated summary of the onshore block in the Talara basin

Block X development began in 1910 with the drilling of the RESTIN 1 well. To date, 5,751 wells have been drilled between exploration and development, of which 3,262 wells are currently active, being 3,196 producing wells and 66 injection wells. As of December 2019, production is 14.83 Mbopd and the accumulated oil volume is 499.9 MMbbl.

22 December 2020
Cause for quiet optimism in the East Med
Political stability and multilateral collaboration are essential to fulfilling the region’s economic potential
14 December 2020
Mena’s customer data dilemma
A finely tuned consumer data strategy depends on a unified approach
2 December 2020
Predictive Maintenance Takes on Operational Risk

In today's volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous (VUCA) global market, everything is changing — and in production environments, change means increased risk. How can capital-intensive organizations minimize their risk, especially when insurance coverage is less readily available?

Download this executive brief to learn how predictive maintenance can deliver the financial advantage you need to thrive — even in the most challenging market conditions.

23 November 2020
Digitalisation Review 2020

Industry experts examine some of the key themes influencing the adoption of digital technologies. Contributors discuss the changing cyber security landscape, automating refineries, the power of the digital twin, extending offshore asset life, among many other topics.

Sponsor: Various partners

16 November 2020
LNG: the green future for bunkering

In this paper we look at how going greener with LNG not only addresses the sustainability agenda but also makes economic sense.

Sponsor: Strategy&, part of the PwC network

12 November 2020
Production Onshore Opportunities in Northwest Peru

The Talara Basin is a Paleocene-age forearc basin located along the north coast of Peru. During the first quarter of 2021, PERUPETRO S.A. will launch a bidding process for six blocks of the Talara Basin for which contracts will expire in the next years. The purpose is to find companies interested in improving the productivity of these mature fields with secondary recovery and the implementation of new technologies

10 November 2020
Driving offshore longevity
Savvy producers increasingly recognise the operational benefits of using digital technologies to extend asset life
10 November 2020
Transitioning to a data-driven energy market
Digital technologies can be key enablers to low carbon energy
12 October 2020
Revolutionising the downstream
Industrial AI will allow plants to reach their autonomous potential
7 October 2020
Is your Digital Twin truly collaborative?

Digital Twin technology is at the heart of every modern plant and processing asset. Read our whitepaper to discover how cloud technology is accelerating operators’ and EPCs' digital transformation.

10 September 2020
Engineering in the Cloud

Capital Projects have earned a notorious reputation for being over budget and overschedule. Far-reaching reforms are underway, however, as Owner-Operators and EPCs turn to a powerful combination of cloud-based technology and new working processes to achieve transformational, data-driven improvements in Capital Project delivery.

2 September 2020
Multi-client agreements in Peru

Peru’s offshore provides prominent opportunities for exploration projects thanks to its diverse regional geology.  This geology has different structural and stratigraphic settings, with mature producing basins in the north to less explored basins in the south. Just a fresh and modern look at the available data may reveal great potential.

20 August 2020
The Future of LNG and Natural Gas Infrastructure

International law firm Ashurst surveyed LNG industry leaders across the Asia-Pacific region to ask how they thought the sector was responding to changing dynamics and what they think the future may hold. This has resulted in a brand new report, available now.

Sponsor: Ashurst

14 August 2020
Easy and Robust screening of oil and gas projects at the concept select stage

In support of the July 2020 webcast “Value creation in the new era through robust screening of oil & gas investments”, in association with Petroleum Economist, Steen Meulengracht, CEO PreVisions, has written four articles to dive deeper into the importance of break-even and sensitivity analyses on key external and internal project parameters.

22 June 2020
Training for Tomorrow

Cloud technology makes experiential learning accessible and practical for any organization. As experts in cloudbased operator training simulators (Cloud OTS) for every stage of operations, AVEVA is already helping forward-looking companies change their cultures and redefine training for tomorrow. 

26 May 2020
NGC prepares for brighter future for LNG
The LNG market faces challenges due to excess supply and the impact of Covid-19, but Trinidad’s state gas company has a strategy for the long term.
12 May 2020
Shale oil breakeven prices

This paper examines published estimates of shale oil breakeven prices, contrasts the quoted breakeven price with industry performance over the period and investigates the disconnect between published breakeven prices and actual breakeven prices at the corporate level.

5 May 2020
Energy Transition Review

The energy transition will be a multi-faceted process with each contributing energy source offering enormous potential but often bringing new challenges. In this report, industry experts identify problems and present potential solutions.

Sponsors: Norton Rose Fulbright and Schneider Electric

8 February 2020
Why major oil and gas projects go wrong
The underlying causes of disruptions and disputes could be moderated by improving contracts, audits and controls
27 January 2020
Climate change litigation is driving the transition
The huge court cases being filed against oil and gas companies are motivating them to invest in a low carbon future
6 January 2020
The LNG SPA and the energy transition
The long-term nature of gas and LNG contracts poses legal challenges which may be conventional or, depending on the shape of the low-carbon future, unexpected
15 November 2019
Digi-OE: the merger that every energy company should do
Merging digital technologies with operations excellence is the new lever for performance improvement
7 November 2019
Culture is critical in New Energy dealmaking
In the New Energy environment, culture may sometimes trump traditional calculations in determining deal success
19 June 2019
ExxonMobil on bringing lower-cost energy to the world
ExxonMobil's chief process engineer, Don Victory, speaks on the development of LNG as a transportation fuel
17 June 2019
Gastalk Webinar: Focus on Europe
The Gastalk webinar series provides a monthly expert review of the gas and LNG market
6 June 2019
Transformation and sustainability may be the new watchwords
Shrinking optimism over the longer term
6 June 2019
Sponsored: How Europe's gas industry can decarbonise and transform energy power sectors
New policies and regulations are essential to speed up the gas evolution
1 June 2019
Oil's volatility hastening decline in oil-indexed LNG pricing
The pricing of often decades-long liquefied natural gas (LNG) contracts is becoming more unpredictable as a result of oil price swings
21 May 2019
Building growth strategies on shifting sands
Supply and demand fundamentals are being disrupted by trade tensions and uncertainties over the energy transition
18 December 2018
Disruption shapes oil and gas M&A at a time of oil price volatility
Technology's growing importance in building resilience to volatility means that digital capabilities will likely be a notable driver of acquisitions in 2019
21 March 2018
The volatile 10
As the oil market regains balance, risk will affect the price. Here's where to watch
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