Despite all aspects previously discussed, each company develops its own culture and practices applied to the development of offshore production systems. There is often a strong tendency towards repetition of methods and processes as the use of equipment and systems that are already tried-and-tested hat brings comfort to all involved. However, in more challenging […]
Given current market conditions, the oil and gas pipeline industry is looking at many different strategies to effectively manage operations. The focus is often on operational efficiency to drive profitability and maximize return on midstream assets. Achieving asset excellence is caveated by the constant focus on environmental and public safety necessary to operate in this […]
Schneider Electric’s CMO, Chris Hummel, pondered recently on Twitter whether the IEA’s claim that solar energy could be the leading source of electricity by 2050 was achievable. Wanting to benchmark this optimism with something familiar, I started close to home, and with California. For the golden state has the the most aggressive renewable energy target in the […]
Because of their similarities, they can learn from each other’s successes and failures. Here are four lessons the oil industry can learn from tech companies: 1. Diversify Product Lines If we are going to look for lessons in the tech industry, it only makes sense to start with the best. Apple has been a […]
Reducing job-site injuries and safety hazards is the ultimate goal for many health and safety professionals. Unlike those in office jobs, field operators and field service technicians face safety hazards on a daily basis. Whether it is the risks of being on the road or the very real perils of working with wind turbines or […]
1. Crude oil production and consumption is growing At present, roughly 90 million barrels of crude oil are being produced and consumed around the world each day. Proved reserves reported by governments (and collated in the BP Statistical Review of World Energy, published every June) have risen consistently over the past few decades. The key […]
A PUSH TO GREEN ENERGY Critics of former president George W. Bush’s energy policy said he rejected environmental concerns (characterized by his opposition to the Kyoto Protocol) in favor of appeasing Big Oil. Bush did, however, recognize U.S. dependence on oil and in 2007 he signed the Energy Independence and Security Act. This sought to […]