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The impact of supply growth by non-OPEC producers

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The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is a cartel of 14 major oil-exporting countries. There are 12 oil barons who are said to control the world’s energy supply, with Ali bin Ibrahim- al-Naimi from Saudi Arabia said to have the most powerful voice. By regulating the supply of oil, OPEC attempts to manipulate the […]

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The impact of regulatory uncertainty

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Investopedia lists regulatory uncertainty as one of five significant risk factors for the oil and gas sector. Along with variable prices and political upheaval, the possibility of regulation changes severely impacts confidence in the industry. Predicting trends Companies are having to exhibit courage in their convictions when ploughing ahead with compliance and risk initiatives. Despite […]

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Managing HR Succession in oil and gas

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The wealth of knowledge and experience held in the highest leadership positions in oil and gas is an asset. There is no doubt that industry leaders in the sector demand the highest reward and bonuses for the talent they bring. Before we talk about succession planning, we must acknowledge the benefits of having this bank […]

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Petrochemicals and growth

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The petrochemical sector continues to expand in size and importance. Developing nations’ demands for petrochemical products continue to increase and will likely continue to do so beyond 2025. The most significant demand comes from the Asia-Pacific region, the Middle East and the US. It is in these three regions that there is noted growth. Asia-Pacific […]

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Potentials for upstream investments 2020

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With the new year closing in, we are all interested in predicting the direction of travel for the oil and gas sector, and where best to inject our funds. As with all facets of oil and gas production, upstream priorities are fast-moving. Here are some potential areas that could interest investors in 2020. Industry 4.0 […]