Coronavirus (COVID-19) has impacted all areas of our lives. It is no surprise, therefore, that it has and will continue to have a significant impact on the oil and gas sector. The situation we face The BBC (19th March 2020) reported that the North Sea oil and gas sector is in a “paper-thin position”. A […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR), also known as tertiary production, can be expensive but can also significantly increase the yield of an oil field. Secondary methods of extraction, such as water and gas injection could leave 75% of oil in the ground. Therefore, successful strategies in this tertiary stage of oil recovery could be profitable if […]
It is far too simple to suggest that all the geopolitical tensions within the Middle East are a result of oil and gas. There are tribal and religious tensions that pre-date any discovery of energy fields. However, the millions and millions of barrels of oil that sit beneath the Middle East are a significant influence […]
The link between geopolitics and oil and gas has long been established. The US interest in the Middle East has been attributed to the need for a consistent and financially viable supply of oil. However, in recent times, the US has emerged as the biggest producer of oil and gas in the world, topping the […]
The trade war between China and the US is dominating the headlines. The uncertainty created has had an impact on markets, which in turn affects oil and gas stability. What is it about China that has attracted the attention of the US and how else might this powerhouse economy impact the sector? China’s slowing economic […]
Ex~i Flow Measurement has worked from its state-of-the-art facilities in Ford, near Arundel in West Sussex since 2007. The team has a combined experience of 60 years in the oil and gas engineering sector. David and Carey Ward, the company directors, have worked for 30+ years, bringing all the experience needed to deliver the best […]
It is essential to start with two critical pieces of information about liquified natural gas (LNG) that will precursor comments to come. First, LNG is cleaner and cheaper than fossil fuels. Therefore, in an era of ever-increasing pressures to resolve the central dilemma of increased energy use and protection of the environment, LNG is an […]