Features

Our editorial board comprises a specialist group of leading industry figures who, in conjunction with the offshore technology editorial team, identify the main drivers of the industry helping to produce regular, thought provoking opinion pieces on the latest issues, challenges and developments.

Latest Offshore Feature

Searching for the right skills? Visit AOG 2012
24 January, 2012
Experts warn that skill shortages in Australia's oil and gas industry could have dire consequences. The Australasian Oil and Gas Exhibition and Conference (AOG), to be held at the Perth...
> read more
Sinking ship: Oil's fateful future 16 January, 2012 Now the global population has passed seven billion, how will our oil stocks hold up? Analysts forecast a slowdown in production as the world's last reserves become more difficult to extract and...

Snapshot: Coal seam gas in Asia to 2015 12 January, 2012 Increasing demand for natural gas is a major factor for the growth of the CBM industry in Asia. Using detailed research compiled by GlobalData, this report examines the spread of coal bed...

Going deep with offshore diving training 05 January, 2012 By winning a top offshore award, the Underwater Centre brought commercial dive training back to the industry. Elisabeth Fischer talks to Steve Ham, general manager at the UK centre, about...

Operation clean up 12 December, 2011 Oil spill recovery technology has not changed in 30 years and it's time to ask why. In a candid interview, Extreme Spill Technology tells Sarah Blackman why old systems have failed to clean...

LNG leviathans: The next big thing 08 December, 2011 Liquefied natural gas (LNG) is entering a golden age supported by a fleet of modern day floating mega ships. Ian McInnes reports on a new generation of LNG leviathans, including Shell's...

Saudi Arabia's offshore mega projects 07 December, 2011 The Persian Gulf continues to yield massive resources, with Saudi Arabia best poised to reap the rich rewards. Guy Richards finds out when a number of offshore mega-projects are likely to come...

Striking it lucky - most promising new offshore oil discoveries 02 December, 2011 Covering every corner of the globe, we profile the most promising offshore oil discoveries. Nicholas Newman charts a course, covering finds in the Beaufort Sea off Alaska's North shore, The...

The cost of Deepwater Horizon: What next for BP? 24 November, 2011 Could a final report released by the US Government in September be the game-changer for BP's legal defence? Elisabeth Fischer catches up on the latest development in the criminal...

Who owns the South China Sea? 17 November, 2011 With proven oil reserves of nearly eight billion barrels, deposits in the South China Sea are a hot commodity. As countries surrounding the South China Sea continue to squabble over who has...

Snapshot: Planned LNG terminals to 2016 03 November, 2011 A buoyant demand for gas promises to shape the global market for Liquefied Natural Gas, driving growth of terminals. Using GlobalData market research, this snapshot looks into the...

No stone unturned: Advanced exploration methods 25 October, 2011 Gaining a clear picture of the contents and traits of a deposit is no mean feat. But, with some of today's most advanced technology, we can develop our understanding of reservoirs and...

Offshore technology - a space-age concept? 20 October, 2011 Adapting space technologies could be the key to simpler, greener, safer and more secure offshore operations. Elisabeth Fischer explores the similarities between the two sectors, which although...

View all features a-z


cachename:Featurescachekey:rd-1665407042_727740091_rd-488908060_1460672566_ap1460672566_727740091_-2034364624