Industry Trends

Offshore in Asia Offshore in Asia
As the Asian tiger economies continue to grow apace, demand for oil and gas in the region has never been greater.
The Digital Revolution – Technology for Oil The Digital Revolution – Technology for Oil
Dr Gareth Evans takes a look at the technology that is making industrial process automation a reality.
Is StatoilHydro the Next Super-Major? Is StatoilHydro the Next Super-Major?
Following the StatoilHydro merger, what does the future hold for the world's biggest offshore operator?
Big Returns from Small Players Big Returns from Small Players
As the money comes rolling in from inflated oil prices and increased demand, R&D is starting to flourish.
Iraq's Black Gold Rush Iraq's Black Gold Rush
Iraq is opening the door to foreign companies wanting to develop its vast oil reserves.
Race to the Arctic Race to the Arctic
In August 2007, two mini-subs Mir-1 and Mir-2, planted a Russian flag on the Lomonosov Ridge, beneath the Arctic Ocean.
Volatility Clouds Oil Market Prediction Volatility Clouds Oil Market Prediction
Oil continues to hover around record highs, as low stocks and security of supply dominate price trends.
South Stream Vs Nabucco South Stream Vs Nabucco
The race to build Europe's next major gas pipeline is hotting up.
Offshore Technology – Setting the Pace for the Year Ahead Offshore Technology – Setting the Pace for the Year Ahead
New technologies are helping the offshore industry overcome issues surrounding production, security and the environment.
Scotland: Cooking on (Oil and) Gas? Scotland: Cooking on (Oil and) Gas?
Scotland's oil and gas reserves are the envy of Europe but are they really enough to sustain an independent Scotland?
Questioning Peak Oil Questioning Peak Oil
Economist and advisor, Duncan Clarke, shares the secrets of the corporate oil game with Ozge Ibrahim.
Who Rules the Waves? Who Rules the Waves?
The US senate is preparing to vote on whether or not to ratify the UN's Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
Tackling the Offshore Skills Shortage Tackling the Offshore Skills Shortage
Jeff Durham investigates the skills shortfall in today's offshore industry.
Offshore Europe – The Shape of Things to Come Offshore Europe – The Shape of Things to Come
With more than 30,000 attendees and 1,600 exhibitors, Offshore Europe is one of the offshore industry's key events.
Numbers Game Numbers Game
Without universal assessment standards for oil and gas reserves, a global overview remains elusive, writes Nigel Ash.
Challenging Russia Challenging Russia
With Europe becoming more dependent on imported fuels, the prospects for the Russian export industry should be good.
Sakhalin-1– Beyond the Controversy Sakhalin-1– Beyond the Controversy
Since drilling deeper than ever before, Sakhalin has grinded its existence into the mind of the offshore industry.
Surviving the Storm Surviving the Storm
Oil rig engineers are finding innovative new ways to stabilise rigs and protect the US's oil supply.
Cold Comfort in 2007 Cold Comfort in 2007
The oil market was volatile and uncertain in 2006, says Lawrence Eagles, of the International Energy Agency.
New Force in the Field New Force in the Field
These are challenging times for the oil and gas industry. In response, Statoil and Norsk Hydro will form a new company.
Oil Industry Bouncing Back Oil Industry Bouncing Back
Following a suppressed oil market in late 2005 and early 2006, supply and demand are making a strong recovery.
Tread Carefully Through the Oil Patch Tread Carefully Through the Oil Patch
The oil and gas business is booming thanks to technology, and outsiders are keen to invest.
LNG and the Dash for Gas LNG and the Dash for Gas
Rising demand is turning liquefied natural gas into an increasingly strategic concern.
Facing Up to New Challenges Facing Up to New Challenges
Assessing the state of the oil and gas industry, the prospects are good, but the challenges are considerable.
Oil Market Movements Oil Market Movements
Forecasting the demand and supply growth for oil and gas always carries uncertainties.
Oil Prices: Where to Now? Oil Prices: Where to Now?
Oil prices are on the rise. Many believe this rise is simply due to increasing world demand for oil.
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