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Hold the Line Against Pipe Ruptures The consequences of an oil pipeline rupturing, particularly at sea, could potentially be catastrophic. We examine what would happen in the event of a burst pipeline and identify the...
Wake-up Call BP is in the process of implementing an ambitious company-wide operating management system that it hopes will deliver safe, responsible and reliable performance. John Sieg, group head...
The Satellite Solution As global satellite bandwidth is eroded by television channels, mobile phones and the internet, offshore vessels and rig operators have their own challenge – to maintain reliable...
Q&A: Samer AlAshgar Saudi Aramco’s upstream research arm EXPEC ARC aims to aid the company’s exploration and production by providing new technology to improve processes. Manager Samer AlAshgar speaks to Mark...
Accelerated Learning Those entering the oil and gas industry stand to rise further faster than ever before. This demands accelerated learning programmes and an ability to retain as well as attract talent....
Sharpen Up: Royal Dutch Shell Growth Plans At Royal Dutch Shell's strategy update in March, CEO Peter Voser outlined growth plans in the next two years. He addressed why his staff are the real asset. Michael Jones reports on a dynamic...
OMV's Shift in Strategy OMV CFO David Davies tells our sister publication FDE how the oil company seeks to maximise cashflow during hard...
Stick Together A structural overhaul at Royal Dutch Shell has seen innovation placed at the heart of the company's business model. Recently appointed director of Projects and Technology Matthias Bichsel...
Plan with a Purpose Maintenance planning is often the key to efficiency and productivity gains in the oil and gas sector, and aligning the planning process with broader operational management strategy can make a...
Eva Halland Norway’s oil and gas industry is the world’s greenest. It is run to benefit society as well as private companies. Project director Eva Halland explains the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate’s role...