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 […]
It is easy to be pessimistic about the workforce of the future when it comes to oil and gas. There is much talk about the potential of a skills crunch across the energy sector. An EY Oil and Gas Perception Study from 2017 found that almost 40% thought a career in oil and gas to […]
Working with a major North Sea oil and gas provider, we see close-up what it takes to make them different. When you work on-site and behind the scenes, exploring how to deploy flow computers, you observe up close how they continue to excel in a highly competitive field. There are evident qualities of the top […]
Most industrial sectors require a stable world economy to thrive. Certainty provides a foundation from which long-term vision and strategy can be actioned, with limited impact from external threat. As oil and energy is a commodity, the oil and gas sector is particularly vulnerable to fluctuations in the world economy. Introduction of uncertainty can threaten […]
The decisions of politicians impact many sectors of the economy. The banking sector, for instance, has long since dealt with government regulation and intervention. Therefore, the oil and gas sector cannot say it is victimised or claim to be a unique economic ecosystem. However, the impact of politics on the fluctuations in the price of […]
As we enter the new year, the best of us are seeking to predict what will drive us forward and what will hold us back in 2019. Here we present a possible vision for this coming year and how the oil and gas sector might respond. Tailwind: Improved technology will drive rationalisation of the workforce […]