Why Production Fails After the Project Is Already Running
Getting an oil or gas project into production is one of the industry's biggest milestones. But...
When Is an Idle Energy Asset Worth Reviving?
An idle energy asset can look like stranded capital. A shut-in well is no longer producing. A...
Where Offshore Complexity Really Lies
Offshore operations bring together engineering, procurement, logistics, marine operations,...
Why Do a Few Narrow Waterways Control So Much of the World’s Energy?
A waterway only a few kilometres wide can influence the movement and cost of energy thousands of...
Why Energy Companies Are Thinking Beyond Their Core Assets
An energy company can no longer think only about its main asset. A gas field is valuable only if...
Why Is the World Still Investing in New Oil Supply as Demand Growth Slows?
The oil industry is facing a strange contradiction. Global oil demand is becoming harder to grow,...
What Do Today’s Rig Contracts Tell Us About the Next Offshore Drilling Cycle?
A drilling rig contract is more than an agreement between an operator and a drilling contractor....
Why Can Some Offshore Discoveries Reach Production So Quickly?
An offshore discovery does not normally translate into production quickly. Between finding...
What Does It Actually Take to Build an LNG Project?
When a major LNG project is announced, attention usually goes to the headline numbers: gas...
Why Are Operators Still Drilling New Wells in Mature Offshore Basins?
A producing offshore block that has been explored for decades might seem an unlikely place to look...