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FPSO: 3 Factors That Govern FPSO Mooring

oilandgasiq.com — Mon, 20 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

According to the latest data, in the oil and gas industry today there are 190 FPSOs   in commission around the world, 172 of which are actively operating on fields. Aside from a robust and floatable hull, the most important part of an FPSO unit is its mooring system. With vessels

FPSO: 3 Factors That Govern FPSO Mooring

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FPSO: 3 Factors That Govern FPSO Mooring

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FPSO: 3 Factors That Govern FPSO Mooring

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FPSO: 3 Factors That Govern FPSO Mooring

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FPSO: 3 Factors That Govern FPSO Mooring

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FPSO: 3 Factors That Govern FPSO Mooring

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FPSO: 3 Factors That Govern FPSO Mooring

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FPSO: 3 Factors That Govern FPSO Mooring

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FPSO: 3 Factors That Govern FPSO Mooring

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FPSO: 3 Factors That Govern FPSO Mooring

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FPSO: 3 Factors That Govern FPSO Mooring

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FPSO: 3 Factors That Govern FPSO Mooring

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FPSO: 3 Factors That Govern FPSO Mooring

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FPSO: 3 Factors That Govern FPSO Mooring

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FPSO: 3 Factors That Govern FPSO Mooring

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FPSO: 3 Factors That Govern FPSO Mooring

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FPSO: 3 Factors That Govern FPSO Mooring

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FPSO: 3 Factors That Govern FPSO Mooring

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FPSO: 3 Factors That Govern FPSO Mooring

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FPSO: 3 Factors That Govern FPSO Mooring

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FPSO: 3 Factors That Govern FPSO Mooring

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FPSO: 3 Factors That Govern FPSO Mooring

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FPSO: 3 Factors That Govern FPSO Mooring

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FPSO: 3 Factors That Govern FPSO Mooring

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FPSO: 3 Factors That Govern FPSO Mooring

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FPSO: 3 Factors That Govern FPSO Mooring

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FPSO: 3 Factors That Govern FPSO Mooring

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FPSO: 3 Factors That Govern FPSO Mooring

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FPSO: 3 Factors That Govern FPSO Mooring

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FPSO: 3 Factors That Govern FPSO Mooring

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FPSO: 3 Factors That Govern FPSO Mooring

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FPSO: 3 Factors That Govern FPSO Mooring

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FPSO: 3 Factors That Govern FPSO Mooring

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FPSO: 3 Factors That Govern FPSO Mooring

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FPSO: 3 Factors That Govern FPSO Mooring

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FPSO: 3 Factors That Govern FPSO Mooring

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FPSO: 3 Factors That Govern FPSO Mooring

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FPSO: 3 Factors That Govern FPSO Mooring

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FPSO: 3 Factors That Govern FPSO Mooring

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FPSO: 3 Factors That Govern FPSO Mooring

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FPSO: 3 Factors That Govern FPSO Mooring

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FPSO: 3 Factors That Govern FPSO Mooring

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FPSO: 3 Factors That Govern FPSO Mooring

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FPSO: 3 Factors That Govern FPSO Mooring

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FPSO: 3 Factors That Govern FPSO Mooring

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FPSO: 3 Factors That Govern FPSO Mooring

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FPSO: 3 Factors That Govern FPSO Mooring

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FPSO: 3 Factors That Govern FPSO Mooring

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FPSO: 3 Factors That Govern FPSO Mooring

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FPSO: 3 Factors That Govern FPSO Mooring

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FPSO: 3 Factors That Govern FPSO Mooring

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FPSO: 3 Factors That Govern FPSO Mooring

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Shale Gas Explained

Fri, 17 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Recently developed oil and gas technology is enabling oil and gas companies the world over to successfully exploit shale gas and shale oil for the first time. In this resource centre you will find a host of articles and analyses on hydraulic fracturing (fracking) of shale oil and shale

FPSO Resource Centre: Introduction to Floating Production Storage and Offloading

Tue, 14 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Everything You Need to Know About FPSO (floating production storage and offloading) An FPSO

Frogs Drinking At The Bakken Pool: Notes From The Editor

Tue, 14 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

“The frog does not drink up the pond in which he lives” Lakota Proverb <img alt="http://wiseacre-gardens.com/wallpaper/frogs/frog-pond-reflection.jpg" class="decoded" height="287" src="http://wiseacre-gardens.com/wall

Top 10 Oil & Gas Companies: Number 1 - Saudi Aramco

Tue, 07 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Saudi Arabia’s national oil and gas company is widely viewed as the most valuable company in the world wi

Top 10 Oil & Gas Companies: Number 2 - Gazprom

Tue, 07 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Another national oil company (NOC), Russia’s  Gazprom is the second largest oil and

Top 10 Oil & Gas Companies: Number 3 - National Iranian Oil Co (NIOC)

Tue, 07 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

The third largest oil and gas company is the National Iranian Oil Co. The company

Top 10 Oil & Gas Companies: Number 4 - ExxonMobil

Tue, 07 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

At position four is ExxonMobil , the largest non-government owned oil and gas company.

Top 10 Oil & Gas Companies: Number 5 - PetroChina

Tue, 07 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

The fifth oil and gas company on the list is China's biggest oil producer and the listed arm of state-owned

Top 10 Oil & Gas Companies: Number 6 - BP

Tue, 07 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Although founded in 1954 British Petroleum’s roots go back much further . </strong

Top 10 Oil & Gas Companies: Number 7 - Royal Dutch Shell

Tue, 07 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

The seventh oil and gas company on the list is the super major more commonly known as Shell .</h

Top 10 Oil & Gas Companies: Number 8 - Pemex

Tue, 07 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Pemex aka Petróleos Mexicanos ( Mexican Petroleum ) is the Mexi

Top 10 Oil & Gas Companies: Number 9 - Chevron Corporation

Tue, 07 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Another super major, the Chevron Corporation is America's third largest corporation accord

Top 10 Oil & Gas Companies: Number 10 - Kuwait Petroleum Corp

Tue, 07 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

The last company on the list is the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC), the state-owned company

Linking Leadership Development to a Sustainable Performance Improvement Strategy

oilandgasiq.com — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Often the biggest inhibitor to a company’s ability to drive organizational performance improvement is the strength of its leadership development strategy. However, one size does not fit all when it comes to making such a strategy work in practice. If a company is truly to improve

Three Steps To Survival In The Era Of Cyber Insecurity

oilandgasiq.com — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

A recent report out of the UK has estimated that the cost to business of cyber security breeches has tripled over the past year, costing large businesses – those with more than 250 employees – just more than $1 million. Factoring into that last August’s Shamoon attack

Will Global Energy trigger the collapse of the Financial System?: Notes From The Editor

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

"If you open up a barrel, don't be surprised if people turn up with fish and a couple of shotguns" W.C. Fields (1880-1946) According to a recent report, the world is on the verge of another bout of economic upheaval. The "carbon bubble&quo

Thawing To New Heights And Plumbing The Depths: Notes From The Editor

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

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On This Day in Oil & Gas: April 12th: On This Day

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

12th April 1705, Kingsbridge, Devon, UK – The first of six children is born into the Quaker household of William and Edith Cookworthy. William Jr. was a gifted scholar, but his education came to an abrupt halt when his father died when he was just 13. His family was plun

Bridging The Gap - Crew Transfer Technology In The OSV Arena

oilandgasiq.com — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

In this exclusive interview, Tim Haïdar speaks with Lindsay Young , Managing Director of Offshore Solutions B.V. about the challenges for crew transfer technology in the Gulf region. Prior to joining Offshore Solutions, Lindsay Young has gained nearly 30 years experience in the

The 10 Biggest Oil Spills In World History [Part 10] The Gulf War Oil Spill

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Since the dawn of modern oil exploitation in the 19 th century, a sad but inevitable truth has rung true: accidents happen and oil spills. The ten biggest oil disasters in the oil and gas industry in this list amount to a cumulative hydrocarbon loss of 40.8 million barrels and cost 5

The 10 Biggest Oil Spills In World History [Part 9] Lakeview Gusher Number One

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

The 10 Biggest Oil Spills In World History [Part 8] Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Since the dawn of modern oil exploitation in the 19 th century, a sad but inevitable truth has rung true: accidents happen and oil spills. The ten biggest oil disasters in the oil and gas industry on this list amount to a cumulative hydrocarbon loss of 40.8 million barrels and cost 5

The 10 Biggest Oil Spills In World History [Part 7] Ixtoc 1 Oil Spill

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Since the dawn of modern oil exploitation in the 19 th century, a sad but inevitable truth has rung true: accidents happen and oil spills. The ten biggest oil disasters in the oil and gas industry on this list amount to a cumulative hydrocarbon loss of 40.8 million barrels and cost 5

The 10 Biggest Oil Spills In World History [Part 6] Atlantic Empress / Aegean Oil Spill

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Since the dawn of modern oil exploitation in the 19 th century, a sad but inevitable truth has rung true: accidents happen and oil spills. The ten biggest oil disasters in the oil and gas industry on this list amount to a cumulative hydrocarbon loss of 40.8 million barrels and cost 5

The 10 Biggest Oil Spills In World History [Part 1] ABT Summer Oil Spill

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Since the dawn of modern oil exploitation in the 19 th century, a sad but inevitable truth has rung true: accidents happen and oil spills. The ten biggest oil disasters in the oil and gas industry on this list amount to a cumulative hydrocarbon loss of 40.8 million barrels and cost 5

The 10 Biggest Oil Spills In World History [Part 2] Amoco Cadiz Oil Spill

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Since the dawn of modern oil exploitation in the 19 th century, a sad but inevitable truth has rung true: accidents happen and oil spills. The ten biggest oil disasters in the oil and gas industry on this list amount to a cumulative hydrocarbon loss of 40.8 million barrels and cost 5

The 10 Biggest Oil Spills In World History [Part 3] Castillo de Bellver Oil Spill

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Since the dawn of modern oil exploitation in the 19 th century, a sad but inevitable truth has rung true: accidents happen and oil spills. The ten biggest oil disasters in the oil and gas industry on this list amount to a cumulative hydrocarbon loss of 40.8 million barrels and cost 5

The 10 Biggest Oil Spills In World History [Part 4] Nowruz Oil Field Spill

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Since the dawn of modern oil exploitation in the 19 th century, a sad but inevitable truth has rung true: accidents happen and oil spills. The ten biggest oil disasters in the oil and gas industry on this list amount to a cumulative hydrocarbon loss of 40.8 million barrels and cost 5

The 10 Biggest Oil Spills In World History [Part 5] Kolva River Oil Spill

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Since the dawn of modern oil exploitation in the 19 th century, a sad but inevitable truth has rung true: accidents happen and oil spills. The ten biggest oil disasters in the oil and gas industry on this list amount to a cumulative hydrocarbon loss of 40.8 million barrels and cost 5

Thatcher And Her North Sea Deus Ex Machina: Notes From The Editor

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

“Britain is a tragedy – It has sunk to bo

On This Day in Oil & Gas: April 5th: On This Day

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

April 5th, 1722 – Tasked by the East India Company with finding Terra Australis, - the hypothetical Southern continent - Dutch explorer Jacob Roggeveen and his crew land on Rapa Nui , a windswept island with a population of 3,387. 887 of which were moai

Regulation, Procedures & Reporting: The Way To Avoid In-Harbour Oil Spills

oilandgasiq.com — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

In this exclusive interview, Oil & Gas IQ’s Tim Haïdar speaks with Captain Ashraf Mabrouk, Harbour Master at the Khalifa Port in Abu Dhabi about the best ways to avoid hydrocarbon spills from ships bunkering in harbour.  In the course of the interview, Captain Mabrouk

Five Ways In Five Minutes: How To Make PAS 55 Work In Any Organisation

oilandgasiq.com — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

In this exclusive interview, Oil & Gas IQ’s Tim Haïdar asks Mel Karam , Director of Asset Management at Southern Water , for the five main ways to make PAS 55 work in any asset-bearing organisation. PAS 55 is the British Standards Institution's (BSI) Publicly Available

"The Other 27 Per Cent" And The Era of Easy Gas: Notes From The Editor

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

As the drillbits and dryholes screech out the end of Easy Oil, is it time to begin revelling in the era of Easy Gas? Whilst we are burrowing several miles beneath the seabed at thousands of pounds per square inch in the quest for elusive hydrocarbons, it seems that anyone with

Improving Process Safety Management and Reducing Unplanned Events

oilandgasiq.com — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT

On average, petrochemical firms experience a drop in market value of 1.3% over the two days immediately following a disaster.* There are no new events, yet unmitigated, often catastrophic events continue to happen. Investigation reports continue to point to a common theme: Companies are

Bailed Out And Locked Down - Containing The Cypriot Contagion: Notes From The Editor

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT

“Apprehension, uncertainty, waiting, expectation, fear of surprise, do a patient more harm than any exertion” Florence Nightingale (1820-1910) Despite the protestations of an indignant nation (and more than a few fans of the integrity of soverei

FPSO: Common Pitfalls in Contract Negotiations - David Boggs, EMA

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Interview with David Boggs, Managing Director, Energy Maritime Associates discussing the topic of <a href="htt

FPSO: Valuable Insights on Financing - Michael Lin Sheng, IFC Global Oil and Gas

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Interview with Michael Lin Sheng, Senior Investment Officer, IFC Global Oil and Gas, Internat

FPSO: Key Advantages of Cylindrical Hull Technology - Lars Odeskaug, Sevan Marine ASA

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Interview with Lars Ødeskaug, Chief Operating Officer for Sevan Marine ASA discusssing the top

FPSO: Key Challenges in the FPSO Sector - Kunal Nadkarni, Hempel USA Inc

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Interview with Kunal Nadkarni, Group Oil & Gas Segment Manager, Group Protective Marketing, Hempel USA Inc

How Petroleum Development Oman Built A National Economy Through Local Content

oilandgasiq.com — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT

In this exclusive interview, Oil & Gas IQ speak with Khalfan Al-Busaidy , LCC Manager at Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) about their long established and successful Local Community Contractors (LCC) programme. In the course of the interview, Khalfan touches on: The history of PDOs

On This Day in Oil & Gas: March 22nd: On This Day

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT

March 22 nd , 1895 , Paris, France - The curtain parts and forty-four spectators at the Rue de Rennes sit in silent anticipation. 46 seconds later, the curtains close. Our view of the world will never be the same again. That hand-picked

Analysing "The Seafarers' Bill Of Rights" - How Does It Apply To The OSV Sector

oilandgasiq.com — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT

In this exclusive interview, Oil & Gas IQ speaks with, Emily Comyn Technical Adviser - Regulatory Affairs at the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) , about the Maritime Labour Convention and how it applies across the offshore support vessels sector. Emily joined IMCA

The Cypriot Bail Out, Executive Order 6102 And The Threat Of Corrosion Without End: Notes From The Editor

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT

"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety ." Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) If there were any doubt that the world was in a global economic Depression of Gaussian proportions (which

Contracts – Just The Tip Of The Iceberg Of Your Total Project Commitments

oilandgasiq.com — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Unfortunately, major cost overruns and delays are common in Oil & Energy projects. How can this be avoided? Is better management of contracts and Contract Relationship Information the answer? To manage only the formal and signed contracts and change orders represents the traditional

Pipeline Deposit Assessment & Cleaning – 5 Common Misconceptions

oilandgasiq.com — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT

One of the major challenges faced by the oil and gas industry is maintaining flowlines and pipelines in a condition that delivers maximum production at a minimum cost. A key part of maintaining maximum production is regular cleaning and the use of production chemistry, but what can be

On This Day in Oil & Gas: March 15th: On This Day

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Idus Martiae, Romae, DCCX ab urbe condita – The culmination of a conspiracy of sixty high ranking members of the Roman Republic. Gaius Julius Caesar, the man who was thrice offered the crown of the Eternal City and thrice rejected it, lies dead in the Theatre of Pompey.

How The Cloud Can Become An Integral Part Of An “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” Culture

oilandgasiq.com — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT

In this exclusive interview recorded live at the Oil & Gas Mobility London event, Geoff Scalf , Director of Telogis talks about the tangible advantages of cloud mobility technology ·        Once and for all, what is the cloud?

Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC): Trend of the Future

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Power plants have various attributes and architecture, both based on the nature of work for which they have been erected. They vary in efficiency, in operations and in their degree of emissions. Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC) is very much a futuristic trend and is

On This Day in Oil & Gas: March 8th: On This Day

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT

March 8th 1957 – After a short but bloody conflict followed by fractious international negotiations, the government of Gamal Adbel Nasser reopened the Suez Canal for the first time in five months. Completed in 1869 to join the Mediterranean to the Red Sea, clo

The Top 10 Oil & Gas White Papers & Reports of 2012

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT

In this feature Oil & Gas IQ presents the ten most read Oil & Gas White Papers & <a href="http://www.oilandgasiq.com/white-papers/" target="_bla

The Top 10 Oil & Gas Videos of 2012

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT

In this feature Oil & Gas IQ presents the ten most viewed Oil & Gas Videos <

The Top 10 Oil & Gas Webinars of 2012

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT

In this feature Oil & Gas IQ presents the ten most viewed Oil & Gas Webinars

The Top 10 Oil & Gas Columns of 2012

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT

In this feature Oil & Gas IQ presents the ten most read Oil & Gas Columns <stro

The Top 10 Oil & Gas Presentations of 2012

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT

In this feature Oil & Gas IQ presents the ten most viewed Oil & Gas Keynote Pre

The Top 10 Oil & Gas Interviews of 2012

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT

In this feature Oil & Gas IQ presents the ten most listened Oil & Gas Interviews </strong

The Top 7 Oil & Gas Infographics of 2012

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT

In this feature Oil & Gas IQ presents the seven most viewed Infographics of 2012. <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cells

Smart Ships Serving Megacities?: One Possible Future For Offshore Vessels

oilandgasiq.com — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT

With a downturn in economic fortunes the world over and pressures on carbon emission reduction, where is the future of shipping headed? In this exclusive interview, we speak with  Professor Jørgen Ørstrøm Møller of the Singapore Management University

How Oil & Gas Can Benefit From Going Mobile

oilandgasiq.com — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT

In this exclusive interview, Tim Haïdar speaks with David Hartwell , of Click Software about the potential that mobile solutions have to enhance efficiency in the oil and gas sector. It is projected that $168 billion will be spent on enterprise mobility solutions through 2015, and

The Five Key Steps to Achieving Lasting Success from your Competency Development Strategy

oilandgasiq.com — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT

All companies have some form of competency development strategy in place, and the basic elements of each of these approaches may not be too dissimilar. So what makes the difference between a world-class, effective system which meets the objectives of a fast-paced business, and one which

From Theory Into Practice - Making Local Content Work For You

oilandgasiq.com — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT

In this exclusive interview, Tim Haïdar speaks with Michael Hackenbruch, Principal Advisor at Urbanpol about the Local Content Training Course that he will be leading in March. Michael brings a wealth of experience in extractives and other industry sectors throughout Europe, Asia,

Worst Case Scenario - Three Things Oil and Gas Companies Should Do When Planning For Remediation

oilandgasiq.com — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT

In this exclusive interview, veteran remediation specialist Christopher Gale, Chief Executive Officer at Middle East Environmental Technology Services talks about how novel techniques and proper management can return disaster sites to their former state in weeks and not years. 

On This Day in Oil & Gas: February 13th: On This Day

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT

February 13th, 1982 - Now, this column is usually reserved for a light-hearted backward glance through the vista of years at events and people that have shaped the world. Today’s retrospective will take a more sombre tone as on this day in 1982, the semi-sub drilling rig

The Latest Major Energy Discovery Could "Dwarf North Dakota"

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT

StreetAuthority The American Energy Renaissance has gotten a lot</

Oil and Gas professionals in the UK well rewarded according to 2013 Global Salary Guide

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT

UK oil and gas industry professionals are enjoying high levels of wage growth according to the Oil and Gas Global Salary Guide 2013, which is based on data from over 25,000 respondents. The Guide, produced by recruiting experts Hays Oil & Gas and leading j

Oil & Gas Business: China - A Cultural World Apart: Rig Writer

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT

During the recent festive season, the bulk of which I spent in Australia, I stopped in China for a few days. I’ve never been to China, and I was looking forward to visiting a country that has greatly influenced the world’s oil and gas landscape over recent years. </

Luck Increases With Ability - The Johann Sverdrup Experience

oilandgasiq.com — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT

In this exclusive interview with Andreas Hildeng , Commercial Manager Business Development at Lundin Norway , we speak about the facts behind the discovery of the Johann Sverdrup field and ramifications for the independent E&P company as a consequence.   The Johann Sverdrup

On This Day in Oil & Gas: February 1st: On This Day

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT

February 1st, 2013 - At 12am Central European Time this morning, the Euro Football Transfer window slammed shut. In total, the world's four biggest leagues, the English Premier League, La Liga in Spain, Italy’s Serie A and Germany’s Bundesliga, spent a cumulati

Energy Taking A Byte Out Of The Apple: Notes From The Editor

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT

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Piping the Point Cloud: Integrating with AutoCAD Plant 3D

oilandgasiq.com — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Plants and other industrial facilities have accepted laser scanning as a viable option for brownfield projects. But, why - what’s the advantage? This webinar will help answer such questions as: How is scanning a more efficient method for documenting existing conditions?   What

UK Trade And Industry's Take On Local Content

oilandgasiq.com — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT

In this exclusive interview, Hon. Patricia Ken-Divine, International Trade Development Adviser at the British Deputy High Commission in Lagos, Nigeria, talks about the role of UK Trade and Industry (UKTI) in fostering business cooperation in Nigeria and local content quotas. In the

The Father of Logic Takes On the Job Market: Notes From The Editor

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT

“ All paid jobs absorb and degrade the mind.” Aristotle Thus spoke the great polymath, as he sat imparting his musings as Royal Tutor for the King of Macedon. An unpaid job apparently, but not without the obvious perks that come w

Offshore Gods and Goddesses?: Offshore Oracle

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT

It is strongly held by many of the world’s religions that there is some sort of Supreme Being that is omniscient ,  omnipotent ,  omnibenevolent  and  infallible  all at the same time. Clearly a logical impossibility but that&r

Oil & Gas Offshore: Health and Safety, Cats and a lot of Chickens…: Offshore Oracle

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT

No, this post isn’t about health and safety in a petting Zoo. I was at a conference last week promoting HSE and process safety in the power generation industry and there was a turn of events that got me thinking about incidents in the offshore industry. <p

Cliffs, Ceilings And All The Relief In Between: Notes From The Editor

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT

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Oil & Gas Technology: Christmas - A Time for Change?: Rig Writer

Tue, 25 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT

I sat down this week to think about what I wanted to write in my blog (not the usual way to write a blog I admit, but this has been a particularly busy period for me and the blog has kind of slipped off the bottom of a very, very long to do list). As I sat in my living room surrounded

On This Day in Oil & Gas: December 14th: On This Day

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT

December 14th, 1546 – A castle in Denmark. It’s snowing (because it is December in Denmark). Twins are born. One will die before his first birthday. The other will become one of the greatest scientists of the renaissance. Lucky for some. <a h

On This Day in Oil & Gas: December 7th: On This Day

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT

December 7th, 1926 – a great day for….kitchenware. And by extension modern civilisation. You may scoff, as kitchenware and the progress of humanity would not seem to be mutually inclusive but this day 86 years ago,  saw the patenting of the

Is India's Energy Headache Music To Chinese Ears?: Notes From The Editor

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT

“In India, I found a race of mortals living upon the Earth, but not adhering to it, inhabiting cities, but not being fixed to them, possessing everything, but possessed by nothing” – Apollonius of Tyana, 1st Century AD  <

On This Day in Oil & Gas: November 30th: On This Day

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT

November 30, 1835, Florida, Missouri – The sixth child of Jane and John Marshall Clemens is born as Halley’s comet streaks through the night sky. Samuel Langhorne Clemens would become an apprentice printer at t

Gas to Liquids Conference : GTL Congress Qatar 2013

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT

World's Largest Gas-To-Liquid Event       13-15 January, 2013, St. Regis Hotel, Doha, Qatar 3 key themes that you’ll get a first hand look at

Xi Jinping And The Chinese Quest For Good Cats: Notes From The Editor

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT

"No matter if it is a white cat or a black cat; as long as it can catch mice, it is a good cat.” - Deng Xiaoping Under the cover of post-American election furore and as seamlessly as day slips into night, the world’s b

GLOBAL REPORT: BP Energy Outlook 2030

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT

This year, supermajor BP released its projections for long-term energy trends in the 83 page report The BP Energy Outlook 2030 </

Improving The Future Of Downstream Technology: Five Essential Questions Answered

Thu, 22 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT

As the global demand for refined products and petrochemicals is growing, Saudi Arabia is heavily investing in the expansion of its oil facilities and the building of new plants. As a response to these developments, Oil & Gas IQ interviewed Eng. Sam

4.5 billion Reasons To Improve, 11 Why It Should Never Happen Again: Notes From The Editor

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT

In the past week, much has been made of the $4.5 billion fine levelled against British Petroleum for their part in the Deepwater Horizon disaster. The largest criminal fine in US history - more than double the amount paid out by drug company Pfizer in the wak

On This Day in Oil & Gas: November 16th: On This Day

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT

November 16th 1973 : US President Richard Nixon puts pen to paper on the Trans-Alaska Pipeline Authorisation Act. After Atlantic Richfield struck the largest oil field ever discovered in North America at Prudhoe Bay in 1968 and the world was shaken by the

New Boss = Old Boss, New Paths = Old Habits?: Notes From The Editor

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT

“If you want to succeed you should strike out on new paths, rather than travel the worn paths of accepted success.” John Davison Rockefeller   As Barack H. Obama, prepares for four more years in office, the commanding heights of the US

Oil & Gas Price: Crystal B(oil) Gazing…: Rig Writer

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT

On the plane to Aberdeen on Sunday night I found myself in the unfortunate situation of finishing my book with 20 minutes left before we landed. Reluctantly I reached into the seat pocket in front and extracted the in-flight magazine; idly flicking through I happened upon my horoscope

On This Day in Oil & Gas: November 9th: On This Day

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT

November 9th was truly a momentous day. After a series of anti-Communist revolutions beginning in Poland in 1989, 1,380 kilometres of concrete wall, erected in 1961 to separate the citizens of East and West Germany fell under hammer blows. After years of corro

Obama, Romney, Aeschylus And US Energy Independence: Notes From The Editor

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT

“By 2020, North America will be energy independent by taking full advantage of our oil and coal and gas and nuclear and renewables.” – W. Mitt Romney "Unlike my opponent, I will not let oil companies wri

Oil & Gas Offshore: Leading from the top… is it enough on its own?: Offshore Oracle

Sun, 04 Nov 2012 04:00:00 GMT

I know that we have only just started November but has anyone noticed that the shops are already starting to fill up on Christmas paraphernalia? I went to see my family in the Westcountry this week and already my Mother was getting out the lights! Now, there is noth

Understanding Environmental Regulation and Water Policies in Appalachia

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 04:00:00 GMT

The Marcellus play reaches across several key states in the Appalachian region. In this Q&A interview, Tom Tugend , Deputy Chief of the Oil and Gas Program at the Department of Natural Resources, Ohio , joins Amber Scorah of Oil & Gas IQ to talk about pr

Gas To Liquids - Exxon On A Firm Footing In Qatar

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Amid much fanfare in Doha, Qatar’s RasGas signed a long-term LNG supply deal with Taiwan’s CPC, with Exxon CEO Rex Tillerson in attendance for the signing ceremony. EXXONMOBIL built a strong lead over its rivals

Pipelines: Strategies to Address Stress Corrosion Cracking and Ageing Infrastructure

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT

In this Q&A interview, Drew Heyle , Manager of Corrosion Control at Kinder Morgan joins Oil & Gas IQ to discuss strategies for addressing Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC). SCC is

The Quixotic Conundrum: How Do You Shut A Revolving Door?: Notes From The Editor

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT

"Where one door is shut another is opened." – Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, Don Quixote   In the latest installment of the sanctions on Iran, the European Union yesterday imposed further prohibitions on the Middle Eastern

On This Day in Oil & Gas: October 12th: On This Day

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT

October 12th, 1492 - Guanahani ring any bells? Lucayan Archipelago anybody? 1492 maybe? 520 years to the day, Cristoforo Colombo, known by most as Mr Columbus, would make landfall after five weeks at sea on the island of Guanahani in The Bahamas. He would name

Turkish Straits Of The Dire Kind: Notes From The Editor

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT

“The only safe ship in a storm is leadership” And well may the world need enlightened leadership as storm clouds rain bullets over the Syrian-Turkish border and drizzling tensions become torrents of enmity. As Turkey

Culture – What Is It And How Can It Benefit Data & Information Management?

oilandgasiq.com — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT

In this presentation, Tom Young, Director of Knoco Ltd and the driving force behind BP's knowledge management team, will share with us just how culture is defined, and how, in turn, it can define the way we look at the data/information/management triangle for the quantifiable

On This Day in Oil & Gas: October 5th: On This Day

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Today would have been the 183rd birthday of one of the USA’s “forgotten Presidents”, one Chester Alan Arthur. One of the reasons the Vermonter has been somewhat erased from the public memory is that he was never voted into office, having taken over

Calling It Quits And Cashing In The Kashagan: Notes From The Editor

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Hot on the heels of BP's announcement that it would have to inject billions of dollars to resurrect its declining Azeri-Chirag-Guneshli (ACG) assets in Azerbaijan, ConocoPhillips is now considering selling its 8.4 per cent stake in Kazakhstan’s 38 billion

10 Steps to Process Safety Excellence in Oil and Gas – Part 2

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Process safety management (PSM) is a key concern for companies operating in the oil and gas industry, with new strategies and ways of dealing with challenges offering potential rewards in many areas. As well as posing an immediate human and environmental risk, safet

10 Steps to Process Safety Excellence in Oil and Gas – Part 3

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT

10 Steps to Process Safety Excellence in Oil and Gas – Part 4

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT

10 Steps to Process Safety Excellence in Oil and Gas – Part 5

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Five Reasons Why Oil & Gas Needs RFID Technology - PART 5

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT

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BP, Rosneft, Fouled Nests And Nuclear Undertones: Notes From The Editor

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT

“Never count your chickens till they have hatched” and “Don’t foul your own nest” Two avian-based maxims to live by, whether applied to man, flying beast or oil company. As proo

Oil & Gas Workforce: Employer Branding an Underestimated HR tool in Oil & Gas: Rig Writer

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Like me, you may have often seen people on weekends at the movies or in malls wearing their company T-shirts. There is a reason why they wear it on a non-working day – although a pile-high laundry basket maybe the reason in some cases! For me, that is e

On This Day in Oil & Gas: September 20th: On This Day

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Pevensey Bay, Sussex, England, 1066 – An invasion fleet of 7,000 assorted nobles and mercenaries from mainland Europe disembark on the shores of southern England under the aegis of Duke William II of Normandy. <a href="http://www.oilandgas

QE3, Flash Trading And Fat Fingers: Notes From The Editor

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Well the latest – but not the last – instalment of quantitative easing, QE3,  touched down in the financial end zone last week. As predicted, energy prices rose sharply on the announcement of the Fed’s plans for ope

Quantitive Easing Gulf Of Mexico US Treasury BP Transocean: Notes From The Editor

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT

“In some cases, abbreviation is euphemism” So we’ve been through TARP (Troubled Assets Relief Programme), TALF (Term Asset-Backed Securities Loan Facility), the first round of QE (Quantitative Easing), QE2, and now QE3 is about to touch d

What Is Actually Business Critical? Project Management 101 According To Oracle & Accenture

oilandgasiq.com — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Ensure that decisions are aligned with corporate objectives Few organisations fully understand the impact projects have on their business. Consistently delivering successful projects is vital to the financial success of an asset intensive organisation. Enterprise Project Portfolio

Flexible FPSOs: Re-writing the rules of FPSOs as a field development solution

oilandgasiq.com — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Conventional wisdom suggests that FPSOs are an expensive field development option suitable only for exploiting large plays in deep water. However, an increasing number of offshore players are re-writing the rules of engagement when it comes to considering floating production solutions to

On This Day in Oil & Gas: September 10th: On This Day

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Baghdad , September 10th 1960 : Juan Pablo Pérez Alfonzo, Energy and Mines minister for Venezuelan and Abdullah al-Tariki , his Saudi counterpart, convene d a meeting with representatives from Iraq, Iran and Kuwait to discuss ways to increase the price of

Embarking on a FLNG Journey – A FLEX LNG Experience

oilandgasiq.com — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Forecasting the Future of the FLNG market

oilandgasiq.com — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Building Process Safety Management Into Process Design And Design Changes

oilandgasiq.com — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Marcellus Shale Region-by-Region Regulations Update

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Environmental risks and regulatory concerns are significant considerations

Implementing Audits And Compliance Reviews To Enhance Process Safety Management

oilandgasiq.com — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Case study: Delivering a “High Reliability Organisation”

oilandgasiq.com — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Strait of Hormuz: Tehran Under Fire?: Notes From The Editor

Mon, 06 Aug 2012 04:00:00 GMT

“Certainly the game is rigged. Don't let that stop you; if you don't bet you can't win.” With the LIBOR scandal still ringing across the trading floors of London, the International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has

The Olympic Flame: China Burns Bright: Notes From The Editor

Mon, 06 Aug 2012 04:00:00 GMT

"For whom the bell tolls, it tolls for thee" - John Donne As the largest harmonically-tuned bell in existence rang out the beginning of the 30th Olympic games in London, a toll of another kind would peel out across the global markets.

The Weekly Update: 23rd July 2012: The Weekly Oil and Gas Update

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Decomissioning: Pensioners & Platforms: Notes From The Editor

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 04:00:00 GMT

“As you get older, you don't get wiser. You get irritable.”  - Doris Lessing And age seems to be this week’s main theme. In Norway, a 16-day long offshore oil and gas workers’ strike was brought to an end as the incumbent government invoked

Latest Oil Prices & Gas Prices - Updated Live: Oil & Gas Prices

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 04:00:00 GMT

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The Weekly Update: 9th July 2012: The Weekly Oil and Gas Update

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Shutdown & Turnarounds: Improving efficiencies, increasing safety and reducing operational costs

oilandgasiq.com — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 04:00:00 GMT

When planning a shutdown, at the forefront of any operators’ requirements will be the need to effectively address the potential pain points of cost, efficiency and safety. To ensure these areas are successfully delivered any shutdown will inevitably involve the management of

Setting The World aFLAME: Oil & Gas vs. The World's Deadliest Computer Virus

oilandgasiq.com — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 04:00:00 GMT

The recently discovered Flame computer virus may be the most powerful computer virus in history and has been threatening countries in the Middle East with its cyber-espionage abilities. What makes it so dangerous? What are its targets and is any country safe? How can governments and

Who's Afraid Of The Big Bad Cyber Wolf? Advanced Evasion In The Age Of Flame

oilandgasiq.com — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Find out about the most menacing cyber threats and how can you protect your organisation against them from John Walker , Chair, ISACA – Security Advisory Group . John also talked to Oil & Gas iQ about preventing hacktivism, Advanced Evasion Techniques (AET) and Distributed

Overcoming the challenge of implementing enterprise warehouses in upstream oil and gas

oilandgasiq.com — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Today's development data is tomorrow's legacy data, and the storage, quality and processing of this voluminous information has required oil and gas organisations to adopt advanced warehousing solutions to cater for burgeoning needs. However, challenges remain in the