Filling the gap in corporate emissions reporting

• 13 2月 2017

With carbon emissions performance now front of mind for oil and gas companies, the need for a standardised approach to data reporting is apparent.

Tight oil opportunity update: the Permian is only part of it

• 09 6月 2017

Although West Texas is consuming over 30% of all Lower 48 capex this year, the Bakken, Eagle Ford, SCOOP/STACK and Powder River Basin account for another 25% of total US onshore spend in 2017. With investors increasingly focused on tight oil activity outside of the Permian, what does the future look like for these key plays?

Global nickel outlook: a pendulum of uncertainty

• 24 3月 2017

Since 1 January 2017, the nickel price has swung wildly on sentiment alone. Facing a relaxed export ban in Indonesia and potential mine closures in The Philippines, a great deal of uncertainty surrounds the market, which feeds China’s nickel pig iron (NPI) production and thus, the market for stainless steel.

Singapore carbon pricing: an accelerating trend?

• 07 4月 2017

As the first Southeast Asian nation to adopt a tax on carbon, Singapore could encourage other countries to follow suit

LNG versus pipeline gas: how do lifecycle emissions compare?

• 25 6月 2017

Carbon emissions intensities for natural gas projects can differ drastically – we analyse the many variables at play.

The ageing process: carbon emissions and asset maturity

• 22 2月 2017

The carbon emissions targets set by the Paris Agreement look set to have far-reaching implications for long-term corporate strategies.

Did you know?

• 12 10月 2017

Lucy Cullen explains how the temperature affects LNG output and the knock-on effect for global trade.

Did you know? Prelude LNG

• 05 10月 2017

Kerry-Anne Shanks reviews the Prelude FLNG project.

Did you know? LNG shipping capacity

• 12 10月 2017

Nicholas Browne sets LNG shipping capacity in context.

Non-OPEC decline rates remain stable until 2020

• 27 9月 2017

Why haven't decline rates accelerated in the low-price market? We look at short- and long-term factors keeping rates on an even keel through the end of the decade.

Lead Product Suite

Industry-leading research and analysis that gives you the complete picture across the entire lead supply chain.

Emissions intensity: portfolio composition is the key

• 20 9月 2017

Dr Gavin Law explains why his new research into emissions intensity has revealed that operators' portfolios hold the key to the intensity of their carbon output.

To-do list: how to attract capital back to the oil sector

• 07 9月 2017

The mood has definitely changed. That much has been clear at the biannual Offshore Europe mega conference in Aberdeen.

LNG supply on the up and up

• 06 12月 2016

Despite the LNG industry’s well-documented challenges, there are reasons to be positive.

The evolution of FLNG concepts and costs

• 25 10月 2016

With a fair amount of spare LNG likely to be washing around the market over the next few years, buyers aren’t exactly queuing up to sign contracts and support new projects.

What opportunities does decommissioning offer?

• 15 12月 2016

Decommissioning is estimated to be worth US$1 billion annually in Asia alone. What can be done to take advantage of this opportunity?

Breaking the cycle? Cost efficiency in upstream oil and gas

• 10 12月 2015

The fact is that the industry faces a structural cost problem which was easy to hide in the days of US$100 oil but less so today.

Progress on opex, but will it stick?

• 30 9月 2016

The dramatic fall in oil prices has forced the industry to look hard at capex plans and the efficiency of operating assets and functions, with significant downward pressure on rates.

Climate change: opportunities despite Trump threat to Paris Agreement

• 20 4月 2017

Trump’s victory cast a shadow over the conference, which commenced with a celebration of the Paris Agreement entering into force just days beforehand.

Can fiscal policy help the oil industry to ‘do a Leicester’?

• 31 5月 2016

Governments are telling the oil companies that they need to ‘do a Leicester’. That is, maintain (or even improve on) their best performance — investment, production — but at a fraction of the cost.

Is China edging closer to a national carbon market?

• 10 4月 2017

We assess an unofficial review of emissions allowances which offers a glimpse of the country’s carbon trading scheme.

What major developments have there been in the oil storage market?

• 23 3月 2017

Chris Barry discusses investment in the oil storage market.

Recovery in the upstream sector

• 13 12月 2016

Malcolm Forbes-Cable, Vice President of Upstream Consulting, discusses the outlook for recovery in the upstream sector.

Oil and gas M&A market in the Americas

• 01 11月 2016

Kristy Kramer, Principal Consultant for Americas Gas and Power, discusses the oil and gas M&A market in the Americas.

Gold Product Suite

In-depth gold market analysis that helps you benchmark against competitors, evaluate opportunities, and position yourself for growth.

Brent’s rally toward US$60/bbl – a false dawn?

• 10 10月 2017

Share price movements can be a good early indicator of changing fortunes. The oil and gas sector had a great month in September, jumping 8% and outperforming the broader global stock market by 6%. It’s more than just rotational buying.

How great a financial risk do carbon costs pose to upstream oil and gas companies?

• 26 10月 2017

Akif Chaudhry discusses the impact of carbon pricing on upstream oil and gas company valuations.

How will peak oil demand affect the upstream industry?

• 20 10月 2017

With the world now considering a structural decline in oil demand, will upstream interest and investment in exploration be reduced?

What does peak oil demand mean for the supply chain?

• 20 10月 2017

With the world now considering a structural decline in oil demand, how will the supply chain follow their customers?

Growth and opportunities in Southeast Asian LNG and power

• 05 10月 2017

As the region grows richer, energy demand is booming, leading to buoyant gas, LNG and power markets.