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Exploration under the microscope in 2022

13 December 2021

What lies ahead for oil and gas exploration? As investors and activists ask how the search for new fields squares with the need to accelerate the energy transition, our experts pick out five key themes to look for in 2022.

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What’s next for Chevron?

17 June 2019

Chevron walked away from its bid for Anadarko, but it is still in an enviable position. What will the Supermajor do next? Analysis by Tom Ellacott.

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Simple complexity – the future of the upstream supply chain?

16 April 2019

After an extremely challenging few years, could there be light at the end of the tunnel for the upstream supply chain? Read on to find out more about an industry desperately playing catch up.

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Would a hard Brexit mean hard times for the UK offshore wind industry?

05 March 2019

How likely is a no-deal Brexit and what would it mean for the UK offshore wind power industry? Get the latest analysis from our offshore wind team.

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There's light at the end of the tunnel for refiners

31 January 2019

The second half of 2018 was a very challenging time for refining. This weak commercial performance was due to a whole host of adverse market developments. Are these developments temporary or are they here to stay?

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5 signs of recovery in Asia Pacific upstream oil and gas

25 January 2019

Will Asia Pacific's upstream sector finally emerge from the downturn in 2019? Angus Rodger and the APAC upstream oil and gas team look at 5 signs of recovery.

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Where do polyolefins and olefins fit into the 2019 petrochemicals story?

07 January 2019

What's in store for global polyolefins and olefins markets in 2019?

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Can exploration stay profitable in 2019?

19 December 2018

The exploration industry has fought its way back to profitability, and is now keen to stay there. How are explorers going to stay in the black in 2019? Here are 5 things to look out for.

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Can Russia continue to keep pace with Europe's LNG demand?

12 December 2018

Can Russia continue to keep pace with Europe's LNG demand? The answer lies with Europe's true pipeline capacity.

Opinion

4 threats to the global ethylene boom

07 November 2018

Can the global ethylene boom be sustained as risks mount?

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Will drivers see a repeat of 2014's gasoline price reprieve?

02 November 2018

The average retail gasoline price in the United States is now close to U.S.$3 a gallon, while in Germany, gasoline is retailing at an average of €1.40 per litre. We last saw prices like these in November 2014. Could we see a repeat of the 2014 reprieve?

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What will it take to sustain corporate upstream growth to 2030?

30 October 2018

Upstream corporate growth is threatened by chronic underspend. What factors are influencing spending? And what's the growth factor the industry needs? Tom Ellacott and Norman Valentine analyse the lack of investment and its impact on long-term outlooks for oil majors.

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Australia's east coast gas market – how LNG changes everything

27 September 2018

At last count four separate project developers are proposing LNG import terminals in Australia. These come just as Australia is ramping up LNG production to overtake Qatar as the world's largest LNG exporter. So what is going on?

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IMO 2020: mayhem or opportunity for the refining and marine sectors?

04 September 2018

Alan Gelder investigates the impact of the IMO's planned changes to marine fuel standards on the shipping and refining sectors This article first appeared on Forbes.com on September 3, 2018.

Opinion

LNG ship orders pour in

21 August 2018

Thirty-three new LNG ships have been ordered so far this year, compared to 19 in the whole of 2017 and just six in 2016 - a result of favourable rates, low newbuilding prices and rapidly growing demand. But owners need to be careful they don’t over order. Is it too little too late or too much too soon?

Opinion

Turning tide for offshore supply chain markets

06 June 2018

One of the first signs we have seen of a recovering offshore market and improving financial health has been in the harsh environment rig market...

Opinion

Four themes for your future exploration strategy

23 May 2018

As the wounds from not too long ago start to heal, the industry remains cautious. Every dollar spent is expected to work harder than ever before. With less than one dollar in ten of upstream investment going to exploration, which strategies will the industry follow when allocating their budgets to ensure the best possible return?

Opinion

The future of exploration: Return to profitability

23 May 2018

Things are looking up for exploration as we start to see a long overdue return to profitability - for those companies still in the game. In the final part of our mini-series accompanying his presentation at EAGE in Copenhagen, Andy Latham takes stock of the great successes of late.

Opinion

Tighter at the top: taking a look at the premium end of iron ore's two-tier market

21 May 2018

We think demand for premium iron ores will stay strong, but supply will struggle to keep up: it is getting tighter at the top.

Opinion

Can conventional oil projects compete with L48 oil?

14 March 2018

US tight oil has arrived with a bang, disrupting the oil market. But can conventional oil projects compete? Our latest report looks at where tight oil and other pre-FID conventional projects sit on the global cost curve.

Opinion

Is cost reduction the new normal?

15 February 2018

We look at the results of our third annual Global Upstream Cost Survey

Opinion

Americas Chemical Conference recap

19 December 2017

After our 4th Americas Chemical Conference in Houston, Steve Zinger shares his thoughts on the conference and discusses some of the hot topics in the chemicals industry.

Opinion

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

26 October 2017

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

Opinion

ASEAN at 50: new ways to foster LNG and power cooperation

17 October 2017

ASEAN has to explore new ways of energy cooperation among its members.

Opinion

Growth and opportunities in Southeast Asian LNG and power

05 October 2017

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

Opinion

Emissions intensity: portfolio composition is the key

20 September 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.

Opinion

Can Gazprom deliver Power of Siberia gas to China by 2020?

06 September 2017

In July, Gazprom and China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) announced first gas supplies via the Power of Siberia pipeline for 20 December 2019. Alongside a raft of projects starting up in 2019-2021, tax increases and low gas prices are straining Gasproms finances. We explore the risks for the Power of Siberia project.

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2017 Gas Indonesia Summit: what lies ahead?

07 August 2017

As Indonesia braces for higher LNG consumption, the country needs to address several issues, which can be used as learnings across emerging LNG markets around the world.

Opinion

New project sanctions on the rise?

21 June 2017

At the start of the year, we predicted that around 20 to 25 major new upstream projects would be sanctioned in 2017, roughly double the score for 2016. So, as we approach the year’s halfway mark, how is our forecast faring?

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Energy view to 2035 in five charts

15 June 2017

We've distilled our outlook into five charts that examine global supply by fuel, demand by country and emerging markets in Asia Pacific.

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Exploration under the microscope in 2022

What’s next for Chevron?

Simple complexity – the future of the upstream supply chain?

Would a hard Brexit mean hard times for the UK offshore wind industry?

There's light at the end of the tunnel for refiners

5 signs of recovery in Asia Pacific upstream oil and gas

Where do polyolefins and olefins fit into the 2019 petrochemicals story?

Can exploration stay profitable in 2019?

Can Russia continue to keep pace with Europe's LNG demand?

4 threats to the global ethylene boom

Will drivers see a repeat of 2014's gasoline price reprieve?

What will it take to sustain corporate upstream growth to 2030?

Australia's east coast gas market – how LNG changes everything

IMO 2020: mayhem or opportunity for the refining and marine sectors?

LNG ship orders pour in

Turning tide for offshore supply chain markets

Four themes for your future exploration strategy

The future of exploration: Return to profitability

Tighter at the top: taking a look at the premium end of iron ore's two-tier market

Can conventional oil projects compete with L48 oil?

Is cost reduction the new normal?

Americas Chemical Conference recap

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

ASEAN at 50: new ways to foster LNG and power cooperation

Growth and opportunities in Southeast Asian LNG and power

Emissions intensity: portfolio composition is the key

Can Gazprom deliver Power of Siberia gas to China by 2020?

2017 Gas Indonesia Summit: what lies ahead?

New project sanctions on the rise?

Energy view to 2035 in five charts

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