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The future of exploration: Big wells mainly in deepwater and frontiers
- 23 May 2018
Over the next few years, we expect most of the 'wells to watch' will be operated by the Majors and a handful of bolder independents. And we expect, as has been the case throughout the downturn, the best discoveries to come from newly-proven plays and frontiers, with again, more than half of all volumes being found in deepwater. In the second part of his three-part series following EAGE in Copenhagen, Andy Latham highlights our 'wells to watch' in 2018.
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What is the current state of the upstream industry?
- 12 April 2018
We asked our clients what they thought 2018 will bring. There were two main themes: digitalisation and the energy transition.
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Five issues keeping executives awake at night
- 22 March 2018
We've come up with a list of concerns plaguing upstream executives that - if left unresolved - will consume leadership and erode shareholder value.
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Teaming up with CWC for the LNG and Gas Summit
- 12 March 2018
Reactions from the CWC LNG and Gas Summit held this year in Tokyo.
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Is natural gas more emissions intensive than coal?
- 25 January 2018
Gavin Law discusses what we know about CO2 emissions along the value chains of both gas and coal
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Is the outlook for China's petrochemicals market hanging in the balance?
- 09 January 2018
China's luckiest number is 8 – so we posed 8 questions to Steve Jenkins, Vice President Consulting - Chemicals, Polymers & Fibres about China's petrochemicals market.
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How will China's waste plastic ban impact the global recycling chain?
- 05 December 2017
The Chinese government's plans to ban waste imports, including plastics and RPET waste products by the end of 2017 could have significant repercussions; not only for the Chinese fibre industry but also for the global recycling chain.
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Can North American Independents remain internationally diversified?
- 31 October 2017
Exploring the hybrid investment patterns of North American Independent E&Ps.
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Switching gears on olefins production?
- 12 October 2017
Kelly Cui, our expert in CTO, explains how this emergent technology could transform global olefins and olefins derivatives trade by enabling China to become more self sufficient in ethylene, propylene and butadiene.
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LNG trucking takes off in China
- 04 October 2017
We explore the new business models supporting growth
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5 unintended consequences of Australia's gas market intervention
- 07 August 2017
On 1 July 2017, the Australian government implemented its gas export restrictions policy, which presents a number of potential unintended consequences for Australia.
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Boom times: American ethylene's reversal of fortunes
- 27 June 2017
Steve Zinger assesses changing investment patterns of US chemicals companies in a major article by the Wall Street Journal. He evaluates how global ethylene consumption is growing and explores the drivers for this from a low gas price to new and plentiful sources of supply in North America.
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China and LNG: 5 takeaways from the CWC Gas and LNG Summit
- 11 June 2017
The mood at the recent CWC event was optimistic — with good reason. What were the five big takeaways from the event?
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US COP21 withdrawal: Is this actually a step forward?
- 02 June 2017
On 01 June 2017, President Trump took the first step on the road to reconsidering the best way to meet our climate challenges.
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The LNG wars — Will short run marginal costs be the deciding factor?
- 16 May 2017
Amidst a growing market glut, attention has turned to the short-term costs to keep existing projects running at all.
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Royalty increases in Brazil: a renewed burden for iron ore miners or a threat to their international competitiveness?
- 28 April 2017
The new mining code may become effective in less than four months, meaning extra costs for local mining companies.
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Downstream consistency holds lessons for upstream
- 23 March 2017
Downstream continues to demonstrate robust financial performance while upstream struggles.
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How will Alberta's carbon emissions cap impact oil sands development?
- 26 January 2017
Although the plan provides comfort to local citizens and international buyers, it also raises questions for oil sands asset owners and investors.
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Norway’s upstream sector will prosper — but can the UK rally?
- 12 January 2017
In Norway, interest in the sector is still high, but in the UK, the lowest number of exploration wells for 50 years and another 20% drop in capex point to a deeper malaise.
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Starters’ orders for the oilfield services market?
- 07 December 2016
The last few years have been all about managing down the costs base, resulting in diminished capacity, and laying the foundations of the recovery.
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A balancing act: getting fiscal terms right
- 01 December 2016
A government can’t influence the geological potential of the areas they offer, so they need to be aware of how the industry perceives the areas offered. How good are the rocks?
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Costs: early warning signals
- 27 October 2016
This week’s results announcements from the big oilfield services (OFS) companies show that the market may be turning very quickly.
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How green is the road ahead for polyester?
- 05 September 2016
Dr Pieterjan Van Uytvanck reviews the outlook for sustainable polyester markets in his recent blog.
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Operating cost: has the oil industry really moved the needle?
- 20 June 2016
So has the industry finally reversed the long trend of opex inflation? Well, yes and no.
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Do lower oil prices lead to lower oil tax rates?
- 08 December 2015
New projects in countries that impose a high fiscal burden appear significantly less competitive in the corporate portfolio.
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Coronavirus to disrupt China’s chemicals sector more than SARS
- 20 February 2020
A less favourable economic backdrop means Covid-19 looks set to have a bigger impact than the 2003 SARS outbreak did.
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Where next for exploration in Asia Pacific?
- 18 February 2020
Reports of the death of exploration have been greatly exaggerated. Since the 2014 oil price downturn, the industry has re-imagined exploration. Spend has halved since its peak, and only the boldest exploration teams now take difficult wells in tough locations to their investment committees.
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How the coronavirus highlights the perils of the US-China trade war
- 25 February 2020
The risks to supply chains posed by the COVID-19 outbreak do not present a strong case for economic decoupling.
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Why offshore wind will attract more than US$211 billion between 2020 and 2025
- 03 March 2020
While the oil and gas sector remains the largest for the offshore supply chain, we expect the offshore wind market to grow more attractive for traditional oil and gas players. Here are three things offshore supply chain investors need to know.
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Climate change, indoor farming and implications for electricity demand
- 03 March 2020
In addition to high capital and operating costs and a lack of crop diversity, a major issue is energy intensity and associated carbon emissions.

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