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Top 10 pipeline projects
We size up the ten largest pipeline projects currently under
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Uncharted territory
Reduction in oil and gas output from existing resources has
forced major industry players to focus on alternatives such
as shale gas to sustain production. GlobalData reports on the
top investment destinations in 2011. |
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The new frontier
IOCs are heading east to make the most of Asia’s growing
upstream opportunities. We find out how Shell is working with
state-owned Chinese firm CNPC to access the country’s tight
gas reserves. |
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A good deal better
Shell is not the only multinational investing in the rapidly-evolving
Asian upstream market; BP is also increasing its stake in the
region, reports GlobalData. |
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Eye on asset integrity
Headlines about oil spills and equipment failures at oil and
gas production facilities have thrown the spotlight on asset
integrity, with public scrutiny more intense than ever before.
However, says David Miller of the American Petroleum Institute,
maintaining production assets and setting high industry standards
have always been a top priority. |
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Sea change
The North Sea’s ageing infrastructure
poses many challenges when
it comes to maintenance and
decommissioning. Bob Lauder
of Oil & Gas UK explains why
he believes that the associated
health and safety issues are
covered by best-in-class
regulations and procedures. |
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Polar potential
The Shtokman field represents one
of the Arctic’s brightest hydrocarbon
prospects. In order to make the
most of this monumental opportunity
and pave the way for further E&P
development, three major energy
companies have teamed up to design
a safe and eco-conscious operation.
Shtokman Development reveals the
cold, hard truth about the project. |
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Corrosion
erosion
Corrosion is the perennial enemy
of oil and gas production facilities,
and the threat is set to intensify
as the industry moves to exploit
the deepwater pre-salt reserves
off Brazil or drill beneath Arctic ice.
Inspection, maintenance and repair
are all vital to combat it,
but for new facilities there is
increasing emphasis on
anti-corrosion technology. |
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World
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