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Petroleum Review August 2015

Following the US sahle boom, the big question is 'Where next?' Three special reports examine the prospects for unconventional resources elsewhere and ask 'Boom or gloom?'

Faced with volatile oil prices and challeging political environments, similar questions are being asked about more conventional oil and gas developments in Africa and the Middle East. Nigel Bance looks at nigeria's ambitious plans, and Maria Kielmas paints an alarming picture of operations across North Africa. However, prospects look more promising in Ethiopia. Furthermore, analysts address the maze of government-led requirements for IOCs planning to collaborate with African NOCs and/or local partcipants.

On the technical front, a fuel additives expert considers the implications of using a European approach to cold flow standards in the US. While Mark Rowe suggests new synfuel technology can overcome concerns about food vs fuel land-use surrounding biofuels.

A new Siemens report highlights the daunting skills gap in our industry. Moreover, the Energy Institute joins forces with industrial, academic and political leaders to run the POWERful Women (PFW) initiative to encourage more gender diversity in the industry. Indeed, nothing was more encouraging than meeting several 'Future Energy Champions' at IP Week. The future looks bright whatever the current challenges.

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PR Aug 15.pdf

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Journal title: Petroleum Review

Publisher: Energy Institute

Content in this issue:

    MOL acquires IPN - News Item

    US and Brazil collaboration agreement - News Item

    UK Energy Bill published - News Item

    New EC offshore safety directive - News Item

    European Parliament approves EU ETS - News Item

    UK backlog of safety critical maintenance offshore - News Item

    Mexico’s first licensing round - News Item

    A new approach to decommissioning needed in UKCS - News Item

    BG loads first LNG from QCLNG train 2 - News Item

    Greece and Russia agree pipeline plans - News Item

    Connecting Europe funding proposals invited - News Item

    Horizontal well refracturing to remain a niche US market - News Item

    UK Summer budget - News Item

    Containing fuels - Article

    OECD report criticises energy tax policy - News Item

Subjects: Oil markets, Skills, education and training, Policy and Governance, Research and development, Lubricants, Primary energy production, Bulk storage, Additives, Unconventional oil and gas

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