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Reflections on 35 Years of Discovery
by Lord Browne of Madingley
Group Chief Executive
BP p.l.c.
The author looks back on three decades of energy progress and gives his vision for the next 30 years. Among his forecasts are industry-government collaboration, the development of cleaner fuels and new technologies that can convert one form of energy into another.
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Six Sigma: Taking Quality to the Bottom Line
by Thos. E. Capps
Chairman and CEO
Dominion
The author, a convert to the Six Sigma system of process improvement, explains how this internationally recognized quality methodology works and reviews the impressive results it generated for his world-class organization.
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Intelligent Oilfields: A Service Company View
by Dalton Boutte
President, WesternGeco
Executive Vice President, Schlumberger Limited
The "intelligent oilfield," a vision first espoused by the author’s company 10 years ago, is gradually coming to pass. Time-lapse seismic surveys, real-time drilling and real-time production are just a few of the features that may be achieved via digital enablement.
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OPEC-IEA Co-operation and the International Oil Market Outlook
by Dr. Adnan Shihab-Eldin
Acting for the OPEC Secretary General
Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and the International Energy Agency may originate from different ends of the industry spectrum, but both share a common agenda: ensuring that reliable and affordable energy is available worldwide. The author discusses how OPEC and the IEA are finding common ground.
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The Complexities of Repowering
by Stephen E. Niles
Managing Director, Asia Region
and Larry J. Seibolt
Combustion Turbine Business Line Manager
Black & VeatchThe repowering of existing power plants may be a viable option for many companies as it can transform aging or high-cost assets into more efficient and reliable producers. The author notes the decision to repower is complex. The bottom line: a site- and project-specific assessment is necessary.
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A New Plan: Stop Digging, Start Climbing
by Matthew R. Simmons
Chairman and CEO
Simmons & Company International
Bad data and even worse analysis has dug the energy sector into a hole, states the author. The way out begins with the development of a globally mandated, field-by-field production report and continues with a new focus on research and development.
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Dredging up a Disaster: Declining Federal Maintenance of Nation’s Ports
by H. Thomas Kornegay, P.E., P.P.M.
Executive Director
The Port of Houston AuthorityHurricanes Katrina and Rita have underscored the importance of our nation’s ports, which generate billions of dollars in revenue each year. The author points out that despite the ports’ key position, the federal government has neglected to reinvest port revenue where it is desperately needed: into the ports themselves.
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Asia’s Energy Future: Technology as a Catalyst
by A. M. Naik
Chairman and Managing Director
Larsen & Toubro LimitedLike China, India is an Asian nation that’s becoming a major consumer of energy. The author sees both countries’ R&D, manufacturing and technical prowess as building blocks to today’s nuclear options, renewables and LNG – and tomorrow’s hydrogen economy.
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The Hurricane Effect: How Will Insurers Respond?
Andrew Voke
CEO, Marine & Energy Practice
MarshIt will take months for the full picture to emerge of 2005’s destructive hurricane season. In the first of two articles, the author reviews the expected financial implications for the energy insurance market and how this might affect energy companies’ risk management and insurance procurement strategies.
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Be Careful Whom You Blame
by Paul G. “Pete” Anderson,
President and CEO
FCStone Group, Inc.
and James M. Burr, Vice President
FCStone Trading, LLCWhat is the difference between hedging and speculation? The authors contend that not enough senior managers know, and consequently are putting their organizations at additional risk. Achieving fiscal responsibility must begin with a corporate commitment to understand and adopt a risk-reducing hedging policy.
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Building the Energy Infrastructure of the Future
by Gerald M. Glenn
Chairman, President and CEO
CB&IArguments for and against peak oil have existed for decades, but there can be no arguing that one day oil will become scarce. The author looks at a future of alternatives, including hydro, wind, solar and geothermal energy, from an engineering and construction perspective.
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The Case for Digital Technology in the LNG World
by David R. Reif
Global Lead, Hydrocarbon Industry Sales and Marketing
and Mark Kennedy, Director-LNG
Emerson Process ManagementAlong with the growing recognition of liquefied natural gas as a major energy source comes the need to address how technology can be used to improve plant operations. The authors recommend the use of advanced digital plant information architecture in LNG plants to refine the liquefaction, transportation and regasification processes while reducing costs.
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Looking Beyond the Storms: Access, Infrastructure and Investment
by James J. Mulva
Chairman and CEO
ConocoPhillipsWith the world’s appetite for energy growing ever more voracious, the author assesses how the industry’s infrastructure must adjust to both normal capacity increases and catastrophic events such as Hurricane Katrina. He describes how his company is contributing to new solutions.
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Path to a Cleaner Tomorrow
by David Slump
General Manager, Global Marketing
GE EnergyFossil fuels will continue to dominate the energy scene for years to come, sparking concern over climate change. The author notes that the key to reducing dangerous greenhouse gas emissions begins with encouraging the adoption of new technologies and minimizing the impact of clean-energy initiatives on economic growth.
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Africa: Key to Energizing the Global Energy Future
by Pat Davies
Chief Executive
SasolFrom oil in Mozambique to coal in South Africa, the African continent can boast of abundant reserves and new discoveries. The challenge of working in a region rich in resources but poor in investment is addressed by the author, who concludes that Africa’s energy industry has the potential to open a new chapter in socioeconomic progress.
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Mutual Needs Fuel Cooperative Efforts Between the United States and Africa
by Samuel Wright Bodman
U. S. Secretary of EnergyWith the African Growth and Opportunity Act, the U.S. Congress has emphasized its commitment to helping prosperity flourish across the African continent. Secretary Bodman provides an overview of some of the major projects undertaken jointly by the United States and African nations.
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Moving to the Distributed Utility of the Future
by Michael Chesser
Chairman and CEO
Great Plains Energy What will tomorrow’s distributed utility look like? In the author’s preview, electronic controls, grid management systems and distributed generation combine to create value and consistency in a volatile utilities market.
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Education Outreach: The U.S. Oil and Natural Gas Industry Tells Its Story
by Red Cavaney
President and CEO
American Petroleum Institute In the face of widespread criticism, the oil and gas industry needs a public advocacy program to inform and educate consumers. The author describes the steps his organization has taken to counter some of the "energy fictions" so prevalent today.
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Can a Nuclear Plant Be Built Without Significant Cost Disallowances?
by Rilck Noel
Managing Director, Energy & Utility Practice
ProtivitiAlong with assurances of safety, the construction of a new nuclear power plant must also factor in cost effectiveness. The author outlines a two-pronged approach to mitigating cost disallowance that includes process reviews and documentation to meet budgetary and safety goals.
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Alberta: Canada’s Energised Province
by the Honourable Greg Melchin
Minister of Energy
Government of AlbertaRich in oil and gas reserves, the province of Alberta is quickly becoming a focal point in the Canadian economy. The author outlines the advantages of Alberta’s energy sector, from its strong revenue stream to its healthy employment picture, and encourages further investigation from its best customer: the United States.
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The International Upstream Oil and Gas Industry: The Ultimate Reality Show
by John Doran, Ph.D.
CEO
Roc Oil Company Limited (ROC)The oil and gas industry is not that different from reality TV shows such as "Big Brother." The world is captivated, and yet utterly confused, by the inner workings of both. Reality is a deceiving word, argues the author, who points out the best way to approach your favorite reality program may also be the best way to gain an understanding of the oil and gas industry: understand reality is all about perception.
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The Time Is Right to Upgrade IT
by Steven Pegolo
Sector Leader
Oil & Gas Technology and Security Risk Services Practice
Ernst & Young Energy CenterLong dismissed as a "backoffice" application, information technology can actually play a much more proactive role in energy production, according to the author. He outlines some the advantages of state-of-the-art systems, including the ability to activate distant compressors from thousands of miles away.
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Linking Canada’s Unconventional Oil Sands to a Growing Market
by David J. Schulte
CEO
Tortoise North American Energy Corp.For the past 20 years, the United States’ demand for oil and gas has grown 1 to 2 percent with production unable to keep pace. The author recommends that the United States and Canada work together to bridge this growing gap by developing the vast Canadian unconventional oil sands.
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The NAPE Expo: The Marketplace for the Oil Deal
by Eric K. Hanson, CPL/ESA
Chairman
North American Prospect ExpoSince 1993, the North American Prospect Expo has been offering a wide range of opportunities for professionals in the oil and gas industry to network, learn about new technologies and make deals. The author outlines the events scheduled for 2006 NAPE, which takes place on February 2nd and 3rd in Houston, Texas.
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Progress Towards the Digital Oilfield: Evolution or Revolution?
by Peter Goode
CEO
Vetco InternationalThe new digital oilfield is taking shape, but progress is impeded by a corporate culture still wary of technological innovation. The author lays out his vision for a more cooperative industry environment, emphasizing that the future holds promise for developing fields that have previously been inaccessible.
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