Quality governs what crude oil is worth and where it can be delivered. What is often described as a uniform commodity actually has a range of qualities that impact the end use and ease of transport. Despite the importance of quality and the long history of the industry, product qualities…
Mark Le Dain is Head of Strategy at Validere and prior to joining Validere worked as an Investment Banking Vice President focusing on energy and infrastructure transactions.Validereis a technology company that uses AI and IoT to optimize oil and gas quality measurement for energy companies across North America. Mark holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) from the Queen’s University School of Business and is a CFAcharterholder.
Oil and gas operations are commonly found in remote locations far from company headquarters. Now, it's possible to monitor pump operations, collate and analyze seismic data, and track employees around the world from almost anywhere. Whether employees are in the office or in the field, the internet and related applications enable a greater multidirectional flow of information – and control – than ever before.