Throughout her 30-plus year career in the oil and gas industry, which culminated as Executive President of Operations at the John Wood Group, plc (more commonly…
June 21st was the first official day of summer and the first week of July has already seen the hottest days on record since temperatures first…
Numerous indicators make clear that the next five years will usher in extreme transformation for a multitude of energy sectors, the overarching energy industry as well…
Organizations used to believe that behavior-based safety (BBS) was the best way to optimize hands-on safety and build a safety culture. After World War II, Toyota’s…
Now in my 40th year of being a geologist, it seems a perfect time to reflect on a career that has navigated resource industry booms and…
We hear a lot about authenticity and authentic leadership in the workplace. Famous authors such as Brené Brown and Adam Grant have debated its merits. We’re…
Two years ago, ExxonMobil surprised everyone with a climate-compatible vote to change board member seats, a decision brought about by Engine No. 1.1 This was described…
Energy journalist and executive editor-at-large at Oil and Gas Investor, Nissa Darbonne wrote the definitive book on the American shale plays with her 2014 missive, The…
This is my fourth article for OILWOMAN Magazine, and I am thrilled at the opportunity to interview Fuzzy Bitar! Fuzzy has acted as a mentor and…
I was eight-years old in 1965 when my family moved from Los Angeles to a small, growing suburb called Rowland Heights. When we moved there, there…
“As a father, I believe it’s important to provide education and promote curiosity for our little ones. I love involving my daughter in my work and…
Growing up on a farm in rural Central New York State, I learned the values of hard work, integrity, and leaving things better than I found…
The availability of electricity is essential for any off-grid, remote location, such as oil and gas and mining projects. However, research shows that connecting to the…
Guyana has successfully negotiated its toddler years in the oil and gas business. As it enters its fourth year as an oil producer and exporter, opportunities…
Modern society relies heavily on the energy, oil and gas industries, which provide essential infrastructure and power to support businesses and governments. However, with the increasing…
The boom and bust business of fossil fuel refineries is currently on a downswing created by the energy transition. Refiners are challenged to stay competitive while…
As stated in the monograph America Need’s Americas Energy and Its Natural Resources, all avenues of energy should be research and analyzed for America’s ultimate energy…
On a regular workday at an ordinary midstream gas plant, an extraordinary routine begins. A quadruped robot, Spot® by Boston Dynamics, rises to its haunches like…
Rebecca Ponton: You have had a varied and interesting career in energy – everything from HSE with Noble Drilling to Archer’s Acting Country Manager in Saudi…
Like major league baseball and the Hall of Fame, the oil and gas industry houses its share of standouts. While some pursue a one-directional path, others…
“Floating production platforms are a complex blend of users with different needs and the solutions they require need expert management and delivery,” writes Alexandre de Luca,…
Summer has arrived and the oil and gas industry is moving along with the change of the season, except in merger and acquisition activity. Over the…
Incredibly high efficiency standards are being set for new offshore projects, and satellite-enabled technologies are the only way to deliver results. Profit margins are important to…
All modern companies aim to obtain new technologies. Intellectual property (IP) can provide significant extra value in the acquisition process, even if you do not intend…
As pressure mounts from consumers, governments and regulators to address Scope 3 emissions, natural gas producers and buyers are increasingly encouraged to demonstrate steps they are…
In the rapidly evolving oil and gas industry, the ability to process and understand vast amounts of data quickly is not only a convenience, but a…
