Special reports

Scientists at Heriot-Watt University have discovered bacteria that consume oil.

The power industry needs to plug its growing skills gap if it’s to adapt to the shifting demands of a rapidly-changing world. Jane Hutt, from International Generator Technical Community, and Rob Thornton-Jones, from BRUSH Turbogenerators, argue that if the industry is to evolve, curiosity is key.

Jenny Amalfi, Learning and Development Director, Airswift, looks at methods of unlocking an organisation's core competencies during the industry downturn.

The first-of-its-kind partnership agreement aims to strengthen the performance of the Iraqi energy sector.

Douglas-Westwood look ahead and examine the likely state of the oil price next year.

Asgeir Drøivoldsmo, Programme Committee Chair for SPE Intelligent Energy 2016 introduces core concerns surrounding the digital oilfield that will be addressed at SPE, taking place in Aberdeen from the 6 - 8 September.

Positive predictions from Stratas Advisors’ Short Term Price Outlook offer hope during a period of turmoil for the oil and gas industry.

Achilles: In the current economic environment facing the industry, the risk that suppliers and contractors take short cuts in terms of compliance inevitably increases.

According to Douglas-Westwood, Russian onshore drilling bucked global activity trends and reached record highs in 2015.

Natural gas production reached a record high level of 79 billion ft3/d, an increase of 5% from 2014.

ADIPEC 2016 continues to attract senior representation from the world's industry giants.

A civil anitrust lawsuit, issued by the US Department of Justice proposes to halt the merger between two of the world’s largest oilfield-services companies.

Iain Hutchison of Merlin ERD, has urged the UK government to encourage oil companies to look “outside the box” and apply innovative solutions.

Douglas-Westwood analyse the UK government’s decision to abolish the Petroleum Revenue Tax.

Andrew Speers, CEO of Petroplan, discusses the opportunities for western investment in Iran, following the lifting of sanctions.