Special reports

Andrew Austin, Chief Executive, IGas Energy, welcomed as speaker at the International Petroleum Week Lunch by the Energy Institute.

Gordon Cope, Contributing Editor, highlights how human factors engineering has the capacity to increase plant safety, and save money.

Unique PDC Cutter Index methodology delivers breakthrough performance in specific applications.

According to Wood Mackenzie, OPEC’s decision to retain current production undermines potential for near term price recovery.

McKinsey takes a brief look at the rise of the joint venture.

Bjørnar Tonhaugen, VP Oil & Gas Markets, Rystad Energy, on OPEC decision scenarios and oil market realities.

The World Energy Council has warned that the future of energy hinges upon the financing choices made today.

Nunzia Florio, UKPIA, takes a look at the UK’s downstream oil sector.

A new report from PwC says that India has the opportunity to become a US$ 10 trillion economy.

DNV GL has established a Joint Industry Project (JIP) to develop guidelines for a decision support framework for corrosion assessment and integrity management of ageing wells.

Cedigaz takes a look at Japan’s new energy policy as the country goes in search of a stable and competitive energy supply.

Gary Farrow, AVEVA, discusses how as-built brownfield assets can enhance operational safety.

Colin Thurston, Thermo Fisher Scientific, discusses the role of information management systems in increasing laboratory efficiency and reducing environmental impact.

Elaina Harvey, protective clothing and Nomex® specialist at DuPont, offers expert guidance on heat and flame protective clothing.

Luisa Sykes and Valentin Kotlomin, Euro Petroleum Consultants, discuss how IMO sulfur limit regulations are likely to impact the European refining industry.