[ In 11/12-2004 ] Dec 7, 2004Commentary, 11/12 2004Natural gas or methane, the cleanest burning of all fossil fuels, has a simple molecule, with four hydrogen atoms arrayed around an atom of carbon (CH4). The resulting CO2 from combustion of natural gas is far lower than that of coal or oil, making it more manageable. But in addition to combustion, methane is also an important source for hydrogen, via steam methane reforming. Most significantly, natural gas has become the fuel of choice, as more and more countries plan to meet their future energy needs via gas. So gas pipelines criss-cross the globe. But pipelines can only go so far before transport costs become prohibitive, and that’s where Liquefied Natural Gas (LGN) comes into the picture.
The Oil Market OutlookDec 6, 2004 The recent oil market volatility and high prices have been a major cause for concern among OPEC’s Member Countries, and our Organization has been doing everything it can to restore order and stability to this leading energy sector. By Dr. Maizar Rahman, Acting for The Opec Secretary General. [ In 11/12-2004 ]
From the Editor: What a View...Nov 26, 2004 There’s nothing like a busy year to make the time fly by. Here we are at the end of 2004, and, hopefully, looking forward to 2005. In some ways this issue is like we’ve made it to a mountain summit: We can easily look back, or forward (although it’s a bit misty up there), but it’s also really grand to just look around and appreciate where we are. [ In 11/12-2004 ]
Growth Means OpportunityNov 26, 2004 The price of oil has been a dominant theme for 2004, with WTI passing $55 per barrel. The sector is continuing to plan for huge capital expenditure outlays to ensure reserve replacement. Russia has grabbed many headlines and we believe this will continue to be a hotspot in the coming future. We will also comment on the growing LNG sector and the dynamics facing investors looking to finance this growth. By Roger Harvey. [ In 11/12-2004 ]
A New Wellstream HorizonNov 26, 2004 Enabling oil and gas operations at longer distances and deeper water with greater value generation for new and existing fields. [ In 11/12-2004 ]
Internet: The Fall of Old-Style TelephonyNov 26, 2004 The established power structures in the telecommunications industry are under bombardment from new, nimble, small companies, who are providing services with cutting edge technology and undercutting the traditional, pay-per-minute business model of the big phone companies. Here’s a look at IP-telephony, which may be the worst thing to happen to land line revenues since the mobile phone. By Erlend Gram Simonsen. [ In 11/12-2004 ]
Commentary, 9/10 2004Oct 8, 2004 What Goes Up ...
... may never come down. If we were talking about space exploration, we could be referring to some deep-space probe, far from the pull of the Earth’s gravity – although it would certainly come down somewhere, eventually. But if you haven’t guessed by now, we’ll fill you in – we’re thinking about out-of-this-world oil prices. [ In 9/10-2004 ]
From the Editor: The Little Things that Make the DifferenceOct 8, 2004 This issue’s focus is not on huge developments or monster finds, but on the small pieces and parts that are sometimes taken for granted. Pumps, valves and the like can contribute greatly to a development’s performance or can be a weak link that leads to shutdown or worse. [ In 9/10-2004 ]
Multiphase Pumping – A Successfully Growing Oil Field Production TechnologyOct 8, 2004 During the past 15 years, multiphase pumps have gained increased acceptance in oil field production. They have replaced conventional production equipment with their simple and more economical technology. By Hans-Juergen Schoener. [ In 9/10-2004 ]
Working With HydratesOct 8, 2004 Subsea equipment has now been supplied for over 25 years, and with the current upturn in World Oil & Gas markets, more and more discoveries are being declared viable in deep and ultra-deep waters. New deepwater offshore discoveries in West Africa, Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific Rim (where exploration is now being undertaken beyond 4,000 metres water depth), are being developed where the wellhead is situated on the seabed. By Peter Burnett. [ In 9/10-2004 ]
Hook, Line and SinkerOct 8, 2004 Internet use is certainly not safe these days, and it seems like there are new hazards lurking around the corner every day. Viruses are rampant, spam is clogging up mailboxes, and you can never be certain of what is really lying behind the link you are about to click. Whatever measures ISPs and software publishers come up with on Wednesday to battle these pests are seemingly useless on Thursday, because the bad guys are always ahead of the game. By Erlend Gram Simonsen. [ In 9/10-2004 ]
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