Time to ‘Cowboy Up’ and Buy Energy Stocks
Article: Raymond James Energy ‘Stat of the Week’
Author:Ramond James and Associates
Bad data and even worse analysis has dug the energy sector into a hole, states the author. The way out begins with the development of a globally mandated, field-by-field production report and continues with a new focus on research and development.
Robust Rig Migration Trend on Pace to Drive Meaningful Gulf of Mexico Jackup Dayrates 'step–change'
Article: Raymond James Energy ‘Stat of the Week’
Author:Raymond James and Associates
Bad data and even worse analysis has dug the energy sector into a hole, states the author. The way out begins with the development of a globally mandated, field-by-field production report and continues with a new focus on research and development.
A New Plan: Stop Digging, Start Climbing?
Magazine: World Energy, Vol. 8 No. 4
Author: Matthew R. Simmons
Bad data and even worse analysis has dug the energy sector into a hole, states the author. The way out begins with the development of a globally mandated, field-by-field production report and continues with a new focus on research and development.
Dead Certainties and Unwarranted (Energy) Speculations
Magazine: World Energy, Vol. 8 No. 2
Author: Mark Bentley
In a changing energy landscape, many "dead certainties" - tied to everything from changing industry dynamics to environmental concerns to intensifying capital markets - come under the author's scrutiny. He finds some of the previous truths largely obsolete and outlines how to face the new realities.
Energy Crisis? What Energy Crisis?
Magazine: Energy Houston, Vol. 4 No. 2
Author: Curtis D. Burton
Among the changes brought by September 11th is an alteration in America's energy landscape. The author explains how the seriousness of America's energy situation is masked by low natural gas and gasoline prices, making energy supply a non-issue for U.S. citizens. He urges the nation, companies and individuals to look beyond the current low prices and seek solutions to the energy crisis.
Energy and National Security Go Hand in Hand
Magazine: World Energy, Vol. 5 No. 1
Author: Thos. E. Capps
Energy and National Security Go Hand in Hand The September 11 terrorist attacks catapulted national security concerns ahead of all others on the nation's political agenda. Recognizing the significance of such concerns, the author notes that a comprehensive energy strategy is critical to our efforts to strengthen the national defense. Applauding the House and Senate for moving to work out their differences and adopt a comprehensive energy bill, the author notes that nothing less than our national security and future economic prosperity are at stake.
Are Oilfield Suppliers and Contractors Expected to Make a Profit?
Magazine: World Energy, Vol. 6 No. 1
Author: Bruce Crager
The answer to this rather simple question depends on whom you ask. Two stakeholders of supplier and contractor companies, investors and employees, certainly say yes. The author is concerned about the answer from the third group, the customers, and makes a case that they should be saying yes, too.
Knowledge Management and New IT Architecture Will Maximize Upstream Value Creation?
Magazine: World Energy, Vol. 3 No. 2
Author: John W. Gibson
The energy workforce is rapidly aging and enrollments in petroleum-related university programs are at record lows. The resultant impending shortage of intellectual capital will require a new approach to knowledge management. The author explores the "people problem" and issues of knowledge management, along with an emerging information technology infrastructure as a means of sustaining and growing the industry.
Technology and Production: A View to the Future
Magazine: World Energy, Vol. 7 No. 2
Author: Andrew Gould
As demand for oil increases, the spotlight turns to the decline rates of aging reservoirs. The author outlines the role of emerging technology to assess short-term decline and address long-term production needs.
E&P: Yin and Yang of the Upstream Industry - Bringing the Exploration Outlook to Production?
Magazine: World Energy, Vol. 7 No. 4
Author: Robert P. Peebler
The oil industry benefits from the often radically different approaches of those involved in exploration and production: the engineers on the production side and the geophysicists on the exploration side. The author feels that the industry could benefit in the long term by implementing a more balanced approach to E&P than is currently used, one that brings together the strengths of both disciplines.
Workforce Woes: Confronting the E&P Labor squeeze
Magazine: World Energy, Vol. 9 No. 1
Duane C. Radtke
Four years ago, the author points our, he wrote in World Energy about the aging energy workforce. Those graying professionals are now even closer to retirement, and few graduates stand poised to take their place. A focus on public relations and education is poised to help stem the problem.
Help Wanted: Solving the Oil and Gas Labor Crunch
Magazine: World Energy, Vol. 5 No. 3
Author: Duane C. Radtke
The oil and gas industry is graying around the temples and the number of oil and gas engineering students is every low. A negative perception of the industr isn‚t helping. The author details the industry‚s problems and offeres some suggestions for improvement.
Listen to the Whispers of History?
Magazine: World Energy, Vol. 7 No. 4
Author: Robert E. Rose
Energy production is vital to the nation's and the world's economic future, and the current energy shortage threatens economic prosperity as well as national security. The author calls upon the can-do spirit of the industry's pioneers to urge a focus on finding and harvesting U.S. domestic energy resources, both offshore and onshore.
Developing Human Resources for the Future Oil and Gas Industry
Magazine: World Energy, Vol. 8 No. 1
Author: Chakib Sbiti
The oil and gas industry offers promising career opportunities, and an increasingly diverse demographic is prepared to take part. The author describes how encouraging the careers of women, partnering with educational institutions and utilizing the human resources of all nations can bring much-needed talent to the table.
The Energy Image and Recruiting
Magazine: World Energy, Vol. 6 No. 1
Author: Lane E. Sloan
Whenever the energy industry is in the public eye, it always seems to be for something negative. Although Americans with personal vehicles appreciate gasoline always being available, the industry still seems to attract more than its share of bad press. The author suggests this may be hurting recruiting efforts, and calls on industry leaders to help turn the situation around.