"Oil prices are the big story for 2015. They are a once-in-a-generation shock and will have huge reverberations." The start of 2015 sure had a different tone in the oil industry than that of a year …
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Natural Gas Liquids (NGLs) Boom
A recent WSJ article highlighted a little talked about segment of the natural gas market that has grown as a result of the boom in domestic oil and gas production. WSJ: Shale Shines Light on Natural …
$80 Oil Ripples Through Global Industry, Economy, Politics
Our company president is fond of saying that one reason he loves being in the oil business is that “it’s always in the news”. This month I was getting emails almost daily from our experts saying, …
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WSJ Article Offers Great Insight on Fracking Economics
Energy Boom Can Withstand Steeper Oil-Price Drop Some Smaller U.S. Producers Are Likely to Face Pinch From a More-Modest Decline Oil prices would need to fall at least …
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Industry Trends: Crude By Rail
A recent article in the Wall Street Journal, inspired us to look at the topic known in the industry as 'Crude by Rail'. This game-changing trend in oil transportation has transformed the midstream …
OESI – Data Sharing and Solutions for Safety
Eliminating Barriers to Data Sharing and Solutions The newly formed Ocean Energy Safety Institute (OESI) held its second major event at the University of Houston on August 12 and 13, and we learned …
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Changing Perspectives for Positive Results
A Project Management Institute Event On June 19, Margaret A. Johnson, P.E., President of Ideal Training, Inc. (bio) spoke about “Changing Perspectives to Positively Affect Project Performance” at the …
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Ocean Energy Safety Institute Inaugural Event
The newly formed Ocean Energy Safety Institute (OESI) held its first major event at the University of Houston on May 12 and 13. This first forum focused on risk in oil and gas operations and how OESI …
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EKTi Education Outreach
University of Houston - Digital Media Program EKT Interactive has been involved with the University of Houston Digital Media program for the last 4 years. This year we had the opportunity to …
Offshore Technology Conference – Energy Education Institute
Education in Energy This years Energy Education Institute program was the 10th annual holding of this part of the OTC. It includes educational activities in conjuction with NEED and STEM …
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University R&D Showcase at Offshore Technology Conference
At the annual Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) last week, I had the opportunity to meet with universities showcasing their Research & Development projects that have important potential for the …
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SPE New Hire Orientation
Update: You can listen to a recording of Marty Stetzer's presentation on 'Opportunities for New Hires in Oil and Gas' here. One or two times a year, depending on demand (and usually the price of …