Millennials and the Oil and Gas Industry
Fewer millennials are considering careers in the oil and gas industry than ever before. Just a few decades ago, oil was an extremely popular field of study for students. Many engineering and science graduates went on to work for major oil corporations. The oil and gas...
Robotics in the Oil & Gas Industry
The development of robots is changing how the oil and gas industries function. There are a handful of ways in which robotics are being used for offshore drilling. To assist with the task of offshore drilling, ANYmal was created. It is the only autonomous robot...
How Are Offshore Oil Rigs Powered?
Offshore oil and gas production is an important aspect of the oil and gas industry. Deposits located offshore are normally far larger than those located on land. As a result, oil companies are looking to prioritize these offshore deposits in order to become more...
Top Qualities of Leaders in the Oil and Gas Industry
Over the last few years, layoffs and cost-cutting measures have led to a shortage of talent in the oil and gas industry, which only adds to the importance of leadership development. Industry training programs tend to yield candidates equipped with technical, teachable...
3 Reasons to Be Optimistic About the US Oil and Gas Industry
The future of the United States’ oil and gas industry appears bright. The last decade has seen a shale boom, which has contributed to a vast improvement in production. The country also has the potential to become one of the world’s largest distributors as well as...
Is Corpus Christi the Next Leading Oil Hub?
The next decade has the potential to see the Port of Corpus Christi overtake the Port of Houston as the top U.S. crude oil export hub. The Port of Corpus Christi currently leads the country in oil exports, but soon this could all change. According to a recent report...
New Technology in the Oil and Gas Industry
Technology has been rapidly advancing virtually every industry for the last couple of decades now. Research and development in the oil and gas industry in particular have led to several technical and digital breakthroughs. These developments have made oil mining and...
The Oil and Gas Industry Leadership Talent Gap
The oil and gas industry is currently undergoing a major talent gap, especially when it comes to leadership. There are many reasons for this. Many experienced industry leaders are retiring, and there are not enough graduates interested in an oil and gas industry...
The Latest Oil and Gas Production Methods
Oil and gas are two of the primary sources of energy greatly relied upon across the globe. Last year, the global demand for oil amounted to about 99.2 million barrels per day. Experts anticipate a major increase in demand into the future. Oil drilling companies,...
What is the EastMed Pipeline Project?
Last December, the leaders of Cyprus, Greece, and Israel met in the Israeli city of Beersheba. During this meeting they resolved to sign an agreement in the near future that would create a new gas pipeline. This pipeline, named the EastMed Pipeline, has the potential...