Revolutionising Professional Training in the Energy Industry
Transforming Professional Training in the Energy Industry: The Need for a Fresh Perspective Revolutionising professional training in the energy industry with the need for a new approach is essential to meet the evolving demands of the sector. In the fast-paced landscape of the energy industry, staying abreast of the latest global trends mastering new skills, […]
Geopolitics of critical raw materials (CRMs) supply chains
Is the EU setting itself up for a strategic failure with CRMs supply chains? The geopolitics of critical raw materials (CRMs) has emerged as a pressing issue in relation to the EU’s energy transition targets. Europe’s pursuit of greener energy through the expansion of renewable technologies has led to a growing dependence on raw materials […]
Russian Crude Oil Continuous Financing War in Ukraine
Ongoing Financing of the War in Ukraine Through Russian Crude Oil There is much talk in Europe about Russia’s ability to wage a prolonged war in Ukraine. In this context, it is worth considering to what extent Western sanctions are proving to be effective in limiting the Kremlin’s financial resources allocated to military efforts. Selling […]
Why Poland is taking so long to build floating gas terminal FSRU
It will take around five to six years for Poland to build its first floating gas terminal (FSRU). Germany launched its first floating liquefied natural gas terminal at the North Sea port of Wilhelmshaven at the end of 2022. The pace of the FSRU’s construction was record-breaking: 200 days. The second state-leased LNG terminal at […]
Will Europe become a green hydrogen producer?
Negligible chances for extensive production of cost-effective green hydrogen in Europe Following the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, the impetus for a rapid clean energy transition has never been stronger. This position was confirmed by the European Commission’s (EC) REPowerEU initiative, a plan to phase out Europe’s dependence on fossil fuels before 2030 and to […]
Can LNG replace Russian gas as a source of energy for Europe?
Europe’s double standards in securing LNG shipments Natural gas is the cleanest fossil fuel; its CO2 emissions are about half of that of coal and just one-third of brown coal emissions. Replacing coal with gas reduces total emissions by hundreds of millions of tonnes annually in Europe. Consequently, natural gas is widely used for heating, cooling, […]
Who drills the longest horizontal wells in the world?
Please note that the original version of this paper was written on 31st of July, 2017 before Maersk Oil was acquired by Total Energies. In May of 2008, Maersk Oil Qatar completed drilling its BD-04A – a horizontal well with a staggering length of 35,770 ft MDRT. It was reported that this well set […]
Geosteering capability: To outsource or not to outsource?
Capturing the benefits of outsourcing while preserving core competencies and long-term success. In an era of rapid change and uncertainty, the oil and gas industry is grappling with fundamental questions about efficiency, competency, and strategic direction. One contentious issue has emerged as a focal point: the outsourcing of geosteering services. This white paper explores the […]
Past, present and the future of the Ukrainian fuel sector
The origins of the fuel crisis and analysis of the viable support options during and post the Russian aggression There are a few reasons for the current fuel crisis in the Ukraine, which reflects itself in the massive shortage of this good in the country.1 The country’s pre-aggression fuel demand (do not mistake with the […]
Understanding Sustainability & Its Impact on the Future of the Energy
CEO and founder of GeoModes, Piotr Przybylo, spoke to Green.Org about the importance of understanding sustainability and its impact on the future of the energy Hi Piotr, could you tell us a little bit about your background? I have spent my entire professional career working for the energy industry across four continents and 12 different […]
The Real Financial Cost of Nord Stream 2
Economic sensitivity analysis of the alternatives to the offshore pipeline In any economic analysis of Nord Stream 2 the first question to be considered is the actual cost of the project. Over the last couple of years, a variety of publications have provided widely differing cost projections. The recent data suggest that Nord Stream […]
Introducing Geosteer Well On Paper
How the planning phase can foreshadow geosteering failure Introducing Geosteer Well On Paper. The success of any geosteering process is determined at the planning stage. This article will present the most crucial aspects of well planning which directly impact the effectiveness and efficiency of the geosteering process while drilling. These critical matters, often overlooked […]