British Petroleum (BP) has begun pumping with its Argos platform in the Gulf of Mexico. The $9 billion offshore platform is said to increase crude oil production capacity in the region to 400,000 barrels a day. With this new platform, BP is heavily investing in the Gulf of Mexico...
Employees working in the oil and gas industry are susceptible to many health risks and occupational hazards. The US Department of Labor reports that risks to oil and gas employees include exposure to hazardous chemicals, fatigue due to long shifts, and workplaces polluted with excessive noise. These employees are...
The amount of HR support an organization’s workforce receives is defined as HR cost per employee. By determining this cost, companies can evaluate whether spending should increase, decrease, or shift towards investing in additional HR resources.
According to the Gartner HR Budget and Efficiency Benchmark Report, the average HR cost per...
G7 agrees to Russian oil price cap, Putin shuts down Nord Stream, again, China locks down, again, widespread demand destruction, OPEC production cuts, unsustainable energy inflation across Europe, war in Ukraine, public sentiment, ESG visibility—
In a period defined by global uncertainty still coming out of a global pandemic and...
Thanks to its heavily discounted crude, Russia has won China’s favor over the last year, at certain points even overtaking Saudi Arabia as the country’s main exporter. The Russian invasion of Ukraine early last year, and subsequent sanctions on Russian energy, have led Russia to reduce the price of...
A small, largely overlooked country in South America has become the center of the world’s oil future, offering low-carbon and low-cost oil production with the potential for an output of 1 million bpd. Guyana, which borders Brazil, Venezuela, and Suriname could be the world’s next big oil power, as...
The face of energy is transitioning from dependence on fossil fuels to renewable and clean energy solutions. With pressure from the current administration and mounting climate concerns, nations across the globe are rallying behind the green energy movement. The efforts to transition to clean energy represent the convictions of...
The connection between health and golf has long been embraced by the world’s best players. Stronger, faster, and fit golfers are hitting the ball further, and maintaining focus and energy throughout the entire round.
However, the average golfer does not need to spend thousands of dollars on a personal trainer...
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a delay in the restrictions proposed on CO2 emissions until after the 2024 presidential elections. EPA administrator, Michael Regan, made the decision to delay imposing restrictions until they can be thoroughly reviewed and reconsidered.
While many have called the EPA's proposed restrictions excessive and...
The Department of Energy recently announced the plan to replenish the Strategic Petroleum Reserve with a meager 6 million barrels. After draining the SPR to record lows in 2022, this plan seems far short of what many consider an appropriate emergency supply. This stage of Biden’s three-part plan to...
