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Now, let's fast-forward through that production process once more. Plastic that's synthesized from oil and natural gas is made by isolating hydrocarbons, breaking them down into their component parts and then reconstituting these parts into entirely new formations never before seen in nature. Simpl...
McKinsey: What role does HSE training play in building a strong safety foundation? Bernadette Spinoy: All newcomers, regardless of their position, are trained in safety on day one, and these courses are led by the newcomers’ direct-line managers. Th...
Large teams are often needed to monitor industrial and oil and gas sites in remote areas, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, creating significant challenges in terms of staffing and the associated costs. The good news for such companies – especially if th
Such shifts, in turn, require strategic responses from businesses.Oil and gas companies, whose fossil-based products have long been integral to the energy-supply landscape, are no exception. They need to navigate an environment in which increasingly stringent carbo...
Before oil prices began to soar in 1973, oil with little refining was burned to produce electricity. This oil use could be eliminated by building nuclear power plants, or by building coal or natural gas electricity generation. Home heating was often accomplished by deliveries of diesel to ...
It's also important to maintain your engine. Flip through your owner's manual and make sure you've been using the recommended motor oil — this will contribute to better engine health and performance. And if you notice the check engine light turn on, head to a shop and get it examined....
Even if you don't drive your car often, you still need to change the oil often, because conventional oil can breakdown overtime. One way to extend your oil changes is to use synthetic. Synthetic oil does not breakdown as easily, as it has a more durable composition. You could also ...
Hydrocarbons are brought to the surface by drilling through the cap rock and into the reservoir. Once the drill bit reaches the reservoir, a productive oil or gas well can be constructed and the hydrocarbons can be pumped to the surface. When the drilling activity does not find commercially vi...
This increased demand—along with the growing energy needs of countries like India and Brazil—has been a contributing factor in the rise of oil prices over the past few years. These countries act as the demand for the world's oil supplies. However, the way oil is priced does not reflect...