Essays On Oil

Before entering Iraq, Talisman must do their due diligence in order to maximize profits and minimize risks. Due diligence would require a thorough review of both surface and subsurface risks to successfully extracting oil from Iraq and bringing it to market. It is important that they clearly indicate what needs to be done. Given Talisman’s […]

There are many definitions of globalization, some suggesting that globalization is an ideological battleground where power and resources are fought over and won by a privileged few – that power in fact controls globalization (Adesanya, 2011). Theoretically globalization is meant to make possible the democratization of market forces, the breakdown of trade barriers (Adesanya, 2011) […]

Chapter 1 1.1 Background of Study The petroleum industry in Nigeria is the largest industry and main generator of GDP in Africa’s most populous nation. Since the British discovered oil in the Niger Delta in the late 1950s, the oil industry has been married by political and economic strife due to a long history of […]

Izo, a prominent multinational oil company, is seeking to expand its market share in India. However, it is encountering various obstacles in its efforts to compete with other players. Its competitors include public sector undertakings (PSUs) like IOC, HPCL, and BPCL, which have already established a strong brand presence and distribution network in India’s stagnant […]

PTT is currently ranked No. 95 among the world’s largest 500 companies (based on the 2011 performance), up from No. 128th in 2011, with sale revenues of 2,428,165 million Baht, or a jump by 529,483 million Baht or 27. 9 percent from 2010. Furthermore, PTT, having successfully been assessed by the SAM Corporate Sustainability Assessment […]

This study was conducted to determine the possibility of using yellow bell seeds crude extract as fuel.Mature yellow bell seeds were collected, cleaned, and ground using mortar and pestle. Water was added before the juice was extracted. To remove excess water, the juice extracted from the seeds was boiled and was allowed to cool. Testing […]

The Chevy Volt case illustrates the challenges faced by large corporations such as GM. Effective strategic decision making necessitates a leader’s vision to attain profitability and sustainability, the primary business goals. However, conflicts among management committee members can hinder the assessment of whether their chosen course is beneficial. Conversely, smaller companies with fewer decision makers […]

Recent discoveries of oil and gas deposits in some African countries, such as Ghana, Ethiopia, Sierra Leone, Uganda etc. present new opportunities to chart a sustainable growth and development path that facilitates poverty reduction. Ghana’s offshore Jubilee field, situated approximately 60 kilometers from the mainland is estimated to have oil reserves of 108 billion barrels […]

Nigeria is referred to as the “giant of West Africa,” with a population of over 98 million, and a land mass of twice the size of California (Lawrence, “Shell Oil in Nigeria”, 2008). Nigeria is the sixth largest oil producer in the world, currently over 95 percent of its foreign exchange market is from the […]

My Hometown, Ahvaz is a big and vast city in the west of Iran. It’s an overcrowded city with about 2 million people in a variety of almost all tribes of Iranian that live together with a sense of community and a little racism somehow In every tribe too. However, Ahvaz is very important city […]

Just like other goods, the prices of crude oil experience significant shifts during times of surplus or shortage. The pricing cycle of crude oil can extend over several years, reacting to changes in use and the tactics of both OPEC and non-OPEC participants. This has been clearly observed in the major changes seen in the […]

Airlines must establish cost leadership to gain a competitive advantage in the industry, as competition poses a significant threat. Managing increasing operational expenses and decreasing revenues is a major challenge for the airline industry as it seeks to maximize profits. Therefore, airlines must understand the costing process and explore various strategies to reduce costs. To […]

The oil spill at the BP drilling site in the Gulf of Mexico rapidly transformed into a major environmental catastrophe from a localized incident. It originated from the explosion of the deeper Horizon Offshore drilling rig, resulting in an alarming surge of oil to the surface. The daily volume of oil being released was estimated […]

Due to this, specific companies redirected their focus towards natural gas. The demand for alternative energy sources is on the rise, however, crude oil remains in high demand. Gasoline and fuel oil continue to be the primary fuels, creating a worldwide need for crude oil. The non-renewable nature of petroleum may result in future shortages […]

Fossil fuels provide both energy and raw materials such as ethylene, for the production of other substances construct word and balanced formulae equations of chemical reactions as they are encountered. There are three important steps involved:  Show all reactants and all products in the word equation. Write the correct formula for each reactant and each […]

Real Life Application of Transportation Problem Submitted to: Prof. Hitesh Arora Submitted by: Abhay Sawhney (201055) Executive Summary Transportation Problem involves distribution of a certain commodity from several origins to a number of destinations. The aim in the whole process is to minimize the costs involved. A necessary condition for the solving of the transportation […]

Manufacturers have the ability to adopt eco-friendly practices. Responsible companies continually research ways to preserve the environment for future generations. While some manufacturing companies comply with the EPA’s guidelines, there are those that surpass expectations. In my view, Shell Gas is at the forefront of environmental conservation efforts. Shell actively reduces energy and water consumption, […]

Memo Memo to Bob Friary Executive Vice President, Safety and Operational Risk Dry Brian Calvary Chief Financial Officer of British Petroleum: Introduction As we are sure you are already familiar with the British Petroleum organization, a lot of the information included in this memo may seem unnecessary directed only to you. It is vital to […]

Reconsider the case study presented In the supplement to Chap. 8 (on the CD-ROOM) Involving the Texaco Corp.. Site selection problem. Texaco management has tentatively chosen SST. Louis as the site of the new refinery. However, management now is addressing the question of whether the capacity of the new refinery should be made somewhat larger […]

This chapter will provide basic knowledge of Shell Nigeria Oil Company and its operation in Nigeria, in particular regarding its ethics, performance, social involvement, contribution to national income and its contribution to keeping the environment green. Since the Rio Conference of 1992 the code of conduct for all extractive industries including crude oil mining companies […]

Kamal Nath, Union Minister (commerce and industry), in May 2005. Introduction In May 2006, ONGC Ltd. (ONGC), a major Indian public sector company in the petroleum industry, received the ‘Golden Jubilee Award for Corporate Social Responsibility in Emerging Economies – 2006’, at the 7th International Conference on Corporate Governance organized by the World Council for […]

The prices of essential commodities such as pulses, vegetables, and cereal items are expected to rise due to an increase in transportation cost. Moreover, the cost of cooking gas has gone up by 35 Rs. per 14.5 kg cylinder. This will create difficulties for the common man who is already dealing with the negative effects […]