scholarly journals A indústria do petróleo e gás natural e o desenvolvimento nacional

2019 ◽  
Vol 278 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Flávio Pansieri
Keyword(s):  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
National Development ◽  
Oil And Gas Industry ◽  
Systematic Analysis ◽  
Gas Industry ◽  
Local Content ◽  
Development Factor ◽  
Natural Gas Industry ◽  
Oil And Natural Gas

<p>The oil and natural gas industry and national development</p><p> </p><p>O presente artigo analisa a indústria nacional do petróleo e gás natural em seus níveis histórico, econômico e jurídico. Embora alguns fatores contribuam para que o setor esteja em crise, o objetivo é apresentar como esta indústria é referencial à economia brasileira, tendo como enfoque a política de concessão somada ao conteúdo local como um mecanismo para o desenvolvimento nacional. Por meio de análise normativa, revisão bibliográfica e dados oficiais, conclui-se que o conteúdo local é um elo importante para o desenvolvimento industrial, econômico e social do Brasil.</p><p> </p><p>This article analyses the Brazilian oil and gas industry in historic, economics and law outlook. Although some factors have launched this sector in downturn, the aim is show how this industry is referential to the economy, focusing on the concessions and local content policy as a national development factor. Through a systematic analysis of the legislation, relevant literature, and official statistics, the article concludes that the local content policy is crucial for industrial, economic and social developments of Brazil.</p>

scholarly journals A Review of Job Role Localization in the Oil and Gas Industry

Energies ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 2779 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jack Pegram ◽  
Gioia Falcone ◽  
Athanasios Kolios
Keyword(s):  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Oil And Gas Industry ◽  
Critical Discussion ◽  
Future Application ◽  
Gas Industry ◽  
Local Content ◽  
Job Role ◽  
Key Terms

Job role localization is a strategic local content solution used by countries bearing natural resource stocks to maximize the long-term benefits of exploring and producing them. Currently, there is significant variation in how countries and organizations plan and implement local content and job role localization strategies; hence, this paper aims to gather, classify, and discuss relevant literature with a view to identify best practices for future application. After a multi-dimensional discussion of key terms relevant to the topic, the drivers and theoretical underpinnings of local content are examined, followed by an assessment of job role localization literature qualifying enablers and barriers to localization. A critical discussion on the means of evaluating local content policies summarizes the findings of this critical review.

Entrepreneurial implications of Nigeria's oil industry local content policy

2011 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 223-241 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ugwushi Bellema Ihua ◽  
Olatunde Abiodun Olabowale ◽  
Kamdi Nnanna Eloji ◽  
Chris Ajayi
Keyword(s):  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Oil And Gas Industry ◽  
General Level ◽  
Gas Industry ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Oil Companies ◽  
Local Content ◽  
National Oil Companies ◽  
Indigenous Entrepreneurs ◽  
Entrepreneurial Activities

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate the efficacy of Nigeria's oil and gas industry local content (LC) policy, with particular reference to how the policy has enhanced entrepreneurial activities and served as panacea to resolving some of the country's socio‐economic challenges within the oil‐producing Niger Delta region.Design/methodology/approachSurvey data were randomly obtained from a questionnaire sample of 120 indigenes in Bayelsa, Delta and Rivers states; and subjected to factor‐analysis using varimax rotation to identify the most crucial factors likely to influence the success of the policy. Cronbach's α was also applied to ascertain the reliability of the data and overall agreement amongst respondents.FindingsThe study reveals a general level of indifference amongst the respondents, and an insignificant level of entrepreneurial implication, regarding the LC policy. Notwithstanding, the need to create business prospects, jobs opportunities, and establish special quota arrangements to benefit indigenes of the oil producing host‐communities were found to be most crucial in their assessment of the policy's efficacy.Practical implicationsIt is expected that the policy should stimulate and open up more channels for budding entrepreneurial activities, job opportunities and wealth generation. These would mitigate situations of unwarranted militant activities, social disorder and disguised criminalities such as kidnapping and destruction of oil installations, resulting from perceived marginalisation, massive unemployment and poor living standards experienced within the region.Originality/valueThe study provides insights into how the LC policy, if properly harnessed and judiciously implemented, can generate win‐win outcomes for the nation, multi‐national oil companies, host communities and indigenous entrepreneurs.

The natural gas industry: equipment, materials, and corrosion

2015 ◽  
Vol 33 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 175-185 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin Valdez ◽  
Michael Schorr ◽  
Jose M. Bastidas
Keyword(s):  
Natural Gas ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Saline Water ◽  
Oil And Gas Industry ◽  
Gas Industry ◽  
Municipal Networks ◽  
Production Wells ◽  
Natural Gas Industry ◽  
The Usa

AbstractCorrosion is a crucial worldwide problem that strongly affects the oil and gas industry. Natural gas (NG) is a source of energy used in industrial, residential, commercial, and electric applications. The abundance of NG in many countries augurs a profitable situation for the vast energy industry. NG is considered friendlier to the environment and has lesser greenhouse gas emissions compared with other fossil fuels. In the last years, shale gas is increasingly exploited in the USA and in Europe, using a hydraulic fracturing (fracking) technique for releasing gas from the bedrock by injection of saline water, acidic chemicals, and sand to the wells. Various critical sectors of the NG industry infrastructure suffer from several types of corrosion: steel casings of production wells and their drilling equipment, gas-conveying pipelines including pumps and valves, plants for regasification of liquefied NG, and municipal networks of NG distribution to the consumers. Practical technologies that minimize or prevent corrosion include selection of corrosion-resistant engineering materials, cathodic protection, use of corrosion inhibitors, and application of external and internal paints, coatings, and linings. Typical cases of corrosion management in the NG industry are presented based on the authors’ experience and knowledge.

scholarly journals The Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development Act and GATT Treaty Obligations: On a Path of Harmony or Discord?

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (7) ◽  
pp. 56
Author(s):  
Uchenna Jerome Orji
Keyword(s):  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Oil And Gas Industry ◽  
Living Standards ◽  
National Treatment ◽  
Gas Industry ◽  
Local Content ◽  
Content Development ◽  
Metal Products ◽  
Serious Injury ◽  
Gatt 1994

The Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development Act of 2010 prescribe local content requirements to promote the patronage of Nigerian products and services by operators in the oil and gas industry. Local content requirements however appear to violate obligations under the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) (1994) of which Nigeria is a member. This article examines provisions of the Act and Nigeria’s obligations under the GATT with a view to determining whether the provisions of the Act are in violation of GATT obligations, and whether those violations are covered by any of the exemptions under the GATT. The article finds that sections 10(1) (a), 11(1), 12 and 13 of the Act, which favor the use of local products and materials for projects in the oil and gas industry, contravene the national treatment obligations under Article III of GATT. The article also finds section 53 of the Act to be in violation of the obligation to ensure the general elimination of quantitative restrictions under Article XI:1 of GATT. However, the article suggests that GATT exemptions justify Nigeria’s application of local content measures in the industry. Nigeria can rely on Article XVIII of GATT to apply local content measures for the purpose of promoting economic development and improving living standards in the country. Besides, Nigeria can rely on Articles XII: 1/2 and XIX:1 of GATT to apply local content measures that restrict fabricated/welded metal products imports in order to prevent a serious decline in monetary reserves and also safeguard domestic producers of similar products from “serious injury” that may arise from the increased imports of such products. Keywords: GATT; Local content requirements; Nigeria; WTO obligations; Oil and gas industry.

scholarly journals Current state of development of Kazakhstan’s oil and gas industry

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (79) ◽  
pp. 70-75
Author(s):  
A. U. Muhammedov ◽  
◽  
A. В. Tasmaganbetov ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Natural Gas ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Oil And Gas Industry ◽  
Gas Production ◽  
Gas Industry ◽  
Current State ◽  
Oil And Natural Gas ◽  
Main Activity ◽  
Average Monthly Salary ◽  
Monthly Salary

The article describes the current state of the domestic oil and gas industry. The volume of crude oil and natural gas production in the oil and gas industry is analyzed. The analysis of the gross output of natural gas and oil production, including gas condensate by region, is given and carried out. The number of employees in the main activity is given. The average monthly salary of employees in the main activity of the industry is determined.

scholarly journals Rheological evaluation of local clay samples in central region Ghana for oil well drilling fluid formulation

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 100
Author(s):  
Foster Gomado ◽  
Forson Kobina ◽  
Augustus Owusu Boadi ◽  
Yussif Moro Awelisah
Keyword(s):  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Drilling Fluid ◽  
Oil And Gas Industry ◽  
Drilling Fluids ◽  
Local Clay ◽  
Gas Industry ◽  
Local Content ◽  
Oil And Gas Operations ◽  
Drilling Muds ◽  
Local Materials

The superb rheological features of bentonites makes them an excellent candidate in drilling operations. Its capacity of bentonite to swell and extend to a few times its unique volume gives it the gelling and viscosity controlling quality. The execution of clay or specifical bentonite as a great consistency controlling operator in drilling fluids largely depends on the great extent of its rheological conduct. Ghana as of late found oil and it has tossed a test to research to explore the utilization of local materials in the oil and gas operations. A rheological study was conducted on local clay samples from Ajumako, Saltpond and Winneba in the Central district of Ghana as a viscosifier in drilling muds. This will help to improve the local content of Ghana's oil and gas industry. Drilling muds were prepared from the samples in addition to a control mud using imported non-treated bentonite. The local clay samples were subjected rheological test where the flow behavior of the muds was determined by measuring the gel strength, plastic viscosity, and the yield point. The experimental values were compared to the API standards. It was revealed that the local clay had some potential features of bentonite and could be utilized as controlling operators in drilling fluids provided the clays are beneficiated to enhance their rheological properties. This novel tend to improve the local content in oil and gas industry in Ghana through the deployment of the local materials in oil and gas operations in the nation.

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