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Strategies for OFSE companies confronting the energy transition

The oil-field-services-and-equipment sector has steadily declined for more than a decade. Companies can consider three broad strategies to revive their fortunes and chart a pathway for the future.

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Strategies for OFSE companies confronting the energy transition

– The oil-field-services-and-equipment sector has steadily declined for more than a decade. Companies can consider three broad strategies... to revive their fortunes and chart a pathway for the future.
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The autonomous plant: Entering a new digital era

– The requirements of the energy transition present significant industry challenges. Energy companies must embrace new technologies,... transform management systems, and expand workforce capabilities.
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Testing ECI 877 Exploring global energy demand

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Testing ECI 877 Exploring global energy demand

– An interactive graphic examines the growth of global energy and petroleum demand based on scenarios accounting for GDP and other... factors, including the potential reduction in demand through increased energy productivity.
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A winning OFSE agenda for current times

– Oil-field-service and -equipment companies are facing unprecedented structural headwinds. The sector must transform itself to... regain investor confidence and attract the new talent that it needs.
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The future of liquefied natural gas: Opportunities for growth

– The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated LNG market trends that were already underway. LNG players must pursue improvement in five... areas to adapt to new conditions and seize opportunities for growth.
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Digital transformation in energy: Achieving escape velocity

– The need for digital value is greater and the barriers to change are lower—yet inertia persists. Three practical lessons... can help energy companies break through.
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