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This article examines major oil companies in terms of climate strategies and their implementation. More specifıcally, it takes a critical look at Shell, BP, and ExxonMobil, and the relationship between rhetoric and action regarding investments in climate-friendly activities. Empirical evidence indicates a generally high degree of consistency between what these companies say and what they do, but interesting differences are also found: ExxonMobil has done somewhat more than its climate strategy formulations would suggest; Shell has done somewhat less; whereas BP's activities are mainly in line with its statements. Factors at three levels contribute to explaining these differences: (1) the company level, 2) the political framework conditions in the various regions where the companies operate, 3) international climate cooperation. The fındings and explanations, although restricted to the three oil companies with regard to climate change, provide insight into the relationship between corporate strategies and implementation more generally. They offer understanding and analytical categories for assessing how well and why such multinational entities put into practice stated objectives.

Abstract:\nIn this paper we analyse how oilrig activity in different Non-OPEC regions is affected by the crude oil\nprice. Oilrig activity outside OPEC is an important indicator for production in the near future, and is\nmore sensitive to the oil price than production from existing fields. We estimate relationships\nbetween oilrig activity and crude oil prices using Equilibrium Correction Models (ECM) augmented\nwith a stochastic time trend. The results generally show a positive relationship between oilrig activity\nand the crude oil price, but the strength of the relationship differs across regions. Rig activity in the\nUS seems to react much faster and stronger to oil price changes compared to other regions. In the\nlong-run the price elasticity in the US is above 1.5. Half the effect is observed after six months. In\nother regions the long-run elasticity is mainly between 0.5 and 1. Overall, it seems to be a clear\nrelationship between the oil industry structure in the region and the reaction to price changes.

Abstract The Barents Sea contains significant amounts of natural resources as fish, seabirds and sea mammals, and is generally considered an environmentally sensitive area. Facing decline in exploration activity in present areas, the oil industry in Norway needs new areas for exploration and possible production. The Lofoten and Barents Sea areas are among the most interesting areas in this respect. The Norwegian Government stated when it came into power in 2001, that no further petroleum activities should take place in the Norwegian Barents Sea before the potentials for environmental impacts and co-existence with the fishing industry were fully assessed. A thorough process was thus initiated early 2002 to study all potential impacts on natural resources, the environment, other industries and the society. A total of 27 thematic studies have been undertaken and a summary report has been written as to form a basis for a political decision. The paper introduces the process that has been run, including experiences from stakeholder dialogue at the various stages. Further, the paper presents the main results of the work, focusing on environmental issues and other issues of importance to the decision making process.

Within political and social processes the actors' intentions arc played out against institutional ‘laws of gravity’. With this in mind, the article focuses on the planning regime associated with the Scandinavian political model. At present the model seems to be challenged by a series of obstacles, raising the question of the political mechanism's ability to adapt. One hypothesis—called the ‘Decay’ scenario—is described in detail, thereby presenting: (1) a framework for political analysis on a national level; (2) some indicators on how the ‘Decay’ story may turn out; and (3) a group of sub‐theories supporting the hypothesis; in rivalry with its counterpart, a future success story of the Scandinavian model.

CO hydrogenation has been studied on cobalt foils as model catalysts for Fischer–Tropsch (FT) synthesis. The effect of pretreatment (number of calcinations and different reduction times) for cobalt foil catalysts at 220 °C, 1 bar, and H2/CO = 3 has been studied in a microreactor. The foils were examined by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). It was found that the catalytic activity of the cobalt foil increases with the number of pretreatments. The mechanism is likely an increase in the available cobalt surface area from progressively deeper oxidation of the foil, supported by surface roughness detected by SEM. The highest FT activity was obtained using a reduction time of only 5 min (compared to 1 and 30 min). Prolonged reduction caused the sintering of cobalt crystallites, while too short of a reduction time led to incomplete reduction and small crystallites susceptible to low turn-over frequency from structure sensitivity. Larger crystals from longer reduction times gave increased selectivity to heavier components. The paraffin/olefin ratio increased with the increasing number of pretreatments due to olefin hydrogenation favored by enhanced cobalt site density. From the results, it is suggested that olefin hydrogenation is not structure sensitive, and that mass transfer limitations may occur depending on the pretreatment procedure. Produced water did not influence the results for the low conversions experienced in the present study (<6%).

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Is it possible to have Environmentally Sustainable Petroleum Production in Lofoten and the Norwegian Barents Sea? Experiences from the Governmental Impact Assessment Process. Christer af Geijerstam; Christer af Geijerstam Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy Search for other works by this author on: This Site Google Scholar Nesse Steinar Nesse Steinar Det Norske Veritas Search for other works by this author on: This Site Google Scholar Paper presented at the SPE International Conference on Health, Safety, and Environment in Oil and Gas Exploration and Production, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, March 2004. Paper Number: SPE-86777-MS https://doi.org/10.2118/86777-MS Published: March 29 2004 Cite View This Citation Add to Citation Manager Share Icon Share Twitter LinkedIn Get Permissions Search Site Citation af Geijerstam, Christer, and Nesse Steinar. "Is it possible to have Environmentally Sustainable Petroleum Production in Lofoten and the Norwegian Barents Sea? Experiences from the Governmental Impact Assessment Process.." Paper presented at the SPE International Conference on Health, Safety, and Environment in Oil and Gas Exploration and Production, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, March 2004. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/86777-MS Download citation file: Ris (Zotero) Reference Manager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex Search nav search search input Search input auto suggest search filter All ContentAll ProceedingsSociety of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)SPE International Conference and Exhibition on Health, Safety, Environment, and Sustainability Search Advanced Search AbstractThe Barents Sea contains significant amounts of natural resources as fish, seabirds and sea mammals, and is generally considered an environmentally sensitive area. Facing decline in exploration activity in present areas, the oil industry in Norway needs new areas for exploration and possible production. The Lofoten and Barents Sea areas are among the most interesting areas in this respect.The Norwegian Government stated when it came into power in 2001, that no further petroleum activities should take place in the Norwegian Barents Sea before the potentials for environmental impacts and co-existence with the fishing industry were fully assessed. A thorough process was thus initiated early 2002 to study all potential impacts on natural resources, the environment, other industries and the society. A total of 27 thematic studies have been undertaken and a summary report has been written as to form a basis for a political decision.The paper introduces the process that has been run, including experiences from stakeholder dialogue at the various stages. Further, the paper presents the main results of the work, focusing on environmental issues and other issues of importance to the decision making process.BackgroundThe sea areas from Lofoten and northwards, including the Barents Sea, contain considerable natural resources of fish, seabirds and marine mammals. These areas are consequently important both ecologically and for fishery activities. The government therefore wishes to clarify whether it is possible to establish year round petroleum operations in the areas from Lofoten and northwards without causing unacceptable damage to the environment while at the same time operating in co-existence with the fishing industry and other social factors. This challenge forms the basis for the "Impact assessment of year-round petroleum operations in the Lofoten- Barents Sea area" (ULB).The intention of ULB is to form an independent basis for the government's consideration of questions concerning year round petroleum operations in the Lofoten - Barents Sea area, including assessment of the challenges of co-existence and of environmental impact.ProcessThe Ministry of Petroleum and Energy (OED) is responsible for this assessment process. The work with ULB is led by OED through a steering group with participation also from the Ministry of Fisheries (FID) and the Ministry of the Environment (MD). The assessment report has been prepared in a close collaboration between these three departments.A scoping document (Impact Assessment Programme) was prepared and issued for comments June-September 2002. Several consultation meetings with key stakeholders were also carried out during this period. This opened for dialogue and communication of stakeholder's views as well as receiving concrete feedback on the scoping document. Comments were submitted by a total of 38 stakeholders, and a final scoping document was issued January 2003. Keywords: knowledge gap, knowledge management, probability, barent sea, upstream oil & gas, seabird, relation, sea area, chemical spill, lofoten Subjects: HSSE & Social Responsibility Management, Environment, Information Management and Systems, Contingency planning and emergency response, Oil and chemical spills, Knowledge management This content is only available via PDF. 2004. Society of Petroleum Engineers You can access this article if you purchase or spend a download.

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Abstract The present instability in the world financial system was not inevitable. It is the direct result of a number of decisions (or rather non-decisions) for which the US in particular must be held responsible. The main prerequisite for regaining any form of system stability is that the US resumes its hegemony and leadership. Any hope of a wider international solution is both unrealistic and unworkable. Such is the basic thesis in Susan Strange's Casino Capitalism. The book gives a number of insightful observations concerning the driving forces of today's international financial system. But in discussing the consequences of the new financial order it skirts some of the more troubling facts concerning the ability of the US to exert the leadership called for by Ms. Strange.

Gjerde, G. Norwegian Petroleum Policy: Factors of Importance when Deciding the Extraction Rate. Cooperation and Conflict, XVII, 1982, 95-103. Petroleum revenues have to a great extent been channelled into the Norwegian economy in the late 1970's. The recent fall in oil prices shows how exposed the Government is with respect to the disappearance of petroleum revenue. A strategy for the long-term production and use of petroleum revenue is required. To disconnect the use of petroleum revenues from the level of production of petroleum is important, so providing a strategy for risk-hedging, allowing the Government to use part of petroleum revenues to build up future-oriented export industries. Export of capital to offset decline in revenue is another risk-reducing measure as is internationalization of Norwegian industry. Problems in initiating such a policy are touched upon.