Chemical experts resort to biocides in an effort to contain contamination and kill harmful microorganisms. However, different chemicals will produce different effects, and some are more effective in specific environments. Selection will therefore depend on the problem that the company is trying to tackle, the nature and location of the microorganisms.
The oil market faces a precarious few months. The imposition of US secondary sanctions on Iranian exports on November 5 is the critical factor behind Brent’s rally to over $80 a barrel in October. There is enough supply to meet demand this winter, but the margin for error is worryingly narrow.
When WiFi was available for customers use in late the 1990s, this was revolutionary. It benefited different industries through making communication faster, easier, and cheaper between people. However, what will happen if all the electronic devices became connected to internet including kitchens, cars, medical devices, industrial machines, and sensors? This connection is basic concept of the Internet of Things (IoT).
Nuclear power generation has fallen out of favor across much of the world. It has declined 7% since 2006, and its share of energy mix has been decreasing steadily alongside an increase in the use of fossil fuels. There are several reasons for this.
Following the beginning of production from Zohr natural gas field and the historic agreement with Israel, the oil and gas industry in Egypt is going through a prosperous phase. In order to sustain the country’s achievements and meet the government’s expectations of turning Egypt into an energy hub, the Egyptian petroleum sector requires more technical engineers with practical experience.
For petroleum engineering fresh graduates, the career choices they make do not only affect their career path, but also their lifestyle. Going for a field-based job means having to spend long periods in remote fields with minimum level of living facilities, long shifts, and stressful working environments.
While the public and private energy sectors address the gender disparity among employees through setting quotas for female workers and promoting internship programs targeting women, female-led initiatives and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have concurrently taken the significant steps towards a more diversified oil and gas sector.
In the recent years, the Mediterranean region has witnessed important hydrocarbon discoveries beneath its waters. These discoveries, in addition to the already existing reserves, are valuable assets for the region’s economy and unlock significant prospects between the Mediterranean countries in terms of energy cooperation.
Egypt has an attractive climate for hydrocarbon investments. Many international and national firms are interested to enter the Egyptian hydrocarbon market, whether by conducting exploration and production (E&P) activities or through establishing stations to sell hydrocarbon products.
The risks of failure involved in chemical processes cause the petrochemical industry to be relatively averse to innovation. Yet, as the sector corresponds to 3% of Egypt’s gross domestic product (GDP), as well as directly and indirectly impacts other sectors of the economy, the petrochemical sector requires the most up-to-date technology to increase production and meet growing domestic demand.
