Features / Research & Analysis
THE LIFE BALANCE EQUATION
By Eng. Ahmed El Ibyari, M.Sc., ACC, CEO & Coaching Partner at Intellect TDH In my line of work as an executive and business coach, I get the chance to work closely with employees across all levels of the organization. One of the main challenges that most people face is finding the right balance between the different aspects of their lives. The common question that I usually get when I deliver work-life balance workshop for employees or business owners is this “Can it be done?”.
Towards Gender Balance in Hydrocarbon Fields
By Sarah Samir
Oil and gas has always been a male dominated industry. Yet, although working conditions in the oil and gas sector are harsh, women are becoming more present in the field. As they accepted the challenge and started playing an active role in such a promising area, women can be more often seen as role models in the industry.
Perplexities of Petroleum Engineering Education
By Nataša Kubíková An In-depth Look at the Quality and Structures of the Egyptian Oil & Gas University Programs
Retain and Avoid Brain Drain
By Amira S. Badawey Addressing the flight of skilled oil and gas workers and retention issues within the industry
REMEDIES FOR OIL AND GAS WORKFORCE CHALLENGES
By Salma Essam In the exceptionally competitive market of the oil and gas industry, it becomes essential to improve the existing human resources development policies. This requires a set of strategies that ranges from a global training strategy for the industry to reliance on local workforce to attracting calibers from diverse labor pools that may not have been previously involved in a sufficient manner, such as women and workers with disabilities.
Achieving Stability in Joint Venture Relationships
Joint ventures, unincorporated or otherwise, are the most common structure to undertake projects in the energy and petrochemical industries. There are as many reasons for seeking out a partner as there are projects, including gaining access to technical know-how, combining complementary lines of business, and obtaining entry into an unfamiliar regulatory, cultural or commercial environment.
Contractual Regimes for JVs
There are many good business reasons to participate in a Joint Venture (JV). One of these reasons is partnering with a business that has complementary abilities and resources. The issue that resonates across the oil and gas industry globally, however, is which legal framework can be more beneficial to the parties involved.
NIGERIA: TOWARDS INCORPORATED JOINT VENTURES
The drastic slump in global oil prices and the continual militant attacks on Nigeria’s petroleum facilities rendered the market feeble and brought about financial problems for the country’s joint ventures. The situation had been grave even at a time when a lot of revenue was being made from crude oil as a result of high production and prices. Now that the crude oil production in Nigeria is at its lowest, the government has recently realized the importance of bringing up a solution for funding its oil sector.
Joint Ventures’ Aptness for UPSTREAM Projects
The notion of partnerships in the oil and gas industry is considered a key to success. It is no different in Egypt. There are different shapes of partnering in hydrocarbon projects - joint venture companies, joint stock corporations, and individuals partnerships. Yet, one form is much more suitable for the Egyptian industry than the other.
