Oil & Gas Risk Service

Stay ahead of upstream risk

How effective are your current tools for benchmarking E&P risk?

The Oil and Gas Risk Service provides a global view of comparative investment risks in the upstream oil and gas sector. You get upstream-specific country risk forecasts, dynamic analysis of emerging risks, 130+ country/territory reports, and an interactive risk rating tool. Online access to these resources, including the analysts behind the research, ensure you can:

Receive objective expert analysis incorporating IHS Energy data, forecasts and mapping tools
Get early warnings about major developments pertinent to the upstream industry
Gain insight into policy drivers in producing countries and emerging exploration frontiers
Directly access a team of 15+ regional experts with tailored insight, ad hoc presentations and support

What’s Included

Research Notes & Briefs

Timely analysis that leverages Energy expertise, data, forecasts and mapping tools
“Beyond-the-news” analysis of state behavior and its impact on upstream investment/operating climate
Contributions from a team of 15+ analysts, providing strong regional experience and insight

Online Country Profiles

130+ major oil and gas producing countries and frontier states
Analysis of policy implementation, decision-making structures/frameworks, and investment risks
Description of existing investor success, government-company relations and competitor challenges
Customizable by clients to create risk presentations for new entry/portfolio assessment decisions

Special Reports & Quarterly

Analysis of emerging trends affecting investors in hydrocarbon-producing/frontier states
Regional assessments of major changes in the upstream investment environment
Emphasis on visualization, with supporting graphics and data
Thought leadership on above-ground risk.
Research basis for client presentations and analyst contact

Industry Success Stories

Maersk Oil Speeds Decisions, Extends Competitive Edge by Streamlining E&P Project Cost-Estimation

This Danish energy firm makes expert use of an IHS tool to meet tight deadlines for project bids -- eliminating the need for hundreds of hours of manual cost-estimation and saving 75% of the time required to ramp up an outside contractor -- while giving decision makers confidence in the estimates’ proven accuracy.

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Apache Maps Out a New View of the World with the Help of IHS

Headquartered in Houston, this independent energy company has operations around the world so its GIS team implemented a state-of-the-art system that provides users with both internally sourced spatial data and streamed industry data – saving time and providing a more complete picture of areas of interest.

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IFI Advisory uses reliable risk assessments to sustain highly competitive position in the international marketplace

IFI Advisory is a global leader in risk management consulting and supports companies in their development projects. In this brief video, IFI Advisory CEO Romolo Pacifico explains why he trusts Jane’s by IHS Markit to provide accurate and up-to-date information, and what Jane’s means to his business.

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Baker Hughes accurately forecasted falling oil prices to enable better strategic business decisions

One of the world’s largest oilfield service providers enhanced the forecasting accuracy of its oil rig count model from 90 to 97.6 percent, predicted the impact of price changes on customer spending and demand for product lines (by leveraging 3,500 factors) and created a model that predicted the deflation of WTI crude oil prices in late 2014.

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