Oil & Gas Risk Service

Stay ahead of upstream risk

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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

Stanolind Operating Corporation Maximizes Efficiency and Production with Streamlined Well Data Reporting

Since 2004, this independent O&G operator has recorded well data electronically, with daily numbers uploaded in minutes to foremen and engineers. As result, it reduced the time to create daily reports by 33% -- cutting two days off its monthly regulatory reporting cycle -- and increased production by identifying/correcting problems months earlier.

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RWE Dea AG Relies on Consistent, Global Platform for Concept Screening/Optimization and Cost Control

To gain an advantage in highly competitive energy markets, this industry leader leverages rapid, accurate analysis of global oil and gas projects -- from exploration to concept selection and field plan development -- that save time and deliver insights by comparing cost scenarios and production profiles.

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Swift Energy Improves Efficiency and Productivity in Eagle Ford Shale with Kingdom 8.8

For 30+ years, this E&P company has thrived by adopting transformative technologies. Recently it began using a new system to increase profits by reducing geosteering operations from hours to minutes with real-time data, improving communication efficiency between engineers and geophysicists, and by integrating seismic information with well data.

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Energy Leader Saves Millions of Dollars with Innovation to Simplify Oil Extraction from Unconventional Reservoirs

A Global 500 energy company set out to find opportunities for greater efficiency in extracting oil from unconventional reservoirs and developed a steam-assisted gravity drainage production solution that now saves millions of dollars annually by reducing the need for maintenance and risk of interruptions.

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