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

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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Oil & Gas Industry Leader Discovers Huge Cost-Savings Opportunities with Standards Conformity Assessment

To lower costs enterprise-wide, a global energy company asked IHS to review 35 internal standards and list 143 comparable international standards. Research uncovered conformity opportunities including 25% savings on casing/tubing for $5 million annually and $180 million annually for conformance with ALL industry standards.

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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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Leonardo S.p.A. achieves competitive advantage with access to leading aerospace and defense experts, analytics and information

Leonardo S.p.A. is a global high technology company and a key player in the aerospace, defense and security industry. Leonardo Head of Research, Carlo Musso, 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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