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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Multinational Energy Company Drives Energy Trading Strategy with Real Time Information Web Services

At this global energy company, decision makers gained access to timely, actionable intelligence that helped them bring in $8 million of additional value to their trading book in the first year while meeting other strategic goals and establishing a standardized decision making system for all trading teams.

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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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Range Resources Improves Field-to-Office Communications with FieldDIRECT®

With thousands of wells operating in 10 U.S. states, this independent oil and gas company has boosted productivity by enabling daily gauging and allowing staff to focus on high-value tasks rather than data management as well as returning well production to peak levels several days faster by decreasing the time for troubleshooting.

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