Special reports

The February figure for Petrobras' total oil and natural gas production in Brazil was 2.327 million boed, up 0.7% on the January figure.

Amy Faulconbridge, T. A. Cook, looks at the future of the European ethane and propylene markets.

Nancy Yamaguchi, Contributing Editor, continues the discussion of the solidity of the BRIC energy markets.

Nancy Yamaguchi, Contributing Editor, discusses the solidity of the BRIC energy markets.

Chris Faulkner, Breitling Energy Corp, explains why the biggest challenge facing the shale industry is negative PR caused by a failure to relate to the public.

Subsea 7 reveals its latest heavy construction vessel, the Seven Arctic, designed to address the operational challenges for subsea construction.

Chris Shannon, Fotech Solutions, examines the disconnect between capital investment into oil and gas production and declining results in the UK oil and gas industry.

The Macondo blowout highlighted a need for improved operational management and a rigorous approach to oil and gas well engineering.

Norway’s NORSOK-D010 standard on well integrity was respected before the 2010 Macondo blowout, but the disaster prompted a wide-ranging review.

Thomas Sheltra examines China’s struggle with air pollution and looks at how increased use of electric vehicles could improve air quality.

A look at recent developments in the North Sea oil and gas zone.

How the world’s growing hunger for energy is forcing the offshore industry to jump ever higher hurdles in order to meet demand.

The US EIA reports that net oil imports have declined since 2011, with their dollar value falling slower than volume.

Gordon Cope, contributing editor, discusses the controversy and technological hurdles facing clean fuels.

Edward Shanks examines the role of protective coatings in corrosion prevention in the transportation and storage of crude shale oil.