20 Nov Digitalisation of Oil and Gas: Four Plausible Scenarios
Many in the oil and gas industry are wrestling with how their sector will shape up over the long term. How can scenario planning provide some insight for Boards and management?
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13 Nov Transforming oil and gas turnarounds using digital
Turnarounds will continue to be a critical part of the oil and gas industry for the foreseeable future. How could turnarounds be re-imagined in a more digital world?
06 Nov The Gamification of Oil and Gas
I spent an hour on Zwift today and wondered if gamification could work in oil and gas. For sure, and here’s how.
30 Oct Just How Real is Blockchain for Oil and Gas
The slow pace that oil and gas is exploring the intriguing potential of Blockchain makes one wonder just how real the promise is. It’s very real, as evidenced by a recent field trial in Europe.
Much thanks to my friend and colleague, Randy Wilson, who has been orchestrating the field work.
23 Oct A Weather Forecast for Cloud Computing
Cloud computing is behaving a bit like Lord Ronald in Stephen Leacock’s 'Gertrude the Governess" – madly off in all directions. Here’s my weather forecast for cloud computing in oil and gas.
Much thanks to Dave Brassor, one of my business partners and friend. Dave is a guru in the world of cloud computing, and this post is based on his insights into the market. .
16 Oct Oil and Gas Gets Wise To The Power of Artificial Intelligence
The oil and gas industry is getting more and more curious about artificial intelligence. What is AI, and why all of a sudden all the interest?
02 Oct How Big Oil Towns Might Attract Big Digital
A big digital outfit (and you know who) is looking for a host city for their second HQ. A couple of oil towns claim to be in the running. How might a Big Oil town persuade Big Digital to give them a look?
25 Sep What Could Big Oil Learn from Big Digital
A gigantic digital outfit is on the hunt for a second home and Calgary fancies itself in the running. What could Big Oil gain by having Big Digital on oil’s home turf?
18 Sep Global Blockchain Developments and Implications for Oil and Gas
Blockchain technology is moving incredibly quickly. Which latest use cases look like they might play well in oil and gas?
11 Sep China Leads World in Drive to Green Transportation
Has China co-opted Elon Musk’s vision for an emissions-free transportation future? It certainly looks like it. And there are big implications for the global oil industry.