Interdependences between critical infrastructures are becoming increasingly apparent. The 21st century has been defined by events that have changed perceptions about critical infrastructures and their fragility in the face of the inherent risks and vulnerabilities. A major critical infrastructure is the energy sector, of which oil is an important component. This paper explores the systemic inte...

The objective of this paper is to prospect and analyse the main challenges faced when defining and building virtual reality workspaces for Exploration & Production oil & gas activities. Initially, we classify and describe the different challenges. Then, we present the main activities in the oil & gas industry that use this technology.

Hurricanes Katrina and Rita caused severe economic disruptions without warning in Louisiana and surrounding areas. These natural disasters temporarily created production losses in the oil-industry and lead to further economic losses via inter-industry linkages. Because oil is a key resource in the national economy, estimation of the economic impacts of these disasters can be accomplished with a...

Recent Hurricane Katrina and Rita caused severe economic cessations without expectations in Louisiana State. The natural disasters temporarily produced quantity losses in oil-industry and lead to further economic losses via interindustrial relations. In a sense that oil industry plays a key role to support national economy, estimation of the economic impacts of the disasters should be based on ...

In the current era of knowledge-driven society, knowledge becomes the most critical success factor in the current business environment. It needs to be handled and utilized effectively and efficiently to compete in the global market by creating a sustainable competitive advantage for the organisation. A technology-driven organisation needs to leverage knowledge management process to be effective...

The growing global demand for sustainable technologies that improves the efficiency of petrochemical processes in the oil industry has driven advances in petroleum biotechnology in recent years. Petroleum industry uses substantial amounts of petrochemical-based synthetic surfactants in its activities as mobilizing agents to increase the availability or recovery of hydrocarbons as well as many o...