Hear what Dr. Terry Hallmark, Dr. Pete Stark and Candida Scott have to say about today's global issues, the political implications and economic realities facing the oil and gas industry.

Political implications for oil and gas companies Terry Hallmark, Ph.D. Director, Political Risk and Policy Assessment

How is the relationship changing between national oil companies and international oil companies? (6239KB / 1:45 minutes)

Where are the new political hot spots impacting the industry? (5755KB / 1:38 minutes)

What country in particular has an attractive environment for investment by oil and gas companies? (3832KB / 1:06 minutes)

As the current situation in Iran is worrisome for the oil and gas industry, what are the possible ramifications of a more radical Iran? (3817KB / 1:06 minutes)

Is it possible that a democratically elected Iraqi government can succeed? (5.14MB / 1:29 minutes)

Due to Mexico’s increasing demand for energy, is the country likely to change its laws to permit outside investments? (4395KB / 1:16 minutes)

What’s the political outlook for oil and gas companies in South America? (3145KB / 0:55 minutes)

Increasing costs impact project profitability Candida Scott Sr. Director of Cost and Economics

How has the increased Asian demand for steel and other materials impacted oil and gas project costs? (9005KB / 2:32 minutes)

Are accelerating costs mandating that oil and gas companies reevaluate the economics of their existing projects? (2895KB / 1:51 minutes)

What are some of the challenges facing oil and gas companies for bringing new projects online? (6.74MB / 1:57 minutes)

How are costs impacting competitiveness between national oil companies and international oil companies? (7193KB / 2:03 minutes)

A global issue: The challenges for meeting oil and gas demand Philip (Pete) Stark, Ph.D. Vice President of Industry Relations

As demand soars and discoveries drop, what resources are needed to drive field growth and address demand? (7599KB / 2:07 minutes)

How has an increase in oil and gas demand, coupled with diminished discoveries, impacted international oil companies? (11,303KB / 3:08 minutes)

How has the emergence of national oil companies impacted the international oil companies? (3301KB / 0:57 minutes)

What social and environmental issues have come into play that will impact the international oil companies? (12,100KB / 3:21 minutes)

What are the major challenges of meeting future oil and gas demands? (7255KB / 2:03 minutes)

The emergence of national oil companies as competitors in the global E&P market

Pete Stark, Ph.D., Vice President of Industry Relations
How has the emergence of national oil companies impacted the international oil companies? (3301KB / 0:57 minutes)

Terry Hallmark, Ph.D., Director, Political Risk and Policy Assessment
How is the relationship changing between national oil companies and international oil companies? (6239KB / 1:45 minutes)

Candida Scott, Senior Director of Cost and Economics
How are costs impacting competitiveness between national oil companies and international oil companies? (7193KB / 2:03 minutes)