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Q4: Oil and gas services: A bridge over troubled waters?

The final quarter of 2011 served up one economic shock after another, which impacted global demand for hydrocarbons and confidence in the sector. Read the full post…

Q3: Dazed and confused: Economic uncertainty rules, but the industry keeps its cool

At the beginning of the previous quarter I raised the question: On the road to nowhere, or are we? Following a further turbulent three months, we could well ask the question again. Read the full post…

On the road to nowhere, or are we?

The new year brought renewed optimism and confidence for the outlook of the global economic recovery which helped the oil and gas sector to rally following a testing 2010. Read the full post…

Intellectual property: Know how to capture your know-how

When you're building a business, particularly one centred on a new, game-changing innovation, securing your technological advantage using patent applications is considered essential. This process will inevitably start with freedom to oper Read the full post…

More than a necessary evil – effective oil and gas services marketing can be a powerful, measurable tool

Chasing Cars: What happens when China motorizes?

Shrink the world whilst expanding horizons — harnessing social networking platforms to create new commercial opportunities

Should I be giving my intellectual capital away?

Investment in innovation — the key to realising new market opportunities