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Don’t cancel or coddle at-risk capital projects—challenge them

McKinsey

Findings from economic geographer Bent Flyvbjerg, editor of The Oxford Handbook of Megaproject Management (Oxford University Press, June 2017), confirm a stark reality: Out of a database of 16,000 projects, only 8.5 A new approach to stress testing helps keep them on track. percent met their cost and schedule targets, and a mere 0.5

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Enhance predictive maintenance with generative AI agents on AWS

AWS: Energy (Oil & Gas)

This paradigm directly addresses the challenges of traditional anomaly detection methods and helps proactively resolve issues before they escalate, reducing downtime and significantly improving operational efficiency. Analyze Data: - Compare the sensor readings against the motor's specified operating parameters. Δ Locked Rotor Cur. –

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The Power Behind the Boom: How Permian Basin Electrification is Reshaping U.S. Energy Demand

Oil Gas Leads

Driven by the electrification of oil & gas operations , midstream expansion, and rising residential demand, the Permian is now among the largest contributors to U.S. What It Means for the Future The Permian Basin is no longer just an engine of oil production—it’s becoming a permanent high-load demand center for the Texas grid.

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Delfin Midstream Moves Closer to FID for LNG Export Project in Louisiana

Rigzone

to further detail floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) vessel design specifications as the basis for the lump-sum, turn-key engineering, procurement, construction, and integration (EPCI) contract and to prepare both contractors for the execution of the project. Financial terms of the contracts were not disclosed.

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Checking out Vaeridion's electric 'microliner' concept

Oilholics Synonymous Report

The plane itself will run on a single propeller, but with multi-engine support of two mechanically and electrically segregated motors. The microliner will have a dual flight deck and can be operated by a single pilot. The electric power train would be supported by rechargeable high voltage batteries integrated in the plane's wing.

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Wells Drilled in Texas by Quarter Since 2017: A Window Into the U.S. Shale Factory Model

Oil Gas Leads

While 2024 saw a dip to 6,054 wells , 2025 year-to-date (YTD) already shows 2,040 wells drilled signaling that operators remain committed to a consistent, measured pace. Today, its a capital-disciplined, highly engineered system where efficiency and repeatability drive strategy. Shale Consistency is the Real Superpower What changed?

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Colombia’s GeoPark appoints Felipe Bayon as its new CEO

Oil & Gas 360º

(World Oil) – GeoPark Limited, an independent oil and gas company with over 20 years of successful operations across Latin America, announces the appointment of Felipe Bayon as its new Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors, effective June 1, 2025. in partnership with Oxy a project that grew from 0 to ca.

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