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21/12/2016

Merry Christmas from Surus Geo

13/12/2016

http://www.visualcapitalist.com/energy-sources-101-short-videos/

Want to learn about how different energy sources work? Check out these short, fact-driven videos on topics like oil, hydro, solar, wind, LNG, or fracking.

07/12/2016

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-38089984

The world needs to produce more food to feed a growing population, but is automation and sensor technology the answer?

30/11/2016

http://www.anu.edu.au/news/all-news/researchers-find-biggest-exposed-fault-on-earth

17/11/2016

http://www.visualcapitalist.com/where-do-raw-materials-come-from/

Every “thing” comes from somewhere. Whether we are talking about an iPhone or a battery, even the most complex technological device is made up of the raw materials that originate...

28/10/2016

http://www.visualcapitalist.com/critical-ingredients-fuel-battery-boom/

The explosion in demand for electric cars means we need more batteries. But where do the raw materials of batteries come from, and do we have enough?

28/10/2016

http://www.visualcapitalist.com/industrial-internet-iiot-companies-ready/

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) presents a huge opportunity on an industrial scale - but are companies prepared to adopt it yet?

14/10/2016

Our best wishes to all Paleontologists for National Fossil Day.

05/10/2016

What Can Be Made from One Barrel of Oil?

Oil gets a bad rap these days, but the stuff is actually quite incredible.

Of course it's used for gasoline and other fuels.

But... did you know that there's enough material in each barrel to also be used in making plastics, wax, polyester, rubber, and lubricants as well?

http://www.visualcapitalist.com/can-made-one-barrel-oil/

05/10/2016

Congo: Petroleum Code and License Round Update at 23rd Africa Oil Week 2016, Cape Town

Following formal ratification of the new Petroleum Code by Parliament, HE Jean-Marc Thystere Tchicaya, Ministre des Hydrocarbures de la République du Congo, will provide details on the Petroleum Code together with an update of the 2016 License Round.

The Minister will also host a Technical Roadshow covering the following topics presented during the Roadshow and with Senior Ministerial, DGH and SNPC Representatives in attendance: Code/PSC/Local Content, Introduction of the next License Round (2017-2019), Marine XX, Presentation of new 3D seismic data, SNPC presentation, timing, terms and conditions.

The 2016 and 2017 – 2019 License Rounds and Roadshow is supported by PGS.

The Ministry and SNPC will have an Exhibition Booth at the Conference, open from Monday to Friday and the Government Delegation will be available for private meetings.

The Roadshow is only open to registered Delegates at the 23rd Africa Oil Week 2016.

Attendees are invited to join this important occasion and to participate in the Congo Roadshow, be present at the Minister’s Opening Announcement on Tuesday 1 November, as well as hear presentations from SNPC, the Ministry and PGS and meet and engage with the Ministerial Delegation.

Registration for the Conference via the website link: www.africa-oilweek.com

The 23rd Africa Oil Week 2016 provides all-inclusive, inter alia

- Leading Speakers on Africa’s oil, gas, LNG and upstream industry
- Government, Ministry and State Oil Company Delegations
- 23rd Africa Upstream Conference
- 15th Africa Independents Forum
- Exhibition - 100 + Exhibitors
- ExxonMobil Ice Breaker, Aquarium
- 78th PetroAfricanus Dinner in Africa, with Guest Speaker
- 4th Africa Local Content Forum
- 21st African Institute of Petroleum Luncheon
- 20th Annual “Big-Five” Board Awards
- 7th Global Women Petroleum & Energy Club Luncheon
- Africa Exploration Zone, and Corporate/State Speakers Corner
- 4th Young Professionals Meeting in Africa
- Law of the Sea: Special Africa Workshop
- Corporate Luncheons and Private Negotiations
- SEEP: Africa Workshop
- Official Cocktail Reception at CTICC
- Networking Reception at Mondiall Restaurant
- SA Rugby Museum Reception: Guest: Francois Pienaar, SA Rugby Legend
- Global Oil Press Club: Inaugural Africa Breakfast
- Annual African Institute of Petroleum, Africa Oil Legend Induction
- Traditional Braai-BBQ at Grand Africa Beach Café
- Networking Reception at Mitchell’s
- Unrivalled insights, connections, & post-Conference Presentations

30/09/2016

Shifting the paradigm!

05/09/2016

Which Countries Are Damaged Most by Low Oil Prices?

A great article by Visual Capitalist looking at costs per barrel, exports, and total oil production.

http://www.visualcapitalist.com/chart-countries-damaged-most-low-oil-prices/