scholarly journals Restructuring Challenges in the Oil and Gas Sector: The Treatment of Regulatory Orders Post-Redwater

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kelly Bourassa ◽  
Ryan Zahara ◽  
Chris Nyberg
Keyword(s):  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Energy Sector ◽  
Regulatory Climate ◽  
Corporate Restructurings ◽  
Exploration And Production ◽  
Oil And Gas Companies ◽  
Oil And Gas Sector

Companies within the Alberta energy sector are currently unable to satisfy amounts outstanding to their creditors and at the same time fulfill their environmental responsibilities, culminating in a fight over whether provincial or federal statutes have priority when it comes to the environmental obligations of insolvent oil and gas companies. This article identifies recent legal developments relevant to corporate restructurings in the Alberta energy sector, examining the Alberta Energy Regulator’s treatment of exploration and production companies, the licensee liability rating program, and the practical challenges that Alberta Energy Regulator’s licensees and creditors face in the current economic and regulatory climate. Finally, this article analyzes options for facilitating the sale of licenced assets.

MARKET STRATIGRAPHY—THE 25-YEAR ODYSSEY OF THE AUSTRALIAN PUBLICLY-LISTED OIL AND GAS SECTOR (IS THE SMALLER E&P COMPANY THREATENED WITH EXTINCTION?)

2001 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 803
Author(s):  
P.J. Cameron ◽  
J.G. Baird
Keyword(s):  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Oil Price ◽  
Market Sentiment ◽  
The Past ◽  
Exploration And Production ◽  
Substantial Investment ◽  
Production Company ◽  
Oil And Gas Companies ◽  
Risk Investment ◽  
Oil And Gas Sector

A market view of the population of publicly listed oil and gas companies during the past 25 years provides insights to the survival of the smaller exploration and production company. Mapping the life span of companies, and company population against parameters such as oil price and market activity, demonstrates that oil price is not the crucial driver for the industry as one would expect. The number of exploration companies existing at any one time is independent of oil price and discovery levels, but is more closely related to market sentiment and external influences. The benefits of success are apparent, but the vulnerability of smaller companies to that success is also apparent. While the ASX Energy Index has significantly out-performed the market, and the resources sector in general over this period, it is still considered a high-risk investment area, which fails to attract substantial investment funds.At a time of an apparently sustainable higher oil price, and record market levels, why is the level of new corporate activity so limited? In stratigraphic terms, is the survival of this species threatened? Was Darwin right—will the strong get stronger and will the small E&P company be driven to extinction?

Specific financial and stock indicators as a sign of investment attractiveness of domestic vertically integrated companies

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 529-553
Author(s):  
Oleg V. SHIMKO
Keyword(s):  
Stock Market ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Publicly Traded ◽  
Consolidated Financial Statements ◽  
Hydrocarbon Production ◽  
Exploration And Production ◽  
Net Revenue ◽  
Oil And Gas Companies ◽  
Oil And Gas Sector

Subject. The article considers the specific financial and stock market indicators of the 25 biggest oil and gas companies from 2006 to 2018. Objectives. The aim is to identify key trends in the specific financial and stock market indicators of leading publicly traded oil and gas companies and reveal the factors that have led to this transformation, during the study period. Methods. The study draws on methods of comparative, financial, and economic analysis, as well as generalization of materials of consolidated financial statements. Results. The study established that the prolonged industry crisis had the strongest impact on the group’s performance, and independent companies were the most affected. Negative trends were evident in the period of high oil prices, when specific capital expenditures in the exploration and production sector increased, while profitability and market appreciation of the barrel of production declined. The industry crisis only aggravated the situation in the industry. It was revealed that the processing of purchased raw materials, as well as the resale of products, may have a significant impact on the specific net revenue from core activities. The study identified that having a serious difference in the level of debt, it is better to use an indicator of company's market value, rather than capitalization. Conclusions. There is a decrease in the specific profitability of hydrocarbon production in the stock market segment of the industry. It has an adverse effect on the market attractiveness of the oil and gas sector.

Trends and Prospects of Development of the Oil and Gas Sector in the Context of Digitalization

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. G. Kazanin
Keyword(s):  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Oil And Gas Industry ◽  
Global Market ◽  
The Arctic ◽  
Business And Society ◽  
Gas Industry ◽  
Exploration And Production ◽  
Oil And Gas Sector

The modern oil and gas industry is heavily dependent on the processes and trends driven by the accelerating digitalization of the economy. Thus, the digitalization of the oil and gas sector has become Russia’s top priority, which involves a technological and structural transformation of all production processes and stages.Aim. The presented study aims to identify the major trends and prospects of development of the Russian oil and gas sector in the context of its digitalization and formation of the digital economy.Tasks. The authors analyze the major trends in the development of the oil and gas industry at a global scale and in Russia with allowance for the prospects of accelerated exploration of the Arctic; determine the best practices of implementation of digital technologies by oil and gas companies as well as the prospects and obstacles for the subsequent transfer of digital technologies to the Russian oil and gas industry.Methods. This study uses general scientific methods, such as analysis, synthesis, and scientific generalization.Results. Arctic hydrocarbons will become increasingly important to Russia in the long term, and their exploration and production will require the implementation of innovative technologies. Priority directions for the development of many oil and gas producers will include active application of digital technologies as a whole (different types of robots that could replace people in performing complex procedures), processing and analysis of big data using artificial intelligence to optimize processes, particularly in the field of exploration and production, processing and transportation. Digitalization of the oil and gas sector is a powerful factor in the improvement of the efficiency of the Russian economy. However, Russian companies are notably lagging behind in this field of innovative development and there are problems and high risks that need to be overcome to realize its potential for business and society.Conclusions. Given the strategic importance of the oil and gas industry for Russia, its sustainable development and national security, it is recommendable to focus on the development and implementation of digital technologies. This is crucial for the digitalization of long-term projection and strategic planning, assessment of the role and place of Russia and its largest energy companies in the global market with allowance for a maximum number of different internal and external factors.

scholarly journals DETERMINATION OF THE SUSTAINABILITY OF THE PROJECT PORTFOLIO OF THE OIL AND GAS SECTOR OF THE ECONOMY TO EXTERNAL FACTORS

2021 ◽  
pp. 32-40
Author(s):  
L.S. Leontieva ◽  
◽  
E.B. Makarova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Oil Recovery ◽  
Portfolio Management ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Oil And Gas Industry ◽  
External Factors ◽  
Project Portfolio ◽  
Project Portfolio Management ◽  
Oil And Gas Companies ◽  
Oil And Gas Sector

The oil and gas sector of the economy in many states remains the main source of foreign exchange and tax revenues to the budget. Moreover, its share, for example, in Russia, accounts for about 12 % of all industrial production. However, this sector, as the practice of world oil prices shows, is experiencing not only a rise, but also a decline. Consequently, the problem of forming a balanced portfolio of oil and gas assets is an object of close attention on the part of national oil and gas companies. The issues of choosing the optimal combination of oil and gas assets in the portfolio are no less urgent, especially among the tasks that all oil and gas companies face, both in Russia and abroad. An investment portfolio or a portfolio of oil and gas assets, which includes new projects for the commissioning of fields, as well as measures to enhance oil recovery, and exploration are objects of real investment. The high volatility of the oil and gas industry is influenced by various factors, including: macroeconomic, innovation risks and a number of others. These circumstances stimulate the sector to increase the resilience of its project portfolios in order to respond flexibly to changes. In an increasingly challenging and uncertain environment, oil and gas companies around the world face constant pressures as difficult strategic decisions and building long-term plans lead to a sustainable portfolio. In order to achieve their goals and maximize profitability, companies should apply certain algorithms in their practice. The article substantiates the role and importance of project portfolio management in achieving the goals of the state and companies in the oil and gas sector. The main goal of the article is to build an algorithm that is aimed both at determining the stability of the portfolio and the ability to flexibly respond to changes in the environment. The scientific novelty of the research lies in the determination of an algorithm for assessing the sustainability of a portfolio of projects of oil and gas companies. Application of this algorithm will allow oil and gas companies to take into account the influence of external factors. The research methodology is based on such methods as analysis of internal regulations and reporting of companies for project portfolio management, risk analysis, project ranking; grouping and classification method.

scholarly journals Analisis Curse Theory pada Sumber Daya Alam Migas Bagi Warga Madura

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 12
Author(s):  
Mohammad Hidayaturrahman
Keyword(s):  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Gas Production ◽  
Community Empowerment ◽  
Government Programs ◽  
Oil And Gas Production ◽  
Oil And Gas Exploration ◽  
Exploration And Production ◽  
State Income ◽  
The Government ◽  
Oil And Gas Sector

Government policies in natural resource management, especially in the oil and gas sector face a lot of problems. However, the government also has a responsibility to improve the life of people affected from oil and gas exploration and production activities. This research was aimed at investigating how the implementation of policies run by the central and local government toward the oil and gas management and community empowerment, especially the community located closely  to oil and gas exploration and production activity in Madura, East Java. This research method is phenomenological research using descriptive qualitative approach. Therefore, this study is conducted through direct observation on the object during the research time. The data collection is done through observation and interview. The results of this study revealed that it is needed an integrated step done by the government, vertically, whether central, provincial, district, and village to synchronize oil and gas management and community empowerment programs. By doing so, the ideas and desires to improve the welfare and increase the state income will be realized, especially in focusing corporate and government programs improving citizen’ economic and education, whose area becomes the location of oil and gas production.

FEATURES OF THE FORMATION OF AN INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO BY RUSSIAN COMPANIES IN THE OIL AND GAS SECTOR OF THE ECONOMY

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (175) ◽  
pp. 161-166
Author(s):  
V.A. Agusev ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Investment Portfolio ◽  
Investment Projects ◽  
Foreign Companies ◽  
Oil And Gas Companies ◽  
Oil And Gas Sector

The article discusses the main methods of forming an investment portfolio and examines the motives for partnerships with foreign companies. During the analysis of the activities of Russian oil and gas companies, the features of the formation of investment projects were revealed.

The rise of shareholder activism—what you need to know

2015 ◽  
Vol 55 (2) ◽  
pp. 448
Author(s):  
Mark Malinas
Keyword(s):  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Shareholder Activism ◽  
Share Price ◽  
Strategic Direction ◽  
The Us ◽  
Dramatic Rise ◽  
Under Performing ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Oil And Gas Companies ◽  
Oil And Gas Sector

The past few years have seen a dramatic rise in shareholder activism in Europe and the US and it is a trend becoming more common in Australia. Companies operating in the oil and gas sector have been subject to particular attention and there are a growing number of examples of this in Australia. The targets of shareholder activism range in size and performance, but are often companies with perceived board weakness, those that are considered to adhere to outdated corporate governance, those whose strategic direction is in question or those that have an under-performing share price, though other factors can also be relevant. Using these issues or concerns as a pretext, activists are increasingly focused on using tactics that allow them to exert control or exercise influence to realise returns or agitate for change in companies that: have significant assets (such as oil and gas reserves) relative to their market value; have high costs, large capital expenditures and long revenue generation lead time (such as exploration projects); or, operate in low growth or fluctuating markets (such as with the price of oil and gas). Unsurprisingly, the oil and gas sector is being increasingly seen by certain funds and investors as fertile ground for shareholder activism. The Australian legal landscape also presents shareholders with a platform from which to exert influence. For instance: shareholders are able to requisition general meetings (and resolutions to be put to those meetings) if they hold sufficient shares and put the entire board up for re-election following the introduction of the two strikes rule; and, directors are required to adhere to statutory and common law duties in responding to shareholders. Shareholder activist campaigns are often played out in public and can be highly disruptive to companies’ operations. Accordingly, directors and senior management of oil and gas companies should be aware of shareholder activism in Australia and, in the broader interests of all shareholders and their company, consider how they should respond or be ready to respond. This may be done through various processes, including testing the company’s perceived weaknesses and addressing them and having a plan to address activism should it arise.

Investments in Unsettled Maritime Boundary Contexts: The Role of Bilateral Investment Treaties in Delivering Certainty

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 666-696
Author(s):  
Kathryn Khamsi
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Energy Sector ◽  
Bilateral Investment Treaties ◽  
Maritime Boundary ◽  
Investment Treaties ◽  
Oil And Gas Sector ◽  
Inter State

Abstract Interest in offshore investment is growing: the oil and gas sector has been developing offshore reserves for some time; more recently, the renewable energy sector has also been investing offshore. In that context, this paper considers the legal uncertainties that overlapping sovereign claims in offshore areas create for investments. It then canvasses the commitments that States can accord to address these legal uncertainties, whether unilaterally or through inter-State authorities that jointly regulate areas subject to overlapping claims. This paper is then principally devoted to considering the role of bilateral investment treaties in enforcing such commitments, and otherwise addressing the legal uncertainties generated by overlapping maritime claims. By way of conclusion, this paper considers analogies to other situations where investments are subject to the sovereign rights of more than one State.

Comparative analysis of the efficiency of oil–producing companies in Russia and the world

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arina E. Link ◽  
◽  
Mikhail V. Mishenin ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Distinctive Features ◽  
Foreign Companies ◽  
The World ◽  
Tax Deductions ◽  
Cost Of Production ◽  
Oil And Gas Companies ◽  
First Time ◽  
Oil And Gas Sector

The study compares domestic and foreign companies in the oil and gas sector for the first time and identifies the distinctive features of each group. The results of calculations showed that the profit of any large oil and gas company is affected by revenue, cost of production and the amount of tax deductions. Moreover, the refinancing rate of the country where the company is registered is important for the activities of oil and gas companies.

scholarly journals TAX RISKS IN THE OIL AND GAS SECTOR OF THE RUSSIAN ECONOMY 

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
А.Х. Цакаев ◽  
А.Р. Батукаева
Keyword(s):  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
International Financial Reporting Standards ◽  
Reporting Standards ◽  
Consolidated Financial Statements ◽  
Financial Reporting Standards ◽  
Russian Economy ◽  
Oil And Gas Companies ◽  
Oil And Gas Sector

Представлены результаты оценки налогового риска ПАО НК Роснефть , ПАО Газпром и ПАО ЛУКОЙЛ согласно общедоступным критериям самостоятельной оценки рисков для налогоплательщиков Концепции планирования выездных налоговых проверок, исходя из данных консолидированной финансовой отчетности, подготовленной в соответствии с международными стандартами финансовой отчетности, позволившие сделать вывод о предложении по преобразованию данной Концепции под международные стандарты финансовой отчетности. Сформулированы предложения по обеспечению снижения уровня налоговых рисков в деятельности российских нефтегазовых компаний Results of assessment of tax risk of PJSC Rosneft, PJSC Gazprom and PJSC Lukoil according to public criteria of independent risk assessment for taxpayers of the Concept of planning of exit tax audits, proceeding from data of the consolidated financial statements prepared according to International Financial Reporting Standards, allowed to draw a conclusion on the offer on transformation of this Concept under International Financial Reporting Standards are presented. Offers on ensuring decrease in level of tax risks in activity of the Russian oil and gas companies are formulated.

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