Oil Companies Research Articles

Forecast of innovative activity in key areas of energy transition technologies based on analysis of patent activity

Energy transition technologies aimed at increasing energy efficiency are a tool for achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement to limit the increase in average annual temperature. To increase the efficiency of implementation of these technologies, it is necessary to forecast innovative activity in the areas of hydrogen energy, CCUS and information technology based on taking into account key influencing factors, the contribution of sectors of the classical fuel and energy complex and the level of mutual influence of countries. Based on the analysis, a forecast was made to increase the share of the sector of international vertically integrated oil companies (VIOCs) in the total number of patents in the field of hydrogen energy by 2.5% points. and an increase in the share of the national vertically integrated oil company sector in the area of CCUS technologies by 10% points. by 2027. It has been determined that the innovative activity of the electricity and coal industry sectors in energy transition technologies is most resistant to the influence of external geopolitical and infrastructural crises. The market for CCUS technologies is currently more susceptible to the effects of international cooperation than the market for hydrogen energy technologies. The authors show that a decrease in the level of international integration by 25% points. over the past 5 years has led to a decrease in innovative activity in energy transition technologies by 15% points. In order to identify international barriers to the introduction of technologies, the authors provide a comparative analysis of the level of mutual influence of countries within the framework of international economic associations using the examples of the SCO, BRICS, and MERCOSUR. The highest level of mutual influence was identified within the framework of SCO interaction. According to the analysis, the entry of new countries into BRICS in 2024 will lead to a decrease in the integral level of innovation activity by 30% points. from the current value and strength of mutual influence of countries by 50% points. Taking into account the identified positive relationship between revenue and innovative activity in the area of information technology, it is recommended to direct investments primarily in favor of Industry 4.0 solutions.

Influence of torque flow, pressure on the performance of a fire pump at the gas complex level

In recent years, motor pumps have played an increasingly important role in transferring fluids by increasing pressure, such as in power plants, hydrocarbon complexes and oil companies. Although these companies have advantages, their lack of maintenance can negatively impact their production, resulting in wasted costs and time, as well as putting human lives at risk. Restoration and modernization with improper maintenance or wrong policies can lead to critical and dangerous situations for equipment, the environment and people. And in this sense, we will be interested in the problem of protection against a fire in a gas installation; with the aim of carrying out a performance test of the electric pump which aims to evaluate the performance of the pump of the firefighting network of the gas complex. To achieve our objective according to the NFPA 20 Standard we have the following approach: Verification of measuring instruments. Installation of an ultrasonic flow meter. Application of the performance test on the fire pump. Controls flow according to pressure. Projection of the results obtained on the manufacturer's performance curve. The comparison between the manufacturer's performance curve and the performance curve obtained. Analysis of the results obtained. Finally, to monitor pump performance, we recommend the immediate installation of a permanent flow meter at the pump discharge level and avoid any type of risk.

Development of the Methodology for Analysing the Social Activity of Companies Based on the Sustainability Report

Modern business conditions in the period of globalisation and instability of the external environment are characterised by the need to pay special attention to the issues of corporate social responsibility and social activity of companies. In times of crisis, it is companies, along with the state, that should act as a pillar for society. The aim of the research is to analyse the social activity of organisations and assess the level of their involvement in the sustainable development strategy on the example of companies in the Russian oil and gas sector. The study pays special attention to the issues of regulatory and legal support for the preparation of non-financial reporting. The analysis led to the determination that the extent of companies’ engagement in the execution of the sustainable social development strategy is markedly deficient. Currently, the disclosure of a company’s social investments in non-financial reporting is undertaken on a voluntary basis. As a consequence, variances exist in the formats employed, the frequency of reporting, and the alignment with the corporate interests of the organisation. This approach hinders the establishment of a dependable evaluation and comparison of data, as well as impedes the thorough analysis of the influence exerted by companies on social development. The novelty of this study centres around conducting a thorough evaluation of social activity and corporate engagement in the execution of sustainable development strategies. Moreover, the authors have contributed by identifying a set of recommended indicators for mandatory disclosure in non-financial reporting.

Impact of Human Resources in Indian Oil Companies: Evolution, Challenges, and Future Trends

This study analyses the evolution, current challenges, and future human resource (HR) management trends within Indian oil companies. It seeks to provide a comprehensive understanding of how HR practices have developed over time, the obstacles faced by HR departments today, and the strategic directions necessary for future growth and adaptation. The research employs a mixed-methods approach, combining qualitative and quantitative data. Primary data were collected through surveys and interviews with HR professionals and employees in major Indian oil companies. Secondary data were drawn from industry reports, academic literature, and company records. The study utilizes thematic analysis to identify critical trends and challenges and statistical analysis to quantify the impact of various factors on HR practices. The study finds that HR practices in Indian oil companies have evolved from traditional administrative roles to strategic partners in business development. Current challenges include managing a diverse and technologically evolving workforce, adapting to global economic fluctuations, and addressing regulatory compliance issues. Future trends suggest an increased focus on digital transformation, diversity and inclusion, and strategic workforce planning. The findings offer valuable insights for HR practitioners and policymakers in Indian oil companies. They highlight the need for innovative HR strategies to address emerging challenges, such as integrating advanced technologies and fostering an inclusive work environment. The study also recommends improving HR practices to enhance organizational performance and employee satisfaction.

A Mini Review on the Opportunities for Membrane Pervaporation Technology for Energy-efficient Removal of Dispersed Oil and Dissolved Hydrocarbons from Produced Water

Produced water is reported to have the largest volume of waste stream associated with hydrocarbon recovery. It was estimated to increase from 250 million B/D in 2007 to more than 300 million B/D between 2010 and 2012. Market research conducted by Adroit put the globally produced water treatment market at a value of USD 5.10 billion in 2022. This value is anticipated to be USD 9.80 billion in 2032 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.80% over the prediction period. Oil and gas companies have been mandated to comply with the newly enacted environmental regulations that require extensive treatment of this water before discharge or reuse. The limited quantity of freshwater resources coupled with the increasing oil and gas production activities has made it necessary for all stakeholders to look for sustainable management of this water. Presently, a certain percentage of produced water is reused while the rest is discharged into the ocean. In both cases, the water needs to be thoroughly treated. The choice of technologies for produced water treatment depends on numerous factors, such as the chemical composition of the water and the level of purity that must be attained before disposal, recycling, or re-use. Some of the technologies used for produced water treatment include physical separation methods such as gravity, adsorption, filtration, coalescence, cyclones, flotation, centrifuges, membranes, and oxidation. There are also chemical and biological separation methods. Contaminants such as small droplets of dispersed oil and dissolved hydrocarbons (DODHs) are very challenging to remove using the above-listed water treatment technologies. Moreover, the use of membrane technology has been limited only to the use of reverse osmosis and membrane filtration for removing salinity, metals, and other inorganics. This article highlights the opportunities for the use of membrane vapor permeation and pervaporation for the removal of the small droplets of DODHs, which have been reported to be very challenging contaminants to remove. The use of 3D printing technology for the fabrication of membrane materials was reviewed. The 3D membrane development method can be used to fabricate almost any shape of the material in a highly customized manner using computer-aided design. The information presented in this article will serve as a useful reference for the technologies used for a sustainable water treatment strategy in the oil and gas industry.

Vliv případu Kardassopoulos proti Gruzii a případů investorů ropné společnosti Yukos proti Ruské federaci na prozatímní provádění Smlouvy o energetické chartě a na prozatímní provádění smluv z pohledu mezinárodního práva veřejného

The Energy Charter Treaty is a multilateral international treaty that contains regulations that, among other things, provide investors of other contracting parties with protection for their investments in the energy sector. Some States, including the Russian Federation, have provisionally applied the Energy Charter Treaty for several years in the wording of Article 45 of the Energy Charter Treaty. This provisional application under Article 45 of the Energy Charter Treaty raised issues that were considered in arbitrational and court proceedings. In this article, the author analyses several Awards on Jurisdiction and Admissibility of Tribunal, namely the Decision on Jurisdiction of Tribunal in the matter of Kardassopoulos v. Georgia and Interim Awards on Jurisdiction and Admissibility of Tribunal in the matter of investors of the former Russian Oil Company Yukos v. Russian Federation. The proceedings for annulment of Awards of the Tribunal in the matter of investors of former Russian Oil Company Yukos v. Russian Federation were brought before courts in the Netherlands, with the proceedings reaching the Supreme Court of the Netherlands, which decided the case on 5 November 2021. On the basis of the aforementioned decisions in the Kardassopoulos v. Georgia and Yukos oil company investors v. the Russian Federation cases, the author of the article focuses on the assessment of the effects of the provisional application of the Energy Charter Treaty, the interpretation of Article 45 of the Energy Charter Treaty, analysing the question of how the provisional application of the Energy Charter Treaty may be limited by the national law of the state that provisionally applies the Energy Charter Treaty.

Fueling Trust and Loyalty Toward Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) in Ghana: The Role of Corporate Reputation and Distribution Intensity

ABSTRACT This study examines the effect of corporate reputation – product and service quality, customer centricity, corporate credibility, and social and environmental responsibility (SER) on brand loyalty as well as the mediating and moderating roles of brand trust and distribution intensity respectively in these relationships. The study data was collected from 614 conveniently sampled customers in the downstream oil sector in Ghana, which was analyzed using covariance-based structural equation modeling. Results from the analysis indicate all corporate reputation dimensions except SER directly affect customer loyalty toward OMC brands. The findings provide insights into the intermediary role of brand trust particularly in the SER-loyalty relationship. The study also finds that distribution intensity serves as a boundary condition, strengthening the effect of product and service quality, customer centricity and corporate credibility on loyalty. These findings offer insightful implications for research considerations and actionable directions for OMC reputation-building activities that foster trust and loyalty in such a volatile and competitive sector.

Influence of Board Characteristics on Carbon Emission Disclosure: Evidence from the Nigerian Oil and Gas Sector

This study investigates whether board characteristics influence a firm’s carbon emission disclosure, in the context of the Nigerian listed oil and gas companies. Board characteristics is divided into board composition (board size, board independence and board structure) and board diversity (board gender diversity, ethnicity and background). The study assessed data from 22 quoted oil and gas companies for the fifteen-year period (2009-2023). The study adopted ordered regression for data analysis and concludes that board structure, board independence, board gender diversity and board ethnicity significantly influence the likelihood of high-quality carbon emission disclosure. The findings established the significant roles of the board in allocating resources to environmentally friendly activities, monitoring managerial activities, and ensuring that firms meet its obligation to operate in a climate friendly manner.

Fuel Subsidy and Education Sector Financing in Nigeria: A Short-run Adjustment to Equilibrium Approach

This study examined the impact of fuel subsidy on education sector financing in Nigeria from 1990 through 2023. Annual data were obtained from the Nigeria Petroleum Corporation and World Development Indicators, (WDI) on variables such as fuel subsidy, government expenditure on education sector, Oil Revenue, pump price of Premium Motor Spirit and secondary school enrolment in Nigeria. A bound cointegration test and ECM were employed. Granger test for causality was also used to ascertain the direction of causation in the series. The estimated error correction term, ECT (-1) is significant. There is no causal relationship from fuel subsidy to education sector financing. However, education sector financing granger causes fuel subsidy. Premium Motor Spirit and education sector financing were found to granger-cause each other. The study recommends that government should ensure that fuel subsidy is not allowed to deprive education of its fair share of government spending, given that current spending on the sector has been established to have implication for the sectors growth in the future years.

APPLICATION OF VARIOUS OPTIONS FOR MOBILE GAS PROCESSING PLANT IMPLEMENTATION

The key objective of the article is to determine the potential for mobile gas processing plant (GPP) implementation at the Rosneft Oil Company’s fields with various options affecting technological and economic aspects. The computation results and technological models of the GPP are presented as well as the analysis of the application of existing mobile GPP. The economic efficiency is calculated. The problems arising during the legalization of mobile facilities and the experience of passing their registration are considered. A comparative analysis of associated petroleum gas (APG) monetization options has been carried out. Based on the results of economic calculations, an option for monetization of APG was selected and presented.

BOARD INDEPENDENCE AND FINANCIAL REPORTING QUALITY OF LISTED OIL AND GAS COMPANIES IN NIGERIA MODERATED BY FIRM SIZE

In the dynamic landscape of corporate governance, the interplay between board characteristics and financial reporting quality stands as a focal point for scholarly investigation. This study investigates the moderating effect of firm size on the relationship between board independence and financial reporting quality of listed oil and gas companies in Nigeria. The study employs a quantitative research design and the populations of the study were all the oil and gas companies listed on the floor of Nigerian Exchange Group from 2012 to 2021. The study used ten (10) oil and gas companies as the population and sample size. The study further used panel regression technique as method for data analysis. The result of the direct relationship revealed that board independence and board size negatively and significantly influence the financial reporting quality of listed oil and gas companies in Nigeria. In the case of moderated effect, the results indicate that firm size does not significantly moderate the influence of board independence on the financial reporting quality of listed oil and gas companies in Nigeria. Based on the results obtained, it can be concluded that the interaction between firm size and board independence does not have a significant impact on the financial reporting quality of listed oil and gas companies in Nigeria. Based on the findings, the study recommended that policymakers such as financial reporting council and Securities and Exchange Commission should enforce the code of corporate governance that will provide for mandatory independent directors with financial expertise. Secondly, the firm size should be properly put into consideration in constituting the number of non-executive directors on the board of directors of listed oil and gas companies in Nigeria.

BOARD CHARACTERISTICS AND CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OF LISTED OIL AND GAS COMPANIES IN NIGERIA

This research investigated the influence of board characteristics on corporate social responsibility of listed oil and gas companies in Nigerian Exchange. Variables examined are bord size, independence, gender diversity, activity, professionalism and equity ownership of board members. While corporate social responsibility was proxy by CSR expenditure. The population consists of twelve (12) listed oil and gas firms from which five (5) firms have consistently published their annual reports within the period covered and extracted data from their respective annual reports. Panel corrected standard error was used for analysis. Findings revealed both board size and board activity have no significant impacts on CSR while in contrast, board independence, female gender, board professionalism and board equity ownership have a significant effect on CSR. It was recommended that the management of listed oil and gas companies need to have more independent outside directors on the board to enhance monitoring and CSR performance. Also, higher participation of female on the board will improve CSR performance because of their concern for environmental issues. In addition, having more members with professional expertise will improve the decision making of the board and equally shape CSR performance. Board members with equity stake will align the interest of the managers with those of shareholders and likewise, focus more on long-term goals of the firm. Listed oil and gas firm should maintain appropriate board size and required number of board meetings as stipulated by code of corporate governance.

Fervo Showed Fractured Geothermal Works, Now Must Do It Bigger, Cheaper, and Soon

Earlier this year, one of the founders of Fervo Energy announced that the geothermal innovator had reached its “Mitchell moment.” Jack Norbeck, chief technology officer for Fervo, likened a test where it used a pair of fractured wells to create water hot enough to generate electricity to the time when Mitchell Energy adopted slickwater fracturing to economically extract large amounts of gas from the ultratight rock in the Barnett Formation. “We have derisked all those core challenges, we reached the Mitchell Energy moment for geothermal,” Norbeck said. By doing all that and supplying 3.5 MW of electricity to the local grid that powers Google facilities, he announced that the firm’s enhanced geothermal system (EGS), had reached the highest level of technical readiness. Now comes the hard part—proving that technical triumph can be turned into something really big. The Mitchell moment in 1997 is remembered because it led to a series of innovations that allowed hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling to add enough oil and gas production to move global markets. What has been learned about fracturing in the decades since allowed oil industry veterans at Fervo to effectively use those tools to do what others had failed to accomplish—create high-volume EGS capable of generating power. One big difference between the moments is that Houston-based Fervo’s next step looks like a leap compared to Mitchell’s. After Mitchell’s moment, no innovation was required to sell shale gas from the Barnett or find the oilfield services needed to develop and produce it. Plus, it could learn from the many other companies working in tight rock plays. Its moment was the culmination of years of innovations by oil and service companies who continued finding ways to build on that advance. The endless arguments over who can claim credit for the innovations behind the Mitchell moment are evidence of the size of that support network. Today, Fervo’s efforts are also supported by the oil industry’s service sector and supply chain. Oil company Devon Energy, drilling contractor Helmerich & Payne, and pressure-pumping specialist Liberty Energy are among its early backers. And Fervo is benefiting from the government-funded research and site-evaluation work at the Utah Frontier Observatory for Research in Geothermal Energy (FORGE) site, which is the key site for geothermal testing funded by the US Department of Energy (DOE). But unlike Mitchell, the path to commercial success will require Fervo and others to show they can create large operations to convert the heat they harvest into a cost-competitive commodity in a fast-changing, highly competitive industry. Sage Geosystems recently was added to the short list of geothermal startups with big projects, signing a deal with Meta to build a 150-MW plant somewhere east of the Rockies. Also high on the list is Eavor whose first commercial project will use its closed-loop heating technology for home heating and electric generation in Germany.

Out Of Thin Air: Tech firms, oil companies and the U.S. government are investing billions of dollars in technology to suck CO2 out of the atmosphere. Can it save the warming world?

Out Of Thin Air: Tech firms, oil companies and the U.S. government are investing billions of dollars in technology to suck CO2 out of the atmosphere. Can it save the warming world?

Prevalence of Risk Factors and Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders among the Study Participants Working at an Egyptian Oil and Gas Company

Prevalence of Risk Factors and Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders among the Study Participants Working at an Egyptian Oil and Gas Company

A Financial Analysis and Valuation of Occidental Petroleum Corporation

Oil has always been an important political and strategic resource in a country. In recent times, the significant changes in the international situation and the mergers and acquisitions of American oil giants have intensified the changes in the oil industry, directly leading to fluctuations in American oil stock prices. Therefore, this article collects financial data from Occidental Petroleum Corporation in recent years and conducts comparative analysis to explore the development prospects of Occidental Petroleum Corporation and some changes in the petroleum industry. Research has found that Occidental Petroleum Corporation has good development prospects based on its own oil production capacity and environmentally friendly technology development, and its stock price may experience a significant increase. In addition, various macro factors such as the Russia Ukraine war and changes in the international situation may lead to a shock to the US oil industry and make a decrease in overall profits for it.

Hess’ ‘Drainage’ Wells Show Strong Production but Face Cost and Spacing Challenges

A new kind of horizontal well has emerged from an experiment in North Dakota’s Bakken and Three Forks shales. It uses an uncemented slotted liner to produce hydrocarbons by intercepting fractures that originate from offset wells. Hess Corp. revealed the concept over 2 years ago, confirming at an SPE conference that crude was flowing from the pilot well. The New York City-headquartered oil company also announced that additional trials were in progress, though it withheld specific production figures. The wait for those key details is now over. At the recent Unconventional Resources Technology Conference (URTeC) in Houston, Hess presented its first technical paper on the augmented drainage development (ADD) pilots which it claims have proven the approach to be, at the very least, a technical success. In URTeC 4044110, the company’s authors underlined their optimism in noting that ADD wells “could lead to a step change in productivity and recovery in unconventional developments.” Hess acknowledges that economic and technical hurdles currently stand in the way of that vision. But the upbeat assessment is backed by impressive production data from its inaugural pilot launched in 2021. Placed about 240 ft between two actively stimulated Middle Bakken wells, the first drainage well exceeded expectations, averaging nearly 1,700 B/D of crude in the first 8 days of flowback. Output fell to about 1,500 B/D over the next few days as the nearest actively stimulated well—called a “standard well” by Hess—began its flowback. This was one of several confirmations that the wells were in direct communication. “A lot of bets were lost on this well—maybe not by me, but by a lot of people,” remarked Craig Cipolla, a principle completions engineering advisor for Hess. Cipolla presented the company’s findings at the conference this past summer. He said the ADD well also pumped out about as much frac sand as is seen in a typical shale well, which in addition to tracer data, verified that it was well propped. During the initial production period, the first ADD well achieved about 85% of the output of the offsetting standard wells on the pad. Although this figure eventually dropped to just over 40% over the next 2 years, it was enough for Hess to consider the concept validated. Based on the results from all three pilots, Hess estimates ADD wells in the Bakken can be expected to achieve 10 to 45% of the output of typical hydraulically fractured horizontal wells. On the low end, the oil recovered from distant and low-conductivity fractures likely won’t justify drilling even a wellbore as barebones as the ADD concept calls for. Conversely, if a drainage well produces too much oil it is a sign that well spacing is too tight and that it is overly competing for resources with more-expensive offsets. This is likely the story of why the first ADD well came on so strong.

Crude Oil Theft, Illegal Bunkering and Pipeline Vandalism in Nigeria’s Niger Delta: Effects and National Responses to Curb the Menace.

Against the backdrop of the fact that Nigeria lost large scale of petroleum resources valued as huge financial losses to the nation, individuals, and other institutions, this paper examined crude oil theft, illegal bunkering, and pipeline vandalism in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria; effects and national responses. The findings show that crude oil theft, illegal bunkering, and pipeline vandalism have caused adverse effects such as socio-economic losses to Nigeria, environmental pollution and degradation, a threat to national and international security, and caused huge losses to national and international oil companies and individuals. To ensure the smooth operation of the country’s oil industry, various administrations have carried out various national responses to curb the menace. These include enactment of laws, arrest, and prosecution of perpetrators, strengthening security arrangements, the establishment of the Inter-Agency Maritime Security Task Force (IAMSTF) and the Nigerian Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), granting of amnesty to ex-militants and collaboration with regional and international partners to curb the menace of crude oil theft, illegal bunkering and pipeline vandalism in the Niger Delta. Therefore, the paper concluded that it is due to faulty implementation of such national responses that the phenomenon is unabated.

Calm Before the Storm?

Atlantic hurricane season poses an annual threat to the billions of dollars of oil and gas hardware pumping hydrocarbons from the depths of the US Gulf of Mexico (GOM). The region’s offshore production amounts to about 1.8 million B/D—roughly 14% of the total crude output in the US, according to the US Energy Information Administration, so any disruption is felt by oil markets across the globe. Prior to the 2024 hurricane season, forecasters pegged this year as primed to be particularly intense. Colorado State University (CSU), known for its storm prognostication, estimated that the basin would experience 23 named storms, with a dozen of those becoming hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or higher), and six of those strengthening to major hurricanes (winds of 111 mph or higher). Similarly, AccuWeather meteorologists expect between 20 and 25 named storms with a possibility of 30 or more. As the season enters its busy period, the basin has only experienced five named storms to date; however, many forecasters are sticking to their initial forecasts and continue to warn of an intense September/October period. “The months of September and October should be very active across the Atlantic,” said AccuWeather lead hurricane expert Alex DaSilva. “We continue to remain very concerned about rapid intensification. Sea-surface temperatures and ocean heat content are near record levels across most of the Atlantic basin. This can act like jet fuel for tropical systems. We also continue to believe that La Niña will emerge sometime in November. When water temperatures near the equator of the eastern Pacific Ocean are lower than the long-term historical averages for an extended period, La Niña is declared. Although this is a phenomenon in the Pacific, it has ramifications for weather patterns over the Atlantic Ocean. Specifically, La Niña can reduce the wind shear across the basin. When wind shear is lower, it makes it easier for tropical systems to take shape and strengthen.” The GOM has experienced one disruption in 2024 courtesy of Hurricane Beryl. Once a Category 5 storm (winds 155 mph and higher)—and the earliest-forming Category 5 storm on record—Beryl weakened as it crossed the southern Yucatán. The storm regained Category 1 strength as it crossed the far western offshore oil patch enroute to landfall near Matagorda Bay, Texas. Shell shut in production at its Perdido spar because of the storm as well as evacuated personnel from it and its Whale facility. Chevron moved all non-essential personnel off its Anchor floating production unit, which was undergoing commissioning at the time. The last major storm to cut a path straight through the heart of the US offshore oil patch was 2021’s Hurricane Ida. Ida tore through the region as a Category 4 storm before slamming into the Louisiana coast near Port Fourchon packing 150 mph winds on 29 August. The storm prompted the shut in of almost 100% of the Gulf’s oil and gas production and caused extensive damage to major hubs in the region, including the Shell-operated West Delta Block 143 complex. The facilities, which serve as the transfer station for production from Shell’s robust Mars corridor, were off line for several months.

Challenges and causes of delays in oil and gas construction in the Niger-Delta Region of Nigeria: A case study of the Southern Swamp Associated Gas Solution Project (SSAGS)

Timely delivery of onshore oil and gas construction projects has been a significant challenge for many oil and gas construction companies operating in the oil-rich area of the Niger Delta. The region, characterized by wetlands and water bodies with creeks and river crossings, became the home of many International Oil Companies shortly after Oil was discovered in 1956. Because the region is hospitable and blessed with Petroleum resources, most operating companies need to pay more attention to the terrain in the area before engaging in full exploration. This paper examines the challenges and reasons for delays in onshore projects and makes recommendations that should be adopted to enhance the speedy delivery of projects. It is a case study of the Southern Swamp Associated Gas Solution Project of Shell Petroleum Development Company, Nigeria.