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C/E/459. Dissertation. Conventional and Alternative Energy in UK

WORDS:
15750
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
159.99 GBP

The dissertation looks at the consumption of traditional and renewable sources of energy in the UK. Literature is reviewed on the kinds of renewable energy, the nature of environmentalism, the business opportunities for renewable energy sources (RES) projects in different countries, European “green” policies, an alternative energy market in the UK, etc. The methodology of the research is based on quantitative and qualitative analysis of the secondary data collected from statistic agencies, databases and industrial reports. Conclusions are made about the dynamics of the overall energy consumption in the UK, the consumption of energy from conventional sources including oil, natural gas and coil, and the RES consymption. Forecasts are made about the future trends in the consumption of different types of energy.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, renewable energy sources, RES, oil, coil, gas, alternative energy, UK energy consumption, environmentalism,

 

C/M/1300. Dissertation. Effects of risk management on product and service quality in oil and gas industry

WORDS:
9450
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
99.99 GBP

The dissertation examines how risk management can affect the reputation of oil and gas companies and influence the perceptions of their product and service quality. The review of literature touches on the risks associated with the oil and gas industry, the theory of risk management (RM), the issues of product and service quality, the link between RM and company reputation, the concept of reputation risk, etc. A study of enterprise risk management in British Petroleum (BP) is conducted. The dissertation employs the methods of secondary research including quantitative and qualitative risk assessment at BP to measure their reputation risk. Conclusions are made about the relationship between enterprise risk management, reputation risk, and product and service quality at BP discussing the gap between reputation and reality, the weaknesses of RM, and possible solutions to enhance BP reputation.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, risk management, oil and gas industry, British Petroleum, BP, product and service quality, reputation risk,

 

C/M/1289. Dissertation. Risk management in oil and gas project development

WORDS:
9300
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
99.99 GBP

The dissertation investigates the benefits of effective risk management (RM) for oil and gas (O&G) project development. Literature is reviewed on the concept of risk and risk management (RM), the external and internal hazards associated with oil and gas projects, the challenges of new O&G product development, etc. Research methodology is based on the analysis of secondary data and the cases related to oil and gas development issues. Conclusions are made about the sources of risk in O&G industry and the risk categories that lie within the scope of managerial control.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, risk management, project management, oil and gas,

 

C/E/431. Dissertation + Proposal. Impacts of oil pipelines on sensitive environments in Nigeria and UK

WORDS:
11100
ADD-ONS:
980 Words
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
129.99 GBP

The dissertation investigates the impacts of oil extraction and processing on the sea environments of Nigeria and the UK addressing the issues of vandalism, negligence and incompetence in oil pipelines management that resulted in oil spills and inflicted severe damage to the delta of Niger and to the North Sea. The review of literature touches on the environmental impacts of the oil industry, the threats of oil spill, the history and environmental concerns in Nigeria and the UK, the regulatory framework of the UK oil industry, etc. The methods of the research are based on the grounded theory and case study approach including primary research conducted through open-question questionnaires. Conclusions are made about the reasons for the oil spills, their environmental and social impacts, and the activities of domestic and international organisations that could prevent pollution and ensure post-contamination rehabilitation.

Dissertation matching this proposal is also available on our website under the name: C/E/430. Dissertation. Impacts of oil pipelines on sensitive environments in Nigeria and UK
 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, proposal, oil pipelines, oil and gas industry, Nigeria, Niger delta, North Sea, UK, oil spill, environmental damage, sensitive lands, pollution, contamination, rehabilitation,

 

C/E/430. Dissertation. Impacts of oil pipelines on sensitive environments in Nigeria and UK

WORDS:
11100
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
119.99 GBP

The dissertation investigates the impacts of oil extraction and processing on the sea environments of Nigeria and the UK addressing the issues of vandalism, negligence and incompetence in oil pipelines management that have resulted in oil spills and inflicted severe damage to the delta of Niger and to the North Sea. The review of literature touches on the environmental impacts of the oil industry, the threats of oil spills, the environmental concerns in Nigeria and the UK, the regulatory framework of the UK oil industry, etc. The methods of the research are based on the grounded theory and a case study approach that includes primary research conducted through open-ended questionnaires. Conclusions are made about the causes of the oil spills, their environmental and social impacts, and the activities of domestic and international organisations that could prevent pollution and ensure post-contamination rehabilitation.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, oil pipelines, oil and gas industry, Nigeria, Niger delta, North Sea, UK, oil spill, environmental damage, sensitive lands, pollution, contamination, rehabilitation,

 

C/M/1267. Dissertation. Issues of risk management in oil and gas project development

WORDS:
8100
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
89.99 GBP

The dissertation looks at the hazardous factors that might pose a threat to the success of an oil and gas project examining the gap between the theory and practices of risk management. Literature is reviewed on the common causes of oil and gas projects failure, the theory of project management and new product development, the definitions of risk, the methods of risk identification and assessment, the challenges of risk management in new products development, etc. The methods of the research are based on secondary data using Prince 2 methodology standard for project management in the UK. Conclusions are made about the importance of identifying potential risks, recommendations are suggested about the use of effective risk management methodologies in oil and gas projects.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, risk management, project management, oil and gas,

 

C/E/416. Oil and gas accountability: case study of Nigeria

WORDS:
4000
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
49.99 GBP

The paper offers a review of literature on the importance of natural resources of oil and gas for the economic stability of the country presenting a case study of Nigeria, describing its social and economic features, discussing the concept of accountability, explaining the basic principles of accountability and the accountability of oil and gas distribution via pipelines, and commenting on the relationship between oil and gas exploiting companies and the Nigerian government as a cause of conflicts.

 

KEYWORDS: Oil and gas, accountability, Nigeria, pipeline,

 

C/B/1751. Presentation. Legal and Ethical Issues of CSR on Oil and Gas Industry: a case study of BP

WORDS:
1000
ADD-ONS:
8 Slides
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper is a dissertation poster consisting of 8 A1 pages of Powerpoint slides to be printed out and put together. The dissertation title is: ‘Legal and ethical issues of CSR in the oil and gas industry: a case study of BP.’ The poster includes: summary of the purpose, method and preliminary findings of research so far, relevant project background, overall aims and objectives, key literatures/methodologies used, research design and findings/conclusions.

 

KEYWORDS: Presentation, British Petroleum, corporate social responsibility, CSR, oil and gas,

 

C/F/556. Benefits of entering alternative energy industry for BP

WORDS:
2000
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper looks at the opportunities of British Petroleum (BP) to enter the alternative energy industry assessing the company’s current position in the oil and gas industry within the framework of ratio analysis, profitability, efficiency and solvency for 2007/2008 years using Shell as a benchmark. Modern portfolio theory is reviewed along with asset pricing models such as CAPM, arbitrage pricing theory and Fama-French three factor model.

 

KEYWORDS: BP, British Petroleum, oil and gas, alternative energy, portfolio management,

 

C/B/1684. BP exploration of oil and gas

WORDS:
2300
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper examines critical success factors (CSF) in global oil and gas industry with regard to British Petroleum (BP). Using Bowman’s Strategy clock, the study identifies strategic choices made by BP exploration, evaluates their exploration using the criteria of suitability, feasibility and acceptability, and explores BP’s recent performance including their financial performance over 2006-2008.

 

KEYWORDS: BP, British Petroleum, Oil and Gas, Critical Success factors, CSF, Strategic Clock, generic strategies,

 

C/E/365. Oil Companies and Energy Security

WORDS:
2100
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper looks at oil and gas as a factor influencing international relations considering the implications of political and economic power gained by transnational oil companies. It is argued that oil TNC maintain the needs of the elite and pose a threat to energy security. The abuse of power by oil companies in Nigeria is discussed using the example of Shell and addressing ethical issues confronting the oil industry.

 

KEYWORDS: Oil, Politics, International Relations, Energy Security, Sustainability, economic power, multinational corporations, MNC, Shell, Nigeria,

 

C/B/1065. Small Oil Industry Analysis

WORDS:
1500
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper examines the development of the small oil industry reviewing its performance over the recent years, analysing the factors that affect the industry, describing the situation in Jet fuel, Diesel and Mazut markets, and conducting Porter's Five Forces analysis of the oil industry.

 

KEYWORDS: Oil, jet fuel, Diesel, Mazut, Porter's Five Forces,

 

C/B/1074. Dissertation. Do renewable fuels provide a viable alternative to fossil fuels for logistics managers?

WORDS:
14000
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
149.99 GBP

The dissertation examines whether with the increase of fuel prices and a growing concern about the environment, logistics managers should consider switching to renewable fuels, especially biofuel, as a viable alternative to fossil fuels. Primary research is conducted in the form of interviews with oil producers and students, secondary data analysis is presented on the basis of a literature review related to the impact of renewables on logistics. Conclusions are made that biofuels are not currently economical for large scale usage, recommendations are suggested about the production and distribution of biofuels.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, renewable fuels, fossil fuels, biofuel, logistics,

 

C/B/1119. Dissertation. Renewable Fuels: An Option for Logistics Managers?

WORDS:
14900
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
149.99 GBP

The dissertation examines whether in today's climate of increasing fuel prices and a growing concern about the environment, logistics managers should be looking at switching to renewable fuels, especially biofuel, as a viable alternative to fossil fuels. Primary research is conducted using interviews with oil producers and students, a literature review is presented as a source of secondary data analysis. Conclusions are made about the impact of renewables on logistics.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, renewable fuels, fossil fuels, biofuel, logistics,

 

C/B/1202. PESTLE Analysis of Oil Industry

WORDS:
980
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
9.99 GBP

The paper presents analysis of the world oil industry using the framework of PESTLE (Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Legal, and Environmental features), and making particular reference to the UK economy.

 

KEYWORDS: Oil Industry, PESTLE,

 

C/B/1275. Dissertation. Changing scenarios of oil market in Azerbaijan Republic

WORDS:
26600
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
269.99 GBP

The dissertation investigates strategic challenges faced by the Azeri oil and gas (O&G) producers. Literature is reviewed on the theoretical approaches to the analysis of the primary drivers in highly competitive environment of the oil and gas industry. PESTEL, Red Blue Ocean Strategy, Porter's five forces and scenario planning models are applied to analyze various aspects of short- and long-term strategy of O&G companies in the Republic of Azerbaijan. Qualitative research methods are used including primary data obtained from interviews with the managers of Azeri O&G companies. Conclusions are made about the strengths and weaknesses of the O&G companies identifying the path that O&G firms should follow, and the tools that should be adopted in order to anticipate change. Scenarios are developed to deal with future uncertainty and to assist in making decisions where uncertainty is present.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, oil and gas, O&G, Azerbaijan,

 

C/E/297. Factors influencing current oil price

WORDS:
450
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
9.99 GBP

The paper examines the factors influencing the price of oil highlighting the pressure on suppliers caused by the rise of oil prices, and briefly discussing such factors as demand, performance, growth and market conditions.

 

KEYWORDS: factors, influencing, current, oil, price,

 

C/E/309. Demand and Supply of Oil

WORDS:
1100
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper examines the short and long perspectives for the oil market looking at the demand and supply curves and investigating the factors that determine the global oil market, i.e. the types of crude oil, the players involved in the oil market, the supply and demand for crude oil, and the price of oil. Analysis of oil prices is presented arguing whether the price of oil will continue to rise or whether it will decrease.

 

KEYWORDS: Oil prices, Oil supply, Oil demand, Alternative fuels, Climate Change,

 

C/L/366. Proposal. Development of commercial contracts in the Kuwaiti oil companies by law

WORDS:
700
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
9.99 GBP

The paper is a dissertation proposal aiming to review the scope of Kuwaiti commercial law with the objective of revealing the influence that oil companies, through their choice of law and through their activities in litigation, have had on its current state. The proposal contains a brief summary of the sources of Kuwaiti commercial law, its recent history and its influences, an explanation of how the commercial contracts concluded by oil companies in Kuwait impact on Kuwaiti law, etc. The dissertation's objectives are outlined exploring these areas through the description of legislation, international conventions, the Shariah and case law, and the current state of the law.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, commercial contracts commercial law arbitration Kuwaiti law Sharia,

 

C/L/374. Oil and Gas Company: legal issues and CSR

WORDS:
3800
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

The paper examines the legal issues surrounding the oil and gas industry considering a young national company Glenbervie Energy PLC from a legal perspective and analysing their strategic growth plan, corporate social responsibility (CSR), health and safety policies, environmental and sustainability initiatives, mergers and acquisitions.

 

KEYWORDS: l, oil, gas, company, legal, issues, csr,

 

C/B/572. Master's Dissertation. Ethical Purchasing Behaviour: The Case of the Oil Industry in Norway

WORDS:
16700
DATE:
2007
PRICE:
169.99 GBP

This dissertation focused on the contentious issue of ethical purchasing behaviour in the Norwegian oil industry. It aimed to examine why consumers, despite having the sovereignty to enforce ethical behaviour amongst oil corporations, choose not to enact this power. The dissertation drew on detailed narratives from consumers, oil corporations and environmental groups in Norway. The dissertation would be useful for anyone interested in the issues of CSR and consumer sovereignty.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, behaviour, consumers, oil corporations, environmental groups,

 

C/B/605. Global Oil Market: PESTEL and Porter's 5 forces analyses

WORDS:
2600
DATE:
2007
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

This paper examines the volatility of the Global Oil Market within the framework of comprehensive PESTEL and Porter's five forces analyses. It analyses the challenges, opportunities and risks of the market through geopolitical, economic, social, technological, environmental, legal and competitive factors. It investigates the lead factors that affect the demand and supply of global oil products. The past, present and future trends are critically examined through the use of current information published on the Global Oil Market. The influence of OPEC and other key players in oil price fixing is also highlighted. Throughout the discussion, the paper looks at the winners and the losers of the market.

 

KEYWORDS: Global Oil Market, Economic, PESTEL, Porters five forces, Demand & Supply, OPEC, Oil,

 

C/B/606. PESTEL analysis of global oil industry

WORDS:
1500
DATE:
2007
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

This paper presents PESTEL Analysis which is analysing Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental, and Legal factors affecting global oil industry.

 

KEYWORDS: pestel, global, oil, industry,

 

C/B/607. Porter's 5 forces analysis of global oil Industry

WORDS:
750
DATE:
2007
PRICE:
9.99 GBP

This paper presents Porter's 5 forces analysis of global oil industry which is analysing bargaining power of customers, bargaining power of suppliers, threat of new entrants, and threat of substitute products and intensity of competitive rivalry affecting global oil industry.

 

KEYWORDS: porter, forces, global, oil, industry,

 

C/B/616. The Global Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Sector: Industry Structure and Attractiveness

WORDS:
1800
DATE:
2007
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

This paper contains two parts: First, the industry structure of the global oil and gas exploration and production sector is analysed using Porter's five forces framework. Second, the attractiveness of the sector is assessed over the short- to medium-term on the basis of those factors that drive success in the industry.

 

KEYWORDS: Porters five forces, industry structure, oil and gas industry,