ABSTRACT This study was carried out to investigate the effects of efficient risk management in the downstream oil and gas sectors. To achieve this objective, the researcher developed and administered a questionnaire on fifty five staffs of A.A. Rano Nigeria Limited and Total Nigeria Plc in Gusau. The likert scale statistical and graphical method was used in testing the null hypothesis. From the study, it was observed that these filing station have a technique for risk identification and evalu...
ABSTRACT This study was carried out to investigate the perspective on the role of occupational health and safety measures: implication on employee performance and organization productivity in selected organizations in Gusau Metropolis. To achieve this objective, the researcher developed and administered a questionnaire on fifty five staffs of A.A. Rano Nigeria Limited and Total Nigeria Plc in Gusau. The likert scale statistical and graphical method was used in testing the null hypothesis. Fro...
One of the widely debated topics in petroleum exploration in the management of its undesirable adverse effects on the environment. An accurate evaluation of the potential biophysical and socioeconomic impact will minimize the negative impacts of petroleum exploration and enhance the benefits thereof. Due to higher uncertainties associated with the potential presence of oil and gas in the Voltaian Basin, a 2-D seismic survey is carried out by Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) to help...
Hydraulic fracturing plays a key role in the economic production of hydrocarbons from a reservoir by inducing permeable channels to improve the drainage area and to ease flow of oil and gas into the wellbore (Burton et al, 2002). A pressure transient test in Oredo O well, Oredo field located in Benin city, Nigeria, revealed a skin factor of +7.58 and flow efficiency of 0.53 (Kelechi et al, 2015). These are indications of a damaged well. PROSPER software (production system performance) has bee...
Abstract According to Nasin et.al, 1997: ‘CSR issues progresses from a period in which the issue was thought of to a period of increasing awareness and expectation for action and then to a period when new standard for dealing with issues become ingrained in the normal functioning of the company’ This research work highlights shell’s CSR in the Niger delta region which has and is still facing a lot of issues which encompasses what Nasin et.al had stated. These issues began sub-conscio...