environment. BP’s systems of governance‚ management and operation are designed to help us conduct our business while respecting safety‚ environmental‚ social and financial considerations. Across all BP international operations‚ established practices support the management of potential environmental and social impacts from projects and operations. These practices cover projects from pre-appraisal stage through to operations; and reinforce BP’s values‚ responsibilities and local regulatory
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Store Remodeling on New and Existing Customers Although retailers invest millions of dollars in redesigning‚ refreshing‚ and remodeling their stores‚ it is unclear that such large investments are worthwhile. Prior research has indicated that remodeling has only a short-term effect. However‚ a previously unexplored area is its effect on those who visit the store for the first time after it is remodeled (new customers) versus those who had visited before the remodeling (existing customers). This
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Global Business and Economics Research Journal ISSN: 2302-4593 Vol. 2 (5): 102 - 115 The impact of petroleum on economic growth in Nigeria Michael Baghebo Niger Delta University‚ Bayelsa State‚ Nigeria baghebomichael@yahoo.com Timothy Okule Atima Niger Delta University‚ Bayelsa State‚ Nigeria Abstract The study examines the impact of petroleum on economic growth of the Nigerian economy. Data covering the period 1980-2011 was collected from the Central Bank of Nigeria Statistical Bulletin
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Assess the contributions of the Dutch to the development of the Caribbean. The incorporation of the Dutch into the Caribbean during the latter half of the 16th century and early 17th century came on the heels of them seeing the prosperous economic opportunities at the time dominated by the Spanish. In the Caribbean‚ the Dutch concentrated on wrestling from Portugal its grip on the sugar and slave trade through attacks on the Spanish treasure fleets on their homeward bound voyages. Though the prime
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Coordinates purchasing activities with engineering departments to acquire PES inventory in a cost-effective and timely manner. Prepare and negotiate contract with suppliers and develop cost-savings target. Evaluate market conditions to ensure cost-effective supply of PES commodity. Manage ongoing relationships with suppliers. May recommend cost saving proposals including make-versus-buy analysis‚ alternative sourcing and vendor evaluation criteria. Coordinates purchasing activities with engineering
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protect personal computers for many years. The company has expanded its services from protecting computers to also protecting cellular browsing as well‚ the software can be used on the iPhone‚ and Android phones. Product McAfee is introducing a new line of software designed specifically for Android and iPhone devices to block unwanted spying from applications downloaded on the mobile devices. McAfee Spyware Blocker will target applications designed to collect personal and private information
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PETROLEUM (PRO’S and CON’S) Petroleum has brought great benefits to human civilization; quality of life and dynamic prosperity is caused by this precious resource. It is the lifeline of modern civilization. It is the source of energy for agricultural‚ industrial and transport sectors and sustains essential industries moving. Petroleum currently provides 90 per cent of energy used for transportation‚ and while its benefits are astounding‚ the use of petroleum-based technologies also has cost
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Saggu | Professor: Jian GuanSection: GMS802-021 | Student ID: 500332344 | 8/3/2013 | | The case titled “ExxonMobil and the Chad/Cameroon Pipeline”‚ examines two large oil businesses merging together to finish an immense development project which spanned for approximately 25 to 30 years. In 1998‚ both Exxon and Mobil both respectively saw great success as major companies at the time with each company performing multi-billion dollar operations. In 1997 Exxon was achieving a large net
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Fundamentals Of Petroleum Engineering SKPP 1313 INTRODUCTION ARIFF OTHMAN Department of Petroleum Engineering Faculty of Petroleum & Renewable Engineering Universiti Teknologi Malaysia 1 COURSE CONTENT What is Petroleum Engineering? What Does Petroleum Mean? Generation of Petroleum Chemical Composition of Petroleum Petroleum Products Fractional Distillation The First Oil Well History of Oil in Malaysia Production Sharing Contract MOHD FAUZI HAMID
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Executive Summary Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY) prevailed in 2009 regardless of the state of the global economy and competition from larger companies. Focusing on long-term growth‚ Occidental aims to increase production and profits by acquiring local and global oil and gas reserves. They maintain their competitive advantage through the development of strong relationships with both local foreign counterparties. This is typically a difficult feat when faced with potential commodity
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