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The Oil Changing Industry, 2004.
A SWOT analysis of the major competitors in the oil changing industry.
846 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 30.95
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This paper contends that the oil changing industry in Southern California is increasingly competitive. For this reason, it is important to attain as much competitive information on potential competition as possible. The primary competitors identified for this purpose,are Jiffy Lube and Pep Boys. A SWOT analysis is utilized to better understand both companies' competitive positioning in hopes of gaining a competitive advantage.
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"Jiffy Lube was founded by W.J. "James" Hindman in 1979 and popularized the 10-minute oil change. A decade after its founding, it had grown to nearly 1,000 oil change centers. It was acquired by Pennzoil, in 1990, and later merged with Quaker State, in 1998. All of Quaker's Q-Lubes would eventually be renamed Jiffy Lube. Four years later, Royal Dutch/Shell, a subsidiary of Shell Oil, acquired Pennzoil-Quaker State, including the Jiffy Lubes. "Today, Jiffy Lube has 2,200 outlets in North America that provide oil changes and other maintenance services on transmissions and air conditioning and fuel systems" ("Overview - Jiffy")."
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The United States Oil and Gas Industry, 2004.
This paper is an industry analysis of the United States oil and gas industry, excluding the industry-related exploration and production pre-refining activities.
1,710 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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This paper explains, using Porter Five Forces Model, that there is a limited threat of new entrants cutting into Shell, Mobil, Texaco, Gulf, and Exxon?s market share because the industry is fairly oligopolistic, with only a few giant firms controlling the majority of the industry even on the global scale. The author points out that the world's oil-producing nations are very influential in the supply and demand factors associated with oil production and consumption through the Organization of Oil Producing Countries (OPEC). The paper stresses that, as globalization increases the world?s demand for oil, it will be critical for the oil-producing nations to maintain a steady cost per barrel, while, at the same time, meeting the high production demands because there are few new technological advances or regulatory controls available to overshadow the basic economic formula of supply and demand. OPEC promises to control pricing for the industry. Tables.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Industry Overview
Five Forces Model
Major Competitors and Strategic Group Mapping
Future Trends
Opportunities and Threats
Conclusion
Appendix A: Oil Industry
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"The oil and gas industry are driven by the price of crude oil. The industry was shaped in the late 1990?s when the price of oil lagged around $10 a barrel forcing many smaller independent companies into seeking bankruptcy protection and the larger oil companies like Shell, Mobil, Texaco, Gulf and Exxon to look for partners through acquisition or merger. This entailed reduced refining and exploration activities and less gas production. However, today, the industry must contend with a new global economy that has increased demand for energy to record levels, which has allowed a robust rebound in the oil and gas industry. ?Oil prices advanced closer to $50 a barrel Monday as domestic and foreign supply concerns persist amid strong global demand.? "
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The Oil Industry, 2006.
This paper analyzes the various effects to the oil industry due to increased consumption by competing economies around the world.
3,699 words (approx. 14.8 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 102.95
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This well-researched paper examines the oil industry, which currently produces and supplies the world's number one energy source. This paper delves into the high swings in terms of price when there are shortages or excesses in supply, which are determined by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). This paper details the 7 companies that control the oil market throughout the world which include 5 U.S. companies. This paper analyzes the importance of OPEC and its negotiation tactics with the various oil companies regarding petroleum production, prices and future rights of concession of the oil companies in the different countries. The writer of this paper details the history of the oil industry by discussing various events such as the 1973 oil embargo and the events that took place in the 1960s in which the U.S. and Europe restricted the import of oil from Russia. This paper details how world events, primarily those in the middle east, affect the price of oil. The writer explores China and India's demand for oil and how it affects global inflation in general. The government of India is now trying to reduce the prices of oil based items over the immediate future so that inflation can be reduced from the current 8% a year. This in-depth paper also analyzes the effects of America's economy on the world's oil prices.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
International Oil Regime
Major Producers
OPEC
Wars and Inflation
Oil Embargo
1973 October War
Inflation
Economic Growth
Asian Giants: India and China
Increased Demand for Oil by Both Nations
Increased Prices Equal Less Economic Growth
Stagflation
Conclusion
References
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"It is seen that China is one of the fastest growing nations in economic terms and that has taken up the consumption of oil by the country from 2 million tons a year to over 10 million tons now. Even in last year, the growth is over 35 percent and according to analysis of ban credits, it is estimated that Chin will account for over 40 percent of the growth in oil demand. There is also a large increase in demand for oil in United States and this is boosting oil demand internationally. The demand for imports has now reached the limit of supply at about 80 million barrels a day, as already mentioned earlier. At the same time, there are doubts as to whether the massive imports by China are real annual demand or are for building up strategic stocks. According to JP Morgan, the stocks with china are now about 285 million barrels, and even as per statements from China, there is a stockpile being built which will be completed by the end of this year."
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The Oil Industry, 2006.
A look at the history of the oil industry.
871 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 30.95
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This paper takes a look at the oil industry. The paper reports that the history of the oil industry dates back to the earliest civilizations of the Middle East. According to the paper, there are inscriptions, that originated from Mesopotamia, describing the use of oil from as far back as 4000 B.C.E. The paper also reports that in the United States, the invention of the kerosene lamp led to the formation of the first American oil company, Pennsylvania Rock Oil Company, founded in New Haven, Connecticut, in 1854.
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"The development of the oil industry also took place in many countries outside of the United States. For example, Canada's first oil boom occurred in Ontario in 1867 and in 1947, the great Leduc field near Edmonton, Alberta, was discovered which soon led to Canada becoming an important contributor to the oil industry. In Mexico, oil production began on a commercial scale around 1918 which made Mexico the second-largest oil producer of the early 20th century. Of course, in 1901, one of the first concessions for oil production was granted in Iran and when huge oil reserves were discovered in 1908, the Anglo-Persian Oil Company came into existence and was soon replaced by the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company in 1914. "
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The Oil Industry, 2007.
An in-depth study of the oil industry and its profitability.
5,616 words (approx. 22.5 pages), 16 sources, MLA, $ 136.95
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The paper researches the oil energy industry and how it affects us. The paper discusses the manner in which oil prices affect individual citizens, the airline and transportation industries. In addition, the investigation explores government regulations on energy. The research substantiates the claim that in the modern world the top privately owned oil companies are extremely profitable, because western society is addicted to the oil energy. The paper explains that, as a result, energy companies' profits are related to supply and demand.
Outline:
Introduction
Oil as a Commodity
Petroleum Sector
Transportation Industries
Government Regulations on Energy
Foreign Affairs
Black Energy Trade
Future Trends
Future
Conclusion
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"Oil has long been a source of fuel in America and throughout the world. During the last three decades America and other nations have greatly increased their dependence on foreign oil, however America was not always so dependent on foreign oil. According to Han (1994) during the late 1940's America was both the main producer and consumer of crude oil and petroleum products in the world. The author explains that there was "an average annual production of 1,906 million barrels of crude oil during 1947-49, the United States alone accounted for nearly two-thirds of the combined production of all market-oriented economies. This situation existed simply because the United States was a large industrial economy that thrived on oil more than any other country in the world (Han 1994, pg. 11)." "
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Fire Prevention in the Oil Industry, 2003.
This paper talks about the importance of fire prevention in the oil industry and discusses many of the aspects of fire prevention.
5,820 words (approx. 23.3 pages), 20 sources, APA, $ 139.95
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This paper begins with an introduction stating why fire prevention is necessary. It then discusses the different classes of fires and provides information on the source of combustion and ignition of each class of fire. Next, the paper describes the common causes of fires in the oil industry and provides facts and statistics that support these claims. The paper also takes a closer look at electrical problems, malfunctions, and lightning strikes that cause fires. Training programs, types of fire alarms, and extinguishing methods are also discussed. The paper concludes with recommendations on fire prevention.
Causes Of Fires In Industry
Training Program
Fire-Alarm System
Automatic Sprinklers
Portable Fire Extinguishers
Conclusions
Recommendations
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"Fire protection in the gas and oil industry is extremely important. However, at the economic level, fire protection costs money to design, install and maintain. In business it is an overhead expense that does not produce income. Money for fire protection is often hard to come by and money for maintenance is often one of the first areas where costs are cut. Companies seem to be willing to take a positive chance that fire will not strike, rather than take a positive step to provide fire protection and control. If companies are frugal to spend money on fire protection, they should consider the best fire protection that is needed for their company. Fire protection is usually provided for different reasons. The first is that fire protection is required by local codes. Local codes are considered the minimum requirements that a company must provide to protect the surrounding community (Ignall, 1975, p.89). However, even though the building must comply with local legislative requirements, such compliance does not mean that the facility is fire safe or that production can be resumed after a fire occurs. Generally the local codes only protect the community from the plant, and if a fire does occur and does not kill or harm anyone or spread to other properties, the code has considered being able to do its job."
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Accounting in the Oil and Gas Industry, 2004.
This paper discusses financial accounting for the oil and gas industry in the Middle East.
4,972 words (approx. 19.9 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 135.95
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This paper reviews the oil and gas industry in the Middle East, specifically Oman. The author applies accounting for the industry.
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"The focus of this paper is financial accounting for the oil and gas industry. While accounting in the oil and gas industry generally is discussed in this paper where appropriate and feasible certain perspectives are provides added emphasis. The first of these perspective sis the Sultanate of Oman. Where conditions or characteristics of either the oil and gas industry or the application of financial accounting in that industry differs markedly between the general industry and the industry in Oman such variations are identified ..."
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Industry Scan: Oil and Gas in Australia, 2005.
An environmental scanning report which examines the Australian oil and gas extraction industry.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 80.95
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The oil and gas extraction industry in Australia is comprised of firms that are primarily engaged in producing crude oil, natural gas or condensate and in treating these products on site to produce liquefied or purified forms of oil and gas. The paper presents an industry and environmental scan of oil and gas extraction in Australia. It includes graphs and tables.
Paper Outline:
Products of the Industry
Market Structure
Market Size and Sales
International Environment
Regulatory Environment
Demographics
Industry Problems
Industry Trends and Forecasts
Porter's 5 Forces Model Analysis
Bibliography
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"According to Richard A. Kerr, many economists foresee another half-century of cheap oil; however, a growing contingent of geologists warns that oil will begin to run out much sooner--perhaps in only 10 years or so. The optimists are characterized as mainly those who place their faith in new technology for finding and extracting oil and expect that production will meet rise in demand until about 50 years from now, a period deemed sufficient to identify and develop effective energy alternatives; however, the pessimists suggest that even taking into account the best efforts of the explorationists and the discovery of new fields in frontier areas such as the Caspian Sea sometime between 2010 and 2020, the production oil from wells around the world will peak at 80 million barrels per day, then begin a steady, inevitable decline (Kerr, 1998)."
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The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge?s Preservation vs. the Oil Industry, 2002.
This paper examines the ongoing debate between those who support the oil industry and those who wish to protect the Alaskan coastal plains from being drilled in search of oil.
1,495 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 49.95
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This paper summarizes the argument against drilling for oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge on the basis of damage that would be caused to the environment and the wildlife inhabiting the region. The topic is connected to the events of September 11th which nearly allowed the Republicans to push through an emergency Energy Security Bill, allowing for the extraction of oil from the ANWR.
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"In the past 10 months many people have claimed that the world as we knew it a year ago has been profoundly and irreversibly transformed with the events of September 11th, 2001. Others have attacked these claims as being yet another example of American ethnocentrism and egocentricity: the world has not changed, the USA simply got a taste of reality. However, whether the United States was living in a sheltered state of denial in which true poverty, destruction and war never found a home on its shores, or whether the world truly has changed entirely, is a subject for a different debate and a different paper."
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Oil Industry Maintenance, 2004.
An evaluation of the maintenance requirements of the petroleum industry.
7,872 words (approx. 31.5 pages), 18 sources, MLA, $ 170.95
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This paper examines how maintenance issues and scheduling are very important for the petroleum industry and how different business units have to work in close coordination with each other in order to achieve the best performance from all the equipment within the organization. It also discusses the importance of training and education and how training should not be restricted to the maintenance departments, but rather the need and reason for maintenance should be provided to all employees within the organization. It shows how the stability of the oil and gas industry depends on its ability to answer the market's increased demand, while still providing profits. All scheduling for maintenance in the oil production business should be done based on the bottleneck, the product most required.
Outline
Introduction
Existing Conditions in the Petroleum Industry
Problems Faced by Maintenance Departments and Their Impact on the Petroleum Industry
Discussion of the Maintenance Requirements
Maintenance of Tanks Used For Storage of Petroleum Products in Tank Farms
Maintenance of Refineries on a Holistic and Generalized Bases
Results Expected From the Maintenance Program Set in Place
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"Many of the key players in the oil and gas industry are striving to reduce their outstanding debts and improving their cash flow. Organizations involved in the productions, distribution and warehousing of petroleum products are realizing that by using preventive maintenance (PM) and behaving proactive with regards to the problems and issues faced within their operations that can achieve their goal of reducing costs and operational expenses. Constant risk assessments of the manufacturing and production facilities and periodic evaluation of all the work processes has helped many other industries improve their bottom line. The petroleum industry is quick to realize the gains and advantages that can be got by using many of the tried and tested management tools used by other industries."
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Oil Industry Pollution, 1997.
Examines industry since 1970s to determine economic, political, legal & public relations aspects of threats to environment from production to shipping to use.
4,500 words (approx. 18.0 pages), 36 sources, $ 135.95
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"The purpose of this research is to examine issues of pollution in the oil industry. The plan of the research will be to set forth the background and context in which pollution-related concerns have arisen in the modern period and then to discuss key factors of analysis that must be included in any comprehensive understanding of the connection between oil-industry activity and environmental pollution.
Understanding how and why pollution is at issue in the modern period requires first understanding the structure of the oil industry. The producers of oil at every stage of its movement through the marketplace, from the driller-explorers to the shippers to the refiners, are relatively few in number. They are interdependent inasmuch as they are rivals reacting to one another, but not necessarily to the consuming market. To the extent.."
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France's Oil Industry, 2000.
An International Business Analysis of the Company, TotalFina Elf.
7,147 words (approx. 28.6 pages), 12 sources, $ 159.95
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This paper includes a description of France's political risk analysis, demographic information, and economic environment and has an in depth discussion about the oil industry in France.
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"Since prehistoric times, France has been a crossroads of trade, travel, and invasion. Three basic European ethnic stocks - Celtic, Latin, and Teutonic (Frankish) - have blended over the centuries to make up its present population. There are also Slavic, North African, Indochinese, and Basque minorities. While French is the official and predominant language, several regional dialects and languages are spoken, including Provencal, Breton, Alsatian, Corsican, Catalan, Basque, and Flemish....
Despite France's limited domestic reserves and production, the French oil industry is an important actor in world energy markets. Major oil assets of French oil companies are located in the North Sea, Africa, and Latin America. French imports come primarily from Saudi Arabia and Norway, followed by the United Kingdom (UK), Iraq, Iran, Nigeria, and Russia. As an example of French politics towards this industry could serve the French oil giant Elf Aquitaine and the Canadian company Bow Valley, which in the spring of 1999 signed a $300-million contract (85% Elf and 15% Bow Valley) to exploit an oil deposit in the Persian Gulf, in Iranian waters. Although, from the point of law, this contract appeared to violate the U.S. Iran-Libya Sanctions Act of 1996, which threatens U.S. sanctions on any country with more than a $40-million project in Iran, no such sanctions had been enacted as of October 1999."
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Russian Oil Industry, 2003.
Discusses the high level of oil production.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 12 sources, $ 79.95
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Discusses Russia as the world's single, largest non-OPEC oil exporter. Examines privatization since the mid-1990s and U.S. investment for exploration, equipment, and rehabilitation of oil fields. Includes the planned Caspian Sea Pipeline.
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" Russia is currently the world's single-largest non-OPEC (Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries) oil exporter, with 10 percent of currently known reserves and 9 percent of world output (Aron, 2002). For about a ..."
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Oil Prices and the Air Cargo Industry, 2006.
This paper is an analysis of the effect of rising oil prices on the air cargo industry
3,520 words (approx. 14.1 pages), 18 sources, APA, $ 98.95
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This paper explains that, even though oil companies are credited with most of the blame, reasons contributing to the recent high rises in oil are such factors as the increasing demands for oil products in Asia, Russia's primary oil company's recent failure, oil producing companies' political instability, terrorism and fears regarding military tactics. The paper points out that the air cargo industry is adversely affected by rising oil prices because fuel accounts for between 20-30% of their operational costs. The paper relates that these fuel costs for the air cargo industry also are affected by the airports that sell the fuel, the companies that supply the fuel to the airports and the government of the involved country. The paper includes a table, illustrations and the survey.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Predicting Problems
Reasoning Factors
Best/Usual/Worst Scenarios
Projections
Present Concerns
Basic Factors
Energy Costs
Short and Long Term Effects
Conclusion
Locating Bright Spots In and On the Not So Bright Side
Effect of Rising Oil Prices on the Air Cargo Industry
Survey
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"Questions are regularly contemplated and discussed whether terrorists' attacks on September 11, 2001 could be an additional factor contributing to decreases in the air cargo's profits. Lufthansa Cargo, however, with huge freighter fleets had already begun to decease their company's capacity before 911, responding to economic fallout. Following the 911 disaster, nevertheless, most airlines reduced their capacity by 10 -15 percent. In addition, a majority of carriers began to impose security surcharges to upset counter-terror actions."
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