New research highlights inequities between downstream and upstream countries that share the same watershed. The study outlines how international agreements can better address shared resource problems ...

Upstream operations focus on oil exploration and extraction; downstream operations process crude into products. Effective energy chains require balance between upstream production and downstream ...

March 15, 2024 — “As water becomes more and more scarce, you will see a scenario where individual countries might want to protect and secure these resources for their populations, which can lead to ...

Value stream management involves people in the organization to examine workflows and other processes to ensure they are deriving the maximum value from their efforts while eliminating waste — of ...

Shell’s strategy focuses on cost reductions, increased shareholder returns, and maintaining strong upstream and downstream operations to ensure stability in a volatile energy market. Management is ...