Not exact matches
It is redesigning its deepwater
oil platforms and onshore shale - gas projects to simplify them, a major cultural change at a
firm that has long prided itself
more for engineering prowess than for economic discipline.
That is because banks, private - equity
firms and institutional investors have continued to pour money into the sector even as
oil companies slashed billions of dollars in spending from their budgets and laid off
more than 100,000 workers.
Despite a rapid growth approach to new markets, Sim says that the company made a strategic decision to defer entry into
more challenging markets, such as China, where many domestic
oil - and - gas
firms already use similar software programs.
Oil dropped sharply in March, bringing down Hall along with others including Andurand Commodities Fund, which through the end of July had lost
more than 15 %, according to a source close to the
firm.
I expect, however, that there will be three first - order effects that will be very similar to those that followed the BP spill: 1) increased public consciousness of the dangers inherent in transporting
oil and
oil products and
more aversion to having these products moved nearby; 2) increased calls for alternatives to
oil rather than alternative means of transporting
oil; and 3) decreased trust in regulators» and
firms» abilities to sufficiently mitigate risks from transporting
oil.
But the reason they're expecting to do well this year has
more to do with their marketing efforts, rather than the recovering economy or other factors like low
oil prices, according to a small business holiday survey from Constant Contact, an online marketing
firm in Waltham, Massachusetts.
The
oil and gas industry is losing the competition for talent recruitment to industries that are
more appealing to Millennials, and U.S.
oil and gas
firms will face the talent crunch first, according to Accenture.
Looking to 2016,
oil prices are expected to
firm modestly as supply is reduced and becomes
more closely aligned with demand.
With nearly 2.5 million miles of
oil, gas and chemical pipelines crisscrossing the country, intrusions into control systems could do
more than disrupt deliveries, said Andrew R. Lee, a cybersecurity expert at the law
firm Jones Walker in New Orleans.
The faster
oil services
firms and
oil exploration companies adopt digitalization, the
more data they generate with every well they drill and every digital map of
oil resources they create — but that data is now the subject of hot debate as the
oil industry tries to figure out who owns that data.
Veteran U.S. investor Jim Rogers is looking at possible investments into Russian
oil firm Bashneft and diamond miner Alrosa as he aims to add
more Russian assets to his portfolio, he told Reuters.
Nigeria is working out new
oil and gas policies to attract
more private investors and boost crude production by 500,000 bpd by 2020, state
firm NNPC said on Thursday.
And investors, apparently baffled by the task of valuing integrated
oil firms, will be able to work out
more easily what each bit is worth and allocate cash accordingly.
95 % foreign ownership allowed Plantation
firms with
more than 25 hectares of land integrated with a processing plant
Oil drilling and related
Less than a year ago major shale
firms were saying they needed
oil above $ 60 a barrel to produce
more; now some say they will settle for far less in deciding whether to crank up output after the worst
oil price crash in a generation.
And we are beginning to see OPEC come to a consensus on
firming oil prices, which could initiate some
more pronounced inflationary pressures in the coming year.
The new calendar year has witnessed a sharp improve in revenue downgrades from
oil and fuel
firms, which have been strike by the cost of Brent crude a lot
more than halving from its peak of $ 115 a barrel in June.
In other cases, the story is
more nuanced: For example,
oil and gas extraction
firms benefit, while the producers of petroleum and coal products lose, echoing the tension between refiners and
oil - shale producers.
The new International Energy Exchange (INE) in the Shanghai Free Trade Zone has admitted
more than 150 Chinese futures companies and is registering foreign
firms to trade an
oil - futures contract denominated in renminbi, according to a client bulletin from Linklaters in Hong Kong.
At issue is whether Lehman's crisis was merely a temporary «liquidity problem,» that time would have cleaned up much like BP's
oil spill in the Gulf; or, did the
firm suffer a
more deep - seated «balance sheet problem» (negative equity), as Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke claims — a junk balance sheet, composed of assets that not only had no buyers at the time, but had no visible likelihood of recovering their market price even after the $ 13 trillion the Treasury and Federal Reserve have spent to bail out Wall Street.
6 ounces extra
firm tofu, drained, and gently pressed (you don't need to do any extensive pressing, just between your two hands over the sink so a little of the water comes out will suffice) zest of 1 lemon 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive
oil 1 heaping tablespoon nutritional yeast 4 teaspoons lemon juice 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh cracked pepper 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus
more to taste
You should be able to reduce the banana and coconut
oil slightly to get a
more firm caramel if you prefer.
The only non-fructose one I use is rice syrup, if you add
more than a few Tbsp of it I'd up the coconut
oil a touch to account for the extra liquid (the coconut
oil is what makes it
firm up in the fridge) but a granulated stevia - based product (or simply stevia drops) shouldn't change the consistency at all!
Ingredients (serve 2) 2 small carrots, cut into julienne 2 bok choy bunch, cut each leaf along the length in half or thirds 100 g [3.5 oz] enoki mushrooms, separated into small clumps (or other mushrooms of choice, sliced) 80 g [3 oz]
firm tofu, thinly sliced 150 g [5 oz,
more to appetite] homemade ramen noodles (or rice noodles, or we recommend these soba noodles) 1 tablespoon chickpea flour (or gram flour — besan) 1/2 tablespoon curry powder (of choice) 1 teaspoon turmeric powder 200 ml coconut milk 2 teaspoons coconut
oil Few dashes soy sauce (optional) Salt to taste 4 — 6 chayote / daikon radish dumplings (optional) Chopped scallions or spring onions for garnish
You saute thinly sliced potatoes in olive
oil for 10 + min, add diced spring onions and some fresh rosemary, s & p, saute some
more and then add a bunch of eggs, cook til
firm and then broil to finish.
What's in it: 1 medium - sized spaghetti squash (about 3 - 4 pounds) 5 tablespoons vegetable
oil, I used half peanut half canola Kosher salt and Freshly ground black pepper 2 eggs (optional, I omitted this to keep mine vegan) 1 (15 - ounce) package
firm or extra
firm tofu, water pressed out and diced * 1 red onion, thinly sliced 6 cloves garlic, finely minced 2 cups carrots, cut into matchsticks 2 cups bean sprouts 6 scallions, sliced Other optional veggies: I added a cup of sliced white mushrooms, but broccoli, peapods, or any others you like would work as well 4 tablespoons Pad Thai sauce,
more to taste ** 1/3 cup peanuts, chopped 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped 1 lime, cut into wedges * you could alternatively use chicken or shrimp if you're not a tofu fan ** I used a jarred pad thai sauce to save some time but check out the original recipe link above to see the full sauce recipe if you want to go homemade
Question - if someone hates coconut
oil but sill wants a
more firm scrub like where the
oil and salt don't separate as much what would you use?
Coconut
oil helps
firm the mixture up in the fridge, just like it does for a cheesecake, and then to
firm it up even
more you stick the cheese in the freezer for a short period before frying.
The coconut
oil helps the cheese to be a bit
more firm when chilled, but if you follow the directions closely the cheese will still be quite
firm using another type of
oil.
And if you want them to be a bit
more firm, use coconut butter instead of coconut
oil for a nice
firm truffle.
Add
more oil if the pan looks dry, then carefully turn the patties with a spatula and cook until they feel
firm and are browned on the other side, 3 to 5 minutes
more.
Can I use less coconut
oil to make it a little
more firm?
If your peanut butter is
more on the
firm side, you may want to mix in a little butter or coconut
oil to thin it out or break it up into smaller chunks and mix it throughout the batter instead of swirling it in.
1 - 8 ounce package brown rice noodles 1 - 14 ounce package extra
firm tofu 1/2 cup soy sauce 1 tablespoon toasted sesame
oil 1 tablespoon peanut butter 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger 1 tablespoon vegetable
oil 3 scallions, white & green separated plus
more for serving 1 garlic clove, minced 1 - 16 ounce package frozen stir - fry vegetables 1/4 cup chopped roasted salted peanuts
Filling: 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive
oil, divided 1 cup finely diced onion 1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes, or
more to taste 1 red bell pepper, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup fresh corn kernels 1 large bunch (or 2 smaller bunches) Swiss chard, stemmed and finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons dry white wine or water 1 pound
firm tofu (use very high - quality tofu for this dish) 10 - 12 fresh basil leaves 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or cider vinegar Paprika, for dusting
One 14 oz block extra
firm tofu 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion 1/2 cup sliced green onions 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 Tablespoon fresh grated ginger 1/2 — 2/3 cup wheat free tamari or soy sauce 1 pear, cored and shredded 1/4 cup toasted sesame
oil 1/4 cup organic sugar 1/4 cup mirin 2 Tablespoons rice vinegar 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon Korean red chili flakes (gochugaru)(
more to taste) High heat
oil, for grilling
2 tsp Olive
Oil A few drops Sesame
Oil (optional) 1 medium clove garlic, crushed 2 cm ginger, finely grated 1 small red chilli, finely chopped Pinch Asofoetida 1/2 tsp Turmeric 1 1/2 tsp uncooked urad dhal (white lentils) 1 1/2 tsp black mustard seeds 250g
firm Tofu, cubed in 1 - 2 cm pieces 1/3 cup Tomato Sauce (I used sauce with no added sugar) 1 tbsp Lime Pickle Gravy 1 tbsp Soy Sauce, then
more to taste 1 / tsp cinnamon 1 1/2 tsp vinegar, then
more to taste 8 - 10 spears of Baby Corn, fresh or tinned, sliced into 1 cm pieces Small red capsicum, chopped 1 1/2 cups Mushrooms (button, king or oyster), chopped
If it is too
firm, re-melt and add
more coconut
oil or olive
oil.
That CO2 is then compressed into a liquid and given to another company, Linde, for sale; potential users range from the makers of carbonated beverages, such as Coca - Cola, to
oil firms that use it to flush
more petroleum out of declining deposits.
That CO2 is then compressed into a liquid and given to another company, Linde, for sale; potential users range from the makers of carbonated beverages, such as Coca - Cola, to
oil firms that use it to squeeze
more petroleum out of declining deposits.
Sweet white lupin seed
oil strengthens and
firms your skin while allowing your skin to heal itself
more efficiently and reduce sagging in contours of your face.
Can I use less coconut
oil to make it a little
more firm?
The amazing combination of grape seed, supercritical chia, marula, baobab, pomegranate, cranberry, and pumpkin seed
oil provides an excellent source of essential fatty acids, antioxidants, vitamins and sterols to help
firm, revitalize and tone the appearance of the skin for a
more youthful, radiant look.
Sesame
Oil: moisturizes deeply to improve skin's moisture levels leaving it looking
more hydrated,
firmer and
more plump
I really like, and use, some of the masks, the Seaberry Face
Oil was lovely and effective for helping to heal the latter stages of my last Rosacea flare - up; Black Tea Corset Cream; Black Tea
Firming Overnight Mask; for lots of moisture if your skin is very dry try tiny bits of Rose Deep Hydration Face Cream (which I use
more of in the arid air of Colorado).
I drained the
oil & halved the recipe added
more coconut flour for a very
firm dough.
We owned a 2005, 2009 and 2012 model but we loved the last model
more from better upgrades and it has a much quieter
firm ride to it none never given us trouble with maintenance and
oil changes this one seems reliable as well with 33K miles mostly is highway as just had taken into service garage for
oil changes and tire rotations.
2JZ - GTE has better
oil cooling channels,
more powerful
oil pump,
firmer pistons, better cooling system, intake system is made
more properly.
The Diesel now gets Porsche's Torque Vectoring Plus system as standard, and the front and rear anti-roll bars have been made slightly
more rigid, ensuring that the
oil - burning Panamera drives with much the same polished intent as its petrol siblings — although, with the adaptive PASM fitted, the body is markedly better trimmed in one of its
firmer settings than the default Comfort.
INGREDIENTS 8
firm, ripe medium - small tomatoes 1/2 small green bell pepper, seeded, pith removed, and coarsely chopped 4 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed large pinch of dried chili flakes handful of Italian parsley leaves 1 teaspoon Spanish paprika 1 teaspoon saffron threads, steeped in 1 tablespoon boiling water 1/2 cup olive
oil, plus a little
more, if liked 1/3 cup carnaroli rice Maldon sea salt