3D printing technology is shaping up to be the next big thing; akin to the mass development and utilization of mp3 files and the rapid decline of the compact disc. Not only is it a very attractive form of so-called additive manufacturing – trade shows and boardroom meetings frequently bank on the visual impressions the machines make when in action, building up a three-dimensional object … Continue reading The 3D Printing Economy – An Overview
ConocoPhillips COP reported first-quarter earnings that indicated its shift to higher-margin assets continues at a healthy pace. Specifically, production from the Eagle Ford, Bakken and Permian was 182 mboe/d in the first quarter, a 42% increase over last year. The increase in production for these plays along with increased oil sands production in Canada shifted ConocoPhillips’ North American oil exposure (excluding Alaska) to 51% from … Continue reading ConocoPhillips Makes Progress on Portfolio Transition
