Douglas-Westwood (DW), a UK-headquartered provider of energy business strategy, research and commercial due-diligience services, explained why “The Oil Industry Needs a Common Voice” in its latest edition of DW Monday. There is a major gap between the realities of oil & gas and the public understanding of its fundamental importance to society. To many, filling the SUV (sport utility vehicle) is just a tax on driving and natural gas an overpriced monthly charge on home ownership. Few realize the sheer scale of the industry, its huge financial commitment and the dedication of the people involved in its day-to-day operations. Oilman, like banker, has become a dirty word. All too often the reasons for the industry to make the headlines are the very negative ones, such as the human and environmental tragedy of Macondo and long before that the recently commemorated Piper Alpha disaster . But there are another group […]