Articles by tag: Energy Industry
With electric vehicles likely to make up at least half of all car sales by 2030, the Biden administration has allocated $7.5 billion to construct a nationwide network of 500,000 EV charging stations. This investment reflects the growing emphasis on modernizing power grids and expanding the diversity of energy resources. As the industry stands […]
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Energy Companies Need to Understand Their Cyber Attack Surface To Protect Against Cybersecurity Threats
Cyber threats targeting energy companies are on the rise, and the recent alleged attack on a Canadian natural gas company by Russian-based hacking group Zarya had many in the industry on edge. Although the group claims to have caused financial damage without loss of life, the potential for devastating outcomes in future attacks is […]
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AI-Powered Energy Storage Technologies Will Be Key in Growing the Battery Market and Accelerating Renewable Energy Adoption
The energy storage market is hitting warp speed, fueled by technological breakthroughs and soaring demand for electric vehicles and renewable energy sources. In 2022, the global energy storage market size reached an astounding $14.9 billion and is projected to grow at a 15.8% CAGR from 2023 to 2033. What recent or coming developments in […]
E2B: Energy to Business
Using The Cloud For Custom Salesforce Solutions
Host of Energy 2 Business, Daniel Litwin, spoke with Ross Benton, director at Opportune, and Chris Baker, production manager at Ensign Natural Resources, about their experiences with Salesforce and how the platform has allowed them to address evolving operational needs. The two passionately relate their experiences with Salesforce and the need for a comprehensive, cost-effective […]
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Women Breaking The Glass Ceiling In Energy
In this episode of E2B, Energy to Business, Daniel Litwin sat down with three prominent women within the energy industry to discuss diversity in the workforce with a focus on career opportunities in the energy industry. Directors Katie-Rose Herd and Maggie Caldwell, and Principal Byrony Coan, all with energy consulting business Opportune, had a vibrant […]
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E2B: Energy to Business: Moving Energy Forward: Putting Learning to Work
On this episode of E2B Energy to Business, an Opportune Podcast, three of Opportune’s recent new hires from our corporate finance division share their insights on seeking a career in the energy industry. The finance team focuses on helping corporations deal with funding sources, capital structuring, and investment decisions. The goal of today’s conversation is […]
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Risky Business: Effective Commodity Risk Management
The winter freeze that descended on Texas in February of 2021 and its impact on the Texas power grid is a stark reminder of how risk strategies can be challenged. For a deeper perspective on why enterprises need to effectively manage and mitigate commodity price risk before and after unforeseen chaotic events occur, three Opportune […]
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Continued Threats Require a Major Shift in Healthcare Cybersecurity Risk Perception
Recent cyberattacks on healthcare institutions have thrust cybersecurity from a back-office concern to the forefront of the healthcare industry’s agenda. A significant breach at Change Healthcare disrupted essential services, underlining the vulnerability of healthcare networks to such threats and the dire consequences for patient care. Government and industry responses have stressed the importance of […]
Keith Elias: Pro Sports Retirement Doesn’t Have to Be a Fumble. NFL’s Support Systems Ease Transition to Next Chapter
The spotlight is shifting, we’re not just cheering on professional athletes during their prime, but also wondering what happens when the final whistle blows as they move from the peaks of their careers into the next chapter of their lives. The conversation turns to the challenges they face outside the sporting arena and the […]
Shaping the Future of Warehouses: Key Takeaways from MODEX 2024
As the logistics and material handling sectors pivot towards recovery and innovation, MODEX 2024 emerges as the crucible of transformation. With an attendance spike reminiscent of pre-pandemic vigor—up by 30%—the event has become the epicenter of technological showcases, signaling a new chapter for industry efficiencies. The stakes? A competitive edge in an industry where, […]
Icom Hits Orlando for the International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE 2024)
Icom America’s Jon Paul Beauchamp was in Orlando, Florida for IWCE 24, the International Wireless Communications Expo. Beauchamp sent greetings from Icom’s Booth, #805. Catch all of the highlights at Icom America.
How to Fuel the Next Generation
The energy industry is undergoing a major transformation, known as the Great Crew Change, an industry-wide gap in middle-level managers stemming from the oil bust of the 1980s and, more recently, from the 2014 downturn. Older workers are retiring, and younger workers must decide whether to take their place. As Baby Boomers age and head […]
Flowcast: How Trillium Flow Technologies Addresses Old and New Energy Challenges
Anyone who has tracked the energy industry over the past decade can affirm just how much the market has changed. But, in all that time, many legacy companies remain at the top of their field. How do these companies adapt to this constantly changing environment, and what can other energy professionals learn from them? […]
E2B: Transforming the Energy Industry with Salesforce
“The uses for Salesforce in the oil and gas industry are growing all the time,” says John Freeman, Director in Process & Technology for Opportune, who recently stopped by E2B to talk about why companies are partnering with the firm to leverage core Salesforce capabilities to reduce costs, increase innovation and support the rapidly […]
Beyond the Numbers: How Recent Tax Reform Efforts Affect the Energy Industry
On today’s episode of “Weaver: Beyond the Numbers,” Partner Rob Myatt explains how tax reform is affecting the energy industry. It’s an important topic with never-ending changes in the last few years, beginning with the Brady Bill and culminating in the 2017 Tax Cut and Jobs Act. It’s a true tax cut overall, but whether […]