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Efficient Systems Monitoring with RightAngle Database…

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In today's digital landscape, where data is often dubbed the "new oil," ensuring the smooth operation of databases is crucial for businesses. Regular oversight, including monitoring database metrics, is essential to optimize...more

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Process Improvement Techniques That Optimize Efficiency…

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Process inefficiency can create problems that quietly stifle productivity and potential growth. In an era of rapid digitalization, companies that lag in business process improvement risk falling behind competitors who embrace...more

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Modern Architecture for the Natural Gas ETRM Landscape

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Over the past few decades, the commodity and energy trading and risk management (C/ETRM) landscape for the natural gas industry has been stable, dominated by a select few big players in the market – namely, ION Endur or...more

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Natural Gas ETRM Systems - Who Benefits The Most?

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The name denotes the systems are focused on improving operations in trading and risk, but what’s in it for other business stakeholders who support the transaction lifecycle? We will highlight the top advantages our team has...more

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Biden Administration Looks at Harmonizing Cyber Regulations Amidst Flurry of New Activity

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Cybersecurity continues to be top of mind for federal and state policymakers. This advisory identifies and analyzes some major recent developments that present opportunities and challenges in the coming months for a broad...more

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One Year Later Implementing Sanctions Against Russia

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Approximately one year ago, in the immediate wake of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the United States (U.S.), United Kingdom (UK), and European Union (EU) launched a global sanctions campaign against Russia that...more

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Key Considerations For Improving Your Business Processes & ETRM System Implementation

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Business processes can get complicated over time in any organization. A fitting example of a core business process is the processing of payable invoices. The old-fashioned way of processing invoices is to receive the invoices...more

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10 Ways To Build Layers Of New Value Around Your ETRM System

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Getting the most out of your energy trading and risk management (ETRM) system means taking an ecosystem perspective to technology decisions that aim to extend and enhance the inherent capabilities of the platform. We’ve...more

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5 Ways Automation Technology May Save Your Job, Not End It

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Technology is at the forefront of minimizing the negative impacts of constant change. We seek out advancements to modernize business, sequence our day, and make our lives easier. Among these advancements in the business...more

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Volatile Market Conditions Create Unique Challenges To Managing Price Risk

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I had the pleasure of moderating one of the panels at the World Oilman’s Minerals and Royalty Conference (MARC) held in Houston. The title of our session was “Managing Risk”, which of course is an extremely broad topic. We...more

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Myth Vs. Reality: First Steps In Supply Chain Optimization

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Optimization tools are powerful additions to the arsenal of business systems for any company. The tools leverage the transactional advantages afforded by the discipline and interconnectedness of energy trading and risk...more

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ESG Funds Must Tread Carefully as Russia Sanctions Bite

The full-scale invasion of Ukraine by a revanchist Russia continues to dominate headlines as the war enters its second month. While the sometimes-terrible choices facing those living in the conflict zone are unparalleled,...more

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Second Security Directive Issued by TSA to Pipeline Operators

The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) issued its second Security Directive to the pipeline industry on July 20, 2021, following the Colonial Pipeline cybersecurity incident. ...more

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Asset Modeling: Understanding Value & Managing Risk

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Find out why an effective risk management strategy requires developing robust economic forecasting tools that simulate future cash flows. One such tool uses the “real-option” theory to model flexibility associated with energy...more

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Lessons Learned: Foster Wheeler FCPA Settlement Underscores Danger of Third-Party Risks (Part III of III)

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We all know and hear about third-party risks – over and over again. Despite this recurring theme, organizations continue to pay the price for failing to address third-party issues.  It does not take a rocket scientist to...more

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Foster Wheeler FCPA Action: Dancing with the Devil – Risky Third Parties (Part II of III)

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FCPA settlement actions often underscore specific compliance risks for legal and compliance professionals. If there ever was a case where third-party risks were bungled, and even intentionally embraced, the Foster Wheeler...more

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[Virtual Conference] Navigating Russia Sanctions Complexities - September 27th, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT

Unravel the multiple layers of primary and secondary Russia Sanctions and strengthen your analytical decision-making process. The Russia sanctions landscape continues to evolve in many significant ways. ACI’s 4th...more

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First-Ever Mandatory Cybersecurity Directive for Oil and Gas Pipelines Signals More Robust Regulations to Come

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New cybersecurity requirements for oil and gas pipelines signal important changes to the regulatory landscape for midstream companies. A new security directive from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), effective...more

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On-Demand Webinar | Linear Infrastructure Redux: Adapting Your Projects to Meet the New Regulatory Climate

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Linear infrastructure projects, including oil and gas pipelines, electric transmission lines and transportation, have faced a number of regulatory challenges over the last year. Some of these challenges stem from changes in...more

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[Webinar] Linear Infrastructure Redux: Adapting Your Projects to Meet the New Regulatory Climate - June 15th, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm...

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Linear infrastructure projects, including oil and gas pipelines, electric transmission lines and transportation, have faced a number of regulatory challenges over the last year. Some of these challenges stem from changes in...more

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Fifth Circuit's Seaman Status Realignment Brings New Considerations for Offshore Oil & Gas and Wind Industry Operators

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Since the enactment of the Jones Act, courts have wrestled to define "seaman" and who is entitled to remedies under the Jones Act. The Jones Act grants a "seaman" a negligence cause of action against his employer and only a...more

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Colonial Pipeline Ransomware Event Highlights Need For Crisis Management Plan

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The recent Colonial Pipeline ransomware event provides a strong incentive for organizations to evaluate their resiliency to cyberattacks. With ransomware being the No. 1 concern for many Security Officers surveyed in a recent...more

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Cyberattack Shuts Major US Fuel Pipeline: Why Colonial Pipeline & Why Now?

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Find out why the cyberattack on Colonial Pipeline will have broad implications on how the energy industry defends and responds to future incidents....more

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Top 4 Tips When Creating Your Business Continuity Plan

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Find out why developing and continually maintaining a business continuity plan can help energy companies better prepare for unexpected disturbances....more

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Real-Time ETRM Capabilities: What’s The Value Add & Key Challenges?

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Find out why risk control and IT need to be aligned to gain maximum value in real-time commodity position and exposure reporting....more

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