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What's Next for Big Oil?
The McKinsey Quarterly, 2005 Number 2
The major oil companies are struggling to replenish their reserves amid increased competition for new sources of petroleum. Innovative approaches are needed to ensure these companies' long-term viability.
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Securing Asia's Energy Future
The McKinsey Quarterly, 2005 Number 2
Cooperation among the region's countries will help guarantee a steady supply of oil and natural gas.
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Petroleum: After the Megamergers
The McKinsey Quarterly, 1999 Number 2
Recent deals have raised the ante for midsize players without scale or focus.
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Refining Shell’s Position in Europe
The McKinsey Quarterly, 2003 Number 2 Organization
Two senior executives of Europe’s largest fuel marketer explain how it experienced a huge reorganization.
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Alliances in Upstream Oil and Gas
The McKinsey Quarterly, 1997 Number 2
There are at least five different kinds of alliance. All can work. Consolidation deals in North America could unleash $25 billion in shareholder value. Players should learn from HP, Lotus, and Xerox.
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Roadside Retail in China
The McKinsey Quarterly, 2002 Number 3
To make money from the expansion of the Chinese market, most oil companies will have to sell much more than gasoline.
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