demand but more to global socioeconomic factors, to increased health,
safety, and environmental pressures resulting from past and rece
major accidents negatively impacting the environment, industry image,
and its social lease. However, risks related to asset damage, business
interruption, pollution, injuries to people, and damage to properties are
intrinsic in normal oil and gas activities. Then there are the additional
risks of non-compliance and of major cost overruns for large