Robert Bensh

With all the geopolitical maneuvering around Ukraine, politicians and pundits make it easy to forget the country is home to some of the world’s most captivating architecture and natural beauty. A total of seven locations have been designated World Heritage Sites by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO); of those, six are man-made and three are shared with other countries.
Read on to learn about three of these sites and how they made the famous list.
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Offshore oil and gas production is an important aspect of the oil and gas industry. Deposits located offshore are normally far larger than those located on land. As a result, oil companies are looking to prioritize these offshore deposits in order to become more profitable.
Offshore oil and gas deposits may be bigger, but they also present more challenges. One of the biggest difficulties associated with offshore deposits is powering the oil rig. Getting power to the offshore location is a dif...

The development of robots is changing how the oil and gas industries function. There are a handful of ways in which robotics are being used for offshore drilling.
To assist with the task of offshore drilling, ANYmal was created. It is the only autonomous robot capable of getting the task done. It was made to tackle the most treacherous of terrain. Using both thermal and visual cameras, it can perform offshore site inspections. It has sensors that work to detect the presence of gas underneath ...

Fewer millennials are considering careers in the oil and gas industry than ever before. Just a few decades ago, oil was an extremely popular field of study for students. Many engineering and science graduates went on to work for major oil corporations. The oil and gas industry was considered quite lucrative. These days, however, the industry is struggling to attract millennials to the workforce.
Hiring Freezes
The decline started when the price of oil fell drastically in 2014. The petroleum i...

Extracting oil from underground deposits is a much more complicated process than drilling a well. The underground environment is a difficult place to work. Challenging textures in both the rocks and the deposits limit how the oil flows into the well. Difficult circumstances and a lack of technology meant that in the past, workers were only able to extract about 10% of the available oil when working with underground deposits. Even today, they can only extract 60%.
The extraction process is bro...

During an interview with National Public Radio in 2017, the Senior Vice President of a leading security intelligence firm cautioned the public that national disasters hold impacts for national security. Michael Masters suggested climate change will indeed affect some government facilities in the future. He also noted the United States remains long overdue for critical infrastructure updates.
Natural Disasters: A Modern Fact of Life
The problem of global climate change has already produced som...

During an interview with National Public Radio in 2017, the Senior Vice President of a leading security intelligence firm cautioned the public that national disasters hold impacts for national security. Michael Masters suggested climate change will indeed affect some government facilities in the future. He also noted the United States remains long overdue for critical infrastructure updates.
Natural Disasters: A Modern Fact of Life
The problem of global climate change has already produced som...

What is the biggest machine on the planet? No, it is not found in a factory or military installation. Instead, it is the US power grid. This massive machine delivers over $400 billion worth of electricity each year to homes, offices, and plants. The power grid also spans more than 7 million miles. This is longer than the circumference of the Earth!
The world’s biggest machine is also an old and outdated one. It is in dire need of repair. The infrastructure of this machine is valued at $840 bi...

The race to solve the energy crisis is one of the most pressing issues of our time, reflected by the great deal of work and money that goes into researching new alternatives. The 21st century has already seen substantial progress in revolutionizing the way we look at energy, but the three critical areas to watch remain the same — renewable energy, digital technologies, and gas power.
Renewable Energy
Renewable energy has become more and more common around the world, but it’s mostly been utili...

Today, consumers require energy that is fast and dependable. Many also demand energy that is green, or environmentally friendly. Meeting all of these demands is a tall order. Energy sources vary, and costs and infrastructure present a large barrier. Artificial intelligence, however, may be the answer to transforming the global energy industry. The following are a few ways artificial intelligence can help provide people and businesses with the energy they need.
Managing Fluctuations and Storin...

The African continent is diverse and complex, making it an important region in global security. There are countless security challenges, including oppressive regimes, violent terrorist groups, and outbreaks of dangerous diseases. Today, one of the main threats is the influx of arms.
Main Weapons Importers
Although countries have seen a decline in arms sales to Africa, the distribution of weapons is still a major problem. The top five arms importers in Sub-Saharan Africa are Nigeria, Angola, S...

Artificial intelligence and automation are transforming the energy sector, especially when it comes to Robotics Process Automation (RPA) bots. These bots are capable of completing rules-based and repetitive tasks. They use the same User Interface or interact with applications, the same way that a person would. Automation offers extensive potential to improve efficiency while cutting costs. According to a recent report, the energy sector could save between $127 billion and $813 billion over th...

One of the biggest challenges that the world faces is how we get our energy. The next few years will only add to the burden. Today, 1.2 billion people around the world do not have access to modern energy services. Over the next few decades as countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America become more developed, the demand for sources of energy will skyrocket. Three billion people heat their homes and cook with open fires or very simple stoves. Rising rates of industrialization mean that soon th...

Microgrids are a necessary supplement to major power grids. When central power grids are compromised due to weather, repairs or other issues, a microgrid is capable of running autonomously. In this way, a microgrid can prevent complete and total power loss to an entire region. The following is how microgrids work to keep things up and running.
Reliable Energy Infrastructure
Developed countries have large power grids that provide electricity to major cities and towns. However, when these large...

Energy is a vital resource that is critical to the development of the African continent. African countries have been working towards resourcefully utilizing the available resources of energy, mainly fossil fuels. With increased advocacy for environmental awareness, more African countries are paying attention to renewable sources of energy, including the sun and wind.
As the continent strives to achieve energy security, significant emphasis is put on protecting the African energy infrastructur...