Key trends are emerging in the oil and gas sector as the industry gains momentum amid rising commodity prices. Will 2018 be the year for the digital revolution takeoff, transforming talk into lucrative plans to help drive growth?

Additional considerations include natural gas’s potential role as a future dominant fuel and the performance outlook for U.S. shale operations amid ongoing cost pressures facing service companies and equipment manufacturers. Technology advancement is presented as a potential solution to industry challenges.

A critical observation highlights OPEC’s enduring relevance. OPEC remains relevant despite the rise of U.S. shale oil. Its strength can be staggering.