1 School of Business, Leadership and Legal Studies (SBLL), Regent University College of Science and Technology, Accra, Ghana.
2 Faculty of Law, Governance and International Relations, Kings University College (KUC), Accra, Ghana.
3 Customs Division, Ghana Revenue Authority, Accra, Ghana.
*通讯作者：
Ogochukwu C. Nweke,单位： School of Business, Leadership and Legal Studies (SBLL), Regent University College of Science and Technology, Accra, Ghana. Faculty of Law, Governance and International Relations, Kings University College (KUC), Accra, Ghana.；
摘要
COVID-19 疫情对石油和天然气行业产生了深远影响，扰乱了供应链，减少了需求，并暴露了该行业内的脆弱性。本文件探讨了疫情对该行业的多方面影响，研究了运营中断、油价波动、就业挑战和金融风险等关键领域。该研究强调了数字化转型、可再生能源整合、劳动力发展和可持续发展实践的重要性，这些是应对疫情后形势的关键战略。文中提到了壳牌和 Equinor 等领先公司，以说明成功的适应和创新，这些公司增强了韧性，并为长期成功奠定了基础。此外，该文件还回顾了相关的法律案件，包括 Scottish Power UK Plc v BP Exploration Operating Co Ltd [2015] EWHC 2658 和 DHL Project & Chartering Limited v Gemini Ocean Shipping Co Ltd [2022] EWHC 181 (Comm)，这些案件强调了健全的合同条款和信用风险管理的必要性。所提供的建议旨在引导行业走向更加可持续、更具弹性的未来，平衡短期复苏与长期战略目标。
关键词： 石油和天然气；新冠肺炎；可持续性；创新；法律；战略
Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly impacted the oil and gas industry, disrupting supply chains, reducing demand, and exposing vulnerabilities within the sector. This document explores the multifaceted effects of the pandemic on the industry, examining key areas such as operational disruptions, oil price volatility, employment challenges, and financial risks. The study highlights the importance of digital transformation, renewable energy integration, workforce development, and sustainability practices as critical strategies for navigating the post-pandemic landscape. References were made to leading companies like Shell and Equinor to illustrate successful adaptations and innovations that have enhanced resilience and positioned these companies for long-term success. Additionally, the document reviews relevant legal cases, including Scottish Power UK Plc v BP Exploration Operating Co Ltd [2015] EWHC 2658 and DHL Project & Chartering Limited v Gemini Ocean Shipping Co Ltd [2022] EWHC 181 (Comm), which underscore the necessity of robust contractual provisions and credit risk management. The recommendations provided aim to guide the industry towards a more sustainable and resilient future, balancing short-term recovery with long-term strategic goals.
Key words： Oil and Gas; COVID-19; Sustainability, Innovation; Laws, Strategies
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