Cost Overruns in Hydrocarbon Megaprojects: A Critical Review and Implications for Research
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Article Title | Cost Overruns in Hydrocarbon Megaprojects: A Critical Review and Implications for Research |
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ERA Journal ID | 19374 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Olaniran, Olugbenga Jide (Author), Love, Peter E. D (Author), Edwards, David (Author), Olatunji, Oluwole Alfred (Author) and Matthews, Jane (Author) |
Journal Title | Project Management Journal |
Journal Citation | 46 (6), pp. 126-138 |
Number of Pages | 13 |
Year | 2015 |
Place of Publication | United States |
ISSN | 1938-9507 |
8756-9728 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1002/pmj.21556 |
Web Address (URL) | https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1002/pmj.21556 |
Abstract | Cost overruns are prevalent in hydrocarbon (oil and gas) megaprojects. A recent report indicates that 64% of ongoing megaprojects globally are facing cost overruns. Despite their increasing occurrence, there has been limited published research in the mainstream literature that has specifically examined why and how they occur. Consequently, suggestions regarding how to constructively address cost overruns in hydrocarbon megaprojects are scant. To better understand the causal nature of cost overruns in hydrocarbon megaprojects, this article provides a critical review of the extant literature. Findings from the research indicate that complex interactions between project characteristics, people, technology, and structure and culture contribute to cost overruns occurring. As a result, it is suggested that chaos theory can be used to explain how cost overruns arise in hydrocarbon megaprojects. This article provides a reference point for engendering future research in this pervasive and fertile area. |
Keywords | cost overrun; hydrocarbon; learning; megaprojects; research |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 330299. Building not elsewhere classified |
330207. Quantity surveying | |
330203. Building industry studies | |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | Curtin University |
Birmingham City University, United Kingdom | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q73zz/cost-overruns-in-hydrocarbon-megaprojects-a-critical-review-and-implications-for-research
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