White paper

A white paper is an authoritative report or guide that informs readers concisely about a complex issue and presents the issuing body's philosophy on the matter. It is meant to help readers understand an issue, solve a problem, or make a decision. The initial British term concerning a type of government-issued document has proliferated—taking a somewhat new meaning in business. In business, a white paper is closer to a form of marketing presentation, a tool meant to persuade customers and partners and promote a product or viewpoint. White papers may be considered grey literature.

In government

The term white paper originated with the British government, and many point to the Churchill White Paper of 1922 as the earliest well-known example under this name. In British government it is usually the less extensive version of the so-called blue book, both terms being derived from the colour of the document's cover.

White papers are a "... tool of participatory democracy ... not [an] unalterable policy commitment." "White papers have tried to perform the dual role of presenting firm government policies while at the same time inviting opinions upon them."

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Solan Oil Field Decommissioning, North Sea, UK

Offshore Technology 25 Sep 2024
The decommissioning programme of the Solan oil field is anticipated to commence in 2026. Project Type. Oil field decommissioning. Location. North Sea, UK. Owner. Premier Oil. Start of Decommissioning. 2026 ... 2031 ... The field is wholly owned and operated by Premier Oil UK, a subsidiary of Harbour Energy ... Whitepaper ... Whitepaper ... View all ... Whitepaper ... Whitepaper ... ....
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CLG Joins African Energy Week 2024 (AEW) as Platinum Sponsor as Proactive Policies Entice African ...

Capital Ethiopia 25 Sep 2024
Invest in African Energy 2024. Meanwhile, as African nations revamp regulatory frameworks to create more favorable conditions for investors, CLG remains at the forefront of the continent’s energy market expansion, publishing regular insights and whitepapers to guide investors on the state of African energy policies....
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Swan LNG Terminal, Gujarat, India

Offshore Technology 20 Sep 2024
Swan Energy (63%), Gujarat Maritime Board (15%), Gujarat State Petronet (11%) and Mitsui O.S.K ... The project is being developed by Swan LNG, a subsidiary of oil and gas company Swan Energy ... Whitepaper ... Whitepaper ... Swan Energy holds a 63% share in the project, ... Whitepaper ... Whitepaper....

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