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IMAGINING THE FUTURE OF THE GLOBAL OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY Words: Stacey Horne
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he oil and gas sector has emerged swiftly from the recent global economic downturn and is back on an upward curve. The robustness of the industry has surprised even some industry leaders and brought regained confidence to the sector. However, if the storm of recession forced the industry into seeking a clear trajectory, the current climate of opportunity appears to be much more difficult for industry leaders to navigate - according to a new report conducted by Robert Gordon University (RGU) and sponsored by Dana Petroleum, with launch support from PwC. The new research, conducted by RGU’s Aberdeen Business School, entitled Leadership Voices, Imagining the future of the Oil and Gas Industry, canvassed the views of over forty senior leaders working around the world. Forty in-depth qualitative interviews were conducted with industry leaders, based in a variety of locations throughout the world,
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Leaders say they still crave a more positive public image of a caring, dynamic and essential industry. They want the industry to be more visible publicly about its achievements and ambitious future goals. between February and April 2013. Interviews were conducted with a wide range of companies both in size and function, including; operators, contractors, integrated oil and gas companies, service companies, financial service providers, exploration and production companies, consultancy firms, IT and technology companies, industry representative bodies, training providers and recruitment specialists.
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