Future of Oil and Gas

Primeast: The Future of Oil and Gas (and other related industries)

Sophisticated, creative and highly political

Despite a global drive for greater energy efficiency and diversification into renewable energy, there remains a growing need to secure safe and reliable sources of fuel to meet the world's needs. Advances in deep extraction combined with alternative extraction from coalbed methane and gas from low-permeability geologic units such as 'tight gas sands' continually feed the potential energy pipeline.

This is therefore a massive global industry that continues to dominate the energy market. Safety, environmental and political considerations are paramount and constantly feature in the world news. Efficient and diplomatic intercultural working within the industry and with stakeholders is a key requirement.

All the above create a serious demand for world-class leadership, high proficiency in communication and interpersonal skills and close attention to people management. Global support to the oil and gas industry includes:

■leadership in a global context -- including technical and project leadership
■interpersonal skills development -- including influencing, mentoring, coaching, teamworking, negotiating and consultancy
■induction and onboarding programmes -- to familiarise new graduates and high-potential recruits to intended ways of working and behaving

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