At the tail end of 2017, it was predicted that 2018 was set to be the year of recovery in oil and gas as upstream companies increased production and oil prices continued to rise. Fast forward 10 months and the oil and gas market has now seemingly reached a level of stability, with climbing oil prices and recruitment in the industry on the rise. On the back of an optimistic 2018 in the industry, there are some positive trends predicted for 2019.

In this blog, we draw on industry insights to paint a picture of what next year may look like for the industry:

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The Oil & Gas Authority’s (OGA’s) latest United Kingdom Continental Shelf (UKCS) product efficiency report has revealed that production efficiency (PE*) has risen for a fifth consecutive year. Various methods, including deployment of new technology and shifts towards efficiency cultures, have contributed to the 1% improvement from the previous year. It may not sound a lot, but to achieve this consecutively over the past five years, and through a downturn, is no mean feat.

Claxton Uncovered is a blog format featuring behind-the-scenes information from staff members throughout the organisation.

Claxton Uncovered is a blog format featuring behind-the-scenes information from staff members throughout the organisation.

From Aberdeen to Dubai, Claxton’s recently appointed Middle East regional manager brings an interesting career path and years’ worth of experience to Claxton. Graham Milne is responsible for managing all aspects of Claxton’s projects in the Middle East whilst being the key focal point for our other regional offices around the world. His team, based in Dubai, has recently expanded to meet operational demand and consists of service technicians, engineers and administrative staff.  

In this blog, Graham shares his experience of the industry changes since leaving his homeland for the second time to work abroad. He also provides an overview on managing a new regional team, how he will develop his people, and improve processes to influence change.