Oil and Gas Management Consultants

Oil and gas consultants improve clients' productivity and operations in the competitive petroleum industry
By Kristen McClung Oil and gas management consulting firms resolve production issues, develop effective processes and streamline asset tracking for petroleum businesses. From initial evaluation through project delivery, experienced oil gas consultant project management specialists help clients identify, design and deliver innovative solutions that maximize operational and asset performance goals.

Before beginning your search for oil gas consultants, it is important to define your consulting needs. Clearly identify the goal of your oil gas project management consultancy service, including project scope, skills needed, time frame and budget. This information will help you select the best energy management companies to meet your specific needs.

When selecting oil and gas management consultants for your organization, research each consulting firm and evaluate the following:

1. What kind of experience do the oil and gas management consultancy firms offer in your specific business sector?

2. What asset management services do the energy management consultants provide to enhance drilling, oil and gas production for your business?

3. How much should your business invest in project management oil and gas services?

Hire oil and gas management consultants that specialize in your business sector

Select petroleum consultants who are seasoned professionals with extensive experience in your core business. Ask to see a list of past and present clients, and request references.
Try:  Merrick Systems has more than 60 clients worldwide and features an online client list with testimonials. Coencorp provides fuel management services for a variety of industries, including airport authorities, armed forces, construction, food distribution, urban transit authorities, utilities and federal, state and local government.

Choose oil and gas management consulting firms with demonstrated skills

Review the services offered by each oil and gas management consultant. Evaluate the firm's experience, qualifications and certifications, and request successful project examples similar in scope to your desired oil and gas management consulting project.
Try:  Alliance Engineering offers engineering capabilities for the energy industry and specializes in deepwater, shelf and onshore facilities projects. Elite Engineering provides a full range of engineering and consulting services for oil and gas production facilities. Petrotechnics works with global oil and gas corporations to improve frontline operational effectiveness.

Select oil and gas consultants that meet your budget

Many energy management consultants operate on a retainer with a minimum time commitment. Several utilize an hourly or project-based fee structure. Your oil and gas management consultancy will depend upon the scope of your services.
Try:  Request a quote for oil and gas industry consulting from Rike Service, a petroleum industry training and consulting firm. Black Star Oil Company offers a daily rate for geoscientific consulting or special rates or retainer contracts.

• Before hiring an oil and gas management consultant, find out if the consulting firm has expertise dealing with EPA regulation and compliance support. Your oil and gas management consulting firm should have experience negotiating with federal, state and local environmental authorities regarding compliance issues, and be skilled in evaluating environmental compliance for your current facilities.