Introduction, issue 75
In the Personal Commentary written for this issue by Andrew Gould the CEO of Schlumberger, the respective roles of services companies and the international oil corporations are insightfully defined. Gould relates his analysis to Mark Moody-Stuart’s commentary published in Forum 74 (August 2008) to w...
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Oxford Institute for Energy Studies
2008
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| Summary: | In the Personal Commentary written for this issue by Andrew Gould the CEO of Schlumberger, the respective roles of services companies and the international oil corporations are insightfully defined. Gould relates his analysis to Mark Moody-Stuart’s commentary published in Forum 74 (August 2008) to which readers are referred for a fuller presentation of complementary views. He firmly believes that ‘the industry can only satisfy society’s needs effectively when all the players clearly communicate their roles and relationships’. The contribution of services companies is in technology and in the provision of first class skills that reflect the high quality of their staff. Trust between them and their customers is the most valuable asset; and this trust arises because competition is not involved in the relationship. |
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