What does Trump's Presidency Mean for the Power Industry?
Donald Trump has promised numerous changes, many of which impact the sectors that NES Global Talent operates in. Although he has only been in office for 39 days at the time of writing, he has already made numerous policy adjustments. In a recent NES survey, 63% of oil and gas professionals felt Trump’s government will have a positive effect on the oil and gas industry and 64% from the U.S. felt more confident about their job prospects as result, but we also wanted to get an expert opinion on how Trump's government may effect the power market. In this interview, our Technical
Students to Compete for SPE Energy Apprentice 2014
again this year. This significant event is the perfect way for students to stand out in an increasingly competitive job market. “Not only will the students have the chance to win the prestigious title of Energy Apprentice, but the event is also a fantastic opportunity to network with oil and gas professionals and hear more about their career experiences.” The event, organised by volunteers from SPE Aberdeen’s Young Professionals (YP) Committee, follows the success of the inaugural event in 2012 which saw University of Aberdeen student Lalit Bhamere pick up the title. Following
New DNV GL Regional Manager in S. America
is a very exciting time for both the region and DNV GL. We have a total of 130 local technical experts, but also draw on the deep and broad expertise of our 5,500 employees globally,” Imperial said. In the company’s annual industry outlook published in 2014, in which 430 senior oil and gas professionals were asked about the prospects for the near future, Brazil was ranked as the second most attractive investment destination for 2014. Yet the year has brought challenges for the industry, “We have experienced a slowdown in the industry, with rising costs, tough competition and signs
Oil & Gas Industry Hindered by Lack of Skilled Personnel: New Research
Amid a positive outlook for the industry in 2014, senior oil and gas professionals have predicted that a deficit of skilled professionals will be the biggest barrier to the growth of their businesses in 2014, according to the research report 'Challenging Climates' released by DNV GL. Extracts follow: The industry’s dwindling pool of engineering talent has topped industry leaders’ list of professional concerns for a second year running; a trend that is driving up salaries to unprecedented levels in some areas. The median daily rate that respondents to DNV GL’s research admitted
