The Opportunities in Oil and Gas Jobs Abroad

Author: Duncan Freer Oil and gas are truly worldwide industries that have knock-on effects between countries; these resources may be found in one country, then piped and sold in others. Because these industries are so close-knit, circumstances in even the smallest oil and gas-producing country can have far-reaching consequences across the globe. There are two major components to the oil and gas industry: ‘upstream’ and ‘downstream’. ‘Upstream’ in used to describe the processes involved in obtaining crude oil and gas from natural resources. This is likely to involve the exploration of potential gas and oil sites, using seismic and geophysical surveys alongside prospective drilling to determine whether or not a reserve has any promise. If a reserve is found, then the ‘upstream’ category also includes the development of oil or gas fields by doing things such as constructing well-heads and implementing production facilities. The &...