How Oilfield Service Companies Can Survive

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By Harriet Porter


When you hear of petroleum exploration, drilling and new discoveries, you think of the exploration and drilling firms as the only ones on the ground. But this is not the case, there are other companies actively involved but rarely mentioned; the oilfield service companies. These rarely talked of organizations are the ones which make the machines and equipment used in drilling and explorations by drilling companies. For this reason they are very important in the oil industry.

Despite the oil industry being very delicate, it is confirmed to be cost-effective. It is very firm thus needing a helping hand from other organizations to assist them carry through and be profitable. Africa is the main target for machine makers because it is the catch-22 for exploration around the world. For the oil field firms to be the greatest grantee, they should learn the approach on how to accomplish it.

The services usually offered by oilfield services companies include Seismic testing. It involves studying geological structure below the surface as well as mapping it. They also assist the drilling firms in transporting rigs on road and water. Another key service they give is determining the angle which the drilling will be done since most drilling is not done vertically down.

Innovation is the key for these firms to stay in business. Technologies come and go very fast such that a technology which is a hit today, tomorrow it may be totally phased out. Competitors will strive hard to release a better technology than the one you have and when they release it and it gets market acceptance, you lose customers. Each new day brings you another opportunity to research and be more innovative.

Something else that will make them relevant in the business is great decision making. A wise decision made at the correct time can make you very good returns besides making your customers a happy lot. Bureaucracy should be avoided in making decisions since time is of essence when you are in a fast changing industry. This industry is also characterized by price swings in petroleum products which affect profitability of all stake holders. A delayed decision can have outrageous repercussions.

The oilfield companies are known to have the best staff for better delivery of services. Employing highly trained professionals and nurturing talent can be very expensive. The company therefore should single out new talents and bring them in to grow within the company giving the feeling of abiding by the rules and regulations and raising the company's value.

Quality customer service and after sales services comes without a question. Any serious oilfield company should give their clients the best service and handle them with utmost respect. After sales services such as machine maintenance or free transport can win you many clients.

Those being a few reasons why the oil field firms still exist in business, there are other ways which they can benefit from for the same reason. The oil industry is known to assist in global warming due to emission of toxic gases into the air. The company should reflect on using green technology which will be promoted by the community. That being another reason to stay in business.




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