The third book in the Getenergy Guides series, The Evolution of Four Energy Nations considers how four very different countries have evolved as oil and gas-producing nations and how the interventions of government, industry and the education and training sector have addressed workforce and skills development challenges in each of these countries.

This volume will explore ? in each case ? the historical growth of the industry, the dynamics of the industry today and the projected direction of travel for the industry in the future. Within this context, the volume will?examine the nature of the skills and workforce demands that each country has experienced and will analyze the influence of policy initiatives (including those related to the establishment and running of national oil companies), the impact of industry activities, and the role of education and training providers.

Each of these four extended case studies will reveal what we can learn from past and recent experiences. The case studies will also explore the extent to which the effectiveness of approaches to skills and workforce development within the oil and gas industry are contextual and what commonalities there are in terms of success factors. The?Guide will conclude with a set of observations regarding best (and?worst) practices that can inform future interventions in hydrocarbon-producing nations across the world.

Feature

• Multi-authored by Getenergy’s principal collaborators who collectively have more than 100 years of experience in the oil and gas industry
• Includes full-color images to underscore key concepts
• Focuses on knowledge transfer from experienced oil/gas professionals to national staff
• Utilizes specific case studies from Mexico, Nigeria, Brazil, and Iraq to illustrate various approaches to evolution as an oil and gas-producting nation

Dedication About the Authors Preface Acknowledgements The Case Studies About Getenergy Intelligence Case Study 1. Mexico: The Mixed Blessing of Oil NationalismIntroduction Country Facts A History of Mexico’s Oil and Gas Sector A History of Education, Training and Workforce Development The Story of Workforce and Skills Development for the Oil and Gas Industry Conclusions Perspectives on the Future Case Study 2. Nigeria: The Story of an Ailing African Oil GiantIntroduction Country Facts The History of Oil and Gas in Nigeria A Brief History of Education, Training and Workforce Development The Story of Workforce and Skills Development for the Oil and Gas Industry The Future Case Study 3. Brazil: Global Success through Local Capacity BuildingIntroduction Country Facts A History of Brazil’s Oil and Gas Industry A History of Education and Training in Brazil The Story of Workforce and Skills Development for the Oil and Gas Industry Conclusions The Future Case Study 4. Iraq: The Struggle to Capitalise on Abundant Oil WealthIntroduction Country Facts History of Oil and Gas Industry History of Education, Training and Workforce Development Workforce and Skills Development for the Oil and Gas Industry Iraq’s Future Glossary of Acronyms Index