Optimizing the Organizational Design of a Typical Upstream Exploration and Production Company

Abstract

TX 75083-3836, U.S.A. fax 01-972-952-9435. AbstractMost upstream exploration and production (E&P) companies or departments in the petroleum industry are facing significant compression in resources -both staffing and funding. These organizations are being challenged to produce more oil and gas, under more difficult conditions, at lower costs, and with smaller and less well trained staffs. This analysis is based on a sophisticated causal (cause and effect) evaluation of the organization, with several technological enhancements that clarify areas where leverage is needed and can be applied to make significant improvements. We present one case study where this analysis has been applied and several insights that have been gained from applications of this technology.