Oil and Gas
Navigating Complexity and Transition in Hydrocarbon Leadership
The oil and gas industry demands leaders who can operate in capital-intensive environments, manage geopolitical risks, and embrace energy transition strategies. At First Quadrants, we help upstream, midstream, and downstream players build leadership teams that combine operational excellence with sustainability thinking.
Sub-industries We Serve
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Upstream Oil and Gas (Exploration & Production)
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Midstream (Pipelines, LNG Terminals)
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Downstream (Refining, Distribution, Retail)
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Oilfield Services
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Petrochemical and Derivatives
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Energy Trading and Marketing
Assessment and Search Approach
Our evaluation centers on leaders with:
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Multi-site Project Delivery Expertise
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HSE (Health, Safety, Environment) Compliance Leadership
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Cost Management and Procurement Strategy
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Technical Excellence in Exploration, Refining or Logistics
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Transition Readiness to Renewables and Hybrid Models
We use competency-based evaluations, international experience benchmarking, and strategic stakeholder mapping to shortlist resilient leaders.
Why First Quadrants for Oil and Gas?
We understand the high-stakes nature of this sector and bring:
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Relationships with global EPCs, PSUs, and private oil majors
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Experience in mobilizing leadership for brownfield and greenfield projects
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Access to global Indian diaspora in oil and gas leadership
