Offshore Industry Poised For “Dramatic Transformation” – Take Five With Christian Schöck

Changes tend to be abundant in most industries as the calendar transitions to the next decade. The offshore sector of the oil and gas industry is not immune to these changes. Digital technologies and decarbonization have, and continue to, play a prominent role in the sector’s evolution, one that Christian Schöck, CEO of Siemens Brazil, has had a front seat to for several years.

Schöck’s career in the oil and gas industry dates back to 2001, when he served as the global localization director and pre-salt replicantes project director with Dresser-Rand Brazil. During localization developments, Schöck managed local content and managed Siemens’ infrastructure in several countries, such as Brazil, Mexico, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab

Emirates and led the development of local content worldwide. He also served as a project director in Brazil, the United States and other locations on several large-scale projects.

COMPRESSORTECH² discussed the current state of the offshore market with Schöck and how it will continue to evolve as the energy mix continues to diversify.

What is the atmosphere of the offshore market today? What opportunities and challenges does it bring?

The offshore market is undergoing a dramatic transformation. We see significant investments to exploit abundant oil and gas reserves, particularly in places like the North Sea and offshore Brazil. These investments present tremendous opportunities for operators, their suppliers and regional economies, but they also come with challenges.

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This story first appeared in the May 2020 issue of COMPRESSORTECH². We only publish a fraction of our magazine content online, so for more great content, get every issue in your inbox/mailbox and access to our digital archives with a free subscription. Click here for a new subscription or here to renew your current subscription.