As Gastech 2025 comes to a close here in Milan, one theme kept surfacing for me: the challenge of delivering projects efficiently.

Too often, project teams approach challenges with the same mindset they’ve always used. The result? Repeated thinking, limited solutions, and missed opportunities.

OGCS Global is proud to announce that Richard Smith, Senior Vice President of Commercial Management, has been formally elevated to the status of Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (FRICS). This prestigious recognition is the highest level of membership within RICS and reflects Richard’s outstanding contribution to the profession and the field of commercial management.

Craig Milne is a Contracts, Procurement & Logistics professional whose career spans continents, cultures, and complex projects. Currently working with OGCS on Africa’s largest mining project, Milne combines operational expertise with a curiosity for people, places, and purpose. His story is one of detail-driven delivery, underpinned by adaptability, integrity, and an unwavering interest in how systems – and people – work.

We’ve recently partnered with the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, a charity dedicated to funding research and improving the lives of those affected by motor neurone disease (MND).

OGCS Global announces another two quarters of strong performance with the successful completion of its Q2 2025 Business Plan Review.

From reconciling Russian paperwork to leading major project controls at BP, Polly Harrison’s career has been defined by adaptability, analytical precision, and an enduring delight in turning chaos into clarity. Learn more about her journey at OGCS.

As the turnaround sector expands, there are new assets, more demanding production targets, and increasing scrutiny of delivery performance.

OGCS’s annual Crawfish Boil returned to Karbach Brewery in Houston this month.

In a high-growth industry where numbers often dominate the conversation, Robert McIntosh brings something different to the role of CFO: a calm, people-centric leadership style that has quietly but powerfully shaped OGCS Global's evolution from a startup to a thriving multinational energy services company.

At OGCS, we know that teamwork is an essential ingredient for success — and sometimes, that ingredient comes with a little spice…

The U.S. oil and gas industry is a powerhouse of innovation and productivity, but it is missing a critical piece of the puzzle by not embracing the role of Quantity Surveyors. Richard Smith, SVP Commercial Management for OGCS Americas, gives his view. 

OGCS is supporting another client focused on providing solutions to the challenges of carbon capture and sequestration (CSS).

Andy Taylor joins OGCS Global in Dubai. With 30+ years of experience in major projects as a Contracts and Supply Chain Management Specialist, and having worked on multiple projects in Oil & Gas and Carbon Capture, he has extensive global Contracts Management expertise.

The energy industry is under pressure to align with global sustainability goals. While this presents opportunities for innovation and long-term value creation, it also introduces complexities in cost management and project scheduling.

With President Trump poised to return to the White House, what are the possible outlooks for the next 4 years of the LNG Sector?

Scope changes to oil and gas projects raise potential risks to budgets and timelines. Effective change management is crucial to minimizing disruptions and keeping projects aligned with strategic objectives.

Multiple variables impact the US energy industry: fluctuating market conditions, supply chain disruptions, political and geopolitical uncertainties are just a few. These factors can wreak havoc on project schedules, leading to delays and cost overruns.

To mitigate these risks, companies need strategies that build resilience into their project schedules, enabling adaptability and maintaining progress in the face of uncertainty.

Welcome to Devon Beaver who joins as Business Administrator.