To determine whether Local Content (LC) strategies traditionally implemented in the oil and gas industry are transferable to renewable energy, we need to ask the following questions: Does LC play a role in the energy transition? Why is it important to continue the efforts on LC in the renewable space?…
Oil and gas professional Ileana I. Ferber has more than 24 years of experience in the industry. She is a local content subject matter expert (SME), who provides advice on policy, economic growth, and supplier development. She advocates for developing countries’ local content issues, facilitates alignment among key stakeholders, and supports women’s economic empowerment in the supply chain. Ferber has a BA in Languages (with a major in business) from Universidad Metropolitana, Caracas; an MBA in International Development and a certificate in Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability from Thunderbird School of Global Management, Phoenix Arizona; and is a candidate for Economic Development Executive Certification from Harvard Kennedy School of Government.
Oil and gas operations are commonly found in remote locations far from company headquarters. Now, it's possible to monitor pump operations, collate and analyze seismic data, and track employees around the world from almost anywhere. Whether employees are in the office or in the field, the internet and related applications enable a greater multidirectional flow of information – and control – than ever before.