The oil and gas industry's well-recognized human-resource crisis is worsening as an acute shortage of geoscientists intersects with a growing demand for geologists and geo-physicists. Without sufficient geoscientific staff experienced in acquisition and divestiture (AD), independents that either want to acquire new properties or divest potential producing assets may not have the right team to make the most profitable decisions. The long-term solution remains rooted in increased education and training.
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