Oilpro.com to Increase Flow of Oilfield Knowledge

HOUSTON, Oct. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Oilpro.com, the first professionally driven social network targeting members of the oil and gas industry, debuted today. Whether you are an engineer, project manager, or executive, you now have a dedicated place for knowledge sharing and professional networking that is free and open to all.

Oilpro.com includes a myriad of features - professional network, Q&A forum, article publishing engine, link sharing system, professional profiles, alumni pages for equipment and projects, and daily enewsletter.

Oilpro.com is the brainchild of David Kent, creator of Rigzone.com.

"Oilpro was created as a free and open exchange to facilitate the sharing of oilfield knowledge. Schlumberger Business Consulting put together an analysis of the oil and gas workforce that highlights one of the many problems that Oilpro is solving. Based on data from over 100 HR professionals, SBC illustrated the difference in ages in the oil and gas industry. Essentially, the industry skipped Generation X. We are now faced with the challenge of bridging the knowledge gap between Baby Boomers and Gen Y. Using social media strategies that have worked well in other industries, Oilpro is set to help the industry bridge this gap," Kent said.

Chris Barton of The Business Development Advisory (formerly of KBR, ABB, and Technip) said, "I have no doubt that Oilpro will ultimately change the way the industry interacts and sources information. Oilpro has the potential to become the workday resource portal for oil & gas professionals."

Aimed at helping members establish themselves as experts, Oilpro.com gives members the opportunity to:

• Show your experience; don't just list it – From US unconventional plays to the Golden Triangle, drillships to construction vessels and PSVs — connect to field developments, the equipment and people you've worked with in the oilfield using Oilpro's free online database of thousands of offshore and onshore projects.
• Highlight your industry experience – The oil and gas industry is an elite industry. Build your online profile that establishes you as an elite member of this elite community in less than 5 minutes.
• Build your credibility – Publish your own content and provide answers to questions posed by your peers.
• Share your knowledge – Share industry news and information you find interesting, and like content posted by your peers to increase its visibility.

Joseph Triepke, Managing Director of Oilpro, said, "By partnering with the industry to develop content, Oilpro.com will deliver an invaluable research resource to those seeking oil and gas news, analysis, and technical information. It is also a tool that empowers everyone in the industry to get credit for their knowledge and be citizen reporters. Nothing else like it exists for oil and gas professionals."

ABOUT OILPRO
Oilpro is an online community of oil & gas professionals interested in connecting with colleagues, advancing their skills, building credibility around their expertise, staying current, and exploring exciting new opportunities.

SOURCE Oilpro.com