Iraq: Construction and Full Facilities Maintenance of Oilfield Base Camps

Alistair assumed the position of Chief Executive at GCC Services, entrusted with the pivotal task of spearheading the development of business operations not only in Iraq but also across various other regional markets.

In the aftermath of the US-led coalition’s engagement in Iraq in 2003, a swift surge of interest emanated from foreign entities engaged in oil exploration and production.

These entities secured enduring concessions with the Iraqi government, thereby undertaking the stewardship of Iraq’s principal oilfields.

Under Alistair’s astute guidance, an extensive scope of responsibilities was deftly handled, encompassing the strategic advancement of camp support services. His leadership extended to pivotal domains including marketing, tendering, and pioneering initiatives crafted to cater to the distinctive requisites of each base camp. This strategic foresight was especially directed toward accommodating the needs of emerging oil production majors, exemplified by notable industry giants such as BP, Lukoil, Shell, ENI, Gazprom, and Petronas. Through a gradual and purposeful progression, Alistair succeeded in securing a majority share of the base camp support services market, ultimately propelling GCC Services to an eminent position as the premier camp services provider in Iraq.