OPC is delighted to welcome Kent Massey as our new Group Director, Surface Business.
Kent brings three decades of experience in the oil and gas industry, with a background spanning LSTK EPC project execution, field development planning, and corporate sustainability strategies. His expertise will be instrumental in expanding OPC’s facilities engineering capabilities, reinforcing our position as a leading global energy consultancy.
A strategic addition to OPC’s growth plan
Kent’s appointment marks a significant step in OPC’s continued growth. As part of our strategy to enhance and integrate surface engineering services alongside our established subsurface expertise, Kent will play a key role in broadening our technical solutions for clients.
Riley Smith, COO of OPC, says: 'Kent’s arrival at OPC is a pivotal moment for our business. His vast expertise in surface engineering and strategic business growth aligns perfectly with our ambition to become a leading global energy consultancy. With Kent on board, we are strengthening our ability to provide integrated consulting solutions, combining world-class subsurface expertise with an expanded and complementary surface facilities technical offering. We are thrilled to have him join the team.'
Integrated surface engineering solutions
OPC and Kent Massey are joining forces to drive the expansion of our surface engineering services, further enhancing our integrated consultancy offering. With a strong reputation in the industry, Kent brings valuable expertise in energy transition, field development and project delivery – perfectly complementing OPC’s commitment to delivering seamless solutions across subsurface and surface disciplines.
Together, we are dedicated to growing OPC’s surface business, ensuring that our consultancy services remain quality-driven, integrated, and independent on a global scale. He says: 'I’m excited to join OPC at such a transformative time. The company already has a formidable reputation in subsurface consulting, and I look forward to enhancing the business’ engineering capabilities. Our goal is clear – to offer a truly integrated approach, with deep subject matter expertise from wellhead to production, supporting the industry’s transition towards a more sustainable future whist building on OPCs independent and energising work culture'.
Expanding OPC’s services beyond the wellhead
With Kent’s experience and OPC’s ongoing investment in surface engineering, we are enhancing our ability to deliver end-to-end technical solutions. This strategic expansion allows us to provide clients with a fully integrated engineering service, covering everything from exploration to facilities development and operational excellence.
Aligned with our five-year growth plan, this collaboration reinforces OPC’s commitment to meeting the evolving needs of the energy industry while creating new opportunities for innovation and sustainability.
Join us in welcoming Kent
Kent’s addition to OPC is an exciting milestone, and we look forward to the innovation, leadership, and expertise he brings. Please join us in welcoming him to the OPC team!
For more information on our expanded surface engineering capabilities, and to contact our team, click here.
Source: OPC
