Bruce Crager

Bruce Crager

TX, US
A dynamic, successful executive who provides keen insights into the oil & gas industry for attendees at all levels of experience.

Bruce has a global understanding of the industry with over 40 years' experience in offshore drilling and production. His longevity in Floating Production System development includes design, construction, operations, general management, and executive leadership. He has expertise in strategy, organizational change /development, decision analysis, field development, and operational improvement. He guides clients in their decision process to select the most effective field development solution and has deep experience around the world with subsea equipment and floating production systems.


Bruce projects an infectious enthusiasm for this work with a passion for creating efficient processes for both people and equipment. He guides audiences to a greater understanding of the industry's history and evolving needs with a view to creating new configurations for future deepwater field development.


Bruce has the capacity to engage professionals at all levels. His message benefits established executives, emerging leadership, project managers, operational managers, and team leaders. Anyone seeking solutions to complex offshore development can benefit from Bruce's deep knowledge and clear insight.

Bruce has a global understanding of the industry with over 40 years' experience in offshore drilling and production. His longevity in Floating Production System development includes design, construction, operations, general management, and executive leadership. He has expertise in strategy, organizational change /development, decision analysis, field development, and operational improvement. He guides clients in their decision process to select the most effective field development solution and has deep experience around the world with subsea equipment and floating production systems.


Bruce projects an infectious enthusiasm for this work with a passion for creating efficient processes for both people and equipment. He guides audiences to a greater understanding of the industry's history and evolving needs with a view to creating new configurations for future deepwater field development.


Bruce has the capacity to engage professionals at all levels. His message benefits established executives, emerging leadership, project managers, operational managers, and team leaders. Anyone seeking solutions to complex offshore development can benefit from Bruce's deep knowledge and clear insight.

Under the Sea: Today and Tomorrow in Subsea Production

The development of highly sophisticated manufacturing capabilities and equipment is just one component of the increasingly complex and dynamic subsea industry. Bruce provides an expert overview illustrating how the technical, economic, geographical, and political forces have intertwined to produce the dramatic growth of subsea production.
Educational / InformativeTechnical / Specific

Deepwater Production Systems: The Key to Facility Growth

Floating production systems, first used in the mid-1970s, have become the alternative of choice for water depths in excess of 1,000 feet, as well as for marginal fields and fields developed for subsea production systems. Bruce provides a knowledgeable and insightful overview of the growing deepwater market.
Educational / InformativeTechnical / Specific

Standardization: Creating a Simpler, More Collaborative Energy Industry

The oil and gas industry is experiencing rapid change. However, the industry resists standardization that would streamline delivery and encourage collaboration. Bruce presents solutions for simplifying equipment, operations, and regulations that could produce significant cost and time savings to revolutionize today's energy industry.

Educational / InformativeTechnical / Specific

Leading by Listening: New Ideas for Building Teams

An effective team depends on good communication, functional processes, clear lines of authority, and the trust of individual members. Many companies have found the non-traditional concept of "Servant Leadership: critical for their long-term success. Bruce draws on his management and C-suite experience to explain the use of this concept for maximum team effectiveness, which requires senior management to focus on supporting and empowering the people they lead.

Educational / Informative

Balls in the Air: Is Balance Possible Juggling Work and "Real Life"?

Many individual with demanding workloads struggle to find quality family time, maintain a healthy lifestyle, and enjoy non-work activities. They may have given up time to relax and rejuvenate. Bruce uncovers the barriers to work-life balance and offers effective activities and examples to help audiences gain more control over their time and enjoy a more sustainable, relaxed, and fulfilling life.

Educational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changing