Taking the message to the people with ‘doors open’
Plans were unveiled last month for a major initiative which we hope will shine a new light on the success of the oil and gas industry at a UK level.
The times they are a changin’
The times they are a-changin' - so said Bob Dylan and, not surprisingly for a political, social, philosophical and literary commentator, he wasn't wrong.
Let’s make the offshore industry shine in 2014
Much like the industry itself, the last 12 months were a time of great change and positive momentum for Opito, writes group CEO David Doig.
Leading the charge for change
Following the tragedy that was Macondo, the global oil and gas industry and all its regulators and stakeholders have been self-critiquing, reflecting, measuring and analysing in an effort to learn from, improve and prevent the recurrence of past failings.
Time to get serious about skills
With so many voices out there, the landscape has become confusing for those trying to get into the industry, writes David Doig.
Danger of industry damaging unprecedented jobs momentum
Building a safer, more competent workforce, from the North Sea to West Africa, Iraq to Malaysia and everywhere in between, is the moral duty of all of us who work in the oil and gas industry.
Self-same new year safety resolutions
Here we are again, a new year stretching out ahead of us, bringing with it a wealth of fresh opportunity to influence, impact and change our industry for the better.
Building a global standard means never relenting
I have spoken many times over the years about the importance of establishing one common set of industry standards for safety and competency in oil and gas around the world.
Seeking inspiration from the stars
It must be many a small boy's dream to become an astronaut: to explore the unknown, to use fantastic technology and gadgets and to push the boundaries of man's capabilities.
Working creatively on behalf of the industry
Skills, training and workforce safety are at the heart of the oil and gas industry, no matter which role you play or country you work in.
Safety penny dropping in US Gulf of Mexico
The oil capital of the world, Houston is a key destination for a huge number of organisations within our industry.
Skills challenge as offshore renaissance promises 15,000 jobs
GOING into 2012 we are at a complex and challenging crossroads.