Skill fade has been defined as the decay of ability or adeptness over a period of non-use. This can apply in any walk of life – but for an offshore medic, skill fade can have serious consequences.
Finding out that I was going to be a parent for the first time is one of my happiest memories, but when you take a step back to digest what this means and how it will change your life it can also be very daunting.
Cammy Keith, business manager at TMM Recruitment, suggests that we all need to keep learning about jobs in renewables and the routes to skilled employment in a sustainable energy industry.
With an impressive and diverse range of projects already in the works, hydrogen isn’t just a hypothetical opportunity for the future in Scotland. Companies can and should act now to achieve their growth ambitions in this emerging market.
The UK, it seems, still has some way to go before achieving the dream of being bigger, faster and better than the global competition – but it is a marathon, rather than a sprint.
Orkney Harbours have a plan to play a leading role in the drive to net zero. They have an enviable position in the north of Scotland where the surrounding seas contain huge potential for wind, wave and tidal power.
Picture this: It’s 2050, and the UK relies on other countries for all its oil and gas supplies.
Energy security has never been more important than it is now, given the present geopolitical situation in Europe.
From my own experience, after my close friend Alan tragically died by suicide in 2021, I know a person’s mental health struggles can be both visible and invisible at the same time and how devastating the impact can be for them and for their loved ones.
You only need to have read a little of the media coverage to realise there were some clear key themes to emerge from CERAWeek 2023.
With an offshore wind pipeline approaching 100GW, the UK is recognised as a world leader in the sector. We can feel proud and excited at the same time as being inquisitive about how the supply chain will work together to achieve this ambitious pipeline. Scotland, also known as the ‘windbreak of Europe’, has 3.5GW of offshore wind already operational or under construction. And anyone involved in renewables will know that ScotWind is set to deliver an additional 28GW of installed offshore wind capacity from 20 projects, in addition to an expected 5.5GW from the Innovation and Targeted Oil and Gas (INTOG) leasing round.
Although banned in the UK since 1999, asbestos can be found in the fabric of many buildings. It was thought to be used in more than 4,000 products, mixed with other materials, which makes it almost impossible to detect.
Equipment Rental Specialists, First Integrated Solutions, has further augmented its expertise in the energy, drilling & marine industry with the acquisition of Aberdeen-based, North Sea Compactors, for a seven-figure sum.
Picture this: It’s 2050, the UK relies on other countries for all its oil and gas supplies. Our associated emissions have skyrocketed because of our reliance on higher carbon imported energy and LNG.
In terms of the economic opportunity, many of our skills developed around oil and gas over decades can be applied to offshore wind in areas such as surveying, installation, operations and maintenance and health and safety.
Employers in the maritime and offshore wind sectors should prepare for new requirements with new UK laws set to take effect this spring.
Around 15 years ago, Samantha Jayne Nelson came back to work after the Christmas break and sent out an email to her work colleagues.
UK Export Finance is the government’s export credit agency (ECA). Its mission is to advance prosperity by ensuring that no viable UK export fails for lack of finance or insurance doing that sustainably and at no net cost to the taxpayer.
Aramco’s delegation to EIC flagship event focused on engaging with the UK’s energy supply chain.
In March 2002 Scotland’s last active deep coal mine closed in Longannet, Fife. While it marked the end of an era in the country’s industrial history, with a climate emergency now declared and the race to net-zero set to fast-forward, its legacy is set to open a dynamic new chapter.
Digitalisation is the future for logistics in the energy sector. It creates efficiency, allowing all stakeholders to seamlessly connect with each other.
Offshore logistics has traditionally been seen as complex and unpredictable, but the digital application Kabal has been helping major operators fight the unknown for just over a decade now – and the results speak for themselves.
A workforce that is diverse and inclusive brings huge benefits to employees and employers alike – but how can this be achieved in practice?
Everyone knows that employees are the key to achieving business success.
When working in the demanding conditions of the oil and gas sector, high-performing protection is a non-negotiable. If you’re in charge of your team’s health and safety, giving your workforce the best chance of staying safe is vital, and to achieve this it’s often the small details that have the biggest impact, even down to the safety boots that are worn.