Big business making jump to green energy
The energy transition will come in a variety of forms, but playing a critical role will be offshore wind, carbon capture utilisation and storage (CCUS), and hydrogen.
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Solving copper loss and low insulation resistance in subsea production systems
It is well known that the most common subsea electrical failure is as a result of water ingress into cables and connectors with degraded insulation. Failure of insulation resistance (IR) in a seawater environment can lead to complete failure of the copper conductors in a cable and potentially an unplanned production outage.
Stauff Group to broadcast a second livestream programme with a primary focus towards offshore industry experts
STAUFF, the global manufacturer and supplier of precision fluid power products for mechanical, industrial and plant engineering will once again be taking to the digital studio to present a dedicated livestream on Thursday, 8 July 2021.
Shallow geohazard assessments: firm foundations for future operations
Shallow hazard assessments are a critical, but often overlooked stage in the well-planning process.
The Case for Data Decarbonisation – Part Three
This is the final in the three part series, by Snowflake, examining the concept of net zero data and how advances in technology can help the world’s largest organisations—especially those which are particularly emissions-intensive like oil and gas—reduce the carbon emissions footprint of their data. See for Part one and Part two.
Gneiss Energy celebrates five-year anniversary with conclusion of 10th transaction of 2021
Gneiss Energy (“Gneiss”) celebrates its five-year anniversary hot off the heels of announcing its 10th transaction of 2021, representing a productive start to 2021 for the advisory firm across all of its sector teams.
Oil price rebound unlikely to derail hydrogen investments, say experts during Energy Voice event
A rebound in the oil price is unlikely to derail future hydrogen investments, industry experts have predicted.
The Case for Data Decarbonisation – Part Two
This is the second in a series, by Snowflake, examining the concept of net zero data and how advances in technology can help the world’s largest organisations—especially those which are particularly emissions-intensive like oil and gas—reduce the carbon emissions footprint of their data. For part one, see here.
Akurro assist Vattenfall in providing solutions on Hollandse Kust Zuid
Akurro acted as technical advisors to Vattenfall to help define an amendment to the foundation package price. Its technical team was engaged by Vattenfall to provide independent, specialist, commercial and technical expertise on the design cost development, resulting in a financial outcome that was accepted by all parties involved.
Axora Cost Saving Technology Challenge spurs innovation as budgets tighten
The past year has taken a significant toll on many industries’ bottom line, and oil and gas is no exception. Pushed by excess supplies, price wars, and reduced demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic, oil prices fell to record lows.
We must ramp up all forms of hydrogen production
In this COP26 year, we are beginning to see and hear more and more about hydrogen as it becomes viable as a real fuel alternative for the UK.
Fasken: Canada’s hydrogen future
As a signatory to the Paris Agreement, Canada is committed to reducing GHG emissions, recently announcing an intention to slash emissions by 40-45% below 2005 levels by 2030. These ambitious targets are driving federal and provincial governments to promote hydrogen through a combination of new regulatory schemes and financial incentives that are larger in scale and wider in scope than any that we have seen before.
Occupational health services, exactly when you need them
ROC Health Services: Occupational health and Covid testing services Whilst we wait for everyone to get both of the Covid vaccines, it is vital that we keep our employees and co-workers safe. Workers are key to a business’s success. That is why, at ROC Health Services, we promote the motto “healthy people for a healthy business”.
Are you ready for a new world?
Aberdeen is home to ISA, an international school that is creating the new possible Young school leavers born in the 1950s started their careers in a very different place to the one they will retire from. Yes, the architecture is pretty much the same, and the glorious landscape beyond remains untouched. However, not too much else has stayed the same.
Overcoming Chemical Management Challenges in Oil and Gas
The oil and gas industry is vast, complex and heavily relies on millions of workers worldwide to keep it moving. The sector has made progress in recent years to better protect workers and tighten up safety standards, which is reflected in the decreasing number of sector-wide fatalities. As a major hazard industry nevertheless, common and health and safety exposures remain.
Clyde Training Solutions – Introducing competency beyond compliance
As the first training centre in the central belt of Scotland to offer an extensive suite of offshore, maritime and renewables training, Clyde Training Solutions (CTS) recognises what is required to offer something unique.
UK oil, gas and chemicals: How can the sector ensure its workforce is ready for net zero?
2050 sounds a long way away but in reality, it's not.
Blaze Manufacturing: Spending time to bring in the next generation
Attracting the next generation of workers is not about spending money, it’s about spending time, according to Ann Johnson of Blaze Manufacturing: "If we want diversity, its up to us."
Pipeline specialist STATS Group bolster Qatar base
Qatar, with the world’s third largest reserves of natural gas, is a strategically important market for pipeline technology specialist STATS Group.
Blue or green hydrogen? What colour will the fuel of the future be?
The debate around which direction the UK should take in terms of blue or green hydrogen is complex.
Rotech Subsea delivering on the energy transition whilst gearing up for global demand
On the back of a stellar 2019, last year was shaping up to be a record one for Rotech Subsea. The company was poised to enter new markets, as its range of controlled flow excavation (CFE) suspended jet trenching tools became established as the go-to choice for IRM and trenching scopes for the energy sector.
Turning a challenge into a catalyst created a unique opportunity for Westerton Access
The oil price crash in the middle of the last decade forced many companies to reassess their business models in an attempt to navigate the best route out of the crisis.
EMM Corp celebrates 25 years of success
Since its formation a quarter of a century ago, European Management & Marine (EMM Corp) has seen the oil and gas industry go through many changes. This has led to it becoming a company with a real ability to adapt to the ever-changing industry landscape. In celebrating its 25th anniversary, the company takes pride in becoming one of the world’s largest provider of wire rope products, lifting and rigging gear, including marine mooring equipment and associated services.
Hearts and minds key to health of offshore workforce
The sustained challenge of the global coronavirus pandemic has had a transformative impact on the way the energy sector workforce thinks, works and acts.
Diamonds are forever: Master Flo sets new erosion resistance benchmark for subsea choke industry
An entire subsea operation can be brought to a standstill because of its subsea choke valve. This critical piece of the overall system serves multiple functions, including setting flow rate, upstream and downstream pressure control, and protecting well integrity through all phases of operation.