Across the industry, well engineers and energy operators are often challenged with an uncertainty gap - a reducible gap between the knowledge used by engineers and the body of knowledge available.
Currently, in the United Kingdom Continental Shelf (UKCS) there are estimated to be 1,500 subsea wells at various life cycle stages.
With smart technology taking over many aspects of day-to-day lives, including phones, watches, doorbells and even kettles, the oil and gas industry is following suit.
The global decommissioning landscape within the energy sector has evolved in recent years. Driven by increased decommissioning activity worldwide, heightened environmental awareness, and a desire to reduce costs, there is a growing willingness among operators to engage the supply chain in the decommissioning process earlier and more comprehensively than ever before.
As oil and gas fields mature, optimising decommissioning projects through new processes and technology, has become a key industry focus.
The number of offshore assets reaching the end of their life, globally, is rising, meaning decommissioning projects are a real eventuality for many operators.
The Middle East has long been synonymous with the oil and gas industry, with approximately 30% of the world’s oil currently produced in the region.
The unprecedented scale and complexity of TAQA UK’s asset decommissioning and removal programme is presenting exciting challenges as the North Sea operator plots a route to the safe, efficient and responsible execution of multiple inter-dependant projects.
UK Minister for Energy Security and Net Zero announced as headline speaker for ETIDEX 2023.
Recently, Aberdeen’s Well-Safe Solutions hired its first ever energy transition manager and the firm’s director of strategy and commercial recently said that CCUS is a key part of the transition, as is geothermal.
Offshore industry leaders came together at a leadership summit in Aberdeen and urged the rest of the sector to get behind the programme that will help deliver a safer, transferable pool of technically competent workers.
Winter poses a unique set of challenges for the energy sector, especially for those stationed on offshore assets. As the temperature drops, energy workers face increased health risks in cold environments, a concern that should not be taken lightly.
BDO, one of the UK's leading accountancy and business advisory firms, provides services to a broad range of clients across different sectors, ranging from small enterprises and individuals to complex multinational organisations.
A growing number of families are turning to independent education because they realise it’s more than just league tables and exam results. It goes far deeper than just preparing children for academic excellence; it enables them to connect.
Instead, a combination of barriers can be employed, where each additional mitigation draws the net a little tighter in one area, making it harder for the perpetrator to get through the armour.
Dron & Dickson, specialists in the supply, inspection, maintenance, installation, and commissioning of harsh and hazardous area electrical equipment have announced a contract award with Harbour Energy, the UK’s largest oil and gas producer, for an integrated electrical engineering and wholesale contract.
The current Chief Executive, Bob Buskie, joined the Port of Cromarty Firth ten years ago and will retire in 2024. The Executive Search business, Odgers Berndtson, have been selected to find Bob’s successor.
Prior to 2023, the importance of carbon capture utilisation and storage (CCUS) in decarbonisation strategies was somewhat understated. However, CCUS is now recognised as a key tool to combat climate change and in achieving net-zero goals.
Retaining our fantastic workforce and their highly transferable skills is key to delivering the UK’s target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Keeping people and systems securely connected is critical for the renewables industry.
The most recent Decommissioning Cost and Performance Report published by the North Sea Transition Authority (“NSTA”) on 9 August 2023 showed that the total cost estimate for decommissioning remaining oil and gas infrastructure on the UK Continental Shelf ("UKCS") is over £40 billion.
Kabal, the leading provider of logistics management software to the global energy industry, is strengthening its presence in Asia Pacific to better serve the region’s energy operators.
Orkney Harbours has a fortunate position in the marine sector. Its outstanding natural resources and ideal location make it a hub for everything from cruise ships to ferries, oil and gas to renewables. That’s not to mention the years of experience which have made it a centre of innovation and expertise.
STC INSISO prioritises equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) within its workplace, actively fostering a culture which embraces these values.
Carbon Capture Storage (CCS) is set to play a vital role in the UK’s drive to net zero.