Richard Lind, general manager for Ashtead Technology’s mechanical solutions facility in Thainstone, Aberdeenshire, shares his thoughts on the company’s commitment to investment and innovation, including the launch of some exciting new products in the portfolio.
The UK has a renewable energy potential that any country would envy. Our island status and geographical location mean that we currently have a greater capacity for offshore wind power than anywhere except China.
I’m travelling again but my reasons for travel have changed. As CEO of the Energy Industries Council (EIC), with 950 member companies around the world, I used to travel to check in on our global members and EIC teams. Now my travel priorities have changed.
Some say, “Great leaders are born, not made.” Not according to Energy Institute tutor, Dr Yanos Michopoulos. He believes that the art and science of leadership for future energy systems can be cultivated.
As we move through 2024, Orkney Harbours finds itself in a strong position to consolidate on the successes of the past year.
In today’s rapidly evolving energy landscape, adaptability is paramount. With an increasing demand for innovative solutions, companies are harnessing multidisciplinary expertise to push the boundaries of service provision.
As a keen cyclist in my spare time, I’m used to motivating myself to set new personal best targets to achieve.
With over 2,600 wind turbines in UK waters and 13.7 of gigawatts of power – a number only surpassed globally by China – the UK offshore wind story is, so far, a success in terms of energy produced. However, the UK has missed a trick in maximising the associated jobs: France and Denmark are leading Europe’s production of offshore wind turbine blades; Spain leads in manufacturing turbine towers; and foundations and electrical substations are increasingly produced in Asia. Floating wind technology now offers the UK a new chance to drive job creation in offshore wind.
Creating the perfect workplace starts with questions (the right questions) and people (the right people). The right questions are often the difficult questions.
In today’s fast-paced business landscape, where staying ahead often means innovating and adapting to change, research and development (R&D) tax credits have emerged as a key tool for businesses, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
While the M&A market has faced its challenges, it has largely held up during the last 12 months, with many corporate finance advisers reporting, perhaps unexpectedly so, that they have experienced a strong deals flow throughout the year.
Over the next ten years, the Global Wind Energy Council predicts that more than 380GW of offshore wind capacity will be added across 32 markets.
There has been significant attention paid over the past few months to oil and gas taxation in the UK, following Labour’s announcement regarding its intentions for oil and gas taxation, should it form the next UK government.
Anniversaries are opportunities to pause and reflect. As Programme Manager for the North Sea Transition Deal (NSTD) which just marked its third birthday, I can honestly say it’s been a remarkable journey so far.
Flare, a leading energy services provider, has announced the launch of its new Hazardous Environment Specialist (HES) Services, aimed at catering to all tiers of field development and decommissioning markets across the globe.
Across the diverse energy sector, asset integrity is fundamental to ensure safe and effective operations. As the industry evolves, so do the challenges associated with managing integrity assurance. Amidst the ever-changing landscape, Plant Integrity Management (PIM) Ltd remains a reliable player, offering a unique blend of ever growing Structural Integrity Management (SIM) capabilities.
Multi-disciplined engineering firm JBS Group is experiencing significant growth in one of its specialist service areas – fabrication – as it pursues new opportunities.
Offshore decommissioning projects are increasing. Latest figures from the North Sea Transition Authority reveal the UK’s offshore oil and gas industry spent £1.6 billion on decommissioning in 2022 – its highest annual total – with £21 billion of spending on decommissioning forecast for the next decade.
It’s more than a name change for the Raccortubi Group. Previously known as Raccortubi Norsk, the UK branch will now be known as Raccortubi UK.
The winds of change have been blowing for a while, with opportunities to disrupt the status quo being seized left, right and centre.
The Oil & Gas industry is anything but stagnant. In such an ever-evolving industry, it is imperative that projects are managed efficiently and accurately across the board.
You don’t need to work in the energy sector to understand the scale of the climate change challenge and therefore the enormity of what it will take to address it.
Wood, the consulting and engineering company, is well known in the North Sea for its operations and maintenance and is now leveraging its experience to support the industry to decarbonise assets as part of the drive to net zero.
Those who know, understand and can see their data will come out top in the energy transition, according to energy tech powerhouse Solab.
The eagerly anticipated annual Geothermal Seminar, organised by SPE Aberdeen, is set to take place on 21 – 22 February.