New £50million centre to help cut North Sea emissions to net zero
A £50million centre aimed at making the UK North Sea the world’s first decarbonised oil and gas region is to be created in Aberdeen.
Colette Cohen
OGTC working to ‘debunk’ idea of industry reluctance on tech adoption
Since opening two-and-a-half years ago, the boss of the Oil and Gas Technology Centre (OGTC) believes it has come some way to “debunk” the concept the UK industry is reluctant to try new ideas.
‘Disappointing’ progress on gender diversity, says oil and gas leader
An oil and gas industry leader has said there is a “disappointing” lack of progress being made on gender diversity.
Brexit could cause ‘noise and inefficiencies’ offshore
Brexit has the potential to cause “noise and inefficiencies” for offshore regulations, according the chief executive of the Oil and Gas Techonlogy Centre (OGTC).
Renewables ‘more forward-thinking’ than subsea
An industry leader has described the renewables sector as “more forward-thinking” than subsea.
Updated: New centre to turn ‘tomorrow’s problem into today’s opportunity’
A new research base with the tools to transform the UK into a global leader in oilfield demolition has opened in a tiny Aberdeenshire village.
Scotland can be ‘disruptor’ of energy industry
Over the past two years we’ve created more data than during the whole history of life on planet earth. The digital revolution is disrupting almost every industry and every home, in every country across the world. It’s affecting every part of our lives.
Fracking would be ‘powerful addition’ to Scotland’s portfolio, industry leader says
Onshore oil and gas production would be a “powerful addition” to Scotland’s “portfolio”, an industry veteran said.
Intelligent debate on Scotland fracking being lost, says Cohen
The head of Aberdeen’s new oil technology centre said people were missing their chance to have an “intelligent debate” on fracking in Scotland.
OGA sets aims to shave decom costs down to £39billion
Decommissioning the North Sea could cost an estimated £59.7billion but the Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) has set a goal of completing the work for less than £39billion.
North Sea needs firm hand on the reins, OGTC boss says
The boss at the Oil and Gas Technology Centre (OGTC) has said that the North Sea needs a firm hand on the reins to prevent it from surrendering the gains of the last two years.
Technology can unlock the potential of the UK North Sea
“The centre is here to inspire, accelerate and fund technology that will help the industry to unlock the full potential of the UK North Sea and secure the future of our supply chain.”
Cohen: Oil industry benefiting from crisis situation
It is not the purpose of this piece to delve into the battle that eventually led to the UK’s £180million Oil & Gas Technology Centre being formally opened in Aberdeen in February.
Technology on the menu at investor dinner in Aberdeen
An investors' dinner was held in Aberdeen last night as the newly launched Oil and Gas Technology Centre set a bold ambition to invest in 100 companies over the next decade.
‘Old Nokia’ oil sector in for upgrade
The new Oil and Gas Technology Centre (OGTC) in Aberdeen aims to bridge the gap between a bright idea and a useful piece of equipment.
Oil technology centre boss looks for brave leaders to spearhead renaissance
The boss of the Oil and Gas Technology Centre (OGTC) said yesterday that the north-east had a “unique opportunity” to create a new breed of “brave” leaders.
New OGTC chief executive calls it serendipity
One of the top women in UK oil and gas was unveiled yesterday as chief executive of the new Oil and Gas Technology Centre (OGTC) in Aberdeen.
Colette Cohen named chief executive of the Oil & Gas Technology Centre
Colette Cohen was today named the chief executive of the new Oil & Gas Technology Centre (OGTC) in Aberdeen, Scotland.
Pioneering oil and gas boss ousted in Centrica’s E&P management shakeup
One of the top women in oil and gas has been ousted as part of a strategy and management shakeup at the exploration and production (E&P) arm of Centrica.
EV Insights: Energy Voice’s top columns from 2015
Throughout the holiday season Energy Voice will be taking a look back at some of our most read columns from 2015.