Petrofac and Energy Institute to become study partners
With the aim of improving maintenance management performance across the oil and gas sector, Pertofac have been awarded a research project by the Energy Institute’s Process Safety Committee.
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EI survey highlights concerns about political upheaval
Political risk must not undermine the "essential need" to provide reliable energy in a way that keeps emissions and prices down.
Lord Digby Jones urges North Sea firms to consider ‘the wider picture’
One of the UK’s most distinguished business leaders has urged the oil and gas industry to never lose sight of the importance of investing in people.
Digby Jones headed to Aberdeen with growth blueprint
Distinguished business leader and politician Lord Digby Jones will talk about his latest book Fixing Business – Making Profitable Business Work for the Good of All during a special fundraising lecture hosted by the Energy Institute in Aberdeen this month.
Lord Digby Jones to headline Energy Institute event
Distinguished business leader and politician Lord Digby Jones will talk about his latest book Fixing Business – Making Profitable Business Work for the Good of All during a special fundraising lecture hosted by the Energy Institute in Aberdeen in May.
Event: Preparing for the future of energy – thriving in complex and uncertain times
The Price College of Business Energy Institute at the University of Oklahoma will host its fifth annual Energy Symposium, March 30, 2017, at the Devon Energy Center in Oklahoma City. The event will feature two panel sessions: “Forces Shaping the Future of Energy – Global and U.S. Big Picture” and “Challenges and Opportunities in the U.S.” The sessions will focus on the impact of technology and innovation in areas such as global supply and demand. Speakers from areas in business and academia will encourage discussion on challenges facing the energy industry. Energy Institute board of advisors members, Mike Stice and Bruce Stover, will moderate both panel sessions.
Chevron chief outlines recipe for North Sea success
Chevron’s North Sea chief yesterday revealed three strategies that she believes can safeguard the basin’s future.
Energy sector bosses need to connect with ‘man on the street’, EI boss says
The energy sector has a unique opportunity to build trust in society and connect with the “man on the street”, a leading industry figure said.
Astronaut brings star appeal to Energy Institute dinner
The Aberdeen, Highlands and islands branch of the Energy Institute (EI) hopes Nasa astronaut Rick Hieb will help to make its annual dinner next week an “out of this world” experience.
Energy Institute to examine offshore substance abuse
The Energy Institute (EI) Aberdeen, Highlands and Islands branch will focus on the issue of managing substance abuse offshore at its forthcoming meeting on 7 February in Aberdeen.
Sky no longer limit for young scientists, astronaut says
A retired American astronaut who took part in the only three-man space walk in history has vowed to inspire young people in the north-east.
Promoted: Energy Institute reveals speakers for annual dinner
The Aberdeen, Highlands and Islands branch of the Energy Institute (EI) has lined up two prestigious speakers for its annual dinner next year.
Changing of the guard at Energy Institute
The Energy Institute has appointed a new chairman and vice-chairman for its Aberdeen, Highlands & Islands Branch.
Christmas Wishes: Energy Institute’s Nigel Bradburn
Energy Institute gears up for black tie dinner
Two prestigious speakers have been secured for the flagship event of the Aberdeen, Highlands & Islands branch of the Energy Institute (EI).
Energy Institute highlights the work of top engineering students
Outstanding engineering students will present their theses to a panel of distinguished judges as the Energy Institute in Aberdeen hosts its annual competition to find the best academic paper.
EI chief says young oil workers should consider skills transfer to wider energy sector
Young people should consider how their skills transfer to the wider energy remit, according to the boss of industry body the Energy Institute.
Nuclear bomb technology helps boost North Sea asset integrity
A mathematical technique developed to test the efficacy of nuclear bombs is being used by a Scottish company to predict the reliability of vital equipment on North Sea oil rigs.
Video: Energy Institute’s Nigel Bradburn encourages workforce to remain positive
The chairman of the Energy Institute said those facing potential redundancy should remain positive about finding alternative work. Nigel Bradburn had just begun forging his own career in oil and gas after working in the military when he found himself looking for work in 1997. The former commissioned officer in the Royal Air Force sat down with Energy Voice after the Energy Institute was invited to take part in the recently held PACE (Partnership Action for Continuing Employment) event.
Offshore Europe 2015: For the Industry by the Industry – a model for development
Charles Darwin is quoted as having said “In the long history of humankind (and animal kind, too) those who learned to collaborate and improvise most effectively have prevailed”.