Research reveals impact of faulting on shale gas extraction
Heriot-Watt University scientists have revealed that shale gas extraction was geologically challenged by fault networks at all the drill sites attempted in Lancashire.
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Robots primed to deliver step change in offshore energy industry safety
The rise of the machines – it’s not something that’s ever portrayed in a positive light in Sci-Fi movies or novels. But a new legion of souped-up robots is getting ready to boot up and make the offshore energy sector safer, keeping us out of harm’s way.
Engineering students are best in Europe
A team of petroleum engineering students from the University of Aberdeen has made it to the world finals of the annual PetroBowl competition organised by the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE).
New £1.4m industry funded study to produce roadmap for carbon storage
A new study will identify the UK’s best sites and produce a roadmap for carbon storage to help the country reach its net zero targets.
Multi-million drone solution unveiled for offshore energy assets
A consortium of five UK universities has unveiled new robot technology designed for the inspection, repair and maintenance of offshore energy assets.
‘Smoke alarm for the sea’ could detect North Sea well leaks
A new monitoring system, dubbed the "smoke alarm for the sea", could detect oil and gas leaks within North Sea wells.
Life after oil: Blue Gentoo prove that often the best solutions derive from experience
Real talent has no ceiling, no age limit.
Total signs up for new five-year partnership with Heriot-Watt University
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon visited Heriot-Watt University (HWU) in Edinburgh yesterday to mark the start of a new five-year partnership between oil giant Total and HWU’s Institute of Petroleum Engineering.