The right questions for the perfect workplace
Creating the perfect workplace starts with questions (the right questions) and people (the right people). The right questions are often the difficult questions.
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R&D tax credits can be key to unlocking full potential
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).
Early expert support key to keeping afloat
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.
A new approach to subsea surveys and inspections for offshore wind
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.
Labour’s EPL plans to have ‘negative impact on the wider supply chain’
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.
Beyond the Beginning: The Third Birthday of the North Sea Transition Deal
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 shows resilience with new HES services
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.
Disrupting Structural Integrity Management: PIM’s Holistic Approach
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.
Focus on fabrication for JBS
Multi-disciplined engineering firm JBS Group is experiencing significant growth in one of its specialist service areas – fabrication – as it pursues new opportunities.
A life-or-death matter: managing decom hazards
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.
Raccortubi broadens its horizons with name change
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.
Guided by different voices: diversity helps shape a changing workplace
The winds of change have been blowing for a while, with opportunities to disrupt the status quo being seized left, right and centre.
Project management software undergoes transformation to better enable companies to manage multi-well campaigns
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.
Skills generation for our net zero future
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.
Duty holder, it’s our best kept secret
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.
Unlocking data for game-changing crew management
Those who know, understand and can see their data will come out top in the energy transition, according to energy tech powerhouse Solab.
SPE Aberdeen presents Geothermal 2024 – ‘Heating up the Market’
The eagerly anticipated annual Geothermal Seminar, organised by SPE Aberdeen, is set to take place on 21 – 22 February.
London to host global energy conference as elections loom
As International Energy Week 2024 approaches, Energy Institute CEO Nick Wayth CEng FEI says this year will be a big test for the public support and political will needed to accelerate the energy transition.
A clearer picture: how maximizing well test data can streamline CCUS developments
Detailed appraisal well testing can provide significant benefits for the de-risking and development of carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) projects.
Share Fair key to helping UK Supply Chain to deliver a home-grown energy transition
This year started with worrying news about the UK’s industrial capability. In January alone, the proposed closure of the Grangemouth refinery hit the headlines again and at Port Talbot’s steelworks around 3,000 people are set to lose their jobs.
The transformative journey to sustainable electricity: Insights for corporates
As the world confronts the challenges of climate change, there is a significant shift towards sustainable practices. Corporates are actively engaging in this transformation by decreasing their dependency on high-carbon energy options. The question is: how are they transforming the energy sector and capabilities?
The value of well testing at carbon storage sites
Carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) is recognised as one of the pivotal enabling processes in the global transition towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions and achieving 2050 net-zero targets.
Mergers and acquisitions outlook for evolving energy services sector
The profitability of oil and gas versus the excitement for renewables is creating an interesting dynamic for investors across the energy industry.
A year of challenge, but hope endures
The UK continues to maintain its position as one of the leading and most developed offshore wind markets in the world, with an installed capacity of over 14 gigawatts (GW), and an ambition to secure 50 GW of offshore wind capacity by 2030.
Delivering floating wind at scale
Given the wealth of stakeholders with a vested interest in decarbonising the North Sea, getting any number of them together at any one time is a tough ask.