Alex Kemp: North Sea set for more turbulent times in 2023
The year 2022 will go down as one of the most turbulent in the history of the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS).
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Aberdeen student’s offshore solar study scoops Energy Institute prize
The Energy Institute (EI) has announced the results of its annual thesis competition, commending Aberdeen’s best MSc students for work on solar monitoring, subsea engineering and wells.
NDC leads project to build £2m portable P&A test site
The National Decommissioning Centre (NDC) has launched £2 million project to construct a new, “world-leading” test facility for the plugging and abandonment (P&A) of oil and gas wells.
Frisco solar e-bike project steps up a gear
Frisco e-Bikes and Solar Docks has joined forces with the University of Aberdeen to help develop its solar-powered e-bike and docking concept, ahead of a planned rollout of up to 15,000 e-bikes by 2027.
Gas market to see ‘continued volatility’ as UK exposed to global trends
The recent spectacular increase in the UK wholesale natural gas price from less than 50 pence per therm in April 2021 to a peak of nearly 300 pence in October came as a complete surprise to everyone, including market traders engaged daily in buying and selling the commodity.
Aberdeen students’ CCS, subsea and solar studies win Energy Institute awards
The Energy Institute (EI) recently hosted its annual competition, recognising Aberdeen’s best MSc students for studies exploring elements of carbon capture, solar and subsea engineering.
Flexibility to the fore in NexGen job talk
Flexibility will be essential for workers in the energy transition, with employment likely to switch between oil and gas and the new technologies.
The right person, in the right place, at the right time
From New South Wales to north-east Scotland, Tavis Potts has come a long way to spearhead the University of Aberdeen’s new Centre for Energy Transition (CET).
Reskilling the energy workforce, and inspiring the next generation
The energy sector faces two existential shifts in the coming years, with the digitalisation of existing energy systems and the transition to a future energy mix.
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).
Aberdeen Uni aims to tackle ‘notorious’ industry problem with ultrasound
Aberdeen University will test whether technology commonly applied in the field of medicine can help oil firms tackle a “notorious, multi-million-pound problem”.
Scottish students drive energy transition at Shell’s Eco-marathon
The historic Brooklands motor racing circuit in Surrey is this week alive with the sound of - well not very much really, as hundreds of eco-friendly vehicles glide around it in virtual silence.
‘Significant’ number of women opting out of energy education, new figures show
A “significant” percentage of women are opting out of the offshore energy sector in Aberdeen, despite an industry push to boost numbers.
Interest from majors shows west of Shetland has ‘ huge potential’, says Aberdeen academic
The uptake of licences west of Shetland by major operators shows the basin has “huge potential”, a top Aberdeen academic said.
Aberdeen Uni celebrates £150,000 renewable energy funding
Aberdeen University has announced the award of renewable energy research funding totalling just under £150,000.
University events to support aspiring engineers in Aberdeen
A group that helps aspiring engineers get into the oil and gas industry is staging two events at universities in Aberdeen later this month.
Life after oil: Blue Gentoo prove that often the best solutions derive from experience
Real talent has no ceiling, no age limit.
Researchers find drones could be used for pipeline monitoring
Researchers at the University of Aberdeen have found that the use of drones to monitor oil and gas pipelines could bring significant benefits.
Ocean recovery from oil spills affected by colder temperatures, study finds
Sub-zero temperatures in the North Atlantic could significantly impact the natural ability of bacteria to help the ocean recover from a major oil spill, according to researchers.
Opinion: Alex Kemp on ‘THE’ challenge for the industry
The purpose of the new research paper by Linda Stephen and myself is to throw light on the implications of “lower for longer oil prices” on long term activity in the UKCS to 2050. The oil price scenarios employed are $50 and $60 in real terms. For the year 2050 these translate into $96.1 and $115.3 in money-of-the day terms. The price scenarios are not forecasts.
Prof Kemp “optimistic” about North Sea small pools
North Sea reservoirs holding billions of barrels of oil and gas could be exploited - but only if prices go up and costs come down, a leading petro-economist has said.
World first decom degree launches in Aberdeen
The UK’s first masters degree in decommissioning oil rigs and platforms has been launched by the University of Aberdeen in partnership with Robert Gordon University (RGU).
University scientists head to North Atlantic for oil spill study
Scientists from the University of Aberdeen heading for the North Atlantic to test a pioneering piece of research equipment that they believe will help improve how deep ocean ecosystems function and respond to a major oil spill.
University’s energy law conference hailed a success
A one-day conference focusing on the legal and regulatory challenges facing Indonesia’s oil and gas sector has been hailed a success.
North Sea needs $50 oil to encourage new fields says Prof Kemp
Renowned petroleum economist Professor Alex Kemp said further cost reductions and tax incentives are needed to stimulate activity in the North Sea.