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World class system delivering connected crewing and a connected workforce

World class system delivering connected crewing and a connected workforce   “Onboard Tracker™ was the one system that stood head and shoulders above anything else on the market.  It has completely transformed how we operate.” Whether SME, Service Provider, or Operator - when it comes to managing workforce skills and training, having the right data in the right place at the right time is the ultimate tool for unlocking operational efficiency. Onboard Tracke...

Maintaining and rejuvenating mature and late-life assets: How EthosEnergy helps assure energy security and sustainability

Maintaining and rejuvenating mature and late-life assets:  How EthosEnergy helps assure energy security and sustainability By Farzad Jahromi, VP Sales – East Hemisphere at EthosEnergy   To progress the energy transition at the pace and scale required to meet Net Zero targets, oil and gas (O&G) producers, operators and their supply chain need to strike the right balance between developing new energy innovations and the ongoing maintenance of existing assets. The du...

Highlight on: Measurement Services

Highlight on: Measurement Services   Danyle Ferguson - Measurements Manager Can you tell us about yourself? A: I manage the Measurement’s business here at Intervention rentals which includes supporting our customer’s needs, budget control, staff training, product research and development. My work experience over the last 15 years has allowed me to gain mechanical and electrical knowledge relating to diagnosing and repairing various electrical and measurement equip...

UK and international growth for completions market experts

UK and international growth for completions market experts   An international leader at the forefront of next generation creative solutions for the oil and gas completions market has announced significant expansion at home and abroad. Vulcan Completion Products’ (VCP) has doubled the size of its team in each of the last three years, from seven in 2022 to 24 and rising in 2024.  From the company’s global headquarters at Westhill, Aberdeenshire the team boasts more t...

Transforming LIM Data Into Intelligence with PlatformVi

Transforming LIM Data Into Intelligence with PlatformVi   PlatformVi, coming soon to Viper Innovations in 2024, is a bespoke data visualisation and analytics application which brings together system details and electrical integrity data into one easy-to-access platform. As experts in asset management, Viper designed PlatformVi to help customers maximise the operational life of their subsea controls and electrical distribution equipment. The technology draws on the value derived from d...

Enabling Digital Supply Chains in the Energy Industry

Enabling Digital Supply Chains in the Energy Industry   The energy industry stands at the precipice of a transformative shift fueled by on-demand manufacturing technologies. In an era marked by dynamic challenges such as supply chain disruptions due to events like Covid-19, container shortages, and the Suez Canal blockage, the allure of on-demand manufacturing lies in its potential to streamline inventory management, reduce environmental impact, and enhance supply chain resilience. At...

Intellectual Property (IP) and its role in innovation during the energy transition

Intellectual Property (IP) and its role in innovation during the energy transition   The shift from fossil fuelsto greener energy will profoundly impactthe profitability of many businesses in the energy sector. However, innovation has become an essential facilitator of the energy transitionand this shift presentsa significant opportunity for innovative energybusinessesthat are able to adapt to industry changes.. However, innovation often requires significant R&D expenditure,and ha...

Bringing software innovation and data integrity to the industry

Bringing software innovation and data integrity to the industry   At its core, asset55 is asoftware engineering technology company, bringing together highly experienced industry engineers combined with leading software developers to drive real and positive change within the energy sector. Aligned across two divisions, Operations & Projects, we enable change through a portfolio of execution specific software, which share two common traits – improving safety and improving prod...

Middle East Oil & Gas Review

Middle East Oil & Gas Review   OPEC’s continued production cuts, Saudi Aramco’s view on the energy transition, and a number of gas and LNG projects and contract awards marked the past month in the Middle East’s oil and gas industry. OPEC Remains on Course with Oil Output Cuts The Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee (JMMC), the OPEC+ group’s panel that monitors market developments and compliance with the cuts, met in early April and did not make any...

US Oil & Gas Review

US Oil & Gas Review   The company outlook about the future of the US oil and gas sector has improved despite little change in industry activity in the first quarter of the year, while breakeven prices have increased from a year ago, the latest Dallas Fed Energy Survey showed. Elsewhere in the US oil and gas industry, natural gas producers are waiting out the currently low prices by building up inventory of ready-to-be-turned-in-line wells once prices rebound. The industry ha...

Europe Energy Review

Europe Energy Review   New oil and gas projects and discoveries offshore Norway, the UK’s progress toward net zero, and a number of clean energy projects across Britain and Europe were the highlights in the European energy sector in the past month.   Oil & Gas OKEA ASA and its partners announced the final investment decision (FID) for the Brasse development of the field in the northern North Sea, 13 kilometres south of the Brage field. Brasse is estimated to conta...

Innovation and Technology in the Energy Industry

Innovation and Technology in the Energy Industry   Energy companies are increasingly relying on technology and innovation to boost their bottom line and reduce emissions. The oil and gas industry bets on digitalisation and innovation in exploration, drilling, and production, using the latest tech advances to ensure safe and continuous operations. The energy sector is also looking to incorporate the latest innovations to bring down emissions from operations as many firms, including...

Global certification award a step change for QHSE Aberdeen

Global certification award a step change for QHSE Aberdeen   QHSE Aberdeen has been formally recognised for the standard of its training after agreeing a partnership with a globally renowned industry body. The Westhill-based company is a leading provider of professional consultancy and advisory services to organisations that require assistance with developing and implementing robust ISO management systems across a wide range of sectors, including oil and gas, renewables, nuclear, a...

Worley adopt ‘Think globally, act locally’ policy for their integrated subsea strategy

Worley adopt ‘Think globally, act locally’ policy for their integrated subsea strategy   The Pipelines and Subsea team at Worley are based primarily out of their Aberdeen and London offices, with skilled personnel deployed all around the UK. The team is unified through an integrated strategy to deliver the best fit solutions to their customers in the UK and worldwide. With an experienced global presence, Worley are always able to draw on the best local talent across multip...

Western Access Launches in UAE & USA - A Client’s Gateway to World-Class Inspection Services.

Western Access Launches in UAE & USA - A Client’s Gateway to World-Class Inspection Services   When it comes to routine subsea structural inspections, Westerton Access has been a go-getter for their worldwide clientele thanks to their innovative subsea inspection methods, which have allowed them to maximise cost and safety efficiency with little operational downtime. Now the company has strengthened their global presence by establishing two additional international sites, to...

Extending subsea asset life using data and tech-driven transformational intelligence

Extending subsea asset life using data and tech-driven transformational intelligence   Data and technology innovation will intersect at this year’s Subsea Expo. The Viper Innovations team is showcasing our latest asset life-extending tools for owners and operators, PlatformVi and V-LIM2. We’re predicting that transformational intelligence and technology evolution are shaping the future of subsea asset management.     That future is happening already atSubsea Ex...

Flexible riser reutilisation unlocks potential to extend the life of subsea fields

Flexible riser reutilisation unlocks potential to extend the life of subsea fields   Showcasing areal breakthrough in riser integrity management for offshore oil and gas operations, Chris Spraggon, managing director at The Impulse Group, explains their pioneering Flexible Riser Annulus Vent Port Inspection and Cleaning System. In the ever-evolving landscape of the oil and gas industry, the continuous drive for efficiency and cost reduction remains a constant. A pivotal focus is ext...

Industry expert warnsoil and gas industry must be prepared for looming ‘EU Methane Emissions Regulation

Industry expert warnsoil and gas industry must be prepared for looming ‘EU Methane Emissions Regulation   Ray Riddoch OBE, industry expert and Chairman of Sentinel Subsea, is warning the industry to be prepared for the new EU Methane Regulation.  The new regulation will enforce the oil and gas sector to track and reduce methane emissions and ensure exploration and production activities have detection and monitoring measures in place including subsea infrastructure.  Th...

Rotech Subsea signs off busy year in oil & gas market with new CFE jet trenching tech in high demand

Rotech Subsea signs off busy year in oil & gas market with new CFE jet trenching tech in high demand   Rotech Subsea, the leading provider of subsea jet trenching and controlled flow excavation (CFE) services to the energy industry, may have captured the headlines recently for being the global leader in offshore renewables pre-commissioning, commissioning and IRM but that is only half the story. The Aberdeen-based technology-driven contractor known for its cutting-edge proprietary...

Now is the Time to Set Company Objectives for 2024

Now is the Time to Set Company Objectives for 2024   As we usher in a new year, it is crucial for organizations to reflect on their Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental (QHSE) performance and set meaningful objectives for continuous improvement. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) emphasises the importance of establishing, monitoring, and reviewing objectives as a key element of an effective management system. Objectives should be established at relevant fun...
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