The Soft Skills of Personal Development  Uisdean Vass – MD of VassPetro Limited 26th November at 6pm In his talk, Uisdean will highlight how he sees values and ethics as being central to personal and career development. He will elaborate on his central value of “truth-telling” which in fact has many applications. Using this as […]

Digitalisation seems to be the new industry buzzword, but what does it actually mean for the process industry? A need to reduce costs drives our desire for increased efficiency; a new generation of digital technology claims to make this possible. Do the rewards of digitalisation outweigh both the risks and the expenditure? Digitalisation isn’t just about introducing new technology, it often means that systems can be rendered more vulnerable, processes have to be updated, work forces have to be trained, systems have to be successfully integrated and the data captured has to be processed. The question remains, which technology gives best return on investment? J

With continued focus on Maximising Economic Recovery (MER) from the UKCS in line with OGA Stewardship Expectations (SEs) 2019 and OGA/OGUK led Roadmap 2035 – ‘A Blueprint for Net-Zero’, it continues to be critical for companies to work together to ensure that there are the necessary skills, operating models and technologies required for safe, reliable and efficient operations delivering vital hydrocarbon resources. Topsides UK 2020 provides a world-class conference and exhibition for operators, supply chain, SME’s, contractors & specialist consultants to share their knowledge and experience thus ensuring that the industry is aligned in tackling the challenges of late life operations together.

Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) is an essential component of delivering the UK Government’s 2050 Net Zero promise. The full-chain process of capturing, treating, compressing, transporting and then injecting the CO2 deep underground will require the full set of skills that are prevalent in the oil and gas industry. All of these skills can be re-purposed to plan and deliver successful CCUS projects. This inaugural conference aims to help clarify the key issues that need to be addressed for the UK to develop a successful CCUS business.

We are delighted to bring to you a week-long programme of FREE digital events focusing on the full cycle of reservoir discovery, evaluation, development and recovery. We will focus on how new ways of working and the role of technology will shape the present and the future of the basin; what this will mean for our industry and the opportunities for new entrants or industries beyond E&P.

Diversity of Thought: Leading Our Sector Into The Energy Transition Webinar 8th September 2020, 10.00 – 11.30 The energy industry is changing, and we need to effectively future proof our sector in terms of leadership, skills and attracting future generations. How do we actively include women in the energy transition to ensure that we can meet […]

Decom North Sea’s annual Awards Dinner and Conference, Decom Offshore, will return to Aberdeen on Tuesday 19th May and Wednesday 20th May 2020. Held at Aberdeen’s newest conference venue, P&J Live, ideally located next to Aberdeen International Airport, the conference offers unique opportunities to meet new clients and enrich your decommissioning knowledge.

The need to decarbonize the oil and gas industry to remain competitive is clear; however, the path forward is not. In the face of investor, government and societal pressures operators and service companies have pursued a variety of paths towards the use of renewables, increased efficiencies and Carbon Capture Use and Storage. Dr. Meehan shares an approach to quantify carbon intensity (CI) of oil and gas activity and presents results showing a wide disparity in CI around the world.

The Western Isles field was first encountered by the 210/24a-8 &210/24a-10z exploration wells, however results were unclear with geological complexity hampering interpretation. The full potential of the field was not recognised until 2008/9 when the area was explored by Dana Petroleum. A series of four wells were drilled that helped identify four independent fault blocks hosting oil in both the Upper and Lower Brent formations. The presentation will chart the evolution of the subsurface understanding since sanction to start-up. It will focus on results from development drilling and how this materially changed management of the field. Each new well has led to an upward revision of in-place volumes with material changes in field stratigraphy encountered. Production data has greatly improved the subsurface understanding however there has been the occasional surprise.

Additive Manufacturing (AM) has been considered to be part of the 4th industrial revolution. The technological revolution will fundamentally alter our working life, communication and economy. This talk will describe the history of events that led to the development of niche technologies like 3D printing.

In light of the current situation with the COVID 19 virus this meeting is postponed – we will keep you updated as to when this will be presented. Evolution of Bacchus Subsea Well Interventions Using Rig and Light Well Intervention Vessels Rod Farquhar, Apache   Abstract: A suite of subsea intervention case histories at the […]

Production optimisation efforts in the UKCS has gained momentum with the Oil & Gas Authority’s MER UK strategy encouraging operators and service providers to work collaboratively towards a single goal: Vision 2035. With this in mind, this presentation will showcase some of our leading edge production optimisation solutions and case studies touching on the common pain points in the UKCS ranging from the sand face up to tubing across the topsides. Considering the age of the UKCS and the rise of the brownfields in the sector it is believed to be a very engaging discussion.

The first Tech Tour of 2020 will be hosted by TechnipFMC and takes place on 29th January. The event will entail an exciting presentation of their ROV activities and capabilities and a tour of their workshop facilities. This will include an opportunity to try piloting an ROV on a simulator and a first hand look at some of the tools.

Decom North Sea January Networking Breakfast And Exhibition. With presentations from industry leaders Neptune Energy and Repsol Sinopec Resources, this will be a great opportunity to learn, advertise and network.