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[ 26 May 2022 ] Westwood: Oil and gas exploration remained resilient in 2021 despite the accelerating energy transition Exploration
[ 26 May 2022 ] EIT Manufacturing Moonshot Call presented at Green Accelerator in Davos Projects
[ 26 May 2022 ] TechnipFMC awarded significant contract by Equinor for Halten East development Contracts
[ 26 May 2022 ] The All-Energy and Dcarbonise 2022 success story Events
[ 26 May 2022 ] NKT receives order for second system of SuedOstLink, extension of one of the German high-voltage DC corridor projects Contracts

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Skills shortages challenge industry: Mitigating the potential safety and operations impact

Fraser Heggie, chief technical officer for global hazardous area services provider, Eutex, discusses the impact the loss of an aging workforce has on the skills bank. To say that the past years have been testing [...]
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Africa can adopt renewable energy on a massive scale and save billions along the way

When it comes to building the future of energy in Africa, the decisions facing the continent’s leaders today are nothing less than of historical importance. More than anything else, energy systems are the very fabric [...]
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How Russian warfare affects the waste industry in Europe

The biggest pandemic in modern times is barely over when Europe experiences a new crisis. The conflict in Ukraine poses challenges for the waste and recycling industry in several areas. The consequences of Putin’s fateful [...]
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Brexit: It’s mission possible for mobility – by mapping out the right strategy

You’re now experienced in managing the huge challenges and impact of COVID-19. That’s great, but what’s next on the horizon if you’re a UK business? Brexit. Remember that? It’s back – and isn’t going away [...]
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Building the perfect toolbox for a low-carbon world

Subsea technologies can accelerate decarbonisation across oil and gas, electrification and renewables, shares Truls Normann, senior vice president for subsea energy transition at sector specialist Aker Solutions. Technology will play a central role in meeting [...]
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New approach to maritime safety needed

For years, the shipping industry has focused on regulations and procedures to improve safety. Yet shipping is still at risk of major accidents. The whole industry needs to change its focus. Ticking boxes never made [...]
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FET’s testing facility handles the pressures of academia, energy, and showbiz

Pressure testing of safety critical subsea equipment is a crucial step to ensure that vehicles, and their supporting technology, can withstand the high pressures and extended submersions of the subsea environment. Forum Energy Technologies (FET) [...]
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Fragomen: Immigration strategy for UK energy industry

The predicted ramp up of activity in the North Sea will, as ever, lead to the need to source more skilled workers. Employers and agencies need to know what options are open to them when [...]
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Is the energy sector copping out of COP26?

Six months on since the ink dried on the Glasgow Climate Pact and world leaders agreed on the Paris Rulebook, the outcomes and promises of COP26 have understandably slipped down the news agenda as the [...]
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Using geothermal energy to future-proof the energy mix

Geothermal power generation is witnessing rapid growth worldwide, with installed capacity having grown by approximately 75% in the last 5 years. It can provide a consistent renewable energy source, in contrast to the intermittency of [...]
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Fit for the future: Realising a vision for a more resilient and sustainable subsea sector

The energy sector is facing a convergence of challenges from all sides: environmental, public, political, financial, geological and pandemical. The list goes on. No sector is exempt from intense scrutiny. No site is immune to [...]
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Knowing when to throw in the towel

The Meston Reid & Co insolvency team has already assisted a number of companies to enter an insolvent liquidation process, with many directors citing the ongoing effects and challenges of COVID-19. Several other entities have [...]
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Your connections are critical for next steps

With the recent announcement of the winners of the ScotWind leasing round and the New York Bight, the successful bidders will now be planning for the next stages of their projects. Surveys may now be [...]
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Green hydrogen prize is huge for Middle East if strategic hub approach is adopted

Momentum is building to scale up green hydrogen production in the Middle East and capitalise on rapidly increasing solar and wind capacity as the potential to support industrial decarbonisation and create a new export economy [...]
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Joining the data dots for integrated energy projects

Brian Carey, net zero lead at Kongsberg Digital talks to operators all along the energy value chain to look at the challenges of integrations and the opportunities that digital twins offer to deliver a full [...]
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The world’s most popular sustainable businesses, according to Google

To celebrate B Corp Month 2022, green energy experts at Uswitch reveal which B Corp certified businesses are the most searched for around the world and which countries have the most sustainable businesses. Moodle, the [...]
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Improving existing asset performance with electrical tomography

We live in times of disruption, innovation, and transformation in industries and societies. The future of energy means a transition to renewables. But to phase out hydrocarbons will take time. So how can we improve [...]
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Helping EU countries lower energy prices and become carbon neutral by 2050 requires a more supportive ‘demand’ response

The pressure on European countries to decarbonise has increased, not only because of the ongoing war in Ukraine which highlights Europe’s dependency on Russian hydrocarbons, but also with the European Commission releasing its “Fit for [...]
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It’s a digital jungle out there: Shipowners face challenge of software selection in decarbonisation

Data-driven operational efficiencies on existing ships will be necessary to achieve emissions cuts required to reach IMO targets. But a proliferation of new digital solutions in recent years has resulted in an “overwhelming” software market [...]
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Insight: Russia export disruptions to shift global trade flows, future capacities threatened

Disruptions to Russia’s chemicals and polymers exports will change trade flows, particularly to Europe and Asia, as international sanctions, lack of logistics and even “self-sanctions” limit volumes. While Russia’s capacities are relatively small on a [...]
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Businesses have a key role in cutting emissions

The IEA’s Flagship report Global Energy Review: CO2 Emissions in 2021, revealed that global carbon emissions from energy increased by 6% in 2021, a growth of 2 billion tonnes of emissions, which is the biggest [...]
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Can LNG replace Russian gas in Europe?

European LNG imports reached a record high in January 2022 and could go a little higher if Russian pipeline gas supply falls, or even stops completely. But the best-connected European LNG terminals are already running [...]
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‘10 Billion’

10 billion tonnes of cargo were shipped on the world’s oceans in 2020. Two thirds dry cargo and one third wet. In total, this corresponds to around 80% of all goods transported on a global [...]
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Safeguarding a fitter future for ageing wind turbines

According to Renewable UK, there are currently 40 operational offshore wind projects in UK waters. This means that more than 2,250 turbines are being continually battered by the waves and wind in often remote and [...]
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Cyber security considerations for the increasingly connected ship

Having stopped over 200,000 malware and ransomware attacks in the last 6 months alone, GTMaritime’s multi-layered approach to cybersecurity is providing the essential defences ships need in an increasingly connected world, says Mike McNally, Global [...]
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EV Private Equity, Shell Ventures and SWEN Capital Partners launch consortium to accelerate energy efficiency solution, Noova

Global sustainable energy technology investor, EV Private Equity, Shell Ventures and SWEN Capital Partners have launched a consortium to drive the growth of energy software solution company, Noova. Established in 2005, Noova’s Logic software suite [...]
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Industry first well integrity and completion solutions – the epoxy way

As a growing emphasis shifts towards extending the lifecycle of existing wells, well integrity issues will continue to be an ongoing issue. In 2018 the UK Oil and Gas Authority found that 62% of well [...]
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Post-COVID-19 recovery of LNG market: What’s next?

The global economy is cautiously walking away from the shadow of the unprecedented challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic. The GECF is observing a reset of the world energy outlook for the longer term and is [...]
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Increasing bearing capacity at onshore wind farms

While new wind farm construction is vital for the transition to sustainable energy, the maintenance and upgrade of existing facilities will play an increasingly important role in renewable energy delivery, writes Ronald Kleinjan. 2020 proved [...]
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Ethical Clothing emerging as a key player in the sustainable fashion industry

The term “climate change” has never been more relevant than today. The Pandemic and social media have contributed immensely to creating awareness about (wo)mankind’s harmful effects on the environment and stories of green activists have [...]
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Creating a springboard for progress through improved connectivity

Not that long ago, a survey of the North Sea workforce found that few had seen positive impact from the digital initiatives that were still in early development for many companies. OneWeb’s Head of Maritime, [...]
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The European countries most affected by global warming, based on natural disasters

From earthquakes to excessive floods, extreme and unpredictable natural hazards impact every country around the world. To combat the effects of climate change and the vast rise in natural disasters over the past 50 years, [...]
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Moving sustainability goals from the boardroom to the control room

Jane Ren, CEO and founder of Atomiton explains how artificial intelligence can help achieve sustainability goals by providing visibility into the carbon effect of production activities. The drive is on across the world to reduce [...]
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Irish offshore wind ports: Infrastructure and the future

This article provides a high-level overview of Ireland’s offshore wind projects and industry, outlines the key roles of ports as well as key attributes and infrastructure requirements with respect to supporting offshore wind developments, reviews [...]
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Irish Offshore Wind Ports: Role in development

In November 2021, targets were set by the Irish Government in the Climate Action Plan 2021 for 80% of electricity to be generated from renewable sources by 2030, of which 5 GW is to be [...]
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ScotWind: Subsea supply chain bonanza

Maybe January 17th this year should be renamed Green Monday rather than Blue Monday. It was certainly a day to celebrate the ambition for renewable energy in Scotland as the ScotWind licencing round was announced [...]
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The Energy Transition – it’s not what a few want: it’s what we all need

“I am Brad and I proudly work in the oil industry – don’t judge me.” If you work in the oil industry this feels like the mandatory, apologetic disclaimer required before being allowed to weigh-in [...]
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Why Digital Twin is a necessity for 2022 industries

To have a sustainable operation is one of the main goals for smart industries, and Digital Twin technology can be a great ally to accelerate this process. The concern with carbon emissions is shared by [...]
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The life of a crane

In 1992 the ambitious Van Seumeren company purchased four Demag CC4800 cranes. This was a bold move because the 800-tonne CC4800 was one of the world’s biggest models of crane at that time, and the [...]
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New Waste Shipment Regulation brings radical changes to international waste management

The proposal for a new Waste Shipment Regulation (WSR), which was recently published by the EU Commission, puts tougher requirements on the transfrontier shipment of waste. The new WSR not only places greater responsibility on [...]
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Five trends reshaping European power markets

European power markets have entered a period of unprecedented change, driven by five key trends. In this article, we outline how they will shape the European power sector in the decade to come and offer [...]
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Building resilience: Why now is the time to invest in natural hazard risk management

With extreme weather events growing in frequency around the world, there are many ways that oil and gas operators can do more to protect their assets and mitigate some of the risks posed by natural [...]
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Light and smart: For a brighter future

For oil and gas facilities, lighting accounts for a significant proportion of energy costs and a notable toll on maintenance overheads. However, smart lighting, using latest LED technology, presents an “easy win” opportunity for sites [...]
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Will the well of overseas workers dry up for UK oil and gas?

Following the end of free movement post-Brexit, Fieldfisher considers what visa options are available for oil and gas businesses looking to use foreign contractors in the UK. Like many industries in the UK, the oil [...]
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Fuelling the energy transition

The oil and gas industry has faced rising pressure to demonstrate decarbonisation efforts, and following COP26 and the subsequent Glasgow Pact, the world remains more focused than ever on reducing carbon emissions to reach net [...]
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India’s commercial and industrial market to remain an attractive niche for investors

Are you an investor looking to invest in the C&I solar market in India? MEC Intelligence (MEC+) explains why C&I solar is going to be an attractive option for investors. Corporate procurement of renewables has [...]
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Efficient and sustainable sand control and waste management

Production engineers have long viewed sand control as an undesirable, expensive and complex procedure that has been compounded by volatile market conditions and demands for greater efficiency and sustainability. It can damage downhole subsea equipment [...]
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How the pandemic has prepared energy businesses for their next big challenge

The COVID-19 pandemic led to a challenging year for energy and power. In 2020, global demand fell by 4% – representing the largest ever absolute decline. Companies, their leaders and their employees were forced to [...]
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Chemical solution improves productivity and sustainability of North Sea produced water re-injection well

Produced water re-injection (PWRI) is a method for maintaining reservoir pressure and sweeping hydrocarbon towards production wells in which water separated from the produced fluids at the surface facilities is re-injected into the same, or [...]
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Harnessing technology to decarbonise shipping

SIM is a technology with the potential to make a significant contribution to maritime decarbonisation, writes Patrick Ryan, ABS. One of the biggest problems for shipowners seeking to understand how environmental regulation will impact the [...]

Source: press release, 26 May 2022 Westwood: Oil and gas exploration remained resilient in 2021 despite the accelerating energy transition

26 May 2022 Comments Off on Westwood: Oil and gas exploration remained resilient in 2021 despite the accelerating energy transition

Latest analysis from Westwood Global Energy Group (Westwood), the specialist energy market research and consultancy firm, reveals that, in spite of challenges due to COVID-19 [...]
TechnipFMC awarded significant contract by Equinor for Halten East development

26 May 2022 Comments Off on TechnipFMC awarded significant contract by Equinor for Halten East development
Equinor exits all joint ventures in Russia

26 May 2022 Comments Off on Equinor exits all joint ventures in Russia
Shell completes sale of retail and lubricants businesses in Russia

26 May 2022 Comments Off on Shell completes sale of retail and lubricants businesses in Russia
New NSTA report highlights positive outlook for supply chain

26 May 2022 Comments Off on New NSTA report highlights positive outlook for supply chain
Aker Solutions to provide subsea production system for Halten East development

25 May 2022 Comments Off on Aker Solutions to provide subsea production system for Halten East development
Gas and condensate discoveries to be developed in the Norwegian Sea

25 May 2022 Comments Off on Gas and condensate discoveries to be developed in the Norwegian Sea
New oil discovery close to Barents Sea Johan Castberg field

25 May 2022 Comments Off on New oil discovery close to Barents Sea Johan Castberg field
MacDermid Offshore Solutions releases new environmental lubricant

25 May 2022 Comments Off on MacDermid Offshore Solutions releases new environmental lubricant
Alturki Ventures invests in Acoustic Data to enable the digitalisation and optimisation of subsurface assets

24 May 2022 Comments Off on Alturki Ventures invests in Acoustic Data to enable the digitalisation and optimisation of subsurface assets
Saipem subsea drone for inspection of Shell and Petrobras fields in Brazil

24 May 2022 Comments Off on Saipem subsea drone for inspection of Shell and Petrobras fields in Brazil
TotalEnergies signs LNG long-term sale contract with Hanwha Corporation

24 May 2022 Comments Off on TotalEnergies signs LNG long-term sale contract with Hanwha Corporation

Source: press release, 26 May 2022 EIT Manufacturing Moonshot Call presented at Green Accelerator in Davos

26 May 2022 Comments Off on EIT Manufacturing Moonshot Call presented at Green Accelerator in Davos

EIT Manufacturing enlisted support for its Moonshot Call, an initiative which seeks disruptive solutions that can decarbonise manufacturing, in front of an exclusive audience of [...]
Lhyfe and Trelleborgs Energi join forces for renewable green hydrogen production in Sweden

26 May 2022 Comments Off on Lhyfe and Trelleborgs Energi join forces for renewable green hydrogen production in Sweden
CB&I signs MoU with Korea Gas Corporation to support hydrogen economy in South Korea

26 May 2022 Comments Off on CB&I signs MoU with Korea Gas Corporation to support hydrogen economy in South Korea
Top eco wedding trends 2022 revealed by Google data

26 May 2022 Comments Off on Top eco wedding trends 2022 revealed by Google data
Electric vehicles are expected to account for more than 33% of new car sales worldwide by 2031

26 May 2022 Comments Off on Electric vehicles are expected to account for more than 33% of new car sales worldwide by 2031
Stora Enso and Modvion partner to expand the use of wood for wind turbine towers

25 May 2022 Comments Off on Stora Enso and Modvion partner to expand the use of wood for wind turbine towers
GreenPowerMonitor, a DNV company, provides integrated solutions for India’s first hybrid solar and storage powered town

25 May 2022 Comments Off on GreenPowerMonitor, a DNV company, provides integrated solutions for India’s first hybrid solar and storage powered town
TES Wilhelmshaven import terminal included as a ‘Priority Project’ in German Government’s Acceleration Law

25 May 2022 Comments Off on TES Wilhelmshaven import terminal included as a ‘Priority Project’ in German Government’s Acceleration Law
Emerson provides advanced automation technology for Toyota Australia’s hydrogen production and refuelling plant

25 May 2022 Comments Off on Emerson provides advanced automation technology for Toyota Australia’s hydrogen production and refuelling plant
Deep Branch and Landsvirkjun partner to accelerate the production of alternative proteins made from clean CO₂ and hydrogen

25 May 2022 Comments Off on Deep Branch and Landsvirkjun partner to accelerate the production of alternative proteins made from clean CO₂ and hydrogen
EDPR enters into agreement with Lhyfe to foster renewable hydrogen

25 May 2022 Comments Off on EDPR enters into agreement with Lhyfe to foster renewable hydrogen
Chevron, Talos and Carbonvert close Bayou Bend CCS project JV expansion

25 May 2022 Comments Off on Chevron, Talos and Carbonvert close Bayou Bend CCS project JV expansion

Source: press release, 25 May 2022 Maran Gas extends Optimised Maintenance Agreement with Wärtsilä

26 May 2022 Comments Off on Maran Gas extends Optimised Maintenance Agreement with Wärtsilä

The technology group Wärtsilä has signed a renewal of its Optimised Maintenance Agreement with the Greek shipping company Maran Gas Maritime. The new agreement will [...]
WinGD introduces compact on-engine emissions solution for X-DF portfolio

26 May 2022 Comments Off on WinGD introduces compact on-engine emissions solution for X-DF portfolio
North P&I Club publishes briefing paper detailing the dangers of cargo liquefaction

26 May 2022 Comments Off on North P&I Club publishes briefing paper detailing the dangers of cargo liquefaction
KONGSBERG’S technologies underpin innovative Cadeler foundation installation vessel

25 May 2022 Comments Off on KONGSBERG’S technologies underpin innovative Cadeler foundation installation vessel
ABB Crane OCR with QuayPro module makes successful debut at Exolgan Container Terminal in Argentina

25 May 2022 Comments Off on ABB Crane OCR with QuayPro module makes successful debut at Exolgan Container Terminal in Argentina
ACR Electronics and Ocean Signal develop next-gen EPIRBs ahead of IMO’s 2022 mandate

25 May 2022 Comments Off on ACR Electronics and Ocean Signal develop next-gen EPIRBs ahead of IMO’s 2022 mandate
MacGregor receives significant order to supply comprehensive RoRo equipment to three hybrid powered RoPax ferries

24 May 2022 Comments Off on MacGregor receives significant order to supply comprehensive RoRo equipment to three hybrid powered RoPax ferries
Berg Propulsion drives sustainability gains for CSL’s Great Lakes new generation

23 May 2022 Comments Off on Berg Propulsion drives sustainability gains for CSL’s Great Lakes new generation
Rio Tinto and bp sign 1-year trial of marine biofuels

23 May 2022 Comments Off on Rio Tinto and bp sign 1-year trial of marine biofuels
Wärtsilä successfully completes delivery of 15 ground-breaking LPG fuel supply systems

20 May 2022 Comments Off on Wärtsilä successfully completes delivery of 15 ground-breaking LPG fuel supply systems
Unique onshore network, ships as range extending ‘stepping-stones’ tested for Inmarsat ORCHESTRA

19 May 2022 Comments Off on Unique onshore network, ships as range extending ‘stepping-stones’ tested for Inmarsat ORCHESTRA
ClassNK certifies NAPA Fleet Intelligence and NAPA Performance Monitoring and Optimization

19 May 2022 Comments Off on ClassNK certifies NAPA Fleet Intelligence and NAPA Performance Monitoring and Optimization

Source: press release, 25 May 2022 NKT receives order for second system of SuedOstLink, extension of one of the German high-voltage DC corridor projects

26 May 2022 Comments Off on NKT receives order for second system of SuedOstLink, extension of one of the German high-voltage DC corridor projects

NKT has received an extension order for the SuedOstLink project of less than EUR 700 million by the German transmission system operator 50Hertz. The order [...]
Technical Toolboxes appoints president and CEO

26 May 2022 Comments Off on Technical Toolboxes appoints president and CEO
SABIC reaffirms commitment to carbon neutrality at World Economic Forum in Davos

25 May 2022 Comments Off on SABIC reaffirms commitment to carbon neutrality at World Economic Forum in Davos
Enzen unveils cybersecurity offering for UK critical infrastructure amidst growing concerns about expected attacks

25 May 2022 Comments Off on Enzen unveils cybersecurity offering for UK critical infrastructure amidst growing concerns about expected attacks
TotalEnergies acquires 50% of Clearway

25 May 2022 Comments Off on TotalEnergies acquires 50% of Clearway
Welltec becomes largest shareholder of Isealate AS

25 May 2022 Comments Off on Welltec becomes largest shareholder of Isealate AS
Shell Fleet Solutions to drive fleet decarbonisation with new Accelerate to Zero programme

25 May 2022 Comments Off on Shell Fleet Solutions to drive fleet decarbonisation with new Accelerate to Zero programme
Wärtsilä to deliver grid balancing engines in a major US power plant project

25 May 2022 Comments Off on Wärtsilä to deliver grid balancing engines in a major US power plant project
Global vision sees turnover success

24 May 2022 Comments Off on Global vision sees turnover success
Aliaxis appoints Global Head of Corporate Development

24 May 2022 Comments Off on Aliaxis appoints Global Head of Corporate Development
Wärtsilä to partner with Capwatt in green hydrogen blending project in Portugal

23 May 2022 Comments Off on Wärtsilä to partner with Capwatt in green hydrogen blending project in Portugal
PetroStrat expands in US with acquisition of Paleo-Data Inc.

20 May 2022 Comments Off on PetroStrat expands in US with acquisition of Paleo-Data Inc.

Source: press release, 25 May 2022 The All-Energy and Dcarbonise 2022 success story

26 May 2022 Comments Off on The All-Energy and Dcarbonise 2022 success story

The 21st anniversary edition of All-Energy 2022, the UK’s largest renewable and low carbon energy exhibition and conference and the co-located Dcarbonise 2022 held at [...]
Learn the latest oil and gas industry trends at AUTOMA 2022

23 May 2022 Comments Off on Learn the latest oil and gas industry trends at AUTOMA 2022
Join The Scotsman June 8th for the Highlands and Islands Green Energy Conference

20 May 2022 Comments Off on Join The Scotsman June 8th for the Highlands and Islands Green Energy Conference
AFBE-UK Scotland to hold careers in manufacturing event for graduates

20 May 2022 Comments Off on AFBE-UK Scotland to hold careers in manufacturing event for graduates
Major new initiatives to be launched at first ever Green Hydrogen Global Assembly

11 May 2022 Comments Off on Major new initiatives to be launched at first ever Green Hydrogen Global Assembly
Finance and funding: Essential for net zero

10 May 2022 Comments Off on Finance and funding: Essential for net zero
Nor-Shipping looks to 2023 with confidence after success of ‘long-awaited’ return

29 April 2022 Comments Off on Nor-Shipping looks to 2023 with confidence after success of ‘long-awaited’ return
First Minister of Scotland to address All-Energy 2022

28 April 2022 Comments Off on First Minister of Scotland to address All-Energy 2022
Young women present solutions to energy challenges at annual conference

26 April 2022 Comments Off on Young women present solutions to energy challenges at annual conference
Emerson presents software and solutions to help manufacturers achieve sustainability and business performance goals

11 April 2022 Comments Off on Emerson presents software and solutions to help manufacturers achieve sustainability and business performance goals
Save the date for the 2023 SPE/IADC International Drilling Conference & Exhibition

11 April 2022 Comments Off on Save the date for the 2023 SPE/IADC International Drilling Conference & Exhibition
Top speakers line up confirmed for return of prestigious dinner

8 April 2022 Comments Off on Top speakers line up confirmed for return of prestigious dinner

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