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[ 24 June 2022 ] ASCO to support operations in Suriname and unlock in-country potential Contracts
[ 24 June 2022 ] Liechtenstein chooses sustainable and future-proof Siemens power distribution Contracts
[ 24 June 2022 ] Enova funding provides breakthrough for hydrogen project in Glomfjord Projects
[ 24 June 2022 ] Getech response to IEA’s ‘World Energy Investment 2022’ report Analysis
[ 24 June 2022 ] Alicat secures contract to build further two new vessels for North Star’s renewables fleet Contracts

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Getech response to IEA’s ‘World Energy Investment 2022’ report

Getech welcomes the International Energy Agency’s World Energy Investment 2022 report, showing that clean energy spending has returned to a trajectory of growth, with a predicted 8% increase in 2022. Getech, however, believes we must [...]
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DXe® – Next-generation subsea wellhead connector delivers reliability and safety in high-fatigue conditions

Minimising expenses is a business imperative in the offshore industry. For many OEMs, that means cutting manufacturing costs to remain competitive. However, not all companies tackle this challenge in the same way. Dril-Quip has a [...]
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Steerprop helped futureproof Alfons Håkans’ ASD tug ‘Artemis’

Shipping company Alfons Håkans trusted Steerprop to modernise the control system on Artemis, one of the longest-serving ASD tugs in the company’s fleet. Steerprop made the process quick, easy, and cost-efficient. Back in 2019, the [...]
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Energy efficiency developments on ship operators’ agenda

The industry’s ability to comply with the IMO’s 2023 energy efficiency measures demands accurate and proven performance management but there’s no quick fix. This was the main message from the recent Hull Performance and Insight [...]
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Scottish Government and UK Government urged to back North East Scotland Green Freeport

Extraordinary opportunity to create 30,000 jobs, GBP 7.5 billion GVA boost and deliver the net zero capital of Europe. On Friday 10 June, a major regional alliance announced its formal bid for Green Freeport status [...]
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Connectivity is a critical tool for an energy industry in transition

Hydrocarbons are becoming a finite asset for energy operators. For the first time, extraction and production companies are having to plan for a future where economies and industries are having to meet their future zero-carbon [...]
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Fragomen: Working through the complexities to welcome Ukrainians

UK businesses looking to help people leaving Ukraine have immigration complexities to consider. Employers should also appreciate the bigger picture if they’re to provide an appropriate package of relocation support. There are in effect three [...]
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Bridging the gap between technical expertise and commercial awareness

As countries seek to reduce their CO2 emissions in the race to meet net-zero targets and decarbonise their energy systems, interest in floating wind projects is beginning to grow across the globe. In early 2022, [...]
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Serious incidents – are the lessons being learnt?

Often the only good thing that comes out of a tragedy or disaster is that the investigation gives us some knowledge of how to prevent similar incidents in the future. But are we learning as [...]
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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 [...]

Source: press release, 24 June 2022 ASCO to support operations in Suriname and unlock in-country potential

24 June 2022 Comments Off on ASCO to support operations in Suriname and unlock in-country potential

Global integrated logistics and materials management company ASCO has signed an agreement with Kuldipsingh Port to provide technical expertise for its supply base operations, playing [...]
Electrification competition studies underline importance of cross-industry collaboration

24 June 2022 Comments Off on Electrification competition studies underline importance of cross-industry collaboration
GTC Vorro Technology expands with licensing division

24 June 2022 Comments Off on GTC Vorro Technology expands with licensing division
Coretrax completes world record breaking project in USA with expandable technology

23 June 2022 Comments Off on Coretrax completes world record breaking project in USA with expandable technology
TSC Subsea masters the art of deepwater hydrate detection

23 June 2022 Comments Off on TSC Subsea masters the art of deepwater hydrate detection
Sempra Infrastructure and INEOS Energy trading sign heads of agreement for LNG supply

22 June 2022 Comments Off on Sempra Infrastructure and INEOS Energy trading sign heads of agreement for LNG supply
Successful flow test results at Krabdagu discovery well

22 June 2022 Comments Off on Successful flow test results at Krabdagu discovery well
ExxonMobil and QatarEnergy to expand LNG production with North Field East agreement

22 June 2022 Comments Off on ExxonMobil and QatarEnergy to expand LNG production with North Field East agreement
New NSTA tool to maximise infrastructure repurposing

22 June 2022 Comments Off on New NSTA tool to maximise infrastructure repurposing
Dry well near the Kvitebjørn field in the North Sea

22 June 2022 Comments Off on Dry well near the Kvitebjørn field in the North Sea
NPD releases May 2022 production figures

21 June 2022 Comments Off on NPD releases May 2022 production figures
Asia imports more seaborne Russian oil than Europe, with India taking the lion’s share of Urals

21 June 2022 Comments Off on Asia imports more seaborne Russian oil than Europe, with India taking the lion’s share of Urals

Source: press release, 24 June 2022 Enova funding provides breakthrough for hydrogen project in Glomfjord

24 June 2022 Comments Off on Enova funding provides breakthrough for hydrogen project in Glomfjord

Enova has announced that Glomfjord Hydrogen, where Nel owns 23% of the shares, will receive up to NOK 150 million in funding as one of [...]
Africa’s clean cold centre shows how we can keep alive the goal of 1.5° C

24 June 2022 Comments Off on Africa’s clean cold centre shows how we can keep alive the goal of 1.5° C
Finnish national TSO for gas Gasgrid Finland to develop a national hydrogen infrastructure

24 June 2022 Comments Off on Finnish national TSO for gas Gasgrid Finland to develop a national hydrogen infrastructure
EnerMech to deliver new OPITO courses for UK wind sector

23 June 2022 Comments Off on EnerMech to deliver new OPITO courses for UK wind sector
Powerful duo: IBC SOLAR cooperates with Jolywood

23 June 2022 Comments Off on Powerful duo: IBC SOLAR cooperates with Jolywood
DNV verifies Sunlit Sea’s Design Basis for floating solar PV to RP-0584

23 June 2022 Comments Off on DNV verifies Sunlit Sea’s Design Basis for floating solar PV to RP-0584
Marvelous Moray West: Siemens Gamesa awarded firm order for 882 MW Scottish offshore wind power project

23 June 2022 Comments Off on Marvelous Moray West: Siemens Gamesa awarded firm order for 882 MW Scottish offshore wind power project
VTT and Neste agree on building an integrated Power-to-Liquids demonstration facility

23 June 2022 Comments Off on VTT and Neste agree on building an integrated Power-to-Liquids demonstration facility
Mauritania and the European Investment Bank strengthen renewable energy and green hydrogen cooperation

23 June 2022 Comments Off on Mauritania and the European Investment Bank strengthen renewable energy and green hydrogen cooperation
New collaboration to boost renewable energy in the Latin America and Caribbean Region

22 June 2022 Comments Off on New collaboration to boost renewable energy in the Latin America and Caribbean Region
Global offshore wind capital expenditure to more than double, top USD 100 billion in 2030

22 June 2022 Comments Off on Global offshore wind capital expenditure to more than double, top USD 100 billion in 2030
Emerson and Neste Engineering Solutions to optimise Fintoil biorefinery operations for more efficient, sustainable production

22 June 2022 Comments Off on Emerson and Neste Engineering Solutions to optimise Fintoil biorefinery operations for more efficient, sustainable production

Source: press release, 23 June 2022 Alicat secures contract to build further two new vessels for North Star’s renewables fleet

24 June 2022 Comments Off on Alicat secures contract to build further two new vessels for North Star’s renewables fleet

North Star has awarded a GBP 2 million contract to Great Yarmouth firm Alicat Workboats for the construction of two new Chartwell designed daughter craft. [...]
Chevron Marine Lubricants white paper assesses future cylinder oil needs

24 June 2022 Comments Off on Chevron Marine Lubricants white paper assesses future cylinder oil needs
From vision to reality – Armach Robotics introduces proactive in-water hull cleaning

24 June 2022 Comments Off on From vision to reality – Armach Robotics introduces proactive in-water hull cleaning
Samskip and Ocean Infinity secure funds to drive forward hydrogen-fuelled SeaShuttle container ship

24 June 2022 Comments Off on Samskip and Ocean Infinity secure funds to drive forward hydrogen-fuelled SeaShuttle container ship
WinGD X-EL Energy Solutions brings engine expertise to energy system integration

24 June 2022 Comments Off on WinGD X-EL Energy Solutions brings engine expertise to energy system integration
IMCA’s W2W guidance wins industry safety award

24 June 2022 Comments Off on IMCA’s W2W guidance wins industry safety award
MacGregor receives significant repeat order to supply comprehensive RoRo equipment

23 June 2022 Comments Off on MacGregor receives significant repeat order to supply comprehensive RoRo equipment
Wärtsilä accelerates Zanzibar port digitalisation project

23 June 2022 Comments Off on Wärtsilä accelerates Zanzibar port digitalisation project
ABS and Texas A&M Qatar agree on landmark carbon capture joint study

23 June 2022 Comments Off on ABS and Texas A&M Qatar agree on landmark carbon capture joint study
Nine Flag States join the MASSPeople working group to collaborate on remote and autonomous operator training standards

23 June 2022 Comments Off on Nine Flag States join the MASSPeople working group to collaborate on remote and autonomous operator training standards
Kongsberg Maritime scoops Propulsion System Manufacturer of the Year Award at Electric & Hybrid Marine World Expo

23 June 2022 Comments Off on Kongsberg Maritime scoops Propulsion System Manufacturer of the Year Award at Electric & Hybrid Marine World Expo
FET’s advanced submarine rescue vehicle successfully completes sea trials

22 June 2022 Comments Off on FET’s advanced submarine rescue vehicle successfully completes sea trials

Source: press release, 24 June 2022 Liechtenstein chooses sustainable and future-proof Siemens power distribution

24 June 2022 Comments Off on Liechtenstein chooses sustainable and future-proof Siemens power distribution

Liechtensteinische Kraftwerke (LKW) has chosen sustainable medium-voltage switchgear from Siemens. The new 5-field NXPLUS C 24 system from the environmentally friendly blue GIS portfolio of [...]
NKT to divest NKT Photonics

24 June 2022 Comments Off on NKT to divest NKT Photonics
Doosan Lentjes to supply flue gas cleaning for new enfinium waste-to-energy plant

24 June 2022 Comments Off on Doosan Lentjes to supply flue gas cleaning for new enfinium waste-to-energy plant
C-Job Naval Architects announces Executive Team changes

23 June 2022 Comments Off on C-Job Naval Architects announces Executive Team changes
IMCA appoints new Marine Renewable Energy Technical Adviser

23 June 2022 Comments Off on IMCA appoints new Marine Renewable Energy Technical Adviser
4C secures key new appointment to enhance business growth expertise

22 June 2022 Comments Off on 4C secures key new appointment to enhance business growth expertise
Ducatus Partners appoints human capital expert to help clients navigate global energy transition

21 June 2022 Comments Off on Ducatus Partners appoints human capital expert to help clients navigate global energy transition
Stratagraph acquires Drillogic Inc. and launches new unmanned gas detection division

21 June 2022 Comments Off on Stratagraph acquires Drillogic Inc. and launches new unmanned gas detection division
Robotics specialist targets global growth with immersive technology investment

20 June 2022 Comments Off on Robotics specialist targets global growth with immersive technology investment
Applus+ showcases inspection solutions at first Open Day in Aberdeen

20 June 2022 Comments Off on Applus+ showcases inspection solutions at first Open Day in Aberdeen
Alfa Laval expands its offering for tankers by acquiring tank cleaning leader Scanjet

17 June 2022 Comments Off on Alfa Laval expands its offering for tankers by acquiring tank cleaning leader Scanjet
Charged up for the future: GF Piping Systems welcomes new Senior Global Business Development Manager for Battery Production

17 June 2022 Comments Off on Charged up for the future: GF Piping Systems welcomes new Senior Global Business Development Manager for Battery Production

Source: press release, 22 June 2022 Scandinavian links set to deepen thanks to energy transition

23 June 2022 Comments Off on Scandinavian links set to deepen thanks to energy transition

Connections between the North East of Scotland and Norway will be more important than ever as energy transition opportunities continue to be explored – that [...]
Nor-Shipping 2023 focuses on #PartnerShip to accelerate industry progress

23 June 2022 Comments Off on Nor-Shipping 2023 focuses on #PartnerShip to accelerate industry progress
WISTA Hellas seminar shines spotlight on challenges faced by women at sea

22 June 2022 Comments Off on WISTA Hellas seminar shines spotlight on challenges faced by women at sea
Save the date: Young Energy Conference 2022

22 June 2022 Comments Off on Save the date: Young Energy Conference 2022
International business event gears up for face-to-face return

15 June 2022 Comments Off on International business event gears up for face-to-face return
BoostUp! 2022: EIT Manufacturing’s annual pan-European competition for startups opens for applications

13 June 2022 Comments Off on BoostUp! 2022: EIT Manufacturing’s annual pan-European competition for startups opens for applications
AREG Energy Futures Conference and Exhibition set to showcase net-zero progress

10 June 2022 Comments Off on AREG Energy Futures Conference and Exhibition set to showcase net-zero progress
The NPD’s Technology Day: Shared experiences with technology

10 June 2022 Comments Off on The NPD’s Technology Day: Shared experiences with technology
Oceanology International Americas launches with call for content

7 June 2022 Comments Off on Oceanology International Americas launches with call for content
Odfjell Technology and partners announce inaugural Odfjell Collaboration Alliance (OCA) Day

3 June 2022 Comments Off on Odfjell Technology and partners announce inaugural Odfjell Collaboration Alliance (OCA) Day
Nor-Shipping ‘full speed ahead’, as 2023 bookings outperform 2019

30 May 2022 Comments Off on Nor-Shipping ‘full speed ahead’, as 2023 bookings outperform 2019
The All-Energy and Dcarbonise 2022 success story

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

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