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[ 17 February 2021 ] ABB Marine & Ports expands in Turkey and Saudi Arabia Maritime/Offshore
[ 17 February 2021 ] Carbon Neutral Energy appoints marine and shipping stalwart as its first Non-Executive Director Names
[ 17 February 2021 ] AGR inks framework agreement with Gassnova SF Contracts
[ 17 February 2021 ] Aker Solutions Wins FEED Contract for Empire Wind Project Contracts
[ 17 February 2021 ] Peab to partner with the European Green Capital 2021 Projects

Analysis

The path to maturity for floating offshore wind

With the United States re-joining the Paris Agreement and governments around the world committing to a more sustainable future, it is clear that more of our electricity will need to come from renewable sources. However, [...]
Analysis

Boohoo, Asos, or TopShop: the brands estimated to generate the most CO₂ from online searches

Online orders have surged over the last 12 months as customers shop from the comfort of their home – just this week ASOS announced the purchase of four Arcadia group retailers, and with Boohoo having [...]
Analysis

Carbon-neutral or green LNG: A pathway towards energy transition

According to the latest, 2020 edition of the GECF Global Gas Outlook 2050, the demand for natural gas is expected to rise by 50% from 3,950 billion cubic metres (bcm) in 2019 to 5,920 bcm [...]
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‘There’s more to COP26 than CO₂’

With the energy industry preparing for COP26 later this year, it’s easy to forget that responsibility does not just fall to the heavyweights. In recent years, a range of organisations and businesses have stepped up [...]
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Corvus Energy and Toyota team up to develop maritime fuel-cell systems

Energy storage pioneer Corvus Energy has announced the start of development and eventual production of sustainable, large scale maritime-certified hydrogen fuel-cell systems. Production will be in Bergen, Norway, with Toyota onboard as key partner and [...]
Analysis

Study shows which countries received the most funding by the EU for sustainability

In order to tackle the Energy Challenge (a globally recognised commitment to reduce carbon emissions), the European Union set up the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme (2014-2020) – the biggest EU research and innovation project looking [...]
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Oil and gas industry doubles down on transformational green investments

New research published by DNV GL finds that the oil and gas industry expects to boost investment in the energy systems of the future this year, as companies seek to transform for the long term. [...]
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How optimised energy management delivers reliability, efficiency and sustainability at the Fekola gold mine

Since B2Gold first acquired the Fekola gold mine, located in a remote corner of southwest Mali, exploration studies revealed the deposits to be almost double the initial estimates. A recent site expansion has just been [...]
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Remote working and the future of HSE inspections

How an independent E&P in Europe beat the pandemic and kept its inspection regime on schedule. One of the largest independent oil companies in Europe in terms of production has a major presence on the [...]
Analysis

How to help managers manage better

Countless managers have confided in me over the years that they find the supervisory element of their role challenging. Some fear they lack the necessary skills or training – often they were promoted to being [...]
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Subsea UK – 2020 review and look ahead

It goes without saying that this has been a year like no other. The decade started on a positive note with the bi-annual Subsea Business Activity Review, published in January, showing that the industry was [...]
Analysis

Ecolab expert explains how COVID-19 is driving the energy industry use of mixed reality and new digital tools

Ecolab is using mixed reality technologies and newly developed digital tools to deliver critical support to its energy customers during COVID-19. Recent examples include the mixed reality-enabled installation of three PURATE chlorine dioxide generators for [...]
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Keuka Energy takes wind to baseload

The ability to mechanically liquify, store, and transport air on a global scale provides baseload from wind for the first time. Solar and wind energy are making considerable inroads to help correct this situation. Unfortunately, [...]
Analysis

The ‘Estonia’ disaster – a bottomless source of learning

The sinking of the MS Estonia ro-ro passenger ferry stands out as one of the most disastrous accidents in modern times. The tragedy claimed 852 lives and the wreck was declared a marine graveyard. At [...]
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Towards a greener future via open-source software

LF Energy, a non-profit Linux Foundation initiative, currently works towards updating the power grid through open-source technologies to accelerate the uptake of renewable energy. The initiative gathers stakeholders to address the complex, interconnected problems associated [...]
Analysis

Increased focus on national security spells tighter controls for energy deals

The UK Government has recently introduced a National Security and Investment Bill to Parliament, which will empower the Government to block M&A and investment activity that could create a national security risk. This has potentially [...]
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Davits in a hostile environment

While designing and producing davit systems that are fully operational in “normal” conditions up to Sea State 6 is a challenge in itself, Vestdavit continues to win plaudits and orders from Navies, Coast Guards and [...]
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Enhancing and evolving the digital twin

In the second of our two-part series on trusting and realising value from digital twins, DNV GL’s Kjell Eriksson, VP digital partnering and Francois-Xavier Sireta, Principal Engineer, discuss the acceleration and adaption of virtual replicas [...]
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How can digital twins be trusted to deliver value?

In the first of our two-part series, DNV GL’s Kjell Eriksson, VP digital partnering and Per Myrseth, service lead: data management, analytics and assurance of digital assets, explore how trust is critical to adopt, implement [...]
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Norway’s households produce the most e-waste in Europe

Christmas is right around the corner and Norwegians across the country have already begun shopping for their loved ones. One of the most popular Christmas “gifts” will be electronic products, but as people receive their [...]
Analysis

How offshore operators can do more than donate this Movember

International SOS explores how a culture that promotes health and wellbeing will better protect your workforce. As November draws to a close, we also approach the end of Movember 2020. For those of you who [...]
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Tananger Offshore navigates path to Polar Code certification

Norwegian shipowner achieved compliance by leveraging class society’s dedicated tools and services, writes Dan Oldford, Principal Engineer, ABS. When the IMO Polar Code was adopted in 2017, it was a new type of regulation. Designed [...]
Analysis

Mapped: Which European country pays most for its electricity?

As the winter months approach and Christmas edges closer, household bills tend to increase due to people spending additional time indoors and using more electricity than usual. But who will be paying the most? Interested [...]
Analysis

ABS can assist shipowners with extensions to US Coast Guard Alternate Management System

The regulator has changed its position by considering extensions to AMS installed vessels that are near the end of the acceptance period, but challenges remain for owners seeking compliance, writes Evon Li, Senior Engineer, Advisory [...]
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Kick-starting offshore wind in India

India OW market is attractive yet challenging. The risks cannot be ignored or wished away, but the industry can be kick-started with a targeted approach. To deal with the uncertainty, the government needs to provide [...]
Analysis

Building resilient workforces

International SOS’ head of mental health, resilience and wellbeing, Carolyn Taylor explores below how organisations and employers can build a workforce resilience that will not only future proof your company, but support employees and colleagues [...]
Analysis

Rolling the dice in chaos: The prospects of investment in the gas industry

As stated in the Declaration of Malabo at the 5th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the GECF Member Countries, in order to sustain the security of demand and supply of natural gas, [...]
Analysis

The four seasons of vegetation risk

Climates vary from state to state, country to country, in differing degrees but all four seasons bring unique risks for T&D network operators trying to manage vegetation risk. The lightning strikes of summer storms coupled [...]
Analysis

COVID and control – How automation can reduce energy project cost and risk

In a world where control and COVID together seem an oxymoron, Steve Bruce, Product Director at Idox shares his insights into where and how energy players can exert tighter control over projects to reduce cost [...]
Analysis

Service providers carve out new role as offshore sector evolves

This is a moment like none in living history for the offshore sector, and the world at large. Six months ago, in an article for this publication, the pathway appeared clear for the oil and [...]
Analysis

Total, BP lead charge in green strategic shift among global oil majors

Should oil companies be investing in solar, wind, battery technology and networks of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations? Maybe, in the broader view of themselves as energy companies. And especially if the consumer shifts to [...]
Analysis

Floating offshore assets: Applying digital technologies for predictive analysis of remaining life

Here, Matthew Tremblay, ABS Senior Vice President, Global Offshore of ABS – one of the World’s leading providers of classification and technical advisory services to the marine and offshore industries – looks at the role [...]
Analysis

Celebrate and embrace failure!

Norwegians like to think that openness and trust are values embedded in society – values which help us to address concerns as well as to correct mistakes and what is wrong. However, in the past [...]
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Bristow Helicopters’ simulator specialists keep pilots flying

Ensuring that the pilots entrusted with transferring thousands of workers offshore every year undergo rigorous, regular training is a crucial element of the oil and gas industry’s commitment to safety. Simulators are absolutely vital to [...]
Analysis

The rise of the energy freelancer

Using freelancers has been common practice, particularly among the creative industries, for many years. When you can’t find, can’t afford or don’t need specific skills full-time, the freelancer can provide the perfect solution. In fact, [...]
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Siemens Energy’s HVDC GIS – Maximising performance with a minimum footprint

High-voltage direct current (HVDC) electric power transmission – or as some say, the “electrical superhighway” – has become the technology of choice when it comes to transmitting power from renewable energy sources to the wider [...]
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Cut to the chase

How vessel-deployed mechanical cutting can reduce the unavoidable costs of wellhead removal. End-of-life assets have become a much-debated topic in the past few years, not least because many are now operating far beyond their originally [...]
Analysis

Energy evolution crucial for climate change

While ramping up the use of renewables and the electrification of oil and gas platforms are part of the solution to cut emissions from E&P activity, the energy sector itself has the potential to become [...]
Analysis

EU Chemicals exports hurt by emerging market collapse

EU chemicals trade has shrunk this year, as the coronavirus pandemic has spread, and lockdowns have restricted industrial activity and consumer goods demand. Trade is vitally important for the sector which has enjoyed a strong [...]
Analysis

Power line management in the time of Corona

The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has put communities on lockdown and created a need for social distancing. Many are staying at home, but that’s not an option for the frontline workers running critical power transmission infrastructure [...]
Analysis

Reframing the debate: why we should be talking about how to improve exploration and production

The oil and gas sector is very unfashionable at the moment. Environmental concerns and the rise of renewables combined mean that the industry feels pretty friendless right now. Be honest: how many of us now [...]
Analysis

4 reasons to digitalise your grid today

According to IEA’s Global Energy Review, renewable energy has so far been the energy source most resilient to COVID-19 lockdown measures, with renewable electricity being largely unaffected while demand has fallen for other uses of [...]
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Alternative lifting solutions

Cranes are an essential piece of equipment utilised on a variety of offshore assets around the globe. These safety critical systems provide a link between the sea and installation, lifting equipment to support onboard operations [...]
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UK’s first hybrid crew transfer vessels to boast Danfoss Editron drivetrain systems

When Ørsted’s Hornsea Two offshore wind farm enters operation in 2022, two hybrid crew transfer vessels (CTVs) will be in place to transport technicians and other personnel crews across the roughly 90 kilometres to and [...]
Analysis

Offshore wind is expensive for India – but as compared to what?

In its last article, MEC Intelligence discussed how a demand-supply gap is expected to emerge towards 2030 in India as the scaling of low-cost wind, solar, hydro, nuclear, beyond a certain level would be difficult. [...]
Analysis

The growing competition between pipeline gas and LNG supplies in the European Union amid the COVID-19 outbreak

The European Union plays a crucial role on the global gas market, with 55% share in the global net pipeline natural gas (PNG) imports and 20% share in the global liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports. [...]
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Dedication to advanced completion and intervention solutions: ‘It’s all about technology’

While at university in the 1980s, Jørgen Hallundbæk envisioned a “Well Tractor” as part of his master’s thesis, and he took the concept forward when he founded Welltec® in the early 90s. After more than [...]
Analysis

How digital projects can drive investment and reduce costs

Despite its rich heritage of engineering ingenuity and entrepreneurial spirit, the oil and gas industry has been traditionally slow to adopt new technology. However, following the protracted downturn in recent years, this changed dramatically with [...]
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Carving out new offshore budgets that drive resilience through new proven technology

As the offshore oil and gas industry recovers from a sudden and deep drop in oil prices triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent Russia-Saudi Arabia price war, the sector must identify the most effective [...]
Analysis

Net-zero energy heralds exciting transition period for oil and gas

In the past, the blame for manmade climate change was laid firmly at the feet of the oil and gas sector. As an industry, oil majors and the supply chain have never shied away from [...]

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