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[ 10 February 2023 ] Vestas secures 68 MW order for a wind project in Estonia Contracts
[ 10 February 2023 ] DNV awards Michelin first AiP for WISAMO inflatable wing sail Maritime/Offshore
[ 10 February 2023 ] Neste and Scania pilot a digital solution to make renewable fuels use easier to track Projects
[ 10 February 2023 ] Volvo Trucks delivers the first heavy-duty electric concrete mixer truck to CEMEX Renewables
[ 10 February 2023 ] Oil discovery near the Ivar Aasen field in the North Sea Exploration

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Why hydrogen needs to be front and centre in the decarbonisation race

Europe is leading the charge to put hydrogen use front and centre of the global race to decarbonise, with a strong “competition” from USA with the IRA, which EU is now discussing to match with [...]
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Multi-functional chemical delivers production efficiencies

As oil and gas assets continue to mature, material such as iron sulphide (FeS), biomass and sand can accumulate in flowlines and water process systems. This build-up can result in loss of production due to [...]
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Harnessing tieback engineering techniques to accelerate production

The oil and gas industry is facing pressure to find efficient and commercially viable paths to new production amidst the perfect storm of an energy security crisis, surging inflation, and a challenging investment climate for [...]
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The UK starts to take their insulation seriously

Research from intelligent home climate management brand tado° has emphasised the need for UK households to catch up with European-wide standards. It is therefore timely that the government has a range of plans in place [...]
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It is pointless to landfill waste during an energy crisis

In Europe, there is currently a capacity to utilise more of our residual waste. With an ongoing energy crisis on the continent, it makes little sense to landfill valuable waste resources. The temperature is falling [...]
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New ‘dash for gas’ puts floating storage demand at top of energy security agenda

Owners and shipyards are rushing to evaluate newbuild and conversion options but both come with challenges, writes Tor-Ivar Guttulsrød, Director FSRU & FLNG, Global Gas Solutions, ABS Europe. A combination of geopolitics, environment policy and [...]
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Offshore workers from overseas: Choosing the right visa option

Energy companies are having to keep on top of often complex employment rules and regulations if their offshore rig crews feature personnel from overseas. It’s a particular issue if they were used to hiring European [...]
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Collaboration is key for the energy transition

If this year has proved anything, it’s to expect the unexpected. Twelve months ago, fresh off COP26 in Glasgow, who could have foreseen the turnaround in the energy market following the conflict in Ukraine and [...]
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Scottish company creating UK’s first 100% renewables powered timber kit factory

Industry has been transformed time and again by great Scottish innovation, fuelled by limitless imagination and exceptional creativity. It is this same passion for innovation that drove a timber frame specialist in Foveran, Aberdeenshire to [...]
Analysis

Staff welfare: Supporting through Christmas

December can be a month of goodwill, fun and family gatherings – but it can also be a very stressful time. All the more so this year, perhaps, given the personal financial difficulties many will [...]
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Dillinger: Transparency is trumps!

Direct myE-Service access to all order- and production-related data. Dillinger, Europe’s leading producer of heavy plate, lives out in all sectors an innovation culture that sets standards throughout industry. The driving force here is the [...]
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Immigration: Gauging the direction of travel – predicting future UK immigration policy

Following the recent economic and political happenings in the UK, many business leaders are wondering what’s next for immigration policy as they look to navigate a new course towards growth in a turbulent fiscal environment. [...]
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Water efficiency: The key to sustainable business operations

Why is water efficiency important? Put simply, by using water wisely businesses and public sector organisations can benefit from both financial and environmental savings. Given the current cost of living crisis, coupled with the increasing [...]
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Meston Reid & Co: The benefit of a liquidator in the fight against fraud

It is often said that challenging economic conditions create financial uncertainty and result in an increase in fraudulent activity by the unscrupulous. For example, the COVID-19 pandemic caused significant financial upheaval for almost everyone and [...]
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India releases draft RfS for seabed lease for 4 GW offshore wind

The Government of India kicked off plans for offshore wind in India by releasing a consultation paper to call for bids to lease an 870 square kilometre seabed area. The area is spread over five blocks near [...]
Analysis

EU energy market design – robust, resilient and responsive

The rise in energy costs caused by Europe’s move away from Russian gas will make for a challenging winter as high inflation pushes the region’s economies towards recession. Europe has prepared well for higher winter [...]
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A holistic approach to decommissioning

The decommissioning market is worth tens of billions of pounds in the UK alone, and spend on this activity is expected to ramp up to a peak of more than GBP 2.5 billion per year [...]
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Solving the challenges of lighting a refinery

Daniel San Bernardino is ZALUX Business Developer Manager for hazardous area lighting and EPC projects. He has wide experience in projects for oil and gas, petrochemical and energy applications. As hazardous areas, refineries present a [...]
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These factors must be solved before our plastic can become circular

In order to reach our sustainability goals, we need to address the issues that prevent plastic from becoming circular. Better sorting, more chemical recycling, and the establishment of a downstream industry are some of the [...]
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Technology breakthrough transforms flaring gas to clean hydrogen

Gas flaring is now recognised as a major contributor to the emission of harmful gases affecting climate change and society by creating increased incidences of cancer in communities close to flaring sites. Sadly, flaring has [...]
Analysis

Make friends with your digital twin

With equipment installed on the equivalent of every other ship at sea, MacGregor’s marine and offshore ambitions to exploit digital twin technology at scale are as achievable as they are understandable. Like many of the [...]
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Norway’s West Coast shipping hub bounces back

Two load-bearing pillars of Norway’s leading maritime industry cluster in Sunmøre on the country’s west coast – offshore energy and the fast-developing expedition cruise sector – took severe knocks from plunging energy prices in the [...]
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A blueprint for sustainable offshore energy

A pioneering 100% renewable offshore platform that reached first gas within a year of installation offers a blueprint for rapidly scaling up global offshore energy capacity while reducing the associated costs and carbon emissions. The [...]
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Meston Reid & Co: You can’t run a business without relevant and timely information

There has been a marked increase over the last few months in those seeking independent and experienced advice about the financial condition of their business because the overt signs are that the business has, or [...]
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Bespoke solution cuts costs and boosts production for North Sea asset

Operator saves GBP 13,000 per month in chemical costs and sees a significant reduction in annual onshore H2S removal tariffs. On producing platforms, chemical solutions are widely used to manage issues such as scale, hydrates [...]
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ESG: Doing the right thing – and a smart business decision

Climate change and energy transition, shifting from a linear to a circular economy, rising inequality, balancing economic needs with those of society – these are the unprecedented global challenges we all face. Investors, banks, regulators, [...]
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Scandinavian tax relief on waste incineration will reduce landfill in Europe

The need for more energy has become the main reason for removing national taxes on waste incineration in Scandinavia. Regardless of the political motivation, reducing taxation in the Nordics will help to limit landfilling in [...]
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Everyone’s voice is mission-critical for the future of the chemical industry

Dean Curtis, Group Managing Director at LexisNexis Risk Solutions and President & CEO, ICIS, part of the data and analytics company, RELX, talks about why the chemical industry needs to work harder to embrace diversity [...]
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Stepping out from the shade: Why blue carbon is finally capturing the offsetting airtime

As emissions are set to rise this year, reducing them drastically is no longer enough to limit climate change catastrophe. We need to use every tool at our disposal to deploy strategies that are aligned [...]
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The floating wind frontier: State of play 2022

The Floating Offshore Wind (FOW) industry has had a monumental year in 2022, and things are just getting started. Until now, offshore wind has been confined to areas of shallow water, where structures can be [...]
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Injecting insight and innovation for safer and cost-effective CCS

Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is a vital technology in the battle against climate change. As large quantities of carbon dioxide (CO2) will need to be stored, depleted oil and gas fields are prime targets [...]
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No limits: Why diversity in leadership can benefit the oil and gas services industry

Things are looking up for female business leaders across Corporate America, and the entire US workforce is the chief beneficiary. As industries become more competitive amid a shakily rebounding macroeconomy, diversity of thought and perspective [...]
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ENCS – 10 years of improving EU grid operators’ cyber security

The European Network for Cyber Security (ENCS) – a non-profit organisation owned by grid operators – is on a mission to improve cyber security by sharing knowledge. Via events, portal documents, testing, training, and consulting, [...]
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New pilot programme connects skilled refugees to Scottish firms, closing worker vacancy gap

Recruiting the right people with the right expertise is an ongoing issue for UK firms. There simply isn’t enough talent to fill vacancies. This challenge was brought home in a recent British Chambers of Commerce [...]
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Green ammonia is going to be the fossil-free ‘crude’ of the hydrogen fuel economy

Collin Hamilton is Chief Operating Officer & Head of Engineering at Verano Energy. Under his leadership, Verano Energy is developing over 30 GW of hydrogen projects in Chile and Peru, one of the largest project [...]
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Menopause and the workplace: Creating the right culture

A series of high-profile celebrity interventions in recent times has significantly raised the profile of the menopause and sought to break down the stigma surrounding the topic. Stars including Davina McCall and Lorraine Kelly have [...]
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Ensuring lifting best practice in the oil and gas sector

The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) is driving the much-needed maintenance on the relevant lifting standards in the oil and gas sector and is keeping LEEA members providing services to the sector up to date [...]
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A green maritime future: It’s time to talk thorium

Has the industry been blinkered in its search for alternative fuels capable of enabling a deep sea zero-emissions revolution? Is there a proven, “silver bullet solution” waiting to be explored, right now? Robert McDonald, Principal [...]
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Lithium oversupply? Hold your horses

As the price of lithium has skyrocketed over the last 18 months, the demand for lithium-ion batteries is more intense than ever. Battery makers including, Panasonic, LG Chem and CATL, have to budget for the [...]
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Wood Mackenzie: Can Norway maximise its potential and become a Super Basin for Europe?

The range of outcomes for oil and gas demand through the energy transition remains wide and in our base case, demand in the EU is likely to keep growing until the mid-2030s. Russia’s invasion of [...]
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Firing up enthusiasm for new power technologies

Fuel-flexible gas turbines from MAN Energy Solutions combine high efficiency with low emissions – these pioneering energy supply solutions are an ideal choice for municipal utilities and industrial applications. During the development phase and also [...]
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Shifting attitudes will drive energy sector sustainability

People-centric approach is required to embed climate goals into industry culture, writes James Richardson, commercial director for UK decarbonisation with energy technology company Baker Hughes. The energy sector is experiencing a cultural shift in which [...]
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Industrial Software increases energy efficiency in renewable plants in Brazil

Around 30% of the world’s energy production comes from renewable sources (International Energy Agency) and this percentage is expected to grow even more. However, the maintenance of renewables, such as solar and wind farms, can [...]
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Is THOR’s superpower shipping’s silver bullet?

Shipbuilder and designer Ulstein is looking to take its revolutionary Thorium-powered vessel concept from the drawing board to the deep blue sea. Is this the solution that industry, and society, have been searching for to [...]
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Energy recovery can contribute to a more sustainable Europe

In the energy crisis that Europe currently is facing, the importance of energy recovery is more recognised than ever. But if EfW – energy from waste – is to play a more important role in [...]
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Total focus on renewables and gas is the cheapest way to meet Mozambique’s new electricity demand

To meet its growing energy needs and increase electricity access across the population, Mozambique must build 1.3 GW of new power capacity over the next decade. A further 2 GW would be needed to support [...]
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Emerging market innovations offer the field development template for solving the West’s energy crisis

UK and EU pledges to phase out Russian oil and gas products by 2022 and a spiralling energy price crisis across the West have sparked a dash for new oil and gas, as other countries [...]
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Measuring wave impacts under extreme conditions: How advanced pressure sensors from Kistler help researchers to understand sloshing

To gain insights into the complex physics inside cargo containment systems (CCS) partially filled with liquefied natural gas (LNG) […]
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Why the FSRU market may not be as ‘sold out’ as it appears

Geopolitics has sent demand on divergent paths, but capacity can be secured if you search a little harder, writes Andrew Buckland, Senior Gas Shipping Analyst, Maritime Strategies International. A year ago, the market for Floating [...]
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How the international relocation of oil and gas talent could accelerate the global energy transition

We are witnessing an accelerating talent transfer to renewables as the energy transition opens doors to new careers and countries for workers in traditional energy sectors. Airswift’s recent 2022 Global Energy Talent Index found 86% [...]

Source: press release, 10 February 2023 Oil discovery near the Ivar Aasen field in the North Sea

10 February 2023 Comments Off on Oil discovery near the Ivar Aasen field in the North Sea

The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) reports that Aker BP ASA, operator of production licence 867 B, has concluded the drilling of wildcat well 25/10-17 S. [...]
Transocean Ltd. provides quarterly fleet status report

10 February 2023 Comments Off on Transocean Ltd. provides quarterly fleet status report
Fossil fuel emissions to peak within 2 years as global decarbonisation picks up steam

10 February 2023 Comments Off on Fossil fuel emissions to peak within 2 years as global decarbonisation picks up steam
Vaarst launches next generation robotic technology to US subsea market

9 February 2023 Comments Off on Vaarst launches next generation robotic technology to US subsea market
New discovery by North Sea Troll field

9 February 2023 Comments Off on New discovery by North Sea Troll field
TGS and CGG to perform a dense OBN survey in Balder and Ringhorne areas of NCS

9 February 2023 Comments Off on TGS and CGG to perform a dense OBN survey in Balder and Ringhorne areas of NCS
New oil discovery in the Barents Sea

9 February 2023 Comments Off on New oil discovery in the Barents Sea
TGS signs LoA for proprietary sparse node survey in the US GoM

9 February 2023 Comments Off on TGS signs LoA for proprietary sparse node survey in the US GoM
ProSep signs agreement for major new carbon capture project

8 February 2023 Comments Off on ProSep signs agreement for major new carbon capture project
Sinopec awards Sercel additional 508XT contract

8 February 2023 Comments Off on Sinopec awards Sercel additional 508XT contract
Aker Solutions signs Draugen electrification contract

7 February 2023 Comments Off on Aker Solutions signs Draugen electrification contract
TotalEnergies wins two CO₂ storage licenses in the Danish North Sea

7 February 2023 Comments Off on TotalEnergies wins two CO₂ storage licenses in the Danish North Sea

Source: press release, 10 February 2023 Vestas secures 68 MW order for a wind project in Estonia

10 February 2023 Comments Off on Vestas secures 68 MW order for a wind project in Estonia

Vestas has received a 68 MW order from Dirkshof Estonia OÜ to power the Aidu project in Estonia. The order includes supply, installation, and commissioning [...]
Neste and Scania pilot a digital solution to make renewable fuels use easier to track

10 February 2023 Comments Off on Neste and Scania pilot a digital solution to make renewable fuels use easier to track
Volvo Trucks delivers the first heavy-duty electric concrete mixer truck to CEMEX

10 February 2023 Comments Off on Volvo Trucks delivers the first heavy-duty electric concrete mixer truck to CEMEX
Brittany and Scotland: Collaboration in the development of floating wind turbines in Europe

10 February 2023 Comments Off on Brittany and Scotland: Collaboration in the development of floating wind turbines in Europe
GTMaritime attracts new talent as demand for data services soars

10 February 2023 Comments Off on GTMaritime attracts new talent as demand for data services soars
Two new solar parks from IBC SOLAR with 96 MWp are connected to the Hungarian grid

9 February 2023 Comments Off on Two new solar parks from IBC SOLAR with 96 MWp are connected to the Hungarian grid
Green hydrogen: Technology breakthroughs mean iridium shortage and high prices will ease in 2023

9 February 2023 Comments Off on Green hydrogen: Technology breakthroughs mean iridium shortage and high prices will ease in 2023
Glennmont Partners ECRI fund leverages benchmarking insights for successful first wind acquisition

9 February 2023 Comments Off on Glennmont Partners ECRI fund leverages benchmarking insights for successful first wind acquisition
EOLOS rides the wind and waves through typhoon Hinnamnor

8 February 2023 Comments Off on EOLOS rides the wind and waves through typhoon Hinnamnor
McLaren and CarbonStore unite to unpack a sustainable future

8 February 2023 Comments Off on McLaren and CarbonStore unite to unpack a sustainable future
Vestas unveils circularity solution to end landfill for turbine blades

8 February 2023 Comments Off on Vestas unveils circularity solution to end landfill for turbine blades
Heavy Lift Projects secures funding to complete engineering phase of improved ring crane design

8 February 2023 Comments Off on Heavy Lift Projects secures funding to complete engineering phase of improved ring crane design

Source: press release, 10 February 2023 DNV awards Michelin first AiP for WISAMO inflatable wing sail

10 February 2023 Comments Off on DNV awards Michelin first AiP for WISAMO inflatable wing sail

Classification society DNV has awarded an AiP to Michelin for their WISAMO wing sail system. This is the first AiP to have been awarded to [...]
IMCA calls for offshore wind competitiveness programme

9 February 2023 Comments Off on IMCA calls for offshore wind competitiveness programme
Wärtsilä and Carnival Corporation partner in sustainability pilot project to reduce plastic waste

8 February 2023 Comments Off on Wärtsilä and Carnival Corporation partner in sustainability pilot project to reduce plastic waste
Wilhelmsen Ship Management and Affinity Shipping team up to launch full EU emissions reporting and trading services

7 February 2023 Comments Off on Wilhelmsen Ship Management and Affinity Shipping team up to launch full EU emissions reporting and trading services
Wärtsilä and Berge Bulk complete maritime industry’s first inline shaft generator retrofit

7 February 2023 Comments Off on Wärtsilä and Berge Bulk complete maritime industry’s first inline shaft generator retrofit
Eastern Pacific Shipping to trial Starlink service within Marlink’s smart hybrid network

7 February 2023 Comments Off on Eastern Pacific Shipping to trial Starlink service within Marlink’s smart hybrid network
Accelleron signs Turbo MarineCare™ Agreement with Associated Maritime Company (Hong Kong)

6 February 2023 Comments Off on Accelleron signs Turbo MarineCare™ Agreement with Associated Maritime Company (Hong Kong)
Echandia enters offshore energy-sector to reduce emissions in drilling operations

3 February 2023 Comments Off on Echandia enters offshore energy-sector to reduce emissions in drilling operations
Greensea Systems, Inc. Launches OPENSEA Edge

1 February 2023 Comments Off on Greensea Systems, Inc. Launches OPENSEA Edge
New Norwegian consortium sets sights on developing complete hydrogen value chain for maritime sector

1 February 2023 Comments Off on New Norwegian consortium sets sights on developing complete hydrogen value chain for maritime sector
Global offshore wind energy targets at risk

1 February 2023 Comments Off on Global offshore wind energy targets at risk
MEO Group migrates entire fleet to Marlink’s smart network solution to accelerate digitalisation

31 January 2023 Comments Off on MEO Group migrates entire fleet to Marlink’s smart network solution to accelerate digitalisation

Source: press release, 9 February 2023 Transocean agrees to investment in Global Sea Minerals Resources, contributes stacked drillship

10 February 2023 Comments Off on Transocean agrees to investment in Global Sea Minerals Resources, contributes stacked drillship

Transocean Ltd. has announced that one of its wholly owned subsidiaries has agreed to make an investment in Global Sea Mineral Resources NV (GSR) in [...]
Expro enhances well construction portfolio with acquisition of DeltaTek Global

10 February 2023 Comments Off on Expro enhances well construction portfolio with acquisition of DeltaTek Global
Vipo strengthens technology platform by acquiring the French company Demeta

9 February 2023 Comments Off on Vipo strengthens technology platform by acquiring the French company Demeta
ABS appoints new CTO

9 February 2023 Comments Off on ABS appoints new CTO
Shell Catalysts & Technologies to increase pricing of catalyst products globally

9 February 2023 Comments Off on Shell Catalysts & Technologies to increase pricing of catalyst products globally
ABB’s latest distributed control system release helps accelerate digital transformation in process automation

8 February 2023 Comments Off on ABB’s latest distributed control system release helps accelerate digital transformation in process automation
New Interim CEO appointed at ECITB

8 February 2023 Comments Off on New Interim CEO appointed at ECITB
ASCO appoints Specialist Services business lead

7 February 2023 Comments Off on ASCO appoints Specialist Services business lead
ZALUX to showcase latest STRONGEx G2 luminaire at Egyps 2023

6 February 2023 Comments Off on ZALUX to showcase latest STRONGEx G2 luminaire at Egyps 2023
SLB completes acquisition of Gyrodata Incorporated

6 February 2023 Comments Off on SLB completes acquisition of Gyrodata Incorporated
YouTube maths genius to host Aberdeen maths series workshop

4 February 2023 Comments Off on YouTube maths genius to host Aberdeen maths series workshop
Manufacturo achieves 360% growth in 2022, doubling innovation team headcount

3 February 2023 Comments Off on Manufacturo achieves 360% growth in 2022, doubling innovation team headcount

Source: press release, 9 February 2023 Strength in depth – Wikborg Rein

10 February 2023 Comments Off on Strength in depth – Wikborg Rein

When there is a need to clear the muddy legal waters of quick changing sanctions or guidance is required on how to tackle the biggest [...]
Recruiters race to sign up for energy jobs event

2 February 2023 Comments Off on Recruiters race to sign up for energy jobs event
Welcome to Energy Norway 2023

23 January 2023 Comments Off on Welcome to Energy Norway 2023
Welcome to Exploration Revived

20 January 2023 Comments Off on Welcome to Exploration Revived
Fulfilling MENA’s potential as an exporter of clean hydrogen

18 January 2023 Comments Off on Fulfilling MENA’s potential as an exporter of clean hydrogen
Exploring the use of hydrogen rainbow in the downstream sector at PRC Europe 2023

13 January 2023 Comments Off on Exploring the use of hydrogen rainbow in the downstream sector at PRC Europe 2023
‘Where ambition meets opportunity’: Nor-Shipping and YoungShip launch hunt for 2023’s brightest industry talent

5 January 2023 Comments Off on ‘Where ambition meets opportunity’: Nor-Shipping and YoungShip launch hunt for 2023’s brightest industry talent
Welcome to the 25th Field Development Conference in Bergen

4 January 2023 Comments Off on Welcome to the 25th Field Development Conference in Bergen
Driving forward the hydrogen economy in North America: Top players discuss strategies in the 2nd Hydrogen Industrial Series 2023

22 December 2022 Comments Off on Driving forward the hydrogen economy in North America: Top players discuss strategies in the 2nd Hydrogen Industrial Series 2023
Top LNG-industry players’ annual appointment enters its 7th edition

21 December 2022 Comments Off on Top LNG-industry players’ annual appointment enters its 7th edition
The maritime industry welcomes the 7th Green Shipping Summit

19 December 2022 Comments Off on The maritime industry welcomes the 7th Green Shipping Summit
HyNet joins Foresight Hydrogen Live

16 December 2022 Comments Off on HyNet joins Foresight Hydrogen Live

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