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[ 16 August 2022 ] A.P. Moller – Maersk to adopt VIKING’s HydroPen™ container firefighting system Contracts
[ 16 August 2022 ] Steerprop to supply a complete propulsion package for first-of-its- kind wind installation vessel Contracts
[ 16 August 2022 ] Wärtsilä power plant upgrade and extension will enable production expansion for mine in Senegal Contracts
[ 16 August 2022 ] Hynovera: Hy2gen and partner Technip Energies start feasibility studies phase Projects
[ 16 August 2022 ] Energy recovery can contribute to a more sustainable Europe Analysis

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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% [...]
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The future is today: Enabling greener oil and gas production is already here

Balancing the mounting external pressure with the global need for oil and gas to remain in the energy mix is a delicate act. Dr Dave Edlund, co-founder and CEO of Element 1, discusses a potential [...]
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The tell-tale signs that all is not well

Whilst it is easy to say that the lack of cash to finance ongoing trading is the main reason given for many business failures, a number of operational aspects begin to point to business difficulties [...]
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Critical steps to delivering effective marine engine lubrication

Serge Dal Farra, Lubmarine Marketing Manager, explains 3 steps of effective engine lubrication including right engine oil selection, proper monitoring strategy and not forgetting the human element and engineer support. The development of low sulphur [...]
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Spotlight increases on chemical carbon footprints

Scope 1 and 2 emissions are the “easy” parts to address on the road to net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions – reducing the emissions you produce (Scope 1) and the emissions from the energy you [...]
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Getting to grips with geology is critical to win UK’s rush for carbon storage

The UK’s first ever carbon storage licensing round has opened with the regulator expecting tough competition for the much sought-after sites. The process, which closes in mid-September, is anticipated to pave the way for decarbonising [...]
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SuperLAT™ drilling technology – enabling ultradeep nuclear waste repository systems

Today, “nuclear is the new green”. No other energy producing system in existence or under development is capable of producing the level of carbon free energy critical to meeting the increasing world energy demand while [...]
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Revolutionary land seismic solutions provide affordable and efficient subsurface insights for new energies exploration

High-density seismic technology and solutions experts STRYDE, a growing, globally trusted provider of game-changing land seismic solutions is enabling industries to identify and monitor new energy production and storage opportunities – allowing those operating in [...]
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Business in a post-pandemic world: How to look after healthcare

When the first cases of COVID-19 were being reported more than 2 years ago, few would have predicted the scale and enormity of the pandemic. Dr Louise Slaney, medical director at medical services specialist International [...]
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INSIGHT: Bullish gasoline market wreaks havoc on European petrochemicals

Strong demand for gasoline in Europe and the US is having unprecedented impacts on Europe’s petrochemical markets, pulling aromatics feedstocks into the gasoline blend pool and leaving extraction of some chemicals uneconomical as margin pressure [...]
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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 [...]

Source: press release, 15 August 2022 Vår Energi increases acreage positions in the south, offshore Norway

15 August 2022 Comments Off on Vår Energi increases acreage positions in the south, offshore Norway

Vår Energi has increased its acreage positions and takes new operatorship in the Balder area through several transactions. Vår Energi has acquired 30% ownership in [...]
Beset by corrosion and hampered by sanctions: Gazprom and Iran’s USD 40 billion deal sours

15 August 2022 Comments Off on Beset by corrosion and hampered by sanctions: Gazprom and Iran’s USD 40 billion deal sours
US Inflation Reduction Act: No respite on the horizon for energy industry costs, but Chinese policies could save the day

15 August 2022 Comments Off on US Inflation Reduction Act: No respite on the horizon for energy industry costs, but Chinese policies could save the day
Weekly Rig Counts from Baker Hughes

15 August 2022 Comments Off on Weekly Rig Counts from Baker Hughes
Global Compression Services opens new facility

15 August 2022 Comments Off on Global Compression Services opens new facility
Oil and gas discovery northeast of the Skarv field in the Norwegian Sea

12 August 2022 Comments Off on Oil and gas discovery northeast of the Skarv field in the Norwegian Sea
Maersk Drilling awarded 2-month extension with TotalEnergies offshore Denmark

12 August 2022 Comments Off on Maersk Drilling awarded 2-month extension with TotalEnergies offshore Denmark
IEA releases latest monthly oil and gas statistics

12 August 2022 Comments Off on IEA releases latest monthly oil and gas statistics
ICR secures long-term hire contract with TAQA

11 August 2022 Comments Off on ICR secures long-term hire contract with TAQA
Subsea 7 awarded contract offshore Norway

11 August 2022 Comments Off on Subsea 7 awarded contract offshore Norway
Saipem awarded three new EPC contracts awarded in Angola

11 August 2022 Comments Off on Saipem awarded three new EPC contracts awarded in Angola
Aker Solutions to provide subsea production system for the Trell and Trine development

11 August 2022 Comments Off on Aker Solutions to provide subsea production system for the Trell and Trine development

Source: press release, 16 August 2022 Hynovera: Hy2gen and partner Technip Energies start feasibility studies phase

16 August 2022 Comments Off on Hynovera: Hy2gen and partner Technip Energies start feasibility studies phase

In Meyreuil, Bouches-du-Rhône, France, Hy2gen and its partner Technip Energies are launching the feasibility studies phase for the Hynovera project, which aims to produce renewable [...]
McDermott awarded pre-FEED contract for proposed H2Perth project from Woodside Energy

16 August 2022 Comments Off on McDermott awarded pre-FEED contract for proposed H2Perth project from Woodside Energy
SoCalGas joins Ford to reduce emissions with cutting edge F-550 Super Duty hydrogen fuel cell electric truck

16 August 2022 Comments Off on SoCalGas joins Ford to reduce emissions with cutting edge F-550 Super Duty hydrogen fuel cell electric truck
Nel ASA says Biden spending plans set to put USA in lead for clean hydrogen

15 August 2022 Comments Off on Nel ASA says Biden spending plans set to put USA in lead for clean hydrogen
LevelTen Energy launches MarketPulse, delivering data and analytics critical to navigating today’s volatile energy market

15 August 2022 Comments Off on LevelTen Energy launches MarketPulse, delivering data and analytics critical to navigating today’s volatile energy market
Equinor’s H2H Saltend selected to proceed as one of the first large-scale hydrogen projects in the UK

12 August 2022 Comments Off on Equinor’s H2H Saltend selected to proceed as one of the first large-scale hydrogen projects in the UK
Siemens Gamesa strikes new partnership with Azure Power to install 96 turbines

12 August 2022 Comments Off on Siemens Gamesa strikes new partnership with Azure Power to install 96 turbines
HydrogenOne Capital Growth plc invests in Netherlands-based hydrogen pipeline company Strohm

12 August 2022 Comments Off on HydrogenOne Capital Growth plc invests in Netherlands-based hydrogen pipeline company Strohm
Keppel Corporation and Keppel Infrastructure Trust to jointly invest in German offshore wind farm

12 August 2022 Comments Off on Keppel Corporation and Keppel Infrastructure Trust to jointly invest in German offshore wind farm
REE Automotive debuts P7-B, an electric class 3 delivery truck

12 August 2022 Comments Off on REE Automotive debuts P7-B, an electric class 3 delivery truck
Siemens Gamesa will supply 70 MW of wind power following the first renewable energy auctions in the Philippines

12 August 2022 Comments Off on Siemens Gamesa will supply 70 MW of wind power following the first renewable energy auctions in the Philippines
JDR selected by Seaway 7 for EnBW He Dreiht offshore wind project

11 August 2022 Comments Off on JDR selected by Seaway 7 for EnBW He Dreiht offshore wind project

Source: press release, 16 August 2022 A.P. Moller – Maersk to adopt VIKING’s HydroPen™ container firefighting system

16 August 2022 Comments Off on A.P. Moller – Maersk to adopt VIKING’s HydroPen™ container firefighting system

Shipping major to equip fleet with HydroPen™ firefighting system, following supply agreement with VIKING Life-Saving Equipment. One of the world’s leading shipping companies A.P. Moller [...]
Steerprop to supply a complete propulsion package for first-of-its- kind wind installation vessel

16 August 2022 Comments Off on Steerprop to supply a complete propulsion package for first-of-its- kind wind installation vessel
Keppel O&M wins newbuild FPSO ‘P-80’ contract from Petrobras

16 August 2022 Comments Off on Keppel O&M wins newbuild FPSO ‘P-80’ contract from Petrobras
Greensea Systems, Inc. and SeeByte collaborate for ROV autonomy

16 August 2022 Comments Off on Greensea Systems, Inc. and SeeByte collaborate for ROV autonomy
Alfa Laval FCM Methanol chosen as the fuel supply system for six methanol-fuelled container vessels

15 August 2022 Comments Off on Alfa Laval FCM Methanol chosen as the fuel supply system for six methanol-fuelled container vessels
OKEE Maritime to enhance environmental performance with StormGeo’s CII solution

12 August 2022 Comments Off on OKEE Maritime to enhance environmental performance with StormGeo’s CII solution
Miros wins trio of sensor contracts with Subsea 7 pipelay support vessels

12 August 2022 Comments Off on Miros wins trio of sensor contracts with Subsea 7 pipelay support vessels
MacGregor receives significant order to supply all-electric RoRo equipment to four PCTC vessels

11 August 2022 Comments Off on MacGregor receives significant order to supply all-electric RoRo equipment to four PCTC vessels
ACR’s EPIRB saves seven lives after lightning strike

11 August 2022 Comments Off on ACR’s EPIRB saves seven lives after lightning strike
Brittany Ferries’ ‘Salamanca’ uses Wärtsilä’s SPECS camera system for more efficient and safer operations

10 August 2022 Comments Off on Brittany Ferries’ ‘Salamanca’ uses Wärtsilä’s SPECS camera system for more efficient and safer operations
Goltens Worldwide signs landmark distribution deal for Emsys Maritime’s CEMS

9 August 2022 Comments Off on Goltens Worldwide signs landmark distribution deal for Emsys Maritime’s CEMS
ABS publishes metadata best practices to support marine and offshore operations

5 August 2022 Comments Off on ABS publishes metadata best practices to support marine and offshore operations

Source: press release, 16 August 2022 Wärtsilä power plant upgrade and extension will enable production expansion for mine in Senegal

16 August 2022 Comments Off on Wärtsilä power plant upgrade and extension will enable production expansion for mine in Senegal

The technology group Wärtsilä will supply an 18 MW extension to the power generating facility and upgrade the electrical and automation system of the existing [...]
TCO appoints new CEO

16 August 2022 Comments Off on TCO appoints new CEO
Baker Hughes acquires Quest Integrity to deliver expanded asset inspection solutions for the energy and industrial sectors

16 August 2022 Comments Off on Baker Hughes acquires Quest Integrity to deliver expanded asset inspection solutions for the energy and industrial sectors
Power Factors launches its Executive Advisory Board

12 August 2022 Comments Off on Power Factors launches its Executive Advisory Board
Oil and gas services provider certified as Women’s Business Enterprise

11 August 2022 Comments Off on Oil and gas services provider certified as Women’s Business Enterprise
Waste management leader reaches south with key acquisition

10 August 2022 Comments Off on Waste management leader reaches south with key acquisition
H2scan extends commitment to UK market with the appointment of European Director

10 August 2022 Comments Off on H2scan extends commitment to UK market with the appointment of European Director
Shell completes acquisition of renewables platform Sprng Energy group

9 August 2022 Comments Off on Shell completes acquisition of renewables platform Sprng Energy group
Baker Hughes acquires Power Generation division of BRUSH Group

9 August 2022 Comments Off on Baker Hughes acquires Power Generation division of BRUSH Group
Aliaxis acquires Aquarius Spectrum

9 August 2022 Comments Off on Aliaxis acquires Aquarius Spectrum
FM Global offers first-of-its-kind ‘resilience credit’ to help policyholders proactively invest in climate resilience

9 August 2022 Comments Off on FM Global offers first-of-its-kind ‘resilience credit’ to help policyholders proactively invest in climate resilience
ASME’s 141st President begins term

9 August 2022 Comments Off on ASME’s 141st President begins term

Source: press release, 15 August 2022 Industry leaders to discuss the digitalization of upstream and downstream operations at AUTOMA 2022

15 August 2022 Comments Off on Industry leaders to discuss the digitalization of upstream and downstream operations at AUTOMA 2022

The benefits of digital oilfield, security risks, and the impacts of implementing ML and AI in operations are going to be considered at the Oil [...]
Klaipeda looks to position itself as the Blue Economy capital of the Baltics

15 August 2022 Comments Off on Klaipeda looks to position itself as the Blue Economy capital of the Baltics
Three partners, 48 hours, one mission: hacking into future potential at Nor-Shipping

12 August 2022 Comments Off on Three partners, 48 hours, one mission: hacking into future potential at Nor-Shipping
ONS continues strategic partnership with Munich Security Conference

11 August 2022 Comments Off on ONS continues strategic partnership with Munich Security Conference
Clean energy conference to tackle renewables, hydrogen

11 August 2022 Comments Off on Clean energy conference to tackle renewables, hydrogen
Save the date: Annual Petroleum Economics Conference in Stavanger

10 August 2022 Comments Off on Save the date: Annual Petroleum Economics Conference in Stavanger
Helm Operations celebrates customer success at Helm Conference 2022

10 August 2022 Comments Off on Helm Operations celebrates customer success at Helm Conference 2022
Supply chain to gain valuable insight into operators’ well P&A opportunities

4 August 2022 Comments Off on Supply chain to gain valuable insight into operators’ well P&A opportunities
Baker Hughes joins Celebrate Aberdeen as title sponsor

2 August 2022 Comments Off on Baker Hughes joins Celebrate Aberdeen as title sponsor
Oceanology International Americas announces two key partnerships

27 July 2022 Comments Off on Oceanology International Americas announces two key partnerships
Networking opportunity – Subsea Pipelines & Cables Conference 2022

6 July 2022 Comments Off on Networking opportunity – Subsea Pipelines & Cables Conference 2022
IMarEST annual conference: Time for action on sustainability is now

29 June 2022 Comments Off on IMarEST annual conference: Time for action on sustainability is now

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