Investments in Hydrogen, Platform Electrification, and CCS Could Create 26,000 New Jobs in UK by 2030
Energies UK, representing the interests of offshore oil and gas and renewables firms in the UK, said the RGU findings came as the UK government was working to impose an Energy Profits Levy which hands a large chunk of the profits from offshore oil and gas extraction to the Treasury, meaning oil and gas operators will have less money for investing in new technologies."The RGU research was commissioned by OEUK under the North Sea Transition Deal, a 2021 agreement between the offshore oil and gas industry and UK government. The deal recognizes the role of the sector in providing secure supplies
MTL Supports the Next Generation
relationship with the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador and to develop the next generation of Naval Architect’s both nationally and internationally.”While at MTL Victoria oversaw the processes in place to deliver structural integrity management and repairs to FPSO and FSUs for oil and gas operators, and her opinions were welcomed by the team. However, Victoria’s internship in the UK was disrupted due to the ongoing global Coronavirus pandemic.Projects Director Calum MacLean said: “Sadly in March we became aware of the seriousness of the Covid-19 crisis and we made every
New Leadership at NRG Group
Management and NRG Group Commercial Director respectively to shape the future direction of the company.Andrew Mackay remains involved with the business as chairman and majority shareholder.Daniel recently returned to the U.K. from Australia, having worked as a senior drilling engineer for various oil and gas operators where he gauged a better understanding on the climate for the NRG business in future. He previously held roles with NRG Group as Drilling Engineer and Night Drilling Supervisor. Erica has been with NRG Group for more than 10 years starting as Contracts Administrator working up through various
OPITO Crowns 2017 Apprentice of the Year
; OGTAP is one of the biggest industry-led apprenticeship initiatives of its kind in the UK and has brought around 1,500 young people into the oil and gas industry since its inception in 1999. The program also boasts one of the highest achievement rates in the country and has the backing of 17 oil and gas operators and major contractors. Managed by OPITO and the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB), OGTAP is open to those looking to become apprentices in one of four areas: electrical maintenance, mechanical maintenance, process operations, and instrumentation and control maintenance
Ashtead Bolsters US Team
began his career in the oil and gas industry in 1998, when he joined Sonsub as a ROV technician where he eventually advanced to ROV Superintendent, delivering the mobilization and commissioning of several high-profile projects. Thrasher has established a successful track record with key oil and gas operators and brings extensive experience of developing sales within the GoM marketplace as well as internationally. At the same time, Chris Echols will take on a newly created role of vice president of sales for the Americas. Echols, who has over 20 years’ experience with Ashtead will
Jenkins Joins Well-Safe
risk. Well-Safe now employs over 22 people at its newly refurbished head-quarters at the Hill of Rubislaw in Aberdeen. Aiming to become a major tier 1 well abandonment service company, Well-Safe will provide a fully integrated package using its own bespoke marine assets to help oil and gas operators to meet the challenges of safe and cost-efficient decommissioning of subsea wells. Phil Milton, CEO of Well-Safe, said, “With yet another decommissioning heavyweight joining us, Well-Safe is demonstrating the significant interest in our approach and underlining the opportunities
Cammach Recruitment Acquires Bryant Group
Union Street, opposite The Capitol building, and will house 16 members of staff across three floors with room for additional growth. The deal further strengthens Cammach Recruitment’s current energy sector expertise and considerably extends the number of contracts with North Sea oil and gas operators, while also doubling the number of contractors to more than 200. Susan Duguid, managing director of Cammach Recruitment, commented that the acquisition of another highly respected business was the “perfect fit” and builds upon a period of sustained growth for the company
Frontier International Wins Middle East, Asia Contracts
well design and drilling engineering. Quickly identifying a gap in the market, they moved to grow Frontier in answer to the lack of technical expertise in the staff recruitment and contractor recruitment/management sectors. Frontier holds a substantial number of global contracts with the major oil and gas operators and service companies. International client demand in recent years has led the company to successfully expand in several key regions, with wholly owned subsidiaries covering East Africa and the Caribbean, as well as the Gurgaon-based subsidiary which serves both India and the Middle East
PSIL Recruits Global Sales Director, Expands In Middle East
project sales and establishing joint ventures across the Caspian and Middle East, with companies including Clyde Union Pumps, Hayward Tyler and Knowsley SK. PSIL managing director, Mark Hodgkins, said: "British engineering design and manufacturing is a highly sought-after commodity for oil and gas operators and refineries in the Middle East – we are experiencing continuously rising demand across the region. "Securing new agency agreements in the key markets of Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and the UAE is crucial to our ability to distribute our custom-designed pumps to national oil companies
