Wind Energy: The Good News in Offshore
then, incentives for onshore-wind have been curbed, while a tax credit for offshore wind has been extended. Wind parks are in the works. States have power companies buying offshore wind energy, and experienced offshore operators are hiring the new wind-service vessels from elements of their oil-and-gas supply chain. The Jones Act, too, is being overcome by fleet owners and designers joining the U.S. offshore wind build-up. “The algorithms are built on top of the dynamic-positioning (controls) — accelerate, decelerate, wait, (throttle). Due to the repetition involved (in operating
Sea Swift: New Platform Operational in Egypt
petroleum industry, PICO Petroleum Integrated Services (a member of the independent Egyptian PICO Energy Services Group) is an Integrated Services provider in Egypt, North America and Mexico. The PICO Energy Services Group delivers integrated technical solutions across the offshore and onshore oil and gas supply chain. The Amal field is operated by AMAPETCO for its shareholders The Egyptian General Petroleum Company and Cheiron Amal Petroleum Corporation in Egypt's Gulf of Suez
James Fisher Acquires Visual Information Businesses
industries, will further consolidate and strengthen James Fisher’s existing capabilities and provide further added value to clients. R2S VAM is an asset integrity and management solution that has revolutionized collaboration and the creation of efficiencies throughout the oil and gas supply chain. Currently used by 18 international energy operating companies (including BP, Chevron, ExxonMobil, Total and Conoco Phillips), R2S VAM, is increasingly finding application in other industry sectors to record and manage complex assets. R2S Forensic provides incident investigation
OSCC to Focus on Safety
focus firmly on reducing costs and increasing efficiency, this year’s OSCC will explore how the sector maintains competence and continues to keep its people safe in a lower oil price environment. More than 500 delegates and 20 exhibitors are expected at OSCC 2015 where leaders from the oil and gas supply chain and world-renowned experts in safety will participate in keynote sessions and panel debate on ways to avoid long-term damage to safety and reputation as a result of short-term measures that may cut training and development budgets. David Doig, group chief executive for OPITO said, &ldquo
O&G Safety Conference: Leading from the Front-line
, Abu Dhabi. Under the title of “Leading from the Front-line”, the conference will explore the dynamic of effective leadership and change management on human behaviors in relation to safety. Over 400 delegates and 25 exhibitors are expected at OSCC 2014 where leaders from the oil and gas supply chain and world-renowned experts in change management will participate in keynote session and panel debate on how leadership can implement long-term high value change and ultimately a safer workforce. David Doig, group chief executive for OPITO said, “As the industry moves into even more
Industry Research into Oil and Gas Skills
. The major study is the first to examine in depth exactly how many people and what skills are needed in order to address the critical shortage in the industry both now and in the future. Senior representatives from more than 1,000 operators, contractors and organizations throughout the oil and gas supply chain will be asked to share detailed information about the profile of their workforce both on and offshore, and their projected skills needs for the future. This significant and vital research will be shared across the industry and education providers, government agencies, other industry bodies
February 2024
