Study Targets Improved Subsea Mattress Salvage
projects hence we are keen to establish a variety of solutions to further drive efficiency.” Adam Smith, Subsea Engineer at Jee, presented the findings at an event hosted jointly by DNS and ZWS at the Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference Center, Thursday, May 28. Around 100 oil and gas professionals came together to discuss the key findings of the report and how they will improve industry best practice and the circular economy. Discussing the project, Smith said, “The significant cost of removing and disposing of aged subsea mattresses is an issue affecting the
Oil & Gas Industry Hindered by Lack of Skilled Personnel: New Research
Amid a positive outlook for the industry in 2014, senior oil and gas professionals have predicted that a deficit of skilled professionals will be the biggest barrier to the growth of their businesses in 2014, according to the research report 'Challenging Climates' released by DNV GL. Extracts follow: The industry’s dwindling pool of engineering talent has topped industry leaders’ list of professional concerns for a second year running; a trend that is driving up salaries to unprecedented levels in some areas. The median daily rate that respondents to DNV GL’s research admitted
Study: O&G Capex Tighter in 2014
New DNV GL report reveals optimism in the sector but caution over rising costs and oil prices Amid a positive outlook for the industry in 2014, senior oil and gas professionals have forecast tighter monitoring of capital expenditure (capex) this year, according to new research published today by DNV GL, the leading technical advisor to the oil and gas industry. While nine in 10 (88%) respondents to the research are confident about the sector, concerns over rising operational costs, a shortage of skilled professionals and competition from international rivals are causing professionals to
SPE to Launch Europe Petro League at Offshore Europe Expo
the oil and gas sector, and will contribute to successfully building the profile of the Europe Petro League. SPE Aberdeen would like to urge the thousands of delegates expected to attend the exhibition to come along to watch even just part of the competition, and support the next generation of oil and gas professionals. The Europe Petro League competition will take place at Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference Centre on Wednesday, 4 September, 2013, with winners expected to be announced between 3.30 and 4.00pm. More information at: http://www.spe-uk.org/Default.aspx.LocID-0a4008003.EmID-965.Lang-EN
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