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<title>Thought Leadership – Supporting a New Era of Australian Energy</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 13:38:45 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Kathy Larkan, Global Head of Mining & Resources Australia’s premier oil and gas and energy event has led by example. After its established history as the Australian Oil and Gas Conference (AOG), this year, the event returns as Energy Exchange Australia (EXA). EXA has made its ambitions clear via the 2025 theme: ‘Transitioning Together’ and...
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2>Kathy Larkan, Global Head of Mining & Resources</h2>
Australia’s premier oil and gas and energy event has led by example. After its established history as the Australian Oil and Gas Conference (AOG), this year, the event returns as Energy Exchange Australia (EXA). 
EXA has made its ambitions clear via the 2025 theme: ‘Transitioning Together’ and ‘Embracing our Energy Future’ Ideals that ATPI Australia holds closely. 
Working alongside our customers across the local energy market, including traditional oil and gas and the significant mining sector, we utilise our expertise, technologies, and solutions to help champion a more sustainable path forward. 
As the trusted travel partner to the region, we are always keeping ahead of the curve in sustainable strategy development and corporate travel and customer wellbeing. With mining making up a considerable proportion of the country’s energy supply, we are proud to collaborate with the sector’s leading minds for all logistic requirements – including how they approach ESG and implementing the latest technologies. 
<h3>ESG</h3>
The principles surrounding ESG have helped to mould Australia’s mining industry, all the way from exploration to production. To support net zero ambitions, stakeholders within the industry are applying pressure to ensure that operators are considering sustainability-related actions. Additionally, future investment is likely to be greatly influenced by a company’s approach to sustainability and ESG, just as much as its finances. 
Companies that are hesitant to embrace sustainability and ESG initiatives are at risk of future investment, performance incentives, and, above all else, their reputation. It’s therefore vital to consider risks in their internal ESG strategy that could affect the ability to raise investment, obtain work permits for new projects, protect their reputation, and influence how they collaborate with local communities and regulators. 
<h3>Technology and Travel</h3>
Likewise, adopting technological investments in all aspects of a company’s operations will impact how it embraces the future of energy. Like many safety-critical industries, those in the oil and gas and mining sectors navigate significant obstacles and logistics – many of which are out of their control. Here, market-leading and cutting-edge technologies have a vital role to play in helping companies combat the barriers most common in corporate travel. 
Utilising the latest technology helps to maintain the highest levels of efficiency, control, and workforce satisfaction. It is these technologies that can automate the often costly and time-consuming processes that are synonymous with Fly-In-Fly-Out (FIFO) travel arrangements and roster management. For example, online booking tools provide an instant improvement to efficiency by streamlining the approval process, eliminating manual errors, and saving valuable resource time.
<h3>ATPI</h3>
Technology and our belief in sustainability are core to our expertise. All the way through from exploration to planning, construction, and then refining, we provide complete assurance for all travel and workforce management needs. Our wealth of mining and oil and gas experience has helped us pioneer energy travel logistics around the region, working together to create a sustainable future. 
Our key expertise includes:
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<li aria-level="1">Offering comprehensive duty of care support to safeguard your personnel throughout their journeys, 24/7, always taking the wellbeing and safety of the workforce seriously. </li>
<li aria-level="1">Our industry-focused travel tech helps us to embrace innovation to empower your workforce with cutting-edge tools for smoother travel experiences.</li>
<li aria-level="1">We master FIFO schedules to modernize travel arrangements in line with shifts to maximise productivity. </li>
<li aria-level="1">Regardless of location, our gateway solutions enable smooth travel to overcome logistical obstacles and ensure continuity.</li>
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Our job is to help alleviate pressure by assisting organisations with all their travel and ESG needs. Via our technologies, including the <a href="https://www.atpi.com/products/atpi-traveller-tracking-system/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ATPI Traveller Tracking System</a>, <a href="https://www.atpi.com/products/atpi-analytics/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ATPI Analytics</a>, and <a href="https://www.atpi.com/sustainability/atpi-halo/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ATPI Halo</a>, we integrate travel management and sustainability tools seamlessly into existing processes. Each solution can be tailored to meet the complex challenges faced by those operating across the mining and oil and gas spectrum.
As EXA kicks off this week, we look forward to <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathy-larkan-31407758/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">connecting</a> with delegates to provide a greater understanding of how we can all transition together.
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<title>17 innovative companies selected for offshore wind readiness programme</title>
<link>https://ogv.energy/news-item/17-innovative-companies-selected-for-offshore-wind-readiness-programme/</link>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lucky Chugh]]></dc:creator>
<pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 13:24:34 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The latest cohort of ambitious UK businesses targeting success in the burgeoning UK offshore wind sector has been announced as they join the national Fit 4 Offshore Renewables (F4OR) programme, delivered by the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult and sponsored by the Offshore Wind Growth Partnership (OWGP). This is the second nationally based cohort chosen...
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[The latest cohort of ambitious UK businesses targeting success in the burgeoning UK offshore wind sector has been announced as they join the national Fit 4 Offshore Renewables (<a href="https://ore.catapult.org.uk/programmes/f4or" target="_blank" rel="noopener">F4OR</a>) programme, delivered by the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult and sponsored by the Offshore Wind Growth Partnership (<a href="https://owgp.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">OWGP</a>). This is the second nationally based cohort chosen to receive tailored business support, focused on improving tender readiness and winning offshore wind contracts.
F4OR has been designed to support the development of an increasingly competent, capable and competitive UK offshore renewable energy supply chain, with over 150 companies having been supported through the programme since 2019. Companies completing past F4OR programmes have experienced an average 28% increase in turnover with many securing multiple new contracts.
Businesses joining this latest cohort include specialists from mechanical, marine, and precision engineering, environmental consultancy, electrical services, asset integrity solutions, offshore construction, flood defence sectors and more. Participating companies have undergone a rigorous evaluation process assessing multiple aspects of their business including health and safety standards, environmental sustainability practices, project management capabilities and financial stability, as well as their applicability to the renewable energy market.
Davood Sabaei, F4OR Programme Manager at ORE Catapult, said: “The UK’s offshore wind sector is experiencing substantial growth as we focus our efforts on meeting the Government’s ambitious targets for the sustainable production and delivery of clean renewable energy. This has created immense opportunity for UK supply chain companies and the F4OR programme has been specifically designed to equip those companies with the right combination of key skills, expertise and leadership to win business, helping to create jobs and boosting economic benefit for the UK.
“Alongside our committed partners, the Offshore Wind Growth Partnership, we are proud of our mentoring role in supporting the clean energy transition through actively boosting the UK’s energy supply chain, and progressing our nation’s net zero ambitions.”
Anil Sayhan, Programme Director, The Offshore Wind Growth Partnership (OWGP) said: “We are delighted to welcome a new cohort of supply chain companies onto the national F4OR programme. These businesses have demonstrated a strong commitment to enhancing their expertise and readiness, and through F4OR, they will gain the skills, insights, and strategic guidance needed to secure contracts in offshore wind. 
“Beyond individual business success, programmes like F4OR enhance sector growth, bolstering supply chain capability, high-value job creation and exports, all of which reinforce the UK’s leadership in offshore renewable energy.
“OWGP remains committed to driving supply chain development through our business transformation and grant funding programmes, including F4OR. We are also grateful to the Offshore Wind Industry Council (OWIC) members for their continued support and look forward to working closely with ORE Catapult as they deliver this national F4OR cohort.”
A separate F4OR programme, specifically for businesses located in the North East of Scotland, will be delivered by ORE Catapult in partnership with the Energy Transition Zone (ETZ Ltd) with the successful companies for that programme being announced soon.
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<title>Clean power leaders head to Aberdeen for supply chain summit</title>
<link>https://ogv.energy/news-item/clean-power-leaders-head-to-aberdeen-for-supply-chain-summit/</link>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lucky Chugh]]></dc:creator>
<pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 10:37:24 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Nathalie Haller from the National Wealth Fund to feature in fireside interview Conference offers one-to-one sessions with procurement teams from tier 1 developers Key players in clean power are heading to Aberdeen next week (Thursday, March 13) to explore how Scotland’s renewable energy supply chain can play a pivotal role in securing its place at...
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2>Nathalie Haller from the National Wealth Fund to feature in fireside interview</h2>
<h2>Conference offers one-to-one sessions with procurement teams from tier 1 developers</h2>
Key players in clean power are heading to Aberdeen next week (Thursday, March 13) to explore how Scotland’s renewable energy supply chain can play a pivotal role in securing its place at the forefront of the global move to green energy.
The Renewable Energy Supply Chain Conference, organised by trade body Scottish Renewables, will demonstrate how the supply chain is an essential component to designing, building and operating major projects from solar and tidal installations to onshore and offshore wind farms.
In a headline session, Nathalie Haller, Director of Banking and Investments at the National Wealth Fund, will have a fireside chat with Claire Mack, Chief Executive of Scottish Renewables, to discuss how clean energy deployment and supply chain expansion will create jobs, boost energy independence and ensure UK consumers and communities reap the benefits of home-grown energy.
Either side of this conversation will feature sessions with a stellar list of experts in clean power including Alwyn Poulter of Hitachi Energy, Kate Rudman of Tarmac, Sinclair Browne from the Port of Inverness and Nicola Watson of Ocean Winds.
Other highlights from the conference include meet-the-buyer appointments which will provide suppliers with the opportunity to attend one-to-one sessions with the procurement teams from developers.
Scottish Renewables continually works to champion and support the diverse range of organisations that make up the growing renewable energy supply chain in Scotland, particularly Scottish SMEs.
Appointed by the Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Council (SOWEC) to establish a national offshore wind supply chain cluster for Scotland, Scottish Renewables launched The Clean Energy Cluster in January. With more than 400 members already registered including organisations based in or working across all corners of Scotland, the cluster will foster innovation, drive skills development and boost the global competitiveness of Scotland’s renewable energy supply chain.
From developers, tier 1 suppliers and ports to hauliers, vessel brokers and operations and maintenance providers, this conference will see industry come together to gain insights and intelligence on the future of renewable energy in Scotland.
Emma Harrick, Director of Energy Transition and Supply Chain at Scottish Renewables, said:
“Scotland, long hailed as the ‘Energy Capital of Europe,’ stands on the brink of an exciting new era. With a legacy rooted in oil and gas, our nation is now leading the charge in renewable energy unlocking a monumental economic opportunity that will power not just Scotland but the entire UK for generations to come.
“Achieving the ambitious renewable energy targets set by both the UK and Scottish governments will require not only dedicated developers, but also a vibrant network of skilled, innovative suppliers. From offshore inspection to civil engineering, electrical products and data services, there is a vast array of opportunities on the horizon.
“Over the past decade, Scotland has seen hundreds of supply chain businesses bring their expertise to the renewable energy industry, investing in growth, skills and talent to ensure we meet the demands of tomorrow.
“As we look ahead, we are excited to welcome the entrepreneurial trailblazers of this industry to our Renewable Energy Supply Chain Conference in Aberdeen where we’ll explore how supply chain businesses can harness Scotland’s greatest economic opportunity.”
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<title>Sapura Energy Secures $716.7MM of Drilling Contracts</title>
<link>https://ogv.energy/news-item/sapura-energy-secures-716-7mm-of-drilling-contracts/</link>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lucky Chugh]]></dc:creator>
<pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 10:00:21 +0000</pubDate>
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<category><![CDATA[PTTEP Energy Development Limited]]></category>
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<description><![CDATA[Sapura Energy Berhad subsidiary Sapura Drilling said it has secured multiple contracts with a combined value of approximately $716.7 million (MYR 3.2 billion), including an optional period. Sapura Drilling won two contracts from PTTEP Energy Development Limited for the provision of its tender assist drilling rigs, Sapura T-17 and Sapura T-18. Both projects will begin...
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Sapura Energy Berhad subsidiary Sapura Drilling said it has secured multiple contracts with a combined value of approximately $716.7 million (MYR 3.2 billion), including an optional period.
Sapura Drilling won two contracts from PTTEP Energy Development Limited for the provision of its tender assist drilling rigs, Sapura T-17 and Sapura T-18.
Both projects will begin in the second quarter of 2026, with a five-year firm period and an optional extension of three years, the Malaysian company said in a news release.
The company has also secured a contract extension from Chevron subsidiary Cabinda Gulf Oil Company Limited (CABGOC) for the tender assist drilling rig Sapura Jaya. The extension, which started in November 2024, will continue until November 2025.
Further, Sapura Drilling won a contract from ExxonMobil Exploration and Production Malaysia Inc. (EMEPMI) for services of the Sapura Berani drilling rig. The project, starting in the first quarter of 2026, involves development drilling for a period of 30 months.
Another contract was secured by the company from EnQuest Petroleum Production Malaysia Ltd for services by the Sapura Esperanza rig for drilling activities. The contract begins in the first quarter of 2026 and covers the drilling of four development wells offshore Malaysia.
Sapura Drilling has a fleet of five semi-tender rigs and six tender barge rigs, making it the largest drilling contractor in Southeast Asia by rig count and market share, it said.
The signed contracts have strengthened the group’s order book to a total value of $1.95 billion (MYR 8.7 billion) while the order book held by its joint ventures stood at $1.28 million (MYR 5.7 billion), the company said.
In addition to the drilling contracts, Sapura Energy’s Engineering and Construction segment has secured several key projects, including a pipeline installation in Brazil and an asset removal project in Australia.
Sapura Energy’s CEO for its drilling business, Louay Louis Laham, said, “Our strength lies in our people, our capabilities, and our partnerships. We not only focus on safety and operational excellence but also on our commitment to collaboration with our clients. That’s how we maintained a consistent track record with top tier clients for more than 50 years of existence”.
“These contract wins reflect our ability to deliver value-driven solutions and strengthen client confidence in Sapura Energy. As we grow our order book, we remain committed to operational excellence and long-term value creation”, said Muhammad Zamri Jusoh, Group CEO of Sapura Energy.
In December 2024, Sapura subsidiary Sapura Upstream Assets Sdn Bhd (SUA) completed the sale of its 50 percent equity interest in SapuraOMV Upstream Sdn Bhd to TotalEnergy Holdings SAS.
SapuraOMV’s assets include a 40 percent operated interest in block SK408 and a 30 percent operated interest in block SK310, both situated offshore Sarawak, Malaysia. The Jerun gas field, located within the SK408 block, achieved its first gas in July 2024, ahead of schedule and within budget. SapuraOMV also holds exploration licenses across strategic regions, including Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand, and Mexico, according to an earlier news release.
“This strategic initiative underscores our commitment to Sapura Energy’s long-term Reset and debt restructuring plan; this divestment streamlines our portfolio and enables us to focus on our core capabilities, namely to deliver safe and innovative solutions to the energy industry,” Sapura Energy Interim Chairman Shahin Farouque Jammal Ahmad said.
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<title>BW Energy finds oil of the coast of Gabon</title>
<link>https://ogv.energy/news-item/bw-energy-finds-oil-of-the-coast-of-gabon/</link>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lucky Chugh]]></dc:creator>
<pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 09:43:23 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Oslo-listed oil and gas E&P player BW Energy has made what it says is a substantial oil discovery at a field in the Dussafu license off the coast of Gabon, Africa, using a Borr Drilling jack-up rig. The new oil discovery on the Bourdon prospect in the Dussafu license offshore Gabon was described by BW...
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Oslo-listed oil and gas E&P player BW Energy has made what it says is a substantial oil discovery at a field in the Dussafu license off the coast of Gabon, Africa, using a Borr Drilling jack-up rig.
The new oil discovery on the Bourdon prospect in the Dussafu license offshore Gabon was described by BW as substantial with good reservoir quality. The prospect forms part of the Hibiscus/Ruche development project and is located approximately 15 kilometers west of the floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) unit BW Adolo near the Tortue field.
It is also situated 7.5 kilometers southeast of the MaBoMo offshore production facility, which is a repurposed jack-up drilling rig BW obtained under a sale and lease back agreement last April.
The Oslo-listed player is the block’s operator and holds a 73.5% interest, with Panoro Energy and Gabon Oil Company as partners, holding 17.5% and 9% interests, respectively.
According to BW, the well was drilled to a total depth of 4,135 meters. The evaluation of logging data and formation pressure measurements confirm around 34 meters of pay in an overall hydrocarbon column of 45 meters in the Gamba formation, which Panoro claims is the largest hydrocarbon column discovered to date in the Dussafu license.
“The Bourdon appraisal well again confirms the significant resource potential of the Dussafu licence, which holds multiple additional prospects,” said Carl K. Arnet, CEO of BW Energy. “We will now carefully review the drilling results, but initial data indicates the potential for establishing a new development cluster with a production facility following the MaBoMo blueprint. We are evaluating a second sidetrack to further appraise the discovery”.
As stated by Panoro’s CEO, John Hamilton, the final operation in the Dussafu drilling campaign resulted in four significant oil discoveries and eight new production wells across Hibiscus/Ruche. Paired with the six pre-existing wells at the Tortue field, this has increased total gross production on the block to around 40,000 barrels of oil per day (bopd).
“We are very pleased with the outcome of our latest drilling success on Dussafu at the Bourdon prospect. Once the final data from the well and an appraisal side-track, which may be drilled, is available we will work to delineate the extent of this exciting new discovery and provide an update on estimated resources,” noted Hamilton.
“What is apparent even at this early stage is that we have potentially established the foundation for a new development cluster on the block, which holds multiple additional prospects and leads.”
This was the last assignment for Borr Drilling’s Norve jack-up rig forming part of the production drilling campaign at Dussafu. According to BW, the new discovery will enable it to book additional reserves not included in its 2024 statement of reserves.
In January, the rig was used to drill the DHIBM-7H well at Dussafu and carry out a workover/ESP replacement program on several existing wells.The new oil discovery on the Bourdon prospect in the Dussafu license offshore Gabon was described by BW as substantial with good reservoir quality. The prospect forms part of the Hibiscus/Ruche development project and is located approximately 15 kilometers west of the floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) unit BW Adolo near the Tortue field.
It is also situated 7.5 kilometers southeast of the MaBoMo offshore production facility, which is a repurposed jack-up drilling rig BW obtained under a sale and lease back agreement last April.
The Oslo-listed player is the block’s operator and holds a 73.5% interest, with Panoro Energy and Gabon Oil Company as partners, holding 17.5% and 9% interests, respectively.
According to BW, the well was drilled to a total depth of 4,135 meters. The evaluation of logging data and formation pressure measurements confirm around 34 meters of pay in an overall hydrocarbon column of 45 meters in the Gamba formation, which Panoro claims is the largest hydrocarbon column discovered to date in the Dussafu license.
“The Bourdon appraisal well again confirms the significant resource potential of the Dussafu licence, which holds multiple additional prospects,” said Carl K. Arnet, CEO of BW Energy. “We will now carefully review the drilling results, but initial data indicates the potential for establishing a new development cluster with a production facility following the MaBoMo blueprint. We are evaluating a second sidetrack to further appraise the discovery”.
As stated by Panoro’s CEO, John Hamilton, the final operation in the Dussafu drilling campaign resulted in four significant oil discoveries and eight new production wells across Hibiscus/Ruche. Paired with the six pre-existing wells at the Tortue field, this has increased total gross production on the block to around 40,000 barrels of oil per day (bopd).
“We are very pleased with the outcome of our latest drilling success on Dussafu at the Bourdon prospect. Once the final data from the well and an appraisal side-track, which may be drilled, is available we will work to delineate the extent of this exciting new discovery and provide an update on estimated resources,” noted Hamilton.
“What is apparent even at this early stage is that we have potentially established the foundation for a new development cluster on the block, which holds multiple additional prospects and leads.”
This was the last assignment for Borr Drilling’s Norve jack-up rig forming part of the production drilling campaign at Dussafu. According to BW, the new discovery will enable it to book additional reserves not included in its 2024 statement of reserves.
In January, the rig was used to drill the DHIBM-7H well at Dussafu and carry out a workover/ESP replacement program on several existing wells.
Borr Drilling also recently landed a multi-well contract for Norve with an unnamed operator in West Africa, set to start in Q3 2025. Vaalco Energy also hired the rig to carry out its 2025/2026 drilling program off the coast of Gabon.
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<title>Glacier Energy is Appointed to Support SeAH Wind with Non-Destructive Testing Services</title>
<link>https://ogv.energy/news-item/glacier-energy-is-appointed-to-support-seah-wind-with-non-destructive-testing-services/</link>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lucky Chugh]]></dc:creator>
<pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 16:05:05 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Glacier Energy is pleased to announce its appointment by SeAH Wind to provide Non Destructive Testing Services (NDT) for the Hornsea 3 Offshore Wind Project. With commercial production set to commence in the coming months, Glacier Energy will be located within the 120-acre site located on the South Bank of Teesworks. SeAH Wind will be...
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Glacier Energy is pleased to announce its appointment by SeAH Wind to provide Non Destructive Testing Services (NDT) for the Hornsea 3 Offshore Wind Project. With commercial production set to commence in the coming months, Glacier Energy will be located within the 120-acre site located on the South Bank of Teesworks.
SeAH Wind will be supplying the monopile foundations for the Hornsea 3 Offshore Wind Project, situated approximately 120 km off the Norfolk Coast in the North Sea. Upon completion, it will become the world’s largest offshore wind farm.
Glacier Energy will conduct NDT of welds throughout the manufacturing process, ensuring the highest quality standards and enhancing the reliability and durability of the monopiles to meet both Ørsted’s stringent standards and international offshore wind regulations.
Scott Martin, Group CEO at Glacier Energy said “We are proud to be supporting SeAH Wind with NDT services for the Hornsea 3 project, marking a significant milestone for Glacier Energy.
This collaboration builds on our strong heritage of supporting wind foundation manufacturers and reinforces our commitment to the North East of England’s growth. We look forward to working with SeAH Wind and playing a pivotal role in the success of the project.”
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<title>Vysus Group appoints new Chief Financial Officer</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 15:16:10 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Vysus Group, the leading technical and regulatory consultancy for the energy sector and other complex industries, is pleased to announce the appointment of Christian Hilstad as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Christian joins Vysus Group from OpusCapita, where he served as CFO and led a successful financial turnaround, transforming the company into a profitable,...
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Vysus Group, the leading technical and regulatory consultancy for the energy sector and other complex industries, is pleased to announce the appointment of Christian Hilstad as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Christian joins Vysus Group from OpusCapita, where he served as CFO and led a successful financial turnaround, transforming the company into a profitable, cash-generating business. He has held several other senior commercial and financial roles in international companies in the technology sector, as well as within IT and business consultancy.
During his role at Vysus Group, Christian will focus on further strengthening the company’s financial position as part of its strategic global expansion. He said: “This is a pivotal time for Vysus Group as we focus on delivering support to clients on a regional basis across the energy transition. This role enables me to combine my experience in finance and commercial strategy to support the delivery of our growth ambitions.
“I’ve had the opportunity to speak with many colleagues across our international offices during my first few weeks and it’s clear that there is a shared commitment to innovation and technical excellence. I look forward to being part of the next chapter in Vysus Group’s story.”
Thomas Aas Saethre, Vysus Group’s Chief Executive Officer, added: “Christian’s expertise in finance, commercial strategy and technology makes him a valuable addition to the leadership team and we are delighted he has joined the company. His guidance will play a critical role in building a robust and future-focused company.”
This appointment comes as Vysus Group strengthens its business model to better connect its specialists and drive exceptional performance and value at every stage of the energy lifecycle. The company currently has a offices across 13 countries.
For further information visit: <a href="https://www.vysusgroup.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.vysusgroup.com</a>.
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<title>FourPhase Launches Remote Monitoring Technology for Sand Management</title>
<link>https://ogv.energy/news-item/fourphase-launches-remote-monitoring-technology-for-sand-management/</link>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lucky Chugh]]></dc:creator>
<pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 14:10:08 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[FourPhase, solids and production performance specialist for the oil and gas sector, has launched The Observer™ an advanced real-time data capture and optimisation tool. Already deployed in five operations across the Gulf of Mexico and the Norwegian Continental Shelf, The Observer™ is set to be rolled out across all FourPhase operations, enabling full remote monitoring....
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[FourPhase, solids and production performance specialist for the oil and gas sector, has launched The Observer<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/2122.png" alt="™" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> an advanced real-time data capture and optimisation tool. Already deployed in five operations across the Gulf of Mexico and the Norwegian Continental Shelf, The Observer<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/2122.png" alt="™" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> is set to be rolled out across all FourPhase operations, enabling full remote monitoring. The real-time data it offers is invaluable as more operators are focusing on smart operations driven by data insights.
The Observer<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/2122.png" alt="™" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> addresses three key industry challenges: reducing downtime through informed decision-making, optimising equipment maintenance, and facilitating the transition to remote operations. The Observer<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/2122.png" alt="™" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> captures real-time data to generate a live operational display in FourPhase’s operations centre. Simultaneously, this data populates online dashboards, accessible to customers worldwide.
Most importantly, The Observer<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/2122.png" alt="™" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> is built on a robust security framework. Following a zero-trust security model, The Observer<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/2122.png" alt="™" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> complies with ISO 27001, 27017, and 27701 standards. It ensures a secure connection to onshore operations via Starlink or similar technologies. This offers operators a secure channel to send information to the respective onshore operations centres and provides a first step toward remote management and unmanned operations.”Coupled with onsite remote operations, these capabilities are enabling a step-change improvement in offshore sand management. This opens up new opportunities for production optimisation and autonomy that were previously not possible,” says FourPhase CEO Øyvind Heradstveit.
FourPhase has been capturing solids management information since 2013. By utilising its database and simulating operational scenarios, the company has delivered uptime above 99.5% over the last 10 years. The database allows FourPhase to plan new operations by utilising data from real-world field experience as opposed to theoretical values based solely on calculations.
“As the energy industry operates with multiple, often competing, data-sharing standards, we’ve developed The Observer<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/2122.png" alt="™" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> as a universal solution, integrating over 300 languages and protocols rather than locking into a single standard. This allows for real-time monitoring across diverse equipment—including Multiphase Flow Meter, the DualFlow Desander, Acoustic Sand Detectors, and client plant data—all simultaneously. The goal is to capture and process data instantly, empowering operators with real-time insights to make informed decisions,” says Jørgen Bruntveit, COO/CTO.
“Many competitors claim real-time monitoring, yet their systems often suffer from minute-long delays and cumbersome designs—some as large as a server rack. The Observer<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/2122.png" alt="™" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> delivers true real-time monitoring in a form factor small enough to hold in one hand,” adds Bruntveit.
Although real-time condition monitoring and data-driven optimisation are now standard in numerous production-related processes, sand management largely depends on labour-intensive legacy workflows. This reliance hinders the adoption of autonomous platforms and low-manning concepts. FourPhase has bridged this gap by investing heavily in remote monitoring technology. As a result, The Observer<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/2122.png" alt="™" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> now enables comprehensive oversight of its entire fleet, including desanders.
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<title>Motive backs North Sea growth with six figure investment in Peterhead facility</title>
<link>https://ogv.energy/news-item/motive-backs-north-sea-growth-with-six-figure-investment-in-peterhead-facility/</link>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lucky Chugh]]></dc:creator>
<pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 13:03:25 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Peterhead, Scotland – 6th March 2025 – Motive Offshore Group (Motive), a leading provider of rental, inspection, and engineering services for the energy sector, announces more than half a million pounds of investment in its facility in Peterhead, Scotland. This investment marks a significant step in enhancing Motive’s operations in the North Sea, following its...
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Peterhead, Scotland – 6th March 2025 – Motive Offshore Group (Motive), a leading provider of rental, inspection, and engineering services for the energy sector, announces more than half a million pounds of investment in its facility in Peterhead, Scotland. This investment marks a significant step in enhancing Motive’s operations in the North Sea, following its purchase of the site in 2024.
The purpose-built Peterhead operations site, due to be fully refurbished by the end of 2025, will serve as a key hub for Motive’s expanding fleet of offshore equipment and testing services, offering clients an end-to-end provision under one roof across loadouts, testing, and operations. The facility, purchased as part of Motive’s acquisition of Aquatic, will bolster the company’s ability to support ongoing subsea projects in the North Sea by bringing greater efficiencies to clients through faster turnaround and ensuring it continues to deliver first-class integrated solutions across the global offshore energy sector, from oil and gas to renewables.
Dave Acton, CEO at Motive, said: “The investment in Peterhead allows us to expand our local capabilities and better support the growing demands of clients. As Scotland’s energy sector navigates this transitional phase, shaped by the shift to renewables, rising demand for reliable power, and the need for ever greater innovation, this commitment comes at an important moment. It allows us to deliver even more efficient and reliable solutions for our customers across the North Sea.”
While expanding its local headcount by 30%, the new facility also underscores Motive’s commitment to ESG principles, integrating comprehensive staff training, waste reduction and enhanced operational efficiencies to minimise its environmental footprint.
Steven Kilpatrick, European Rentals Director at Motive, said: “We’re incredibly motivated by the opportunities in Peterhead and proud to be embedding ourselves further into the local community. This new facility not only means we can grow our local workforce but also that we can continue our long-standing commitment to the careers and progression of our people.”
Peterhead is expected to play a central role in supporting Motive’s growing portfolio of projects, reinforcing the company’s position as a key partner for offshore energy operations in the region and globally.
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<title>Subsea7 claims top honours at Scottish ACTIVE Cup project management event</title>
<link>https://ogv.energy/news-item/subsea7-claims-top-honours-at-scottish-active-cup-project-management-event/</link>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lucky Chugh]]></dc:creator>
<pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 12:56:46 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Subsea7 was crowned champions of the 51st ECITB ACTIVE Cup as 10 teams from companies in the engineering construction industry in Scotland competed at Carnoustie Golf Hotel near Dundee. Now in its 31st year, the event was the second ACTIVE Cup project management competition of the year, after the team from Aker Solutions Ltd came...
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Subsea7 was crowned champions of the 51st ECITB ACTIVE Cup as 10 teams from companies in the engineering construction industry in Scotland competed at Carnoustie Golf Hotel near Dundee.
Now in its 31st year, the event was the second ACTIVE Cup project management competition of the year, after the team from Aker Solutions Ltd came out on top in January at Cranfield University, near Milton Keynes.
After three days of competition, Subsea7 claimed the coveted title, with the teams from Three60 Energy (Gold Award) and Altrad (Silver Winner) the runners up.
The Most Improved Award went to the team from Stork, while the remaining cohorts came from Aker Solutions, McDermott LCS, Technip FMC, Wood, Kent Energies and Worley.
The winning team was made up of Scott Cassie (Senior Project Engineer), Hayden Millar (Project Engineer), Connor Mitchell (Pre-Commissioning Engineer), Kirsty Harper (Subcontract Specialist) and Lynne Calderwood (Senior SCM Subcontract Specialist).
Scott, who was the project manager during the competition in the winning team at Subsea7, said: “Our collaborative approach and team spirit was paramount to our successful project execution. It was a brilliant experience in which we learned vital lessons and will utilise these within our future careers.”
<h2>Ensuring industry has much-needed project management skills</h2>
Organised by the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB), the event is run in collaboration with, and hosted by, Cranfield School of Management.
The ACTIVE Cup, which takes place three times a year, involves teams of up to five managing a project from concept through to completion with the aim of making the most profit against their initial cost.
ECITB Director of Regional Operations Matt Knights, who was on hand to give out prizes to the winners, said: “Congratulations to Subsea7 and all the teams that took part across three days of unique and immersive learning. I’d also like to thank the respective employers for supporting their teams.
“Project management competence is a fundamental foundation in the effective delivery of projects across our industry. By putting on practical events like this, the ECITB is helping ensure the industry and our employers across the ECI have the project management skills needed to run projects.
“The competition enables teams to experience the whole project management process as they manage a simulated project through an execution phase of 28 weeks.
“While a wide range of project management skills are tested during the event, delegates also develop a deeper understanding of management processes in the continuous planning, execution and control cycle of a dynamic project.”
The third of the three ACTIVE Cup events in 2025 takes place back at Cranfield University from Friday 4 to Sunday 6 July, with applications to take part in this event open now.
Find out more about the ACTIVE Cup and how to enter in July
The ACTIVE Cup is part of the ECITB’s wider project management training programmes aimed at raising skill levels within the engineering construction industry.
As well as its industry-leading range of courses and qualifications in project controls and supervisory skills, the ECITB supports employers to develop project management skills through its project management mentoring programme and supporting additional specialist courses.
Find out more about the ECITB’s project management programmes
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