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OGUK’s appeal for more O&G sector support to enable the energy transition

As part of OGUK’s 2021 Business Outlook, the association has emphasised that securing and sustaining investment in the sector would be…

Support for Scottish independence is booming – what does that mean for North Sea oil?

There’s a common idea that, across seven years, all the cells in the human body die and are replaced by…

Sizing up – is automation coming to seismic surveys?

In today’s climate, making any sort of prediction is a dangerous and sometimes foolish endeavour. As quickly as a decision…

Q&A: the outlook for oil and gas in Africa with the African Energy Chamber

Decarbonisation and the shale gas revolution were already creating challenges for the African offshore oil and gas industry. Then the…

Testing digital twins: do they work in oil and gas?

By adding predictability, time and cost savings, and product quality, digital twins have established an important role as part of…

Q&A: Gender disparity in the legal oil and gas sector

While gender gaps in employment differ across the various sub-sectors, according to a  2019 study by the International Renewable Energy…

What will Biden’s presidency mean for Gulf of Mexico offshore operators?

Fear runs deep in Houston. In an average year, offshore industry conferences would draw oil industrialists from across the world…

Bring on Biden: new issue of Offshore Technology Focus out now

The new issue of Offshore Technology Focus is out now. We've put together a new look for the magazine, with…