Wireline Issue 44 - Spring 2019

News

Winners

Apprentice of the Year (sponsored by OPITO) Ryan Fernando, Aker Solutions Graduate of the Year (sponsored by ECITB) Gareth McQueen, Shell U.K. Limited The Oil & Gas UK Mentor of the Year Award 2018 Giuseppe Tizzano, BP

The Oil & Gas UK Diversity and

Inclusiveness Award 2018 (sponsored by

Spirit Energy) BP North Sea BRGs

The Oil & Gas UK Workforce Engagement Award 2018 (sponsored by Fairfield Energy Limited) Shell U.K. Limited The Oil & Gas UK Business Innovation Award 2018 SME – AIS Training Large Enterprise – Stork, A Fluor Company The Oil & Gas UK Excellence in Decommissioning Award 2018 CNR International (UK) Limited The Oil & Gas Authority MER UK Award 2018 (sponsored by Oil and Gas Authority) CNR International (UK) Limited HGSL, Dana Petroleum and Premier Oil

Praising the winners, Deirdre Michie, chief executive of Oil & Gas UK, said: “Our awards are a highlight of the industry calendar and are an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of the people in our pioneering sector, which continues to adapt, improve and build its strength even in the face of the tough challenges in recent years. “Hearingabouttheremarkableachievements by companies and individuals reinforces the bright future which lies ahead for the UK’s offshore oil and gas industry.” UK government backs CCUS Energy Minister Claire Perry officially launched a government action plan to deliver the UK’s first carbon capture usage and storage (CCUS) project by the mid- 2020s. Launched at the International CCUS Summit in Edinburgh on 28 November, the

Industry excellence recognised at Oil & Gas UK Awards

More than 500 people from across the industry gathered to celebrate pioneering individuals and companies for their contributions in business innovation, workforce engagement and decommissioning at the 2018 Oil & Gas UK Awards, held in Aberdeen in November. Hosted by Channel 4 presenter Cathy Newman, the ceremony recognises outstanding performance from companies, as well as high-performing individuals, for their unique, positive and notable contributions to the sector.

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