WIRELINE Issue 32 - Summer 2015

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WIRELINE Contents

15 A fresh approach

20 Introducing

Deirdre Michie

How the industry is re-evaluating how it can best use the latest

Deirdre Michie, Oil & Gas UK’s new chief executive, talks about her priorities for the trade association and tackling the challenges the industry faces.

seismic technologies and geophysical learning to pinpoint commercial opportunities more accurately and efficiently and convert discoveries into economically viable developments.

REGULARS

23 The Oil & Gas Authority Wireline finds out more about the new Oil and Gas Authority from chief executive Andy Samuel.

26 Pride in production Exploring the remarkable journey of three decades of gas production at Morecambe Bay.

5 News round-up from Oil & Gas UK Includes news on industry’s efforts to improve efficiency, an operator-funded search and rescue helicopter service, the European Medium Combustion Plant Directive, the Well Services Contractors Report , plus new advice for oil spill response. 10 Membership matters Eighteen new companies join our ever expanding professional network and Oil & Gas UK welcomes new additions to its Board. 12 Dates for your diary Save the dates and book online for Oil & Gas UK’s industry-leading events. Here is your chance to network with colleagues and gain valuable knowledge on the sector’s hot topics.

35 Celebrating safety The UK Oil and Gas

31 In the spotlight

Ingen Ideas has received a string of industry nominations and awards for its training and development. Wireline caught up with human

Industry Safety Awards once again celebrated the people, teams and

companies making a real difference to offshore health and safety.

resources manager Cheryl Newman.

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