WIRELINE - Autumn 2017

Oil & Gas UK | News Round-Up

13. New suite of wells guidelines Oil & Gas UK’s Wells Forum has updated three guidelines to help industry maintain well integrity. Two of the publications focus on competencies for wells personnel and wells examiners. A third document – Guidelines for Well Operators on Well Examination – reflects changes to safety regulations.

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Download the suite of guidelines at www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/publications.

They are free to members of Oil & Gas UK.

14. Workforce demographics data available Workforce demographics data have been released to complement the employment figures published in Oil & Gas UK’s Economic Report . The Workforce Report provides additional information on the jobs supported by the UK upstream oil and gas industry, as well as the demographic breakdown of the offshore workforce. Alix Thom, Oil & Gas UK’s workforce engagement and skills manager, says: “Our report sheds more light on the employment of an industry that has seen a significant contraction because of the global downturn. While employment has fallen over the last two years, the rate of contraction appears to be slowing and we are seeing more positive signs, such as increased activity west of Shetland.”

Get a copy of the report at www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/workforce-report.

15. UK expertise shared with Mexico

Oil & Gas UK’s business excellence team addressed delegates at an Energy Day on 2 October in Mexico, to discuss the next steps for the country’s energy sector. This follows reform that now allows local and foreign private investment after decades of the industry being nationalised. At the event hosted by the British Chamber of Commerce, Oil & Gas UK gave an overview of the UK Continental Shelf and highlighted the export capabilities and expertise of the UK’s supply chain.

16. US embassy delegation meets Oil & Gas UK members Representatives from the US Embassy and Consulate General attended a roundtable meeting with Oil & Gas UK members in Aberdeen. Following an overview of the current state of industry, they discussed export trade finance, Brexit and post-Brexit trade deals, the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, mergers and acquisitions, as well as improvements in industry efficiency.

The delegation from the embassy included John Simmons, Minister Counselor for Commercial Affairs; David Kovatch, Energy Attaché and Director; and Dr Claudia Colombo, International Trade Advisor for Energy and Environment. They were joined by Robbie McGregor, Programs and Engagement Manager from U.S. Consulate General Edinburgh and senior representatives from GE Oil and Gas, Chrysaor and Chevron.

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