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NEWMEMBERS JOIN OIL & GAS UK
We are pleased to welcome the following companies that have joined
Oil & Gas UK since the last issue of
Wireline
:
Ampelmann Operations, Azinor Catalyst, Centrifuges Unlimited,
Edison E&P UK, Exprodat Consulting, Hydrasun, Imagen, Lerwick Port
Authority, Lyme Bay Consulting, Operational Excellence, StormGeo
and Tendeka.
Oil & Gas UK’s Mark Mullins is committed to ensuring that
the membership is tailored to members’ needs so please contact him
on
mmullins@oilandgasuk.co.ukwith any queries.
HAROLD HUGHES OBE
Oil & Gas UK was saddened to learn of the death of Harold Hughes in October 2015.
Harold will be remembered for his energy and dedication as director general for the
UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA) (before it became Oil & Gas UK) from 1989
to 1997. Prior to this, he was general manager at British Gas Exploration and Production
from 1981 to 1989 – a critical period in which he negotiated the licences for assets purchased
following the company’s privatisation in 1986.
Outside of work, Harold played a key role in the work of the Butterfly Conservation charity,
particularly as chairman from 1991 to 1999. During his time as chair he helped raise funds
to appoint its first employee and was responsible for securing major sponsorship that helped
to launch an advertising campaign boosting membership from under 3,000 to 10,000.
Oil & Gas UK is grateful for Harold’s services to our industry and offer our sincerest
condolences to his family and friends.
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SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON SME MEMBERS
Oil & Gas UK’s new Steering Group for members that are small-to-medium sized enterprises (SMEs) met for the
first time on 21 March. Led by Rod Buchan, executive chairman of IMES Group, the group’s objective is to develop
initiatives that raise awareness of the contribution that SMEs make to the UK offshore oil and gas industry, tackle barriers
to market access and address cultural behaviours within the sector.
For more information, contact Mark Mullins on
mmullins@oilandgasuk.co.uk.
MEMBERSHIP MATTERS
Image courtesy of Katie Callaghan, Butterfly Conservation