WIRELINE Issue 37 - Autumn 2016

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NEWS ROUND-UP OIL & GAS UK
18. FIRST STUDENTS ENROL FOR GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN
PETROLEUM DATA MANAGEMENT
The pioneering Graduate Certificate in Petroleum Data Management has taken its first
intake of 25 students. The course, developed by Common Data Access Limited (CDA) and
Robert Gordon University, is aimed at those looking to begin a career in petroleum data
management or to formalise knowledge already gained on the job. CDA has awarded four
fully-funded scholarships for the 2016-17 academic year. The course is available online and
gives students flexibility of where and when they can study while still offering access to
tutors and other class members.
Malcolm Fleming, CDA chief executive, says: “The value generated by exploration and
production activities relies on accurate information – the key to which is high quality
data management. It is therefore crucial that the industry recognises the importance of
promoting the professionalisation of petroleum data managers.”
Find out more about the course at
19. ABERDEEN UNIVERSITY DEVELOPS MASTERS IN
DATA MANAGEMENT
The University of Aberdeen is teaming up with key players from the industry to offer a new Masters
degree in Petroleum Data Management. The programme has been set up through agreement with
Common Data Access Limited (CDA), and will be sponsored by leading multinationals, including
Shell, Total and Chevron.
The MSc will be delivered on a multi-disciplinary basis across the departments of Geography,
Geology, Computing Science and Law, and will cover subjects such as data governance, data
quality management, information security management, and service and project management. The
programme launches in 2017, initially on a part-time basis. Distance learning and full-time options
will follow in 2018.
University of Aberdeen programme co-ordinator, Professor Judith Masthoff, comments: “The course
is being developed with input from our industrial partners to ensure the programme is tailored
to their needs. It will provide graduates with job-ready expertise that will allow them to meet a
growing demand for skills in this area.”
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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:
Aberdeen Radiators Ltd; Agilis KLMLtd; Chris Dykes International Ltd;
Drug and Alcohol Testing Services Ltd; Independent Oil &Gas plc; Interventek
Subsea Engineering Ltd; Kongsberg Maritime Ltd; Prodrill Engineering Ltd;
Quadrant Chambers; The Decommissioning Company Limited;
University of Strathclyde Oil and Gas Institute; and Zennor Petroleum.
Our membership relations advisers – Johanna Campbell and
Mark Mullins – are committed to ensuring that Oil & Gas UK
membership is carefully tailored to your needs so please contact them
with any queries on .
MEMBERSHIP MATTERS
17. OGA AWARDS SURFACE AND SUBSURFACE
STUDY CONTRACTS
The Oil and Gas Authority has awarded four contracts with a combined value
of more than £6 million for surface and subsurface studies. The contracts will
run over three years to improve geotechnical understanding for exploration,
development, production, late-life planning and decommissioning on the
UK Continental Shelf. The companies carrying out this work are Lloyds Register,
Schlumberger and the British Geological Survey.
Find out more at
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