WIRELINE Issue 35 Spring 2016

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OIL & GAS UK

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.

Image courtesy of Katie Callaghan, Butterfly Conservation

MEMBERSHIP MATTERS

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.

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.uk with any queries.

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