Demographics Report 2014

1. Foreword This is the eighth annual UKContinental Shelf (UKCS) OffshoreWorkforceDemographics Report in a series dating back to 2006. Since the report was first published, we have seen the offshoreworkforce grow year-on-year and 2013wasnoexception. Considering the record levels of investment in the UK oil and gas industry last year of £14.4 billion 1 , this is perhaps not surprising, but given the reduction in helicopter capacity following suspension of the EC225Super Pumas, this rise in theoffshoreworkforcewasnot a foregone conclusion. This latest report continues to provide useful insights into the profile and composition of the offshore workforce, which is important in understanding current trends and enhancing forward planning. There is good news on the average age front, but increasing the proportion of female offshore workers is still proving to be a challenge. With several decades of oil and gas production on the UKCS ahead of us, this lack of gender diversity represents an untapped pool of talent and the industry must continue to work towards solving this conundrum. With the support of both theUK and ScottishGovernments, we continue to address thewell-documented skills shortage in the sector, by raising awareness of the diverse, stimulating and rewarding career opportunities available; encouraging the uptake of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subjects in schools; and supporting the transition of skilled personnel from other sectors, such as the armed forces and shipbuilding, intoour great industry.

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Wehopeyoufind this reportof interest andwouldwelcomeyour feedback. If youhaveanyqueries, pleasedirect them toOil&GasUK’s employment and skills issuesmanager, DrAlixThom, onathom@oilandgasuk.co.uk.

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DrAlixThom Oil&GasUK’s employment and skills issuesmanager

1. Oil&GasUK’sActivity Survey2014 is available todownloadat:www.oilandgasuk.co.uk/forecasts.cfm

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