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Shell CEO to speak at SPE Offshore Europe 2017

Mar 27, 2017

Shell CEO Ben van Beurden is to speak at the opening plenary session at SPE Offshore Europe 2017, which is being held in Aberdeen from 5-8 September 2017. van Beurden will address several hundred oil and gas industry professionals in…

Sir Ian promotes OE & Me, ahead of SPE Offshore Europe 2017

Mar 10, 2017

Industry doyen Sir Ian Wood has kicked-off a new campaign ahead of SPE Offshore Europe 2017 to encourage previous and future visitors, exhibitors and speakers to share their experiences of the event and what they are looking forward to seeing at September’s conference and exhibition…

BP CEO to open SPE Offshore Europe 2017

Feb 22, 2017

BP group chief executive Bob Dudley will underline the value of the North Sea in the oil major’s global portfolio when he leads the opening plenary session at SPE Offshore Europe 2017 being held in Aberdeen from 5-8 September 2017. Dudley…

SPE Offshore Europe call for papers

Sep 07, 2016

'Embracing New Realities: Reinventing our Industry' has been announced as the central theme for SPE Offshore Europe 2017, set to take place in Aberdeen from 5-8 September 2017. Conference chair Catherine MacGregor, president, Reservoir Characterization Group…

SPE Offshore Europe committee formed

Aug 11, 2016

A 16-strong executive committee of industry experts has been appointed for SPE Offshore Europe 2017, including senior executives from Statoil, Total and Schlumberger.  The team is now working on the theme and topics for the biennial event…

Reinvention opportunity for SPE Offshore Europe 2017

Mar 22, 2016

The organizers of SPE Offshore Europe have announced the chairman for the 2017 edition of the biennial event – and she says now is the time for the industry to reinvent itself. Catherine MacGregor (pictured, right), President Europe & Africa…

2016 Offshore Achievement Awards open for entries

Oct 02, 2015

Following the launch during last month’s Offshore Europe, entries have opened Thursday, 1 October, for the 2016 Offshore Achievement Awards, sponsored by TAQA. Supported by Offshore Engineer (OE), the annual awards are organized and hosted…

The ISIS threat

Oct 01, 2015

While much of SPE Offshore Europe focused on the North Sea, there was also a strong global focus, via UK Trade and Industry’s country briefings, as well as keynote sessions looking at global security issues. John Bradbury sat in on the “Security of staff and assets” keynote…

A 2.0 silver lining?

Oct 01, 2015

Low oil prices, falling investment and the need to transform the UK exploration and production sector were high on the agenda at SPE Offshore Europe. Elaine Maslin reflects. A packed plenary session during SPE Offshore Europe 2015…

Doing it for the kids

Oct 01, 2015

The theme of this year’s SPE Offshore Europe is inspiring the next generation, and the event’s opening plenary showed how a few notable figures set foot on their STEM career paths. Audrey Leon reports. Opening…

EIA: low prices lead to reduced investment

Sep 24, 2015

Sustained low oil prices could lead to a long-term drop in upstream oil and natural gas investment, according to a new report by the US Energy Information Administration. “Given the fall in oil prices that began in mid-2014 and the relationship between oil prices and upstream investment…

SPE Offshore Europe show wrap up

Sep 15, 2015

Day 1 opening plenary on “How to Inspire the Next Generation,” featuring: Professor Brian Cox; Keisuke Sadamori, IEA; Liz Rogers, Head of Environment and Social Responsibility, BP; Simon Bittleston…

OE15: 140 fields to cease production in five years

Sep 10, 2015

Some 140 fields could cease production on the UK Continental Shelf over the next five years, according to research by analysts Wood Mackenzie.  The firm says high oil prices have enabled North Sea operators to extend field life and delay decommissioning time and time again…

OE15: 2016 SPE Offshore Achievement Awards launched

Sep 10, 2015

The 2016 Offshore Achievement Awards are being launched today at SPE Offshore Europe, with new categories revealed.  2016 will mark the 30th anniversary of the awards, since their inception by Scottish Enterprise. The awards, relaunched in 2011…

OE15: Reasons for optimism in a down market

Sep 10, 2015

Proserv CEO David Lamont is keeping his head held high during these depressing market conditions. The executive says he remains optimistic about the North Sea, especially because of the downturn.  In fact, during SPE Offshore Europe, he described it as good for the region…

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