OE23 Podcast

5 Sep

14:00

How is artificial intelligence and the new digitised world optimising asset maintenance?

Asset operators across the globe are faced with the dual challenge to increase production of critical resources whilst under pressure to decarbonise, digitalise and reduce operating costs. We will delve into how AI is enabling operators to utilise existing data to optimise their maintenance, and perform the right work, at the right time – ultimately unlocking capacity to delivery more efficient and effective operations.

Speakers:
Gordon Buchan, Operations Director, Wood
Stephen Kelmen, Operations Director, Wood

5 Sep

16:00

Decarbonising upstream oil and gas - where are the opportunities?

Energy security challenges over the last 18months have brought greater pragmatism around the enduring role that hydrocarbons will play in our energy system. However, the need to deliver this energy with the lowest possible carbon intensity remains critical. Hear from industry experts who are leading the decarbonisation challenge and accelerating the transition towards net zero.

Speakers:
Matthew Morley, Business Development Director, Wood
Rebecca Allison, COO, Net Zero Technology Centre

6 Sep

11:30

Lessons for Successful Digital Twin Implementation in Operations.

'Digital Twin', the digital buzzword of the decade. There is too much emphasis put on the technology – overlooking the fact that it is just one ingredient in a successful digital transformation. Rob Kennedy, Wood's Director of Digital Twin Solutions looks at an approach to planning and implementing operational digital twins that is designed to maximise the asset owner’s return on investment, by putting the necessary focus on the people, process and information elements, as well as addressing the technology.

Speakers: Rob Kennedy, Director of Digital Twin Studies, Wood

6 Sep

13:30

Unlocking our energy future - the economic outlook for the UK’s offshore industry 

Steve Nicol, Executive President of Operations at Wood joins Ross Dornan, OEUK’s Market Intelligence Manager to discuss the key findings of the Offshore Energies UK Economic Outlook Report for 2023. Delve into the headlines of this year’s landmark report outlining how we can build the nation’s energy security and its low carbon future.

Speakers: Steve Nicol, Executive President of Operations, Wood | Ross Dornan, Market Intelligence Manager, OEUK

6 Sep

15:00

Walking the line between energy security, resilience, affordability and responsibility.

Following the earlier panel discussion, Ellis Renforth, President of Operations, EMEA at Wood delves deeper into our energy security challenges in the UK. Alongside Alan Murray from Kellas Midstream, they will discuss how oil and gas will continue to play a pivotal role in our future integrated energy system, and how we can ensure we keep the lights on, whilst navigating an orderly transition.

Speakers: Ellis Renforth, President of Operations, EMEA at Wood | Alan Murray, Chief Operating Officer, Kellas Midstream

7 Sep

11:00

Net Zero industrial clusters - can the UK steal a march on the global CCS market?

'A net zero future will not happen without significant investment in CCUS. The focus on industrial clusters with shared infrastructure, is helping to provide economies of scale and improve the commercial viability of CCS projects. However, there are significant challenges when it comes to capturing and transporting CO2 from a cluster of different emitters. We will share valuable insight on how to safety capture, transport and store CO2, and discuss how these pathfinder projects could set the UK up to lead the way in a developing CCS market.

Speakers:
Hooman Haghighi, Director Decarbonisation Solutions, Wood
James Holbeach, Senior Director for Production Optimisation, Wood

7 Sep

15:00

Harnessing the power of hydrogen - the case for a colour-blind approach.

Hydrogen’s versatility and low-carbon credentials mean it should play a crucial role in the integrated energy systems of the future. Yet, too often, continued progress is slowed down by a debate around the ‘colour’ of this important energy vector. Join Wood's decarbonisation team as they discuss why this approach is key to building near and long-term momentum.

Speakers:
Martin Banks, Director of Hydrogen, Wood
Keiren Lake, Siemens

7 Sep

13:30

Regional approaches to delivering net zero.

Across the globe, there’s strong commitment on the importance of delivering a net zero future. But while the destination is agreed, the journey to get there will be unique for each individual country. In this podcast, we explore some of the approaches being taken by some of the leading nations across the globe as they look to build momentum behind their net zero ambitions.

Speakers:
Dan Carter, President of Decarbonisation, Wood
Andy Brooks, Director of New Ventures, NSTA

8 Sep

11:00

Upskilling the workforce to deliver an accelerated energy transition?

Developing a skilled yet mobile workforce, who can work competently across the energy industry, is key to delivering the energy transition. Join the team as we discuss what a truly mobile workforce looks like, and what crucial steps are needed to ensure we retain and attract talent.

Speakers:
Caroline McMurray, Senior Resourcing Manager, Wood
Faye Sherriffs, Vice President Energy Transition, OPITO