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European Offshore Energy Exhibition set to make waves in 2016

The biennial European Offshore Energy Exhibition, co-located alongside; Drives & Controls, Plant and Asset Management, Air-Tech and Fluid Power & Systems Exhibitions – is once again set to return to Birmingham’s NEC (Halls 3/3A) from 12-14th April 2016, alongside MACH 2016 and National Electronics Week 2016. Collectively the exhibitions will be the largest manufacturing and engineering events of 2016, and will create an unmissable event.

Statoil’s Mariner project to be discussed at joint industry event

Four members of Statoil’s Mariner subsurface team are set to discuss exactly how important it is for collaboration between disciplines to deliver value, as well as inspiring the next generation of geoscientists and engineers.

Young subsea engineers inspired to design underwater robots

Subsea UK will sponsor an initiative which inspires budding subsea engineers for a second year. The body which represents the £9bn subsea industry has now committed £20,000 to the Scottish MATE ROV competition.

Renewable energy record achieved at London Array

London Array has set a new record for the amount of clean electricity produced by an offshore wind farm in a single calendar month.

DNV GL helps industry navigate environmental requirements of EU Offshore Safety Directive

The recently implemented EU Offshore Safety Directive1 is now mandatory and requires identification of major environmental incidents (MEIs) and the associated safety and environmental critical elements (SECEs)2.

Alignment for Decom North Sea and Oil & Gas UK

UK offshore oil and gas industry trade bodies Oil & Gas UK and Decom North Sea are to align on key areas to deliver a more efficient and effective decommissioning agenda for the North Sea.

European Commission ready to step in on EU renewables target

The European Commission must take the necessary measures to ensure that EU member states meet the "at least" 27% renewable energy target by 2030.

First phase of tidal array cabling project hailed a success

The first phase of a major project to investigate cost-effective methods of cable laying for tidal energy arrays has been hailed a success.

Global Marine Systems re-enters power market

Global Marine Systems Limited, the UK headquartered world leader in subsea cable route design, installation and maintenance, is re-entering the power market after a brief absence.

Subsea UK to build regional hub in South of England

Industry body, Subsea UK, is looking to establish a regional hub in the south of England that will bring together businesses across the subsea supply chain to identify opportunities and debate the challenges facing the sector which supports around 55,000 jobs and generates £9billion to the UK economy.

DNV GL helps industry navigate environmental requirements of EU Offshore Safety Directive

The recently implemented EU Offshore Safety Directive1 is now mandatory and requires identification of major environmental incidents (MEIs) and the associated safety and environmental critical elements (SECEs)2.

UK oil and gas firms are missing opportunities on collaboration

A lack of effective supply chain collaboration means companies are missing out on maximising the potential value from the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS), according to Deloitte’s survey of oil and gas operators and oilfield services companies.

Wind power to serve a quarter of Europe's electricity demand by 2030

Wind power can meet a quarter of Europe’s electricity demand by 2030 if Member States deliver on climate and energy pledges, according to the latest forecasts by the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA).

OE 2015 confirms a positive outlook for the industry

SPE Offshore Europe 2015, held in Aberdeen, Scotland from September 8-11, sent out a very clear message that the oil and gas industry has a future for many years to come.

BP Quad milestone

A major milestone has been reached in Babcock’s delivery of 73 subsea structures for BP’s Quad 204 offshore redevelopment project, 130km west of Shetland, forming an integral part of the major investment in the upgrading and replacement of the subsea facilities to enable the full development of the reserves.

Oil and gas poll set to give the next generation a voice

During Offshore Europe, a panel of leading international industry experts will discuss the preconceived perceptions that students and graduates have of a career in oil and gas, and how they differ from the experiences of those operating in the sector.

Signing ceremony for wind turbine manufacturing facility in Cuxhaven

Only a few days after announcing the official start for Siemens’ wind turbine manufacturing facility in Cuxhaven, Germany, Siemens senior management and political leaders gathered in Cuxhaven for a signing ceremony for the planned facility.

$1bn North Sea investment from BP welcomed

Oil & Gas UK has welcome BP’s announcement today of a $1billion investment in its Eastern Trough Area Project, securing the project’s future for a further 15 years to 2030.

Energy Minister welcomes opening of Westermost Rough

Energy and Climate Change Minister Lord Bourne has welcomed the opening of the Westermost Rough offshore wind farm.

New Energy Bill welcomed by oil & gas industry

Oil & Gas UK’s chief executive, Deirdre Michie, welcomed the recent publication of the new Energy Bill.

UK Offshore oil and gas must become sustainable in a $60 world, warns industry body

The UK offshore oil and gas industry must become sustainable ‘in a world of $60 oil’, warned Oil & Gas UK’s chief executive, Deirdre Michie.

Siemens wins major HVDC order to connect British and Belgian power grid

Siemens has been awarded an order for a high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission system to connect the British and Belgian national grids via subsea cable.

Important research announced at decommissioning event

A contract to identify pioneering methods of salvage and re-use options for concrete subsea mattresses has been completed.

EC needs new controls to ensure renewable energy pledge target by 2030

The European Commission needs new powers to ensure that Member States meet the EU’s 27% renewable energy pledge by 2030, according to a paper released by the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA).

Green light for world's first tidal lagoon

The world’s first ever tidal lagoon energy project has been granted planning permission by the UK Energy Secretary Amber Rudd. The project is scheduled to be built in Swansea Bay by British company Tidal Lagoon Power, which has pioneered the scheme from the beginning.