Collaboration Zone | Offshore Europe

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DAY ONE – THE POWER OF COLLABORATION CO-HOSTED WITH CENTEK GROUP

“Two heads are better than one, not because either is infallible, but because they are unlikely to go wrong in the same direction.” - C.S. Lewis

In efforts to create a more sustainable energy future, we have seen many exciting collaborations come together in pursuit of decarbonation targets. By joining forces companies can increase their knowledge, expertise, adopt smarter working practices and embrace technological change. Join us as we look at some of these energy collaborations and hear more about their plans and future projects.

10:00 - 11:15

Small steps for a bigger change: Decarbonisation strategies through technology.

What do we need to do to develop and evolve technology to meet our low carbon targets? In this session we will look at both existing and new technologies which are proving instrumental in the decarbonisation of the energy sector.

Ross McHardy, Group Director, ICR.
Aadam Sufi, Energy Analyst, EIC.
Allessandro Speranza, Senior Technology Portfolio Manager, KBC (a Yokogawa Company) ICR.
Ross McHardy, Group Director, ICR.
David Clark, CEO, Vysus Group.
Andrew Douglas, Applications & Sales Engineer, Mocean Energy.

14:00 – 15:00

Breaking the Mould – A Collaboration Case Study from Centek Group.

With a raft of expensive ‘low friction’ centralizers launched on the market in recent years, friction has clearly become a hot topic for cementing and drilling engineers. Friction factors are key to simulation packages which are used to predict downhole performance and support product selection. However, whilst the basics of friction are well understood within the oil and gas energy, the impact of formation type, drilling fluid properties, well hole cleanout and wellbore stability on friction factors are largely unknown. Most friction factors are based on the material or coating used for the centralizer and are measured using standard friction tests which bear little relation to downhole environment and often do not consider wear on the low friction material.

As the innovator of the S2 single piece bow spring centralizer, a product which has virtually eliminated downhole breakages and can be used with low or no start and running forces, Centek wanted to thoroughly investigate friction before developing their own low friction product. Whilst the company has its own on-site test facilities and laboratory, it sought outside support when it embarked on the new product development. This has been part funded through an Innovation UK grant and combines the expertise of tooling companies, University of Exeter research engineers and manufacturers from across the UK to develop a low friction and low wearing product and a real-world test protocol and equipment to prove its performance downhole.

In their presentation, Dr Amin Hedayetullah, Engineering Innovation Manager at Centek, Luke Savage, Senior Research Fellow, and Soumyajit Mojumder, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, from the University of Exeter will explain the challenges facing the industry to reduce carbon emissions and power use, the real impact of low friction centralizers downhole and Centek’s pathway to producing a hard wearing, low friction range of centralizers to support operators. They will go onto to explain how critical seeking expertise from outside of the oil and gas industry has been to the development of a truly innovative product and how and why Innovate UK has subsidised this endeavour. Finally, they will showcase the latest results of their research into potential low friction materials and the challenges of bringing this to market within the 18-month time frame.

15:00 - 16:00

Differing Perspectives on an Integrated Energy System in the North Sea.

Collaboration between organisations is critical to success in creating an integrated energy system, and as the North Sea is recognised as a significant hub for energy production and consumption it becomes a vital element for countries surrounding it. Listen to hear first-hand about the outcomes of a small C-Suite roundtable that recently took place between executives from the Netherlands and the UK, who took a deep dive looking at how collaboration across borders could create an integrated renewable energy system for the North Sea.

DAY TWO – NAVIGATING NET ZERO CO-HOSTED WITH ICR.

10:30 - 11:00

Technology Spotlight Session with ICR

11:10 - 12:30

Harnessing the Power of Wind.

Over the past few years there has been a wider appreciation of how offshore wind can contribute at scale in tackling climate change, as both existing and emerging markets have continued to pursue their project pipelines and sector targets, through contract awards, ongoing seabed leasing rounds and offshore wind zone tenders.

While the UK and Europe continues to retain its status as global leaders in offshore wind. The next decade is expected to witness a shift to the US and Asia-Pacific as growth markets in China, Taiwan, Japan and South Korea further accelerate project implementation.

This session will provide an overview of the offshore wind market as it progresses towards being a global industry and how expansion has inevitably begun to face a number of potential opportunities, challenges and barriers.

Moderator – Andy Rodden, Energy Transition Programme Director, ETZ
Sharanya Kumaramurthy, Senior Analyst, EIC
Nigel Deane, Technical Director, Offshore Wind, Mott MacDonald, Mott MacDonald
Alex Gauntt, Supply Chain Director, CIERCO Wind Energy
Speaker name TBC, Balmoral Group

13:30 - 14:30

Future direction of Offshore Wind and HVDC

Offshore wind has become the fastest growing renewable power segment to meet ambitious global energy targets. With this rapid growth in offshore wind farms, advancements in high voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission technology have become an increasingly viable solution to transfer power from offshore wind farms to onshore grids.

The uptake of HVDC systems for offshore wind export is growing rapidly worldwide. The total installed capacity is expected to increase over the next 10 years, with many organisations taking huge strides in developing the innovative system.

Join as we explore the global rise of HVDC and possible development paths, whilst accessing how this technology offers an effective solution to transmit renewable energy to demand areas and improve grid stability.

Moderator – Stuart Broadley, CEO, EIC.
Neil Wilkinson, BD Manager Offshore Wind UK, Aker Solutions.
Robin Gupta, Principal Engineering Manager – Offshore Wind, EDF Renewables.
Nigel Deane, Technical Director, Offshore Wind, Mott MacDonald.

DAY THREE – THE DECARBONISATION OF OIL & GAS CO-HOSTED WITH MOTT MACDONALD.

What is the future looking like for the oil and gas sector? The industry has faced difficult times before and rarely stands still or indeed succumbs to hurdles in its path, however it does look as if we are heading into an essential phase of reinvention for the industry.

10:00 - 11:15

PANEL: Moving Towards a Sustainable Energy Future – Developments, readiness, and barriers.

Traditional oil and gas companies are seeking to diversify their business models to focus on sources of long-term growth as well as innovating their way towards a greener, low carbon future. No energy company will be unaffected by the clean energy transition, innovation, investment opportunities, and supply chain support are going to play a major role. Oil and gas companies have been proficient at delivering the fuels that form today’s energy system; the question that they now face is whether they can help deliver climate solutions. This panel will look at the latest research, developments, readiness, and barriers, as well as required government assistance needed to support the industry in its low carbon reinvention.

Stuart Broadley, CEO, EIC
Prem Mahi, Technical Excellence Director – Energy, Mott MacDonald.
Tim Burnett, General Manager Market Innovation, Wärtsilä.
James Richardson, Commercial Director, Baker Hughes.
Bill Cattanach, Head of Supply Chain, North Sea Transition Authority.
Max Goodwin, Partner, ERM.

14:00 - 15:00

Driving Offshore Electrification.

In order to achieve a low carbon energy future, renewable energy must grow rapidly. However with our current energy demands still heavily reliant on oil and gas production it is crucial that we produce energy with the lowest possible carbon footprint.

Offshore electrification is a process that involves connecting offshore oil and gas platforms to an onshore electrical grid network to provide power to the platform and potentially export excess power back to the grid. This can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and the need for on-site power generation and is an important trend in the oil and gas industry as it provides both environmental and economic benefits.

This session will address why electrification is an important component of the transition to a more sustainable energy future.

Prem Mahi, Technical Excellence Director – Energy, Mott MacDonald (Moderator).
Keiren Lake, Corporate Account Manager, Siemens Energy.
Charles Taylor, Business Development Director, Ping Petroleum.
Neil Brady, Senior Project Director, Worley.

DAY FOUR – MIND THE SKILLS GAP CO-HOSTED WITH DNV

The UK's ambition to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 represents a significant challenge for the country and a key part of achieving this goal will be the availability of a skilled workforce with the expertise to make it happen.

Increases in renewable and low carbon energy generation is being constrained by a significant shortage of skilled labour which cannot be addressed from the existing UK energy sector workforce alone. It has been reported that a significant green energy skills gap of around 200,000 workers is emerging that must be addressed if the UK is to deliver on long term energy security and to meet the demands of the transition to a low-carbon economy. There is therefore an urgent need to attract the next generation to the sector.

Join us on Offshore Europe day four in the Collaboration Theatre as we address the skills gap, inviting key players in the sector to discuss career opportunities, pathways into the industry, the diverse range of roles available, as well as giving insights to working within the exciting energy sector to the next generation of energy professionals. All are welcome, from those within the existing energy sector with knowledge and relevant skills currently seeking employment; recent graduates, looking for their first job; and school leavers wishing to learn more about the exciting opportunities the energy industry has to offer. Come along as we bridge the skills gap and create a pathway for future energy leaders.

09:45 - 11:00

Panel: Addressing the Current Skill Gap.

The energy sector has already made significant progress in its transformation, but it must continue to push even harder to ensure genuine sustainability, both for its workforce and as an industry. It is our responsibility to foster young talent and offer opportunities to enhance their skills in working with cutting-edge technologies, which will be crucial in driving the clean energy transition. The time and investment we dedicate now will yield significant benefits in shaping our environmentally friendly future.

Moderator - Rebecca Groundwater, Head of External Affairs, EIC.
Chris Shirley, Supply Chain Analyst, EIC.
James Jenkins, Region Segment Manager - Onshore Oil & Gas / Harbour Energy Account Manager, DNV.
Duncan Palmer, HR Director, Sodexo.
Matt Jacobs, VP Operations & Partnerships, Xodus X-Academy.

11:15 – 12:00

Women in Energy.

Hear from a number of inspirational female leaders who have taken the energy sector by storm. Listen to how they got started, the challenges but mostly what inspires them about the sector and its future.

Fleur Pomeroy, Energy Analyst, EIC (Moderator)
Thuy-Tien Le Guen Dang, Group Sustainability & Marketing Manager, Asco Group.
Abidah Iiyas, Principal Consultant, DNV.

Contact Us

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