Energy sector projects, not just oil and gas projects, but their closely related, more environmentally friendly (and more fashionable) renewable energy projects are highly complex. This is not news to anyone. They comprise a huge variety of types of work packages, all of which are time-consuming, high risk and often…
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Task management tools are used by individuals, teams, and organisations to plan and prioritise tasks and projects efficiently. The many off-the-shelf, generic task management tools on the market range from spreadsheets, to software and online project management platforms based on the Kanban board (a visual ‘note board’ style project management…
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This week I joined Kelvin Ross from Enlit Europe's Power Engineering International as a speaker and panelist to discuss the topic, 'Green is the New Black', along with fellow panelists Chandran Jayabalan from Aggreko, Mika Tienhaara from ROCSOLE, and Michele Lauriola, from Baker Hughes. Those who know me will know…
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Carbon emission accounting and reporting will become a more dominant pressure for all industries. What will 2022 bring for the energy sector? Here are our three big predictions for this year and beyond. Volatility and opportunity Faced with the triple challenge of price swings, unpredictable renewables generation, and fluctuating demand,…
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Business resilience, digital transformation, talent retention and decarbonisation will shape strategic direction We have arrived in 2022 facing continued challenges on the back of several years of global disruption. Businesses are emerging from the turmoil created by the Covid-19 pandemic, compounded by energy market volatility, geopolitical uncertainty, and the structural…
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Digital transformation can help energy firms navigate a turbulent market, but they need to focus on practicalities, deliverable projects, appropriate partners, and organisational change. If ever there was a year to talk about unprecedented challenges in the energy sector, 2022 is it. From wildly volatile prices and accelerating adoption of…
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We know it is a phrase you see in every sector, but for energy companies the need to future-proof business is a real and relevant challenge. Within the energy sector, recent global disruptions and external pressure for rapid climate change solutions are mounting. Businesses in the sector have no choice…
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From the UN Sustainability Goals, to local governments, there has never been a greater emphasis on becoming an eco-friendly business. The transition to green energy is not going to happen overnight, so we cannot completely condemn oil and gas without having a workable, low-carbon solution that ensures our future energy…
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The challenges energy sector companies have been facing over recent years have created multiple uncertainties for those working and running businesses in the industry. The World Energy Outlook 2021 report suggests renewables are set to account for almost 95% of the increase in global power capacity through to 2026. Despite this commodity,…
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