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Is the UK's oil and gas industry fit for the future?

Over the last four years since the collapse of the oil price and the resulting downturn in activity, much has been made of the oil and gas industry’s ability to withstand whatever troubles it is faced with.

Andrew Bradshaw

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Five technology innovations that have transformed offshore industries

The first offshore mobile drilling platform was constructed in 1949 in just 20 feet of water. Exactly 70 years later, Total is expected to drill 3,600 meters (11,811 feet) later this year, setting a new record.

Haley Martin

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Offshore Europe - not a carbon copy of previous shows

The dust has now settled on Offshore Europe 2019, the conference that brings together the global oil and gas industry, and it was a show that gave us much to consider.

Andrew Bradshaw

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Is Transition the Right Word for our Energy Changes?

The energy industry, particularly the oil and gas industry, loves its catchphrases. The phrase of the moment is energy transition. It’s everywhere. But is it the right phrase?

Andrew Bradshaw

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What to do differently to win business at this year's Offshore Europe.

While the framework of Offshore Europe is well established, that doesn’t mean your approach to it always has to be the same.

Andrew Bradshaw

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What you need to know ahead of OGA 2019.

Oil and Gas Asia is fast approaching. So ahead of this years show we have pulled together some quick facts about the event. Read on and get prepared for this years show.

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Five tips to build connections and generate leads

Whether you are attending OTC for the first time, or are an OTC veteran, you know from the moment you enter the showroom floor that your primary challenge is to rise above the noise (literally and figuratively). With tens of thousands of oil and gas

Chris Wolf

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Expect confidence to be high at OTC in Houston

The conference and exhibition season for the oil and gas industry gets underway in earnest at the beginning of May with the Offshore Technology Conference, known as OTC, held in Houston.

Andrew Bradshaw

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Subsea can unite oil and renewables in 'blue economy'

The recent downturn in oil (which we appear to have moved away from, thankfully) and the rise in renewables have prompted may people over the past few years to consider the synergies between both industries.

Andrew Bradshaw

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Andrew joins energy think tank.

We are delighted to announce that our head of energy insight Andrew Bradshaw has been selected to join the Energy Leadership Platform - the world's first think tank for senior communications professionals working across the energy industries.

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