Registration open for SPE Offshore Europe 2023

Registration for the 50th anniversary edition of SPE Offshore Europe 2023 is now open. Free-to-attend, the milestone event will be held at P&J Live, Aberdeen from September 5-8, 2023 and themed ‘Accelerating the transition to a better energy future’.

Jonathan Heastie, Portfolio Director – Energy & Marine at RX (Reed Exhibitions), Co-organiser with the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) said: “We look forward to welcoming visitors from more than 120 countries to Aberdeen in September, to meet and do business with over 750 exhibitors who can help them accelerate our transition to a better energy future.”

Register to attend at www.offshore-europe.co.uk.

The unique Midnight Runway Run at Aberdeen International Airport is back this month and is expected to be the biggest yet.

With a course like no other, 400 runners will be given the opportunity to take on the extended 4km course raising money for charities.

CHC Helicopters and Aberdeen International Airport are partnering up to bring the run to the Dyce terminal on June 24 for a fourth year.

Mark Beveridge, Operations Director at Aberdeen International Airport said: “Last year’s sold-out event was a huge success raising more than £40,000 for charity. We’d encourage runners of all abilities to apply for a space in the most exclusive running event in the region. We’re delighted to open up our runway to our runners once more and look forward to working in partnership with CHC Helicopter to raise essential funds for worthy causes.”

Local creative marketing agency Mearns & Gill celebrated multiple wins for its clients in the global Indigo Design Awards 2023. The Aberdeen-based agency scooped seven brand awards in total for its client work for Mental Health Aberdeen (MHA), the Mind Yer Mind campaign in association with Aberdeenshire Community Planning Partnership and Clan Cancer Support for its ‘Big Hop Trail.’

Mairi MacLeod Gray, Creative Lead at Mearns & Gill said:

“As a team and design studio we are proud to accept these awards on behalf of our fantastic clients. Mearns & Gill is passionate about supporting not-for-profit, third sector and voluntary organisations and bringing awareness of what they do, so to win in the NGO, non-profit and branding for social change categories is very humbling.”

Area of expertise?

Augean offer a unique ability to manage the full waste life cycle from start to finish in a modernised, fully compliant, and greener way than ever before. By truly finding resilience in end-of-waste treatments and re-using post process materials, Augean has a variety of eco-friendly solutions that will aid in reducing your carbon footprint.

What should people know?

We take compliance and customer service very seriously. We ensure that our waste solutions are sustainable by monitoring forthcoming legislation so that compliance objectives are understood and communicated to our operational teams and clients, and new protocols are implemented as necessary ahead of regulatory deadlines.

What’s the biggest mistakes companies make?

Mistake might be the wrong word, as what we’ve seen from our clients, is nothing but a commitment to the waste hierarchy and reducing carbon emissions. Waste segregation is key to maximizing waste disposal.

What’s your top tip?

Health and safety, rightly so, has dominated the sector for years now. The next step, however, is a more focused approach to carbon neutrality and making the best use of reuse and recyclable opportunities. We, as an industry, can be far more sustainable to protect the planet for future generations.

Area of expertise?

We are bespoke chemical solutions providers, committed to developing sustainable solutions for companies in the energy and oil and gas sector. We also work with firms in the marine and agriculture industries. Our range of products encompasses cleaning products, sealing solutions, pipeline products, lubricants and protective coatings. Our custom-built on-site laboratory, knowledge and supply chains allow us to offer unique services in research and development to create bespoke chemical solutions that increase the lifespan of assets and equipment, resulting in significant cost savings to our clients.

What should people know?

With businesses transitioning towards more sustainable practices, it is more important than ever for companies to focus on the maintenance and upkeep of their assets. Taking the time to source and develop the correct chemical solutions, while establishing its optimum performance level can contribute significantly to an effective asset maintenance and integrity programme. Selecting the wrong or incompatible chemical solution will mean you can end up with ineffective performance, having wasted a significant amount of money in the process. Customer satisfaction is key at Cistom. We take great pride in being able to create innovative, bespoke, environmentally friendly products that fulfil and often exceed our customers’ expectations.

What’s the biggest mistakes companies make?

Time should always be spent ensuring compatibility of chemical solutions before each application. It’s safe to say that some companies are afraid of trying new things, but sticking with what you know isn’t always for the best. We have seen first-hand the difference a tailored solution can make to operations compared to an off-the-shelf product. The industry is so fast moving, and by working with chemical solution providers to review chemical usage and the effectiveness of its performance can often result in an enhancement of chemical efficiency, effectiveness, environmental profilesoften with a cost saving.

Area of expertise?

Petrasco is a specialist, multi-disciplined logistics provider with nearly 50 years’ experience and global reach through our offices in the UK, Middle East and USA. Our core service is to provide logistics solutions and expertise for the energy sector, which has unique and pressing logistical requirements. Through a range of air, sea and road freight services, we play an important role in our clients’ supply chain, keeping vital components flowing to maintain production and operations around the world.

What should people know?

Selling goods and services internationally has never been more attractive, with more countries looking to take advantage of the quality and expertise that UK businesses have to offer and new opportunities in emerging markets. However, like the UK, all countries have varying rules and regulations when exporting and importing and it’s crucial to understand these differences before doing business to avoid any potential pitfalls.

What’s the biggest mistakes companies make?

Misunderstanding or agreeing to the wrong Incoterms when negotiating responsibilities between buyer and seller. At the outset, the buyer and seller decide who will be liable for each stage of export/import process and getting this wrong –or failing to agree Incoterms – can have significant financial ramifications. When exporting out of the UK, it is the seller’s responsibility to ensure all commercial paperwork is completed accurately so that customs declarations can be submitted correctly to HMRC.

What’s your top tip?

Do your market research and ask your logistics partner for advice if you’re in any doubt about your responsibilities as an exporter or importer. It can be the difference between success and failure or profit and loss, especially when entering a new international market for the first time. With nearly 50 years’ experience in the freight forwarding and logistics sector, there are very few countries in the world where our team hasn’t been involved in a shipment to and from.

Area of expertise?

At Sealand we have sustainability experts, in-house who specialise in carbon reporting and reduction management. We not only measure your carbon footprint, but also suggest reduction measures and help you to define your net zero strategy. We believe that by tapping into our expertise, we can accelerate your business to net zero.

What should people know?

Carbon accounting is compulsory for large organisations (annual turnover>36m). You may think this does not apply to SMEs but it actually does. SME’s Scope 1 & 2 emissions contribute to these larger organisation’s Scope 3 emissions, therefore, large organisations are pushing their own supply chain to report. So sooner or later you will need to start reporting.

What’s the biggest mistakes companies make?

Capturing business’ annual carbon footprint can be more complicated than one may first think. There are so many free carbon accounting softwares out there, but without expert knowledge on how to frame your organisational boundaries, scopes and targets, one can easily get lost. Carbon accounting is a very different area of expertise, which comes under ISO 14064, it’s a new subject, that was not previously covered under the typical HSE umbrella.

What’s your top tip?

Rather than spending time and effort in tackling the carbon measurements yourself, get some expert help. Once it’s completed, it’s easier for you to repeat for the next year, as you will have the knowledge and access to state of the art software. But do get that external help during the first year, it will save you huge amount of time, effort and money.