TLB event at Offshore Europe 2019

The OGA and The Technology Leadership Board (TLB) hosted a two part ‘Top Tech: Innovation on the UKCS’ event at Offshore Europe 2019.

During this very well attended event the TLB presented its technology strategy and forthcoming programme to support technology deployment across the basin. 

Panel discussion

The audience engaged on a range of topics which included the opportunities from the energy transition, what can be done to encourage operators to adopt technology at pace and to scale and, how, with so many technology opportunities will the OGTC keep its focus on the key value adding priorities. 

In response, it was emphasised that collaboration and clear communications between stakeholders needs to be at the centre of all initiatives and that value must remain the key driver. 

Interactive breakout stations

Featured specific technology case studies across the asset lifecycle with operators outlining their specific challenges and featured developers detailing their technology response to these challenges, demonstrating the importance of operators partnering with technology suppliers. 

Exploration & Subsurface - Transforming exploration analysis  -- Presented by Chevron and Osokey (cloud-based subsurface data) 

Clean Energy - Moving towards net zero  -- Presented by Shell and EC-OG (remote clean power) 

Development - Delivering more value from wells  -- Presented by Siccar Point and Neodrill (pre-rig well construction)

Asset Management - Maximising operational data  -- Presented by Chrysaor and OPEX (predictive analysis) 

Decommissioning - Innovative decommissioning  -- Presented by Premier and Ocean Power Technologies (intelligent site and well monitoring)

From L to R: Rotimi Alabi (RAB Microfluidics), Bill Dunnett (Co-Chair TLB & Repsol Sinopec), Peter Miller (BP), Marianne Eide (Shell), Shaun Poll (Worley), Colette Cohen (The OGTC), Andrew McCallum (Aspect Reputation), Carlo Procaccini (Co-Chair TLB & OGA)