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💭 Competence vs complacency: why assuring ongoing technical competence is safety-critical Andy Brown, chief operating officer for the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) highlights the importance of competence to help avoid workplace incidents and accidents in the oil and gas industry. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eqggKVQX

Repsol has confirmed it is carrying out maintenance at its Montrose platform as the asset joins the operator’s list of projects to stop production. “Although this was not due to enforcement action by HSE, we are aware of the circumstances of the shutdowns," says the UK’s Health and Safety Executive. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g2sE-5tj

Happy Holidays from the Energy Voice editorial team!🎄🤩 We recently gathered in Aberdeen to discuss the hot topics for the year to come and brainstorm our most exciting, thought-provoking content for 2025. We look forward to sharing this with you in the new year as Energy Voice continues to expand its coverage to new regions. Is there something you’d like us to explore? Let us know! For now, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!✨

With the festive spirit in the air, who’s making 'Power Moves' in the UK energy sector? This week features Gillian King who has become a non-executive board member at the Port of Aberdeen, effective 6 January 2025. “Gillian brings a wealth of experience within the wider energy industry, and her expertise and passion will be invaluable as the port continues to lead efforts in the energy transition," said Chairman of Port of Aberdeen Roy Buchan. Discover who else is making moves in this week's edition: https://lnkd.in/e4r8qpPT AFC Energy Interocean Marine Services Motive Offshore Group Ltd TAQA Group Fraserburgh Harbour Capco Centrica Iberdrola Renewables JAB Recruitment Ramsay Black

Welcome back, LinkedIn! This will be our last edition of the Energy Voice Newsletter for 2024, but we’ll be back in January to continue bringing you the latest coverage – from oil and gas to the energy transition. Get the latest updates now 👇 #EnergyTransition #EnergyStorage #Wind

Low-carbon hydrogen was identified as “essential” to achieving the government’s clean energy and growth missions in this month's update to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero’s hydrogen strategy. “Low carbon hydrogen has a unique role to play in supporting the decarbonisation of power and in transitioning vital UK industries away from fossil fuels,” said UK minister of state for industry, Sarah Jones. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eja6M97z

"Success in hydrogen requires balancing domestic capability and international co-operation – a tough call in today’s fractured world," writes E-FWD's editor, Ed Reed. Read more from E-FWD's latest analysis: https://lnkd.in/dtJSsAQW

Ithaca Energy's wellhead protector platform on the Captain field in the North Sea has suffered a crane failure which has led to drilling crews being evacuated. “Lack of maintenance is now biting them at a time of the year when the crew should be looked after and appreciated," wrote a Unite the Union member aboard Captain. Get the full update: https://lnkd.in/e_Fknz-g

🗨 69% of British consumers are supportive of net-zero efforts, but only 33% are willing to pay higher energy premiums, according to Accenture. “Shifting from an asset to a customer focus, energy providers need to get customers on board and create momentum and trust in the net-zero transition,” said Accenture UK resources lead Gavin Moore. Read more: https://lnkd.in/d_qVE6P7