DNV: the growing tail of oil demand destruction
Sverre Alvik, VP and Energy Transition Outlook director, DNV, argues that the longer the Hormuz crisis lasts, the heavier the tail of permanent demand destruction.
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This spotlight session reviews and discusses Nanoprecise’s recent article for Oilfield Technology, entitled ‘Powering Oil and Gas Operations with AI’
James Fisher expands electric compressor fleet to support lower-carbon well operations
Proven deployments have reduced CO2 emissions by up to 160 t on a single ST25EL project.
OPITO, in collaboration with PETRONAS, launches Decarbonisation Training Certification to address critical energy workforce skills gap
Developed from PETRONAS-INSTEP industry-led expertise and formalised by OPITO, the programme supports the workforce transition across the evolving global energy sector.
The International Gas Union and Snam release the 2026 Global Gas Report
Following a record gas demand in 2025, the 2026 global gas report shows a more resilient gas system faces a more demanding energy future.
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A practical path to security of supply
Andreas Fliss, Norway Country Manager for James Fisher, explores how electrification, digitalisation, and asset intelligence in Norway’s upstream sector is supporting both energy security and net zero targets simultaneously.
DNV acquires Equinor digital solution to enhance subsea wellhead fatigue management
DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has agreed to acquire WellSpot, a digital solution that Equinor has developed and operated over the past 15 years.
Rockwell Automation helps Petrobras cut time, cost, and engineering effort through advanced process control and automation solutions
Faster and easier integration delivered by ‘Connected Vessel’ control and safety solutions.
Australian government awards Zenith Energy Australia contract to lead phase 2 of the Northern Endeavour decommissioning programme
The Northern Endeavour decommissioning programme is one of the most significant offshore decommissioning programmes currently underway in the Asia-Pacific region.
New wellbore cleaning solution trials at heart of Pipetech's performance
Denholm Pipetech (Pipetech), a Denholm Environmental subsidiary, is celebrating a summer of activity that included delivering some of its best-known remediation services and a breakthrough in an upcoming wellbore cleaning solution.
PipeSense celebrates inaugural offshore technology deployment
Following a successful project off the coast of Angola, pipeline leak detection visionary PipeSense has expanded its capabilities to support offshore operations.