Renewable Energy sources will be the world’s main source of power within two decades and are establishing a foothold in the global energy system faster than any fuel in history, according to BP. The UK-based oil company said wind, solar and other renewables will account for about 30% of the world’s electricity supplies by 2040,…
The mental health of employees is vitally important to the success of any company. Unfortunately, it can often be overlooked in the corporate world as employees are expected to perform to the best of their ability, and in many organisations, talking about depression is not actively encouraged among staff. A lot of managers are not…
A significant gas discovery in the central North Sea is being described as the biggest find in more than a decade. Chinese state-owned company CNOOC said it made the gas discovery – equivalent to 250 million barrels of oil – in its Glengorm project, east of Aberdeen. Further appraisal work is planned, but it is…
INEOS, Europe’s largest petrochemicals company, announces Antwerp as the location for its new ground breaking 3 billion Euro petrochemical investment The €3 billion investment will be the biggest ever made by INEOS and is the first gas cracker to be built in Europe in 20 years. INEOS has announced that Antwerp, Belgium will be the…
With nearly 4 billion people in the world currently with no internet access, a Chinese company announced an important project to provide free internet access to the whole world. The company’s aim is to ensure an internet connection from one satellite to other satellite, which has been experienced through a Space X rocket. As soon…
The 29th Oil and Gas Survey, conducted by Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Fraser of Allander Institute and KPMG, reveals that workforce recruitment is on the rise among oil and gas contractors in the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) as business confidence reaches its highest level since 2013 The survey looked…
The UK government has set out plans to invest £600 billion in infrastructure development in the next decade, as well as outlining proposals to use offsite manufacturing to modernise construction processes. The plans are detailed in the Government’s new National Infrastructure and Construction Pipeline which are published annually, the report details planned infrastructure and construction investment across the…
Oil from BP’s major Clair Ridge development which is expected to produce for the next four decades – has begun to flow. The Clair field, west of Shetland, was discovered in the 1970s. Two new bridge-linked platforms and export pipelines will be used to recover an estimated 640 million barrels of oil at Clair Ridge.…
Now in its 51st year, The Structural Awards 2018 winners have been announced, hosted by the Institution of Structural Engineers in the UK, this competition recognises the most impressive feats of engineering in the world. This year’s top prize was awarded to the sleek and elegant Tamina Canyon Crossing in Switzerland, while the rest of the honors…
“The Tulip” is a design by Foster + Partners that will stand 305.3 metres (1000 ft) above the capital’s streets, with a viewpoint and rotating gondolas delivering an unparalleled view from the centre of the city. It will stand alongside 30 St Mary Axe – commonly known as the Gherkin. Unlike many new London builds…