A study by tidal power company Atlantis has concluded that 2GW of tidal energy could be harnessed if a barrier were built between the tip of Normandy’s Cotentin peninsula and the British Channel Island of Alderney. The site, estimated to have the strongest tides in Europe, could begin generating 1GW of energy by 2025, with…
The Munich start up Kewazo claims that more than 80% of scaffolders’ time is spent moving elements from one part of a site to another. The robot aims to make assembly more efficient by delivering the parts to the workers where and when they need them. According to Kewazo this ability to deliver poles by…
The UK engineering jobs market received good news this week with global rail manufacturer Siemens announcing its intention to build a major new factory in Goole in the East Riding of Yorkshire. This development, which could mean an investment of up to £200m, is a major step forward for Siemens’ journey in the UK. The…
The UK has achieved its greenest year ever in terms of how the nation’s electricity is generated, National Grid figures reveal. According to new data from analysis website MyGridGB, renewables provided more power than coal plants on 315 days in 2017- more than 90% of the year. Breaking renewables down shows that coal was beaten by wind…
Under a proposed new five-year drilling plan, the Trump administration is moving to vastly expand offshore drilling off US coasts- from the Atlantic to the Arctic oceans. The plans will open up federal waters off the coast of California for the first time in more than three decades. In addition, new areas would be opened…
In yesterdays budget speech, Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond revealed plans to introduce transferable tax history for the oil and gas industry by November 2018. In an effort of spurring fresh investment in UK oil and gas assets and spreading the multibillion-pound cost of decommissioning between industry and government. North Sea industry leaders have repeatedly…
Constructed by CIMC (China International Marine Containers), chinese-produced offshore drilling platform “Blue Whale II”, the world’s largest, is set to ship out from Yantai, Shandong Province. Designed to operate in waters close to 3,700 meters deep, the 37-story high platform can drill down over 15-kilometers. This will allow the “Blue Whale II” to access around…
A new report which provides a detailed insight into the employment picture of the UK offshore Oil & Gas industry has been released by the sector’s trade body, Oil & Gas UK. The people working on offshore installations are a key focus of the Workforce Report which reveals the areas they travel from across the…
Winter is coming and the House of Copius require some new recruits to strengthen our army, in the goal to the defeat the common enemy for the greater good. Copius Group require Researchers and Recruitment Consultants for Northern Ireland and Logistics and Facilities Coordinator for Belgium/Netherlands. For an exploratory discussion in confidence contact Cathy McCorry on…
Are you missing the signs that it is the time for a Career Change? Only 13% of people worldwide feel engaged at work, meaning that they are emotionally invested in their role and feel motivated to create value for their organisation. So it’s safe to assume that there will come a point in your career…
