5 Days in the UK – Reveals the Strong Need for: Collaboration, Creativity and Competence

Day 4

Oil and Gas Leadership Group

A very early 5 a.m. start. Catching the Gatwick Express at Victoria Station took us right to the airport and onto the first flight out to Aberdeen. By 10:00 a.m. we had landed in The Oil and Gas Innovation Center where Member of the Leadership Group, Ian Phillips shared his views on the Scottish government achieving its full potential in energy generation and supply. In May 2009, the First Minister established the Scottish Energy Advisory Board for high-level, effective, open and informed engagement between ministers, the energy industry and other relevant bodies to overcome the challenges facing the energy sector in Scotland. Learn more at www.ogic.co.uk

UK Continental Shelf Maximizing Economic Recovery Review (The Wood Review)

It seems everywhere we went we heard the name Sir Ian Wood, Head of the Wood Review. And what we heard was always with great reverence and esteem. Sir Ian’s role was to produce a review that addressed the national importance of UK energy gains in the region. The UK’s oil and gas industry is of national importance and has produced 42 billion barrels of oil and gas from the UK continental Shelf and 12-24 billion more could still be available. Sir Ian’s report focused on how to make that happen.

Warm and inviting Sir Ian spent his lunch time with us sharing his stories and vision for the future. Google it and read the report – it’s transferable to all senior producing regions. Innovation, collaboration and creativity is key! Learn more at www.woodreview.co.uk

Seek and Solve Programme

Meeting with Senior Technology Analyst, Mr. Gregor MacDonald, the Seek and Solve Programme is a solution of the Scottish Enterprise that supports businesses to cary out R&D in the region. Seek and Solve benefits industry and enterprise by providing the support for technical feasibility, market validation and product development funds. This program offers great incentives and the support of smart people along the way! Learn more at www.scottish-enterprise.com

Energetica

Energetica is a world class development corridor between Aberdeen and Peterhead in the north-east of Scotland which offers unique investment and growth opportunities to energy, engineering and technology organizations of all sizes.

Energetica offers an ideal location to work and live in because of its proximity to Europe’s largest offshore oil & gas resources; ready access to energy industry experience and an established supply chain; high quality infrastructure with international connections as well as an award-winning quality of life, all set in a stunning coastal environment.

A global showcase for energy technology development and energy efficiency, Energetica covers a 30 mile area that extends from Bridge of Don, North to Peterhead and West to Aberdeen International Airport. Learn more at www.energetica.uk.com

MOL ENERGY UK Ltd.

In an assertive strategy to balance its international asset portfolio, MOL group entered the North Sea market with Chris Bird at the head of operations. Chris’ philosophy is one that can’t fail, “We don’t join markets, we make them”.

MOL group is an integrated oil and gas company based out of Hungary with operations spanning the globe. Its interests lie in the exploration, production, refining, marketing and petrochemicals and employs over 28,000 people. Learn more at www.molgroup.info

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