Wednesday 24 September 2025 | 18:00 – 20:00

Aberdeenshire Cricket Club, Aberdeen

Registration – £15 SUT members / £25 non-members (+ VAT) / £10 students

PLEASE NOTE: Your ticket includes a buffet meal.  There is a bar on site where you can buy a good selection of drinks.

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With decades of combined experience, our speakers will share real-world insights on subsea flowline repair, integrity and life extension, exploring both the technical challenges and the opportunities for smarter, more sustainable solutions.

Speakers:

Stephen Hunter, bp

Title: Outside-the-Box Engineering: Bespoke Repair of a Challenging Flowline Failure

Stephen is a Subsea Engineer with almost 2 decades of experience.  Having initially concentrated on hardware delivery and installation, he has spent the last 10 years focusing on complex subsea repair projects campaigning for a repair rather than replacement mindset.  Stephen is currently managing numerous subsea project scopes for bp.  He is based at Sunbury, UK.

Scott Duncan, 2H Offshore

Title: The Hidden Cost of Neglect: A Cautionary Tale in Subsea Flowline Integrity and Life Extension

Scott is the General Manager of 2H Offshore Aberdeen and has extensive experience in offshore operations and subsea systems. Scott has worked across a range of projects from pre-FEED to life extension and removal, he brings a strong focus on practical risk management and system longevity. For the last 5 years, Scott has been involved in engineering assurance and complex life extension in West Africa, collaborating with subject matter experts to address challenges in flowline and riser integrity, corrosion, and thermal effects.

Martyn Conroy, Unique Group

Title: Pipeline repair – from issue identification to restoration of integrity

Martyn will present 2 case studies – one from Malaysia where pipeline connectors were used and one from the North Sea where diver assist clamps were deployed.

Martin is the Group Commercial Director for Subsea Equipment at Unique Group. With over 20 years of experience in the subsea industry across engineering, product development, and commercial roles, he has deep technical and market expertise. Martyn holds an MBA from Durham University and is a fellow of institute of managers (CMgr FCMI).

Craig Peters, Subsea 7

Title: Introduction to Pipeline Cross Sections and Installation Methods

Craig has 13 years’ experience of subsea pipeline engineering and is the Team Lead for Subsea7 pipelines and spool design in Aberdeen. Craig has worked on a variety of projects from pre-FEED to detailed design solving the technical challenges of pipeline design in the harsh North Sea environment. His project experience includes traditional oil and gas projects and carbon capture and storage systems.

 

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SUT Event Policy 

Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable, although discretion may apply in exceptional circumstances. The SUT reserves the right to make changes to the event schedule, lineup, or venue. Attendees assume all risks associated with the event. By entering, you consent to photography and video recording for promotional purposes. Terms and conditions apply. 

Contact [email protected] for enquiries. 

Thursday 16 October 2025 | 18:00-20:00

The Common Room, Newcastle

Registration – £15 SUT members / £25 non-members (+ VAT)

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The OSIGGG group welcome everyone to The Common Room, Newcastle upon Tyne for an evening of selected presentations from the recent ISFOG conference in France that attracted over 400 papers. We have a varied range of speakers and topics led by Alastair Muir Wood who will present his keynote lecture with other presentations from Cathie, Arup, Bristol and Dundee Universities, GCG, Geowynd and Fugro. There will also be a networking opportunity with a drink and buffet included in the registration.

Presentations:

Evolving Offshore Wind: Technical Advances and Commercial Realities – Alastair Muir Wood, Wood Thilsted 

Recognising Geotechnical Uncertainty as an Asset to Site Investigation and Characterization – Kieran Blacker, Cathie

Formation and implications of glacially-derived gravel lag deposits; mapping a geo-constraint to site investigation and installation of shallow offshore infrastructure – Gareth Carter, Arup

ROBOCONE: ‘P-Y’ module design development and calibration chamber testing in sand – James Creasy, Bristol/Southampton University

The interpretation of triaxial test data and its effect on the numerical analysis of monopiles founded in sand – Angeliki Grammatikopoulou, GCG/Imperial

New Interface Testing of North Sea Bedrock for Offshore Wind Applications – Dr Andreas Ziogos, Geowynd

The performance of shared suction caisson anchors in sand for FOWT with taut mooring – James Barron, Arup

Centrifuge modelling of drag embedment anchors  for floating wind – Mike Brown, Dundee University

An Experimental Study on the Effects of Bearing Pressure on the Friction Angle for Spudcan Penetration Analysis – Nicole Santos, Fugro

Tuesday 18 November | 19:00-22:00 | Ye Olde Watling Pub, 29 Watling Street, EC4M 9BR, London

£125 for a team of up to 5

SUT Member – £25

Non Member – £35

(All prices exclude VAT + booking fee)

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How well do you know your plankton? Put the following in order by size: Mesoplankton: Nanoplankton: Femtoplankton: Picoplankton: Microplankton: Macroplankton: Megaplankton (hint Mega is biggest).

Last year, Wood reclaimed their crown after letting it slip for the last 3 years, this year the pressure will be on to win the 10 year anniversary trophy and acclaim.

All Learned Members of the SUT are invited to attend the London and South East Branch’s 10th Annual Pub Quiz at the Ye Olde Watling, 29 Watling Street, EC4M 9BR. Planned start time 19:00, probable finish time 22:00 with a buffet served between rounds.

Corporate Members are invited to send teams (5 person teams are ideal); individual members can form a scratch team on the night.

There is a limit on 50 attendees due to space restrictions at the venue and as such all teams and persons are encouraged to pre-register to avoid bitter disappointment on the night.

Following the quiz, there will be an opportunity to toast success or drown sorrows at the bar.

Our Quiz Master on the night will be Bob Inglis.

Please contact [email protected] with any queries

 

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SUT Event Policy 

Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable, although discretion may apply in exceptional circumstances. The SUT reserves the right to make changes to the event schedule, lineup, or venue. Attendees assume all risks associated with the event. By entering, you consent to photography and video recording for promotional purposes. Terms and conditions apply. 

Contact [email protected] for enquiries. 

Wednesday 1 October | 18:00 – 19:30

Institution of Civil Engineers, London, SW1P 3AA

Free of charge

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Back in 1985, Marty McFly jumped into a DeLorean and travelled to the year 2015. We don’t have a time machine, but our speakers have imagined the future and are here to report back on the state of the offshore oil and gas, wind, and cable industries in the year 2050.

2050 may seem a long way away but it is within the career spans of those at the start of their careers (and probably those with up to 15 years’ experience, depending on retirement age).

What will the offshore industries look like in 2050? Will there still be an oil and gas industry or will it be a ghost of the past? Will the seas be filled with giant wind farms scrapping for wind energy? Will energy be sent via giant subsea cables between countries to balance supply and demand?

What are the offshore engineering challenges ahead of us and are we ready to tackle these challenges? And will we have achieved net zero greenhouse emissions?

Gain valuable insights into future trends and explore ground breaking ideas at this forward-looking event.

Speakers:

Pratyush Kumar is a Chartered Marine Engineer with over 16 years of experience in subsea engineering.  As a Lead Subsea Pipeline Engineer at Wood Plc’s Staines office, he has contributed to major subsea projects globally, spanning all phases from concept to detailed design through to operations support.  His diverse background, including roles with both installation contractors and engineering consultancies, provides him with a comprehensive understanding of project delivery.  Pratyush specialises in subsea pipeline design, field layout development and finite element analysis and is passionate about sharing practical insights from his extensive project experience.

 

 

Claudia Scragg – throughout her 23 years of academic and professional career, Claudia has built a comprehensive knowledge in structural and geotechnical engineering specialising in offshore technologies and subsea infrastructure.  Furthermore, her extensive project management and inspection experience has allowed her to work and deliver on projects with complex systems covering a range of multi-disciplined scopes.  Claudia gained her Subsea MSc at the University of Aberdeen and is a registered Chartered Engineer in the UK Engineering Council with the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology.

 

 

Professor David Newman has in excess of 40 years national and international oil and gas project engineering and management expertise and experience within a range of organisations including oil and gas operators, EPIC contractors, and consultancy teams for onshore, offshore and subsea projects with project values extending from $ms to in excess of $bns.

 

This event will be held during Offshore Europe at P&J Live Aberdeen.  You must register for Offshore Europe to attend this event.

Friday 5 September | 11:50-12:20 | Energy Transition Theatre, P&J Live

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The maritime and underwater environment is changing with the adoption of remote operations through technological advancement. The continued growth of the offshore energy sector is uniquely positioned to capitalise on the capabilities of remote operations.

Remote crewing operations allow the opportunity for offshore personnel to be based onshore without reducing the offshore vessel’s functionality. Through strong and reliable control, communication and automation systems, this offers opportunities to remove humans from critical areas and reduce operational cost.

Uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) are increasingly capable of over the horizon activities and with this advancement in proven technology the demands on payload, vessel size and activities undertaken has correspondingly increased. USVs are now considered the solution of first choice in many applications.

Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) have advanced considerably in recent years with commercial deployments undertaken by free flying vehicles on programmed missions and with residency solutions using tethered solution to complete missions without need to return to surface. The use of AUVs has mitigated the requirement for conventional support vessels to be deployed offshore to undertake the underwater activities.

Our speakers will share their latest technological capabilities and outline their visions for the future both near and long term.

This event will be held during Offshore Europe at P&J Live Aberdeen.  You must register for Offshore Europe to attend this event.

Thursday 4 September | 11:50-12:20 | Offshore Wind Theatre, P&J Live

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This event will be held during Offshore Europe at P&J Live Aberdeen.  You must register for Offshore Europe to attend this event.

Wednesday 3 September| 11:40-12:10 | Future Talent Hub, P&J Live

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Technical talk: Digital Twins for Offshore Operations and Projects

Speaker

🔹Rafal Robak (Flow Assurance engineer)

Rafal earned his bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering in 2022. He began his professional journey in the automotive sector as a Quality Engineer, where he developed a strong foundation in analytical thinking, data interpretation, and cross-functional collaboration.

In 2023, Rafal transitioned into the energy sector by joining SEA Global as a Flow Assurance Engineer. Since then, he has been actively involved in subsea engineering design and analysis, applying scientific and computational methods to real-world offshore challenges. His role involves developing and implementing Python-based tools, managing engineering databases, and contributing to digital automation initiatives across multiple projects.

Rafal is passionate about combining engineering fundamentals with innovative technology. He plays an integral part in enhancing SEA Global’s suite of engineering and automation tools, driving efficiency, accuracy, and innovation in subsea flow assurance. His multidisciplinary approach helps bridge the gap between traditional engineering and modern digital solutions.

Program:

7:00 am: Registration / Drinks & Food

7:15 am: Welcome & company introductions

7:20 am: Presentation & Questions

8:00 am: Thank you note & networking

9:00 am: Event end (approx.)

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Registration Fees:

Individuals: $25 (SUT Members/SUT Student Members); $30 (Non SUT Members)

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Contact:

SUT (08) 9481 0999 or [email protected]

Thank you to our Event Sponsors:

Friday 5 September | 10:00-17:00

This event is designed exclusively for early career professionals in the offshore geo-industry with fewer than 5 years of experience and students only!

Transport will be provided to each location.

SUT Members/Students – free of charge / Non SUT members – £10 (+ VAT)

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ECOSIGG, the University of Bristol (UoB) and Geoquip-Marine (GQM) invite you to an exclusive industry-academic event.  A select group of 15 students and early career professionals will get hands-on access to cutting-edge soil-foundation-structure testing at the UKCRIC Soil-Foundation-Structure-Interaction-Laboratory, tour advanced commercial testing labs at Geoquip-Marine, and gain insights from researchers and practicing engineers.

Agenda:

10:00: Meet at Bristol Temple Meads station. Transport arranged to UoB UKCRIC
(Participants can make their way direct to UoB campus at Langford (BS40 5DU) if making own travel arrangements)
10:30: Arrival and safety briefing
10:45: UoB large scale testing facility visit and academic presentations
12:45: Lunch Break and networking
13:45: Travel to GQM (BS2 0UY)
14:15: Arrival at GQM, safety briefing
14:30: GQM presentations
16:30: Lab tour
17:00: Close – taxi transport to Bristol Temple Meads

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect, learn, and experience geotechnical engineering in action!

 

SUT Event Policy

Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable, although discretion may apply in exceptional circumstances. The SUT reserves the right to make changes to the event schedule, lineup, or venue. Attendees assume all risks associated with the event. By entering, you consent to photography and video recording for promotional purposes. Terms and conditions apply.

Contact [email protected] for enquiries.