Blue Future  – New technologies, new ocean industries and SUT’s part in growing the Blue Economy

As the world seeks new low carbon energy sources, transitions to electric transportation and seeks living space and protein for 9 billion or more people by 2050 the role of marine industry and support services will take on an ever-higher profile.

In this talk SUT CEO Steve Hall will look at the emerging technologies & policy regimes that will transform how we measure, manage, farm, defend, extract resources and exercise responsible stewardship over the global ocean in coming decades, and how Learned Societies such as SUT will be part of the picture.

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Steve Hall is CEO of SUT, joining in 2017 after over 25 years in oceanographic research, programme management and policy development for the UK, EU and UNESCO where he served as Vice Chair of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission. Steve played a part in drafting the concept of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development which starts in 2021, and is an advocate of marine robotic systems, reform of ocean governance in areas beyond national jurisdiction, and keeping the public informed about ocean issues.

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Pseudo Dry Gas System  – An enabling technology for remote gas fields

An overview of an Oil and Gas Technology Centre (OGTC) study to consider the economic impact of applying the innovative Pseudo Dry Gas technology to known stranded gas fields to the North of Shetland islands, making a gas gathering corridor stretching 200km and 1.7km deep. The scope included a detailed flow assurance analysis, and integrated asset modelling for multiple development options to determine the estimated total recovery. This study was supported by data from the UK Oil and Gas Authority. The technology is currently undergoing initial prototype testing at Cranfield University.

The presentation will show the comparative study for a known stranded gas basin for a range of development options based on current and near future technology in order to demonstrate the value proposition and CO2 emission reduction of the Pseudo Dry Gas technology.

Presenter: Lee Thomas, Intecsea

A subsea engineer with 16 years’ experience of subsea engineering. Beginning his career at BP, through FosterWheeler and now INTECSEA for the last 9 years and has been involved with a number of the longest subsea gas tiebacks currently in operations. He is one of the two co-inventors of the pseudo dry gas technology, and has been part of the development team since inception.

Data from the Deep

Accessing Fatigue Analysis Data Wirelessly from Deepwater Infrastructure

As operators aim to extend the life of their offshore field developments, ever more clever ways are needed to ensure subsea asset remains within safe margins of operational life. Added to increased environmental awareness for containment integrity, it all provides an interesting technical challenge for the industry to solve. Stephen Auld’s talk, Data from the Deep, provides a couple of case studies where operators have turned to wirelessly communicating sensors, retrofitted on or around subsea asset, to monitor both fatigue and leak detection.

Presenter: Stephen Auld, Sonardyne

Stephen Auld has worked in the oil and gas industry for over 20 years.  After graduating with an Honours degree in Engineering and an MSc in Computing he joined Coda Octopus in Edinburgh.  Following various promotions he finally led the company as Managing Director for 5 years.  Leaving Coda Octopus, Stephen joined Schlumberger as Business Development Manager promoting the use of unmanned surface vehicles for various offshore applications.  For the past two years Stephen has been working with Sonardyne International, firstly as BDM and now as Global Business Manager for their subsea asset and monitoring group.

 

Registrations 17:30, Presentations 18:00, refreshments to follow

 

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Not a Member of SUT? How can you benefit from what the SUT has to offer?

The SUT Aberdeen Branch Committee would like to invite you to a social and networking evening at the Carmelite Hotel. Enjoy a beer & a burger, meet people in the subsea community and SUT Aberdeen Committee, find out what the SUT as a learned society is planning for the coming year and how you can be a part of it.

• Welcome from the SUT Aberdeen Branch Chair, Daniele Petrone
• An introduction to the SUT
  • Regular Events and Activities
  • Goals of the society
  • Special Interest Groups
• How to access the benefits of SUT membership
• Meet members of Aberdeen SUT and Aberdeen SUT+ branch committees
• Activities to support the SUT Educational Support Fund
• Suggest topics for future SUT Evening Meetings
  • What do you want to hear about in the world of Subsea Technology?
  • Do you have new developments to share with the subsea community?
• The opportunity to join and become a part of the SUT
• The chance to make some new connections with members of the Aberdeen subsea technology community

Arrivals from 6pm

All current members who wish to come along are encouraged to bring a non-member.

It is free to attend, but to confirm numbers registration is essential.  

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A discussion of current offshore regulations, including the OGA’s drive to release more data and collaborate; also covering the OGA’s intention to be more robust in its approach, to ensure delivery of MER UK Strategy against the backdrop of improving UKCS performance.

Presenter: Gunther Newcombe

Gunther Newcombe is responsible for the OGA’s Exploration and Production agenda.  He joined the OGA from BP in June 2015 after a long and diverse career in the oil and gas industry, holding a number of exploration, operational and business leadership roles over a 35 year career (including 15 years’ experience of the North Sea).  Gunther has the ability to establish high performing teams by providing strategic and business direction coupled with a firm knowledge of business processes and cultural awareness.  He has a track record of delivering improved safety and business performance linked to clear strategic goals, with a strong focus on development and motivation of staff to ensure business delivery and sustainability.

Registration 11:30, Presentation 12:00, Refreshments to follow

 

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Simpler, Leaner, Smarter – The Subsea2.0™ Product Platform for iEPCI™ Project Execution

Subsea 2.0™, a revolutionary product platform that makes subsea projects simpler, leaner and smarter. When combined with iEPCI™, the company’s powerful integrated approach to field architecture and project execution, Subsea 2.0 improves project economics and unlocks first oil and gas faster.

TechnipFMC introduced iEPCI™ to transform subsea projects throughout the entire process of full field development. The value proposition integrates front-end design and life of field to streamline project execution. Now TechnipFMC has gone one step further by bringing together expert teams to rethink how subsea production could be even more efficient.

The result is Subsea 2.0™, a product platform made up of six core products designed by combining field-proven and new technologies. The core products include the compact tree, compact manifold, flexible jumpers, distribution, controls and horizontal connectors. The smaller, lighter products achieve up to a 50% reduction in size, weight and part count, while maintaining the same or better functionality.

TechnipFMC has invested heavily in the research and development of Subsea 2.0™ and designed it specifically to accommodate iEPCI™ using LEAN product and process engineering. Further, the product platform has been standardized at the component level for configuration to client needs and optimized to improve performance over the life of the field. This new “configure to order” model means there is a 70%-90% reduction in manual activities during the production process, reducing hardware delivery time for clients. With Subsea 2.0™, it is possible to achieve zero hours of product engineering after the contract has been formalized.

Presented by Peter Hayward

With an eclectic background in manufacture, design and automation Peter started in subsea in 2000 with Kvaerner (latterly Aker Solutions) as a Controls Package Engineer in London.  A move to Aberdeen followed, along with working assignments in Australia, Norway and the US on project delivery, standardisation, and tender support.

Peter joined Cameron as part of their tendering hub in Leeds in 2007.  Eventually following the Erha North Phase 2 project through tender, clarification and two years of project delivery based in Nigeria.  On returning to Cameron (by now OneSubsea) in the UK, Peter joined the front end group in Weybridge as a System Engineer.

In 2014 Peter moved to FMC to join their Field Development Group in Woking.  His first day was spent in Norway for the announcement of Forsys Subsea, the pioneering joint venture between FMC Technologies and Technip to integrate SURF, SPS and installation disciplines at the front end.  Forsys Subsea was the successful engagement prior to marriage of these two companies which merged in January 2017 to form TechnipFMC, with the fully integrated capability to deliver ever leaner projects.

In 2018 Peter has been based in Paris leading a global team on a field development study, applying the Subsea2.0™ product portfolio and iEPCI™ philosophy to deliver an innovative production system at the lowest achievable installed cost.

Registrations 17:30, Presentations 18:00

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We invite you to attend our next YES! Event in May. Proudly organised by  the YES! (Young Engineers & Scientists) Committee, this event is for anyone interested in developing their networking skills. It will be a relaxed evening of networking, lawn games and BBQ with other young professionals in the subsea industry.

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Technical Evening 16^th May

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Contact Jose Puig ([email protected]) for further information or Sponsorship Opportunities future Singapore SUT events.

Get your research out there!

Scitech is Perth’s premier science centre, visited by around 300,000 people per year. They are currently seeking someone to either give a talk to their visitors, have a stall with specimens, or run an activity related to your work during the April school holidays. Their theme is engineering over those two weeks.

Scitech are seeking the presentation/stall any day from the 18^th to the 28^th  April 2019. For further information and contact details please read their flyer here

This Event is free to attend, however registration is essential.

Satellite data has transformed our lives and understanding on the earth systems. The aim of the session is to explore how satellite data can be harnessed for marine applications to solve a range of user challenges. The speakers will be available for networking and a light buffet will be provided.

Donna Lyndsay, European Space Agency UK Business Applications Regional Ambassador (South West England and South Wales)

The European Space Agency (ESA) is Europe’s gateway to space. Its mission is to shape the development of Europe’s space capability and ensure that investment in space continues to deliver benefits to the citizens of Europe and the world. Donna will explore the value of satellite data, its application for specific marine uses and the support ESA can provide.

Austin Capsey, Satellite Remote Sensing Technical Lead, UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO)

The UK Hydrographic Office is a leading centre for hydrography, providing marine geospatial data to inform maritime decisions. Working a wide range of data suppliers and partners to support maritime navigation, safety, security and marine development around the UK and worldwide. Austin is the Remote Sensing Technical lead at the UKHO and will discuss satellite derived bathymetry and present an overview of UKHO’s use of satellite data to support broader marine uses.

Martin Jones, Head of Operations, ARGANS

ARGANS, is a UK-registered company with headquarters based in Plymouth UK. A specialist in satellite-based Earth Observation, remote-sensing applications and services, and geographical information systems used to map and monitor the marine, atmospheric and terrestrial environments. Martin has over 30 years’ experience across the military geospatial intelligence domains and is now heading the delivery of Earth Observation services and software design within ARGANS, a specialist Plymouth based Environmental Services company.

Chris Burnett, General Manager, UK, TCarta

Leveraging a history of providing bathymetry and seafloor mapping data for marine applications, TCarta is one of the first commercial providers of high-resolution Satellite Derived Bathymetry. Satellite Derived Bathymetry provides water depth data in coastal and near shore areas and is created using advanced algorithms in combination with multispectral satellite imagery. TCarta’s continued efforts in research and development focus on automation and technology improvements through employment of AI and Machine Learning. Several case studies will be presented of past projects where satellite derived marine data has been applied to solve real world problems.

Sam Lavender, Director, Pixalytics

Pixalytics is an independent consultancy company specialising in Earth observation. Combining cutting edge scientific knowledge with satellite and airborne data to provide answers to questions about our planet’s resources and behaviour. Sam will provide an overview of the pioneering role of Pixalytics in pulling the latest science into specific applications and some of the future challenges/opportunities.

Jonah Roberts-Jones, Senior Scientist, Met Office

From setting the initial conditions for our marine weather predictions, to verifying how the forecasts performed, satellite data is an essential part of ocean forecasting. Using examples from the Met Office Forecast Ocean Assimilation Model (FOAM) and Operational Sea Surface Temperature and Sea Ice Analysis (OSTIA) systems, Jonah Roberts-Jones will discuss how these data are used in an operational context. Jonah is a senior scientist within the Ocean Forecasting Research and Development team, with his particular focus on Global Ocean modelling.

 

Registration: 6pm Presentations: 6.30-8.30pm

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