Feb

BP Celebrates Driverless Vehicle Success in Germany

The importance of technology in the oil and gas industry continues to evolve with the successful completion of BP’s “driver-less car”. The supermajor’s trial was conducted in Lingen, Germany. The driverless vehicle implemented software developed by a UK based company, Oxbotica – founded by two researchers from the University of Oxford in 2014. BP’s trial […]

Four nuggets of wisdom to bring into the new year

Feb

Four Nuggets of Wisdom to Bring into 2021

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Business Insights, COVID-19, Thought Leadership

Reading McNulty’s article had me pondering on my ‘blind spots’. Just like driving in a car, it’s imperative to have side mirrors to keep a close eye on areas you may not have noticed before. It helps keep you on your toes – or alert you of the impending dangers. Consider new perspectives that go […]

Feb

Four Traits of a Resilient Team

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Resilience is a powerful word. It is a common pretext in the military and sports sectors. In business, especially during the current pandemic, resilience has emerged as the forefront of any company and its employees to endure the profound changes in our daily lives. Since the pandemic began, businesses have shifted to a different outlook […]

Jan

Revolutionising Oil & Gas: The Future of Energy in 2021

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Digital Disruption, Digital Transformation, Oil and Gas, Technology

In 2020, we discussed how technology is revolutionising the energy sector. Automation, Data Science & Big Data, and BlockChain in cybersecurity played a major role for global industry players. SynergenOG is no stranger to tech. In fact, we have worked in an Interactive Fire Escape Route in 3D Animation for oil rigs. Read more about it here […]

Jan

Is Synergy Key to Being Champion?

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Synergy is defined as the “The interaction or cooperation of two or more organisations, substances, or other agents to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects.” To put it in simple words, it is unity in diversity. Diversity is one of the many benefits that synergy brings in. It is […]

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Dec

What Productive People Do Differently

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discipline, habits of success, productivity

Reading the article ‘What Super Productive People Do Differently’ by Amantha Imber in the Harvard Business Review, had me thinking of my own productivity, as well as that of my peers and colleagues. I consider myself to be a relatively productive person, able to manage my time and tasks well, with avenues to perform other […]

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Dec

Workshop Facilitation and Training for Engineers at SynergenOG

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As an engineer, ongoing efforts at professional development is a necessity in order to effectively serve the needs of clients. As professionals who invent, design, build and test machinery as well as analyse complex systems and structures to fulfil functional objectives, upskilling ensures engineers are up to date on current industry practices and technological advances. […]

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Dec

Development of Safety Cases Ensure a Reliable Hazard Management Process

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oil and gas news

Development of Safety Cases Ensure a Reliable Hazard Management Process Safety cases have been an integral part of the oil and gas industry for years, following the Piper Alpha disaster in 1988. Oil & gas operators termed as ‘Dutyholders’ use safety cases to establish to a Regulator that there are effective means for ensuring safe […]

Nov

Who is SynergenOG

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Established in 2012 by co-founders Dr. Keith Bell and Puvan Balasubramaniam, SynergenOG is the go-to engineering consultancy for impartial and honest advice on oil and gas HSE issues. The company bridges the divide between design, engineering and operations, with technical understanding and analytical power. Our team of professionals combine decades of experience in both onshore […]

Nov

Marketing Dynamics in a Post-Pandemic World

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engineering, oil & gas, Thought Leadership

I believe the Chief Marketing Officer’s (CMO’s) role can also be referred to as Chief Inspiration Officer, as they need to inspire new thoughts and ideas. In my professional experience, having once been appointed Sales and Marketing Manager in a global start-up company, having two roles in one can be effective. Given budget constraints, merging […]

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