Why Project Execution Matters as Much as Engineering

Why Project Execution Matters as Much as Engineering

Engineering is central to every energy, marine and infrastructure project. Engineers determine what should be built, how systems should perform and whether a solution is technically safe and reliable. But technical excellence alone does not guarantee project success....
On-Site or Remote? What Really Determines Technical Support Costs

On-Site or Remote? What Really Determines Technical Support Costs

A critical system develops a fault during the commissioning of an energy project. The site team can share operating data, photographs, and alarm records with a remote specialist, but it is unclear whether the issue can be resolved without physical intervention. The...
Oil Price Volatility and the Need for Better Fuel Planning

Oil Price Volatility and the Need for Better Fuel Planning

Brent crude was trading close to $72 a barrel this week, a sharp shift from the levels seen earlier in the year when the regional Gulf disruption raised fears of a wider supply shock. Reuters reported that Brent had climbed to $126 per barrel at the height of the...