Stories and opinion
Leave the (right) lights on
With many of the world’s 12,000 offshore oil and gas platforms approaching end of field life, the decommissioning sector is increasing in prominence. In fact, it’s already valued at US$6.97 billion annually and growing at more than 9% a year.
Beyond boundaries: addressing emissions
Yash Raj, our Senior Sustainability Engineer, shares his thoughts on how a bit of teamwork can have a lot of impact on the carbon intensity of the energy sector.
Threading the needle
In a carefully orchestrated display of engineering expertise and teamwork, our project team in Lithuania successfully transported and installed a new stabiliser column, a key milestone in the modernisation and expansion of PC ORLEN Lietuva’s Mažeikiai Refinery.
More than a step count: Building habits, health, and connection
From pacing on calls to walking with colleagues between meetings, this year’s challenge reminded us that even the smallest steps can lead to a healthier, happier workplace.
Breaking ties: a new chapter in the Endeavour story
It’s difficult to overstate the significance of the Northern Endeavour decommissioning project. It’s significant for Petrofac, significant for Australia, and significant for the global decommissioning sector. With Phase 1 of the project nearing completion, the team has been reflecting on the lessons learnt and what they mean for the future.
Expanding opportunities in Sub-Saharan Africa
Petrofac’s Asset Solutions business continues to grow in Africa.
Is the "design one, build many" approach ready for takeoff?
Jugal Mehta, our Deputy Process Manager, explores the potential of design one, build many and what it will take to make this strategy a scalable solution in the energy sector.
Engineering tomorrow – plan to succeed
Jake Martin, Business Development Manager, Energy Transition Projects, explores is needed to get projects - from offshore wind to hydrogen development, carbon capture and storage and waste-to-value - from the drawing board to construction.
Molecular magic – turning waste into wonder fuels
Sustainable fuel and other valuable products like biofuels and e-fuels offer great promise in the challenge to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels.
Australia’s energy trilemma: a roadmap for smarter, cleaner project delivery
Wherever you go in today’s energy world, one phrase you keep encountering is the “energy trilemma” – with companies, industries and countries, all seeking to find the best long-term balance between energy security, energy affordability, and energy sustainability.