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Kent has secured a comprehensive 3-year framework contract with Repsol Norge to provide a suite of services in the North Sea. We will support various operations with studies, specialist engineering support, and EPCI packages. Leveraging over 40 years of expertise in structural integrity across offshore assets, we are uniquely positioned to enhance service delivery and strengthen our long-standing partnership with Repsol Norge. This contract underscores our commitment to operational excellence in the energy sector.
We're working with Taylor Woodrow and BGEN on ExxonMobil's Fawley UK Oil Refinery's £800M expansion. The contract includes the construction, completion, and commissioning of a new Diesel Hydrotreater and a Hydrogen Plant. By putting together our project management, construction, and completions & commissioning experience, with Taylor Woodrow's and BGEN’s capabilities, this project is anticipated to boost the low-sulphur diesel production at Fawley by 40%, striving to reduce imports into Britain by a quarter.
Our Offshore Structures team has developed an advanced probabilistic risk-based inspection (RBI) method specially tailored for offshore oil & gas jackets, setting new paradigms in our industry. In this article, Bryan Horton and Mark Manzocchi explain how integrating advanced statistical models and Monte Carlo Simulation refines the precision of risk assessments, offering a more dynamic and informed inspection and maintenance strategy that aligns with the unique demands of offshore infrastructures. Fancy learning how this approach enhances safety and optimises operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness? Read their full article here.
In just a few years, under the leadership of Emma Scott, our VP of Sustainability we've achieved remarkable milestones on our sustainability journey, such as: ⁃ Measuring and reporting our scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions ⁃ Developing innovative tools to measure the positive impact of our projects, ⁃ Reshaping the way we operate by incentivising #greener travel & commuting ⁃ Integrating smart tech to pave the way for a #sustainable future. Emma Scott talked to the EIC about these and some other innovative ways Kent is pushing the boundaries of sustainability. 🌿
We're thrilled to announce Danie de Kock as our new Chief People Officer (CPO). Danie, a valued member of the Kent family since 2008, has demonstrated exceptional leadership and expertise across various global roles, earning an impeccable reputation for his technical knowledge and commitment to fairness and transparency. Danie's vision for Kent is clear: to create an empowering workplace where every individual is recognised for their uniqueness and supported to achieve their best. As we embark on this new chapter, we're excited for the innovation and positive changes Danie will bring to our people practices. Please join us in congratulating Danie on his well-deserved promotion. We're looking forward to the future of Kent with Danie at the helm of our people strategy, ensuring our company remains a place where everyone is proud to be.
At Kent, we're pioneering a new era of inclusion, where kindness, fairness, and belonging are not just words but the foundation of our global strategy. Spearheaded by our visionary VP of Inclusion & Belonging and People Development, Karen Blanc, we're daring to reimagine diversity and inclusion. 🚀 From the inception of our journey in 2021, we've embraced the challenge of building an inclusive culture from the ground up. Without the traditional roadmap, Karen and the team have navigated uncharted territories, focusing on what unites us rather than what sets us apart. 💡 "Inclusion & Belonging: Is This DEI 3.0?" explores our unique approach, highlighting our commitment to creating a workspace where everyone feels they can thrive. 🌍 We believe in action over words, in challenging the status quo, and in the power of a workplace where everyone is empowered to be their authentic selves. Dive into Karen's insightful exploration of our journey and join us in shaping a more inclusive world
We’ve been awarded a five-year global commissioning framework agreement with bp. Under this agreement, our CCS Center of Excellence and regional operations’ specialists will be fully integrated within bp’s commissioning and completions management team, committed to a standardised, world-class approach across all their projects and business units globally. With decades of experience in delivering end-to-end CCS services flawlessly, we look forward to strengthening our already longstanding relationship with bp and keep contributing to the successful delivery across their global portfolio.
The #US is ready to take the lead in the global move towards sustainable energy. But how can they sidestep the mistakes others have made? In this article, Andy Malpas explores the rising US offshore wind market, taking important lessons from Europe's experience. Here's a brief look: ➡️ Challenges ahead: Andy shares insights on problems like cable failures and corrosion and the difficulty of creating a reliable supply chain, showing what has caused issues in past projects. 🤝 Collaboration: The growth of the US offshore wind industry relies on working together—states must join forces, not compete, to make the supply chain better and more efficient. 💰 Investment is key: With the boost from the Inflation Reduction Act, Andy highlights the massive need for investment in things like turbines and training workers, aiming for the ambitious goal of 30GW by 2030. Read Andy's article to find out more on how the US can become a leader in offshore wind energy
Kent has been appointed by SAF One to carry out a technology licensing review for its first synthetic paraffinic kerosene (SPK) production plant. ✈️ We blend our extensive experience in the petrochemical and renewables sectors with our cutting-edge technologies to deliver the highest quality standards. Building on our ongoing achievements in Sustainable Aviation Fuel projects, this unique combination strengthens our capability to keep leading significant changes in the aviation industry, driving towards a more sustainable and resilient future. Read the full story 👇
Our latest Sustainability Report outlined that our carbon emissions were 40,583.05 T CO₂, with most of those emissions coming from our operational sites. So, we rolled up our sleeves and got hands-on to make a positive change. We're piloting different sustainability initiatives at various operational locations, with plans to roll them out further. From embracing solar energy to power our operations, upgrading to more efficient generators, and shifting to hybrid vehicles wherever possible - we’re all in for a 30% reduction in scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2027. This is just the beginning of our sustainability journey, but we're already taking bold, meaningful steps. Keen to find out more about Sustainability. by Kent? 👇
