For over 55 years, we've been at the forefront of engineering and project delivery, supporting Australia's energy sector and advancing efforts to reduce the nation's carbon footprint. 🚀 For instance, we are currently working on the Jansz-Io Compression Project for Chevron, where we manage the detailed engineering, procurement, integration, and testing of telecom infrastructure. By integrating complex systems from multiple vendors, we ensure secure, reliable communications for essential operations with minimal onsite staff. Interested in discovering more about our projects in Australia? Meet our team at our stand No.38 at the Australian Energy Producers Conference and Exhibition 2024.
We’ve been awarded the Pre-FEED Assessment Contract for the Spiorad na Mara Offshore Wind Project. This project, owned by Northland Power Inc and ESB has a potential capacity of around 900 MW. It could meet the average annual electricity needs of around 815,000 Scottish homes and save more than 1.36 million tonnes of harmful CO2 emissions every year. Kent will play a key role in assessing the Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) foundation concepts for this project, formerly known as N4. Read on here.
At Kent, we’ve worked tirelessly to transform sustainability from a mere goal into an integrated part of our overall mission. Sustainability. by Kent takes on an approach that allows our employees globally to get involved with our sustainability journey right from the ground up. In this article, Max Thorne, Sustainability Graduate at Kent UK, offers a sneak peek into some of the initiatives our employees are actively engaging with: 🚫 Plastic Reduction: We're on a mission to eliminate single-use plastics from our operations by 2025. 🚆 Sustainable Travel: Our travel policies are designed to minimise our carbon footprint, promoting virtual meetings and encouraging greener travel options. 🌲 Kent Forest Initiative: With over 10,000 trees planted, we're not just talking about change; we're growing it. If you want to discover what else our team is up to, read Max’s full article here.
💡 Wondering how AI is changing the game in the Oil & Gas industry and pushing us towards a greener future? With billions invested and a profound impact on every aspect of the industry, AI has become a key element in the energy sector. In this article, Wassim Ghadban, our VP of Digital Innovation, dives deep into how AI is transforming the sector. From its pivotal role in exploration to market delivery and enhancing operational efficiency. At Kent, we're all in on this journey, using AI to tackle today's big challenges and prepare for tomorrow. 📖 Curious to learn more? Read Wassim's full take on AI's role here.
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.
