Oil & Gas

The UK oil and gas supply chain is adaptable, efficient, innovative and offers world-class products and services.

This high-performing industry of some 4000 companies rests on a solid knowledge base, cemented by a tradition of academic, engineering and professional excellence.

The UK’s specific strengths include project management, major contracting, design engineering, asset and operational management, design and manufacturing of advanced equipment, research and development, training and education, professional and financial services. All delivered with a total commitment to health, safety and the environment.

The UK’s strong position in the global oil and gas sector is demonstrated by the approximately $10 billion in oil and gas equipment and services being exported each year. The UK oil and gas industry will remain an important player in the world energy scene for decades to come. Please review our sub-sectors for more information.

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Downstream Refining & Petrochemicals
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The UK is recognised as a global centre for the provision of high quality accredited skills development, training and competency testing.

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Exploration & Production
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The UK excels at exploration, identification, analysis, quantification and production of oil & gas reserves.

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Health, Safety & Environment
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The UK's Health and Safety regulations and its Environmental legislation sets standards that are world class.

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Oil & Gas, Technology & Research & Development
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The Industry Technology Facilitator (ITF) is the UK oil and gas industry’s main vehicle for technology development.

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Pipelines, Transportation and Gas Transmission
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North Sea standards have resulted in subsea pipeline engineering becoming a particular UK strength.

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Project Management
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The leading UK-based companies in this sector are world-class

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Skills, Education and Training
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The UK is recognised as a global centre for the provision of high quality accredited skills development, training and competency testing.

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Featured Case Study

Utilise Training Solutions

Utilise is a leading provider of training services in the UK and internationally. Its training services span technical qualifications, compliance and health and safety, focusing on the utilities, healthcare and construction sectors.
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