Closing remarks by Malcolm Webb, SPE Offshore Europe conference chairman:
As we draw towards the conclusion of SPE Offshore Europe 2013 and head home to think about all we have heard, the technology showcase that has been presented to us and the contacts we have made or renewed, I want to share my thoughts on this year’s event.
At the biggest Offshore Europe ever, we’ve addressed the key themes that will require industry focus to sustain activity in the UK Continental Shelf. None of this is more important than safety and two weeks following the tragic events of the Sumburgh crash, we have returned continually to the issue of safety in many of the presentations, besides those sessions already dedicated to the issue.
It’s clear that by investing in our industry and being exceptional at what we do, we are creating a legacy of expertise that will continue to provide jobs supporting families across Britain and creating prosperity for this country for decades to come.
However, there are no grounds for complacency. We must ensure that we continue to drive innovation and secure the best business environment possible for offshore oil and gas in the UK. We must continue to support our unique supply chain, and in particular, we must dedicate ourselves to continuous improvement in safety.
This year we have seen an unprecedented involvement from UK and Scottish governments - a clear sign that of this sector's importance and a very positive signal for the future.
The future for this basin lies in close collaboration across our industry and with government. Offshore Europe 2013 has given us many encouraging signs that this can and will be realised.
Image: Malcom Webb, SPE Offshore Europe conference chairman
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