Ghana’s Brain Drain in Oil & Gas: Lessons from South Africa’s Workforce Exodus and Africa’s Future.

Ghana’s oil and gas sector, a cornerstone of the nation's economic growth, is facing a critical challenge: the export of its skilled engineers and technicians to other oil-producing countries. This migration mirrors a troubling...

Balancing Offshore Work and Family Life; Navigating the Waves of Work and Home

Offshore work often brings to mind the adventure of being out at sea, operating massive machinery, and tackling challenges that come with the job.

Digital feature: Unleashing Africa’s next big play: Namibia’s emerging oil and gas sector

Namibia, a nation renowned for its breath-taking scenery and abundant wildlife, is becoming more and more well-known for its booming oil and gas industry. Namibia is quickly rising to the top of Africa's oil...

Petrobras Explores Investment Opportunities in African Oil Projects

Brazil's state-owned oil giant, Petrobras, is pursuing new ventures by seeking stakes in African oil fields from major players like ExxonMobil, Shell, TotalEnergies, and Equinor. This move aligns with Petrobras' strategy to diversify beyond...

“Shit From the Bottom”: The Key to Safe and Efficient Process Operations

Let’s talk about a crucial concept in process operations that sounds funny but makes a lot of sense: “Shit From the Bottom”. Imagine this as your body's natural process after eating. You wouldn't think...

Breaking the Rig Myth: Understanding Offshore Platforms

I've often been asked if I work on the rigs. Spoiler alert: I don’t! It's a common misconception that everyone working offshore is involved with drilling rigs. Whilst pursuing my postgraduate studies in Oil...

Digitalization of FPSO: Revolutionizing Offshore Operations with Data and Smart Operations

Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) units are vital assets in the offshore oil and gas industry, enabling the extraction, processing, storage, and offloading of hydrocarbons from remote and challenging environments. However, these operations...

Tesla Cybertruck: A Global Shift

I recently spotted the futuristic 2024 Tesla Cybertruck in Houston Medical Center, showcasing its sharp-edged stainless steel design that embodies electric performance, technology, and sustainability. This experience got me thinking about the crucial topic...