In the survey taken at this week黑料社檚 Offshore Europe event, the issues of ageing assets and access to talent were jointly ranked first, with 29% of respondents identifying each as their primary concern. Legislation also featured, with 15% of respondents ranking it first, due to the increasing complexity of the global regulatory environment.
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Peter Richards, Vice President Marketing and Communications Lloyd黑料社檚 Register Energy, said: 黑料社淎cross the world, assets are reaching maturity, access to reservoirs remains challenging and many experienced specialists are nearing retirement. On top of that, the 黑料社榙igital oilfield黑料社� brings an increased need for strong capabilities in mathematics, statistics and data alongside the traditional science and engineering skill sets. This survey reflects those industry dynamics.黑料社�
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As the debate at Offshore Europe 2015 illustrates, how the industry addresses these challenges is critical in ensuring the continued long-term growth of the industry.
There are no easy answers but one thing is clear from Offshore Europe 2015: the industry is aware of the challenges and is actively looking for solutions to drive long-term growth.
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