ROSEN Energy Forum has interdisciplinary focus

ROSEN reports that its Energy & Innovation Forum – held in June in Lingen at the ROSEN Technology & Research Center in Germany – was a huge success, focusing on key questions for the oil and gas industry with approximately 150 guests from over 20 countries participating.

“The key take away from our panel discussions is that the interdisciplinary exchange of ideas is the key factor to boost innovation processes”, said Friedrich Hecker, CEO of the ROSEN Group.

He continued to say that it is crucial for the benefit of the whole industry to bring operators, regulators and innovators together to one table.” He highlighted the importance of exchange between all relevant stakeholders and appreciated the open feedback and discussions from operators and regulators.

Within three subsequent panel discussions, highly reputable members from Industry Associations, Operators, Universities, Regulatory and Government Representatives discussed intensively on the topics of Assurance, Innovation and Safety.

Panel 1: Assurance

Agreeing to the fact, that fundamental cultural differences are a challenge, the harmonisation of standards and regulations is welcome throughout the international oil & gas industry. Regulation is recognised as chance to learn from the experiences of others, which overall facilitates business in an industry dealing with global norms but local assets.

Panel 2: Innovation

How to make people innovators, how to establish an inspiring culture of innovation? The lively panel underlined the importance of collaboration not only between different disciplines but also across the industry. The participants concluded that there are no limits to creativity processes in which a “no” is not allowed. Innovation has to be a win-win situation for people and enterprises – therefore investments in leveraging experience and operational knowledge are necessary.

Panel 3: Safety

Safety is one of the most important points – which needs a higher public awareness. Being more pro-active rather than being reactive. It’s a must to better inform the public about the energy industry and their role in a globalised world.

The panel discussions where followed by technical workshops, live technology demonstrations and facility tours, ROSEN also opened its Technology & Research Center showcasing some of the latest technologies in Germany. Other highlights included the demonstration of ROSENs new EMAT flowmeter technology, pipe grade evaluation for ageing assets as well as a deep insight on ROSENs stress feature in welding zones and identification capabilities.At the end of the Forum, participants agreed on the importance to have these kind of exchange platforms to drive the industry to more innovative solutions for the future.

Edited from source by Elizabeth Corner

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