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OGUK believes diversity and inclusion key to industry future
OGUK has launched a first-of-its-kind survey that will deliver a baseline for diversity and inclusion ( D & I ) demographic and sentiment within the sector , and act as an essential catalyst for progress and change .
As the energy mix becomes increasingly integrated , differences of perspective and background will be the key to harnessing the new ideas , disruptive innovations , and future ways of working that will propel us forward . The feedback provided by survey participants will play a pivotal role in promoting D & I , which will be a critical success factor in the industry ’ s journey towards realising Roadmap 2035 .
Craig Shanaghey , president , operations services ( Europe & Africa ) at Wood , and D & I task group chair , said ;
“ The challenges we are facing as an industry require us to collectively think , behave , and act differently . At this critical juncture , we will only be able to turn those challenges into opportunities by unlocking the full potential of our talent pool ; by creating the space for diversity of thought and perspective that are essential as we race to keep pace with the fastchanging world around us .
“ As a task group , we recognise the broad acknowledgement that a move to better D & I means a better employee experience , it means a better culture , and it means better business . But the challenge is about how we drive that change – it is a complex and ever-evolving journey that requires constant focus and effort .” OGUK chief executive Deirdre Michie said ; “ I am delighted to announce the launch of our industry-wide survey on diversity and inclusion . D & I is critical to our efforts in delivering Roadmap 2035 – by fostering a diverse and inclusive working culture , we will secure and retain new talent , bring new perspectives and ideas to the fore and , ultimately , expand supply chain opportunities whilst continuing to contribute to the UK ’ s vital security of energy supply .”
The anonymised and confidential survey , developed by OGUK ’ s Diversity and Inclusion Task Group with Robert Gordon University ( RGU ), willl remain open until Thursday 31 December .
It is accessible to all individuals within the oil and gas industry , including those who may recently have retired , or are currently off work or between jobs but are able to share input from their experience at previous organisations
Results and insights are expected Q1 2021 .
Logistics UK announces award winners
Twelve of the UK ’ s finest logistics businesses are celebrating after being recognised at Logistics UK ’ s 2020 Logistics Awards , sponsored by Port of Dover . David Wells , chief executive Logistics UK ; “ These awards have been the ideal opportunity to recognise the outstanding work of the individuals and businesses committed to keeping Britain trading under increasingly challenging circumstances . I would like to congratulate the winners personally ; this recognition is so richly deserved .”
The awards were presented at Logistics UK ’ s virtual Future Logistics Conference & Expo on 13 November 2020 and a full list of the winners for the 2020 Logisitcs Awards can be viewed at : www . logistics . org . uk / logistics20
CLH completes the purchase of Inter Terminals storage sites to become Europe ’ s leading bulk liquid logistics company
CLH has completed the purchase of Inter Terminals ’ liquid product storage facilities in the United Kingdom , Ireland , Germany and the Netherlands from Inter Pipeline Ltd . Through this transaction , CLH are adding a further 15 liquid product storage terminals to its current network , making the company the leader in Europe with operations in 8 countries .
The chairman of CLH Group , Jose Luis Lopez de Silanes , stated ;
“ This acquisition represents a unique opportunity to continue the company ’ s international expansion and consolidate its presence in the European market ”.
CLH ’ s Group chief executive officer , Jorge Lanza , added ;
“ This transaction will expand CLH ’ s knowledge of chemical products and biofuel storage by gaining the experience of a European leader in these business segments . It is also in line with CLH ’ s strategy of diversification beyond hydrocarbons in response to the challenges of climate change .”
“ CLH is acquiring a high-quality business with an outstanding team who have made an important contribution to the success and growth of Inter Pipeline over the past 15 years ,” stated Christian Bayle , president and chief executive officer of Inter Pipeline .
The 11 UK terminals included in the agreement have a capacity of more than 2 million cubic metres and can store a wide range of liquid products related to a number of supply
chains including diverse chemical products , as well as traditional fuels and biofuels . Integrating these terminal facilities in the United Kingdom offer an excellent complement to CLH-PS , the CLH Group subsidiary already operating in the country .
In addition , the agreement also includes one terminal in Ireland , where CLH already operates at the Dublin airport through its subsidiary CLH Aviation Ireland , plus two more in Germany and one in the Netherlands .
The ITL businesses in scope of the agreement currently have a workforce of 530 highly experienced and technically qualified employees and CLH is committed to ensure facilities continue to be operated under the highest levels of safety and quality conditions .
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