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Well Drilling & Construction technologies have gained more widespread attention in the past 4-5 years.​

Operators’ technology plans are reflecting industry priorities to reduce offshore greenhouse gas emissions.

Digital technologies have a strong presence in Operators’ technology plans, with 23 out of the 55 Operators reporting technology targets in this category. This is also a trend that has seen constant growth since Technology Insights publication began.

Only a few Operators (8 out of 55) are reporting in this category but for those that do they include:

Operators continue to focus on cost-effective installation solutions to support development of more marginal hydrocarbon resources:

Well P&A is showing a significant increase in reported numbers of technologies in 2023, from a low base in 2020.

With over 180 technologies reported, and 40% of these in the development or early deployment stage, Reservoir & Well Management is a very active and innovative area in the UKCS technology space.

Facilities Management is a very active area of technology deployment and continuous innovation.