Wireline Issue 47 Spring 2020

News

Katy Heidenreich (top) has assumed the post of OGUK Operations director, while Trevor Stapleton (below) has become OGUK Health, Safety and Environment director.

Reshaped OGUK to support net- zero blueprint OGUK has kicked off 2020 with ambitious plans to champion the sector as part of a diverse energy mix. Two new directors have joined OGUK's leadership team under the continued direction of chief executive officer Deirdre Michie OBE. Trevor Stapleton has assumed the role of OGUK Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) director, while Katy Heidenreich has taken the post of Operations director. Both commenced their new roles on 3 February 2020. The two directors join a reshaped leadership team to support industry in its delivery of Roadmap 2035: A Blueprint for Net Zero. Matt Abraham will take on a more focused brief as Supply Chain and Exports director, harnessing his extensive experience in contractor companies to help grow exports and support a resilient, competitive and diverse supply chain. Meanwhile, Mike Tholen will become OGUK’s Sustainability director, using his own deep experience in the industry to help drive action to deliver a net-zero basin, from the operational production of oil and gas, and assisting the UK in reducing its total greenhouse gas emissions through to adoption of technologies including carbon capture utilisation and storage (CCUS). Graham Elgie continues as OGUK’s Finance and Corporate Services director and Gareth Wynn as OGUK’s Stakeholder and Communications director. CEO Deirdre Michie added: “2020 is synonymous with perfect vision and we are wasting no time in getting to work delivering industry’s ambitious plans for the future outlined in Roadmap 2035: A Blueprint for Net Zero.

reduce emissions, meet UK energy needs and develop our people and skills for the future. “This industry has a positive role to play in providing solutions to the UK’s net zero challenge and we are already in action with our Roadmap. Leading from the front, OGUK is proud to champion our dynamic and diverse industry and we look forward to continuing to work with all of our stakeholders in the year ahead.”

“I’m delighted to announce these changes to our leadership team which will enable us to even better support companies and to help drive action as we work to inform, engage and advocate the importance of this industry as part of a diverse energy mix. “Katy and Trevor each bring an incredible amount of experience and are highly regarded by their peers. Their strategic insight will be critical as we gear up to deliver our blueprint for net zero, demonstrating the practical steps companies are taking to

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