PROFILES: annette cutler | frank knight    

 


Strategy Planning, Development and Implementation

The identification of a company's current and future technology needs must be based on its ongoing business plan and goals. We develop technology strategies by identifying and implementing corporate plans for:

Research and Development Customer Network Development
Portfolio Management Steps to Commercialisation
State of the Art Reviews Impact Assessments
Technological Forecasting Technology Transfer Opportunities

Project Management

Once a strategy is in place, it must be planned in detail and then executed. The requirements may range from sole funded, single studies to multi-client, multi-package projects. We support all phases, as project manager or monitor for a project sponsor or as a European Commission or Government-appointed monitor and mentor to facilitate development and future commercialisation, including:

Preparation of Scopes of Work Mentoring
Negotiation of Contract Terms Network and Contact Introduction
Budgets and Schedules Contractor Co-ordination
Deliverables and Reporting Financial Management and Cost Control
Intellectual Property Rights Expert Evaluation
Project Monitoring Post-Project Audits

Technology Outreach

Solution that meet business needs are of limited value if potential end-users are unaware that they exist. We have a proven track record in successful network development and management and extensive experience in knowledge management and dissemination via both direct and electronic means, such as:

Thematic Networks and Forums Scenario Building
Seminars and Conferences Technical Brochures and Datasheets
Facilitated Workshops Intelligence Newsletters
Technology Exhibition Showcases Interactive Network Web sites
Training Courses  

New Project Development and Evaluation

All new technology development must be justifiable on both technical and commercial grounds. It must also fit, or be tailored to. clients' specific requirements and applications. As well as formulating projects to meet general industry needs, we are also able to provide the interface and liaison between:

Universities End Users
Research Centres of Excellence Research Councils
SMEs Government Departments
Contractors and Suppliers European Commission

Technology Assessment and Independent Review

To determine technical feasibility, it is necessary to have an in-depth knowledge of both the current status and the future direction. We have carried out technology assessments for National and European funding programmes and possess up-to-date information and detailed understanding of the issues surrounding such technologies as:

Geological Storage of CO2 Exploration in Deepwater Sediments
CO2 Capture Marine Renewable Energy
Gas Hydrates Wind Power
Heavy Oil Other Clean and Efficient Energies
Coalbed Methane Enhanced Recovery Advanced Composites
Waste and Emissions Management Deepwater Solutions
Sensors Harsh Environments
Environmentally Friendly Transport Subsea System Design Operation
Materials Science Subsea and Multiphase Equipment
Gas Storage and Transportation Multiphase Flow and Modelling
Pipe, Pipelines and other Tubulars Production Chemistry
Flow Solutions and Logistics Onshore and Offshore Facilities
Health, Safety and Environment Gas to Liquids (GTL)
High Temperature Solutions Liquified Natural Gas (LNG)

Economic Evaluation

Simple cost comparisons are often insufficient to provide adequate financial data for decision-making. More detailed analysis may be required in order to evaluate variables and the impact of any market changes. Through Cost-Benefit Analysis and Sensitivities, through-life economics to include changes in market conditions can be determined.

Training, Conferences and Publications

We have contributed to publications for the European Commission, Greenhouse Issues, the UK Government "Foresight" initiative, The Geological Society, The Society for Underwater Technology, Institute of Petroleum and the Oil and Gas Journal and to corporate in-house magazine. In addition to papers for international events, we have presented Keynote Addresses at technical conferences, such as European Research 2002 and the "Multiphase" series. We also act as conference and session chairmen and technical sponsors.

As the roles and the focus of companies changes, the requirements for staff continuous professional development (CPD) are increasing. We develop courses for individual clients with training materials, specialising in:

  • Current State of the
  • New and Emerging Technologies