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We're thrilled to announce Danie de Kock as our new Chief People Officer (CPO). Danie, a valued member of the Kent family since 2008, has demonstrated exceptional leadership and expertise across various global roles, earning an impeccable reputation for his technical knowledge and commitment to fairness and transparency. Danie's vision for Kent is clear: to create an empowering workplace where every individual is recognised for their uniqueness and supported to achieve their best. As we embark on this new chapter, we're excited for the innovation and positive changes Danie will bring to our people practices. Please join us in congratulating Danie on his well-deserved promotion. We're looking forward to the future of Kent with Danie at the helm of our people strategy, ensuring our company remains a place where everyone is proud to be.
At Kent, we're pioneering a new era of inclusion, where kindness, fairness, and belonging are not just words but the foundation of our global strategy. Spearheaded by our visionary VP of Inclusion & Belonging and People Development, Karen Blanc, we're daring to reimagine diversity and inclusion. 🚀 From the inception of our journey in 2021, we've embraced the challenge of building an inclusive culture from the ground up. Without the traditional roadmap, Karen and the team have navigated uncharted territories, focusing on what unites us rather than what sets us apart. 💡 "Inclusion & Belonging: Is This DEI 3.0?" explores our unique approach, highlighting our commitment to creating a workspace where everyone feels they can thrive. 🌍 We believe in action over words, in challenging the status quo, and in the power of a workplace where everyone is empowered to be their authentic selves. Dive into Karen's insightful exploration of our journey and join us in shaping a more inclusive world
We’ve been awarded a five-year global commissioning framework agreement with bp. Under this agreement, our CCS Center of Excellence and regional operations’ specialists will be fully integrated within bp’s commissioning and completions management team, committed to a standardised, world-class approach across all their projects and business units globally. With decades of experience in delivering end-to-end CCS services flawlessly, we look forward to strengthening our already longstanding relationship with bp and keep contributing to the successful delivery across their global portfolio.
The #US is ready to take the lead in the global move towards sustainable energy. But how can they sidestep the mistakes others have made? In this article, Andy Malpas explores the rising US offshore wind market, taking important lessons from Europe's experience. Here's a brief look: ➡️ Challenges ahead: Andy shares insights on problems like cable failures and corrosion and the difficulty of creating a reliable supply chain, showing what has caused issues in past projects. 🤝 Collaboration: The growth of the US offshore wind industry relies on working together—states must join forces, not compete, to make the supply chain better and more efficient. 💰 Investment is key: With the boost from the Inflation Reduction Act, Andy highlights the massive need for investment in things like turbines and training workers, aiming for the ambitious goal of 30GW by 2030. Read Andy's article to find out more on how the US can become a leader in offshore wind energy
Kent has been appointed by SAF One to carry out a technology licensing review for its first synthetic paraffinic kerosene (SPK) production plant. ✈️ We blend our extensive experience in the petrochemical and renewables sectors with our cutting-edge technologies to deliver the highest quality standards. Building on our ongoing achievements in Sustainable Aviation Fuel projects, this unique combination strengthens our capability to keep leading significant changes in the aviation industry, driving towards a more sustainable and resilient future. Read the full story 👇
Our latest Sustainability Report outlined that our carbon emissions were 40,583.05 T CO₂, with most of those emissions coming from our operational sites. So, we rolled up our sleeves and got hands-on to make a positive change. We're piloting different sustainability initiatives at various operational locations, with plans to roll them out further. From embracing solar energy to power our operations, upgrading to more efficient generators, and shifting to hybrid vehicles wherever possible - we’re all in for a 30% reduction in scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2027. This is just the beginning of our sustainability journey, but we're already taking bold, meaningful steps. Keen to find out more about Sustainability. by Kent? 👇
Ever pondered how physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing can contribute to a greener planet? By empowering our people to prosper, we are equipping our team with the knowledge and support to pursue their personal goals and excel in their personal lives. In return? We’re all in sync to keep bringing our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined. Here's a glimpse into how our team is boosting their wellbeing. 👇 Discover how Sustainability. by Kent is propelling our purpose
🌩️ How prepared are your offshore structures for the next big storm? In this article, Bryan Horton, sheds light on the critical role Severe Weather Action Plans (SWAP) play in accurately establishing de-staffing thresholds based on forecast wave heights, enabling the safe evacuation of personnel from offshore structures prior to extreme weather events. However, defining these thresholds and translating analysis results into actionable procedures is complex. Kent's Structural and Technical Safety teams are on the frontlines, assisting decision-makers with interpreting the analysis results that inform the SWAP. Read Bryan's article to discover more about offshore structure safety.
Today, we announce the completion of our acquisition by Nesma & Partners. Alongside this transaction, we’ve restructured our Board of Directors to steer the company into a new trajectory of growth and innovation. Join us in welcoming Driek Desmet, a former McKinsey Senior Partner and business technology transformation expert; Gary Parke, an authority in energy transition; and Samer Abdul Samad, President and CEO of Nesma & Partners, to our newly strengthened Board. Over the past three years, we've been on an upward trajectory, achieving an unprecedented 75% growth in top-line revenue, plus a remarkable 23% growth in profitability and 32% growth in backlog figures during 2023 over the previous year. Now, with the backing of Nesma & Partners, we will be positioned and resourced to accelerate the delivery of our ambitious strategy as Kent, doubling down on our efforts to address the challenges and opportunities of the global energy transition. Read our full statement here 👇
We believe that by fostering our team's professional and personal growth, we're building the foundation for extraordinary success. From training and upskilling programmes to career advancement initiatives, we're dedicated to empowering our people to prosper and reach unprecedented heights. 🔗 If this sounds like the place you'd like to build your career, check out our open roles . . . P.S. 📸 Sneak peek at our latest Ready to Accelerate group. - Our annual programme designed to identify, nurture, and empower brilliant individuals, providing them with the experiences and opportunities needed to propel their careers forward.
