Inefficient , costly and ineffective manual processes are being overhauled , electrified and integrated into a vastly more connected way of living and working . In our cover story this month we spoke with Mark Lowman , Vice President of Operations at McDermott , to find out how one of Oil and Gas ’ most successful companies is navigating the change .

“ When I started , digitalisation was in its infancy in the industry ,” he explains . “ McDermott was still working in the same way it always had with adequate systems and processes while not fully understanding the benefits of digitalisation . We have created our Digital and Project Innovation Group

who are supported by resources across the organisation . This allows us to educate our employees and the leadership as we prepare to evolve to a digital culture . Digital disruption is very likely to upend the way we operate .”

Continuing this theme , we explore the definition of a modern smart city and its potential to power a sustainability revolution . Interested in a broader survey of how digital tech is changing Oil and Gas ? Check out our Top 10 list counting down the most pioneering ‘ digital oil fields ’ operating today .

Elsewhere in the magazine , Anjos Nijk , MD of the European Network for Cyber Security , explains why breaking down data barriers may actually strengthen cybersecurity in energy .

Enjoy the issue !

Will Girling william . girling @ bizclikmedia . com

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