Optimising Spoolbase Operations

How do you keep your facility relevant in the changing energy landscape? We review the key future-proofing steps in this blog.

In the diverse energy landscape, there is one universal challenge: the shortage of specialist skills.

Transforming your maintenance management through MDL Pulse and remote connectivity

The saying goes “If it's not broken, don’t fix it” - we don't quite agree.

Technological advancements in the energy industry - coupled with economies of scale - are increasing the viability of large offshore windfarms.

International Trade - Our Regional Focus

In our last blog of 2023, we explored the importance of optimised installation of cables for the floating energy platform's longevity.

Bespoke maintenance solutions, predictive insights and continuous improvements for the smooth operation of your offshore assets.

International Trade - our regional focus series

The variety of storage equipment available in the energy industry’s portfolio can cause a head spin to the uninitiated...

The energy transition is key for addressing climate change - but what it looks like is a complex and multifaceted challenge.

Challenges surge and recede in the energy industry. How do you make sure you continue to grow regardless of the market conditions?

Selecting tensioners based on their line pull capacity alone may be a costly mistake - we explain why in this myth-busting blog.

Here are all the tools you need for identifying your ideal tensioner enabler.

Preserving value while minimising costs: here's why you need to be proactive with your Asset Integrity Management.

Let's explore the topic of reel handling systems - and why that's not the same as reel "drive" systems.

Putting the benefits in motion: Unveiling the true potential of RDS

Tackling the looming challenge ahead of floating offshore wind developments with an alternative - and proven - approach.

Transferrable skills are often referenced in the recruitment process – but can they be applied to companies as a whole?

MDL AME is offering a viable and cost-effective service to support offshore mechanical lifting equipment - from surveys to complete control system replacements.

International Trade – our regional focus series

International Trade - Our Regional Focus

Oh, do we get that a lot - although mostly it’s written in-between the lines...

Regular maintenance comes part and parcel with lifting and pulling equipment - but as expert in this field, MDL AME can provide tailored turnkey support.

Equipment choice for a flexible installation or retrieval can have a significant impact on the overall project timescales and budget. Thankfully, expert help is on ...

Africa is an exciting place for the energy sector.

A turnkey package for equipment life extension requires a broad skillset, backed up by experience...

These are some of the most challenging times for everyone around the world, and in Oil & Gas in particular - and times like this ...

The year 2020 has put breaks on too many global operations; but MDL's VP Africa Michael Blease-Shepley is determined to see his region continue to ...

Commercial Developments Manager Marvin Morrison explains how MDL's 21-year track record - and the in-house skillset amassed in that time - set the foundations for ...

As the pandemic spread, the world went into shutdown... but One Team MDL has been helping clients to keep going. Operations Director George Mackintosh looks ...

In times of a global crisis, the One Team MDL extends to all our clients, partners and colleagues.

Another year draws to a close, and MDL CEO Derek Smith is feeling positive about what's around the corner...

As MDL reaches the memorable milestone, CEO Derek Smith looks at what made the journey to 20 years in business possible - and the meaning ...

MDL BD & Commercial Manager Dave Gardiner explores why the company's portable pipelay spread is just the thing West Africa requires.

Planning a wedding is no small matter... neither is planning for a pipelay project. MDL's Senior Structural Engineer Steven Ross delves into both.

As the MDL flex-lay spread is heading for its first project offshore Mexico, our Americas VP Andrew Blaquiere delves deeper into the opportunities - and ...

“The whole is more than the sum of its parts”, the saying goes. That’s so true in a multi-faceted business like ours.

MDL Lead Engineer Steve Morrison decodes the newly-released DNV-GL Recommended Practice document on pipelay equipment.

Efficiencies can be found at every step of the project, but most significant ones are gained at the planning stage - with the help of ...

As Mexico continues to fuel its oil and gas revolution, a helpful hand with North Sea roots can bring the country’s offshore pipelay operations ahead ...

Over-complication of the back deck isn’t a means of improving the quality of operation, believes MDL director, Mike Gaskin - and a double-tensioner solution for ...

As MDL cements its US presence with Subsea Tieback, VP MDL Americas Andrew Blaquiere investigates what this year's show has taught us about change - ...

Great things take time to mature... and so does engineering excellence. As MDL reaches 18 years in business, CEO Derek Smith recaps on the company's ...

Strengthening the safety of oil and gas operations doesn't have to mean higher expenditure - with the right tools, H&S and cost reduction go hand ...

As MDL adds a brand new tensioner to its Offshore Service fleet in a challenging market, BD & commercial manager Dave Gardiner explains how going ...

You’re only as good as your last job, they say... but when you're backed up by a great team, every job is a success, believes ...

The 2017 Subsea Expo felt quieter than the previous years - a clear sign of the market's continued struggles. And yet, some discussions left the ...

It's a paradox of our industry: there's hunger for innovation, but few willing to champion it. MDL CEO Derek Smith takes a view on the ...

Cost savings in flex lay are there for the taking - but are you finding them? MDL commercial director Mike Gaskin believes an open dialog ...

From sailing the seas to championing reduced vessel time - MDL Americas president Mark Williamson explains the attraction of facing industry challenges with the back ...

As the New Year loses its novelty factor, it's tempting to abandon ambitious plans for the months ahead... But 2016 can be better than you ...

In the current difficult market of low oil price, can we afford to be penny-wise and pound-foolish?

We're all human: commercial director Mike Gaskin talks about leadership and team-building in a difficult market

Whenever times get tough in the oil and gas industry it’s the big boys that take the blame but, more often than not, it’s the ...

If it’s not broken, why fix it?

"The Budget contained some good news for an oil and gas industry that’s been operating under dark clouds for several months."

“The figures for Subsea Expo 2015 make for impressive reading. Around 6,500 people – up 23% on last year – visited the event at Aberdeen ...