In order for the Scottish oil and gas companies to remain competitive in an evolving global energy market, a sustained focus on innovation in training will be essential, according to Oil Technics.

Speaking to the Press and Journal, Susan Thomas, manager of the oil and gas training company, said that training requirements will become ever more specialised and diverse as the industry attempts to adapt to changing energy needs.

"Due to the nature of the oil and gas industry and the intense time scales often involved in projects, testing services have to be as efficient and accessible as possible to ensure that clients' operations continue to run smoothly," she said.

Responding to this demand for diversified training, Oil Technics has invested heavily in research and development in fields such as fire fighting foam testing, ensuring that Scottish companies can turn to local businesses to increase their knowledge base.

The company has developed a range of upstream technology and training services, covering offshore disinfection, registered rig-washes, spill prevention and degreasing.

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