The Scottish Oil Club
The Scottish Oil Club is a national forum for the presentation and discussion of views on the economic, industrial, technological and political aspects of petroleum and other energy resources.
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The Scottish Oil Club The Scottish Oil Club is a national forum for the presentation and discussion of views on the economic, industrial, technological and political aspects of petroleum and other energy resources. |
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Synopsis | Speaker | Arrangements | Booking | Other Events
“Capturing the Energy:
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 Miles Oglethorpe |
 Jim Rae |
Dr Miles K
Oglethorpe
Manager Architecture & Industry, Survey & Recording Division The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland Jim Rae |
Thursday 7th December 2006, 6:00 p.m.
Bookings Finalised by 2nd December 2006
The Royal Scots
Club
30 Abercromby Place
Edinburgh
A programme of student dinner attendance is sponsored by
Wood Mackenzie
‘Capturing the Energy’ is an initiative designed to co-ordinate the
creation of an archive of the UK offshore oil and gas industry, ensuring
that important historical records are preserved for future generations. In
this way, it hopes to encourage wider recognition and understanding of the
huge importance of the industry to the UK.
The idea evolved from a scheme to ensure the survival of records relating to the Frigg gas field, and from highly successful documentation schemes already under way in Norway. It was initially jointly proposed by the Royal commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS) and the Business Archives Council of Scotland (BACS), but took off thanks to generous support from TOTAL E&P UK PLC, Scottish Enterprise Grampian, the University of Aberdeen and UKOOA.
Jim Rae will provide an insight into the social, economic and cultural impact of the oil and gas industry, set in the context of personal experience and a career tracking the sector from its fledgling roots to a key international asset and national revenue contributor. Commencing in ‘pre-oil’ student days in Aberdeen (and Shetland), a journey passing through milestones, events, physical developments and changes that have touched all our lives and altered our prospects and perceptions. This overview, delivered from the perspective of ‘living history’ with unashamed nostalgia and visual references, is intended to evoke audience interest in preserving and recording the story of the extraction of this significant UK natural resource. An introduction to the ‘Capturing the Energy’ Project and its aims.
Miles Oglethorpe manages the Architecture and Industry programmes within the Survey & Recording division of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS). Much of his work in recent years has involved the recording of historic industries in Scotland, and in particular, a variety of energy-related industries such as high explosives (ICI), nuclear and hydro-electricity, and coal mining. Latterly, he has been involved with the genesis of the ‘Capturing the Energy’ initiative, which aims to ensure the creation of a sustainable central archive of the UK offshore oil and gas industries as they evolve in the coming decades. He is a member of the Executive Committee of the Business Archives Council of Scotland, and of the English Heritage Industrial Archaeology Panel. He is also the British National Representative on The International Committee on the Conservation of the Industrial Heritage, and has edited, authored and co-authored a number of books and papers relating to industrial heritage. The latest is a book on the modern Scottish coal industry.
In a career spanning over 30 years in the international oil and gas sector, Jim Rae has been an advisor and senior manager on development projects, asset operations and late-life solutions for operators; engineering, drilling and marine contractors; plus, specialist manufacturers. Has also performed strategic roles within development agencies, sectoral task forces and higher education. In his current role as a regulatory compliance, reputation and issues management consultant, has delivered high-profile projects and advised operators and companies on a range of sensitive topics (specialising in facilitating decommissioning activities in recent years). A professional business writer/technical editor, he is also a long-serving member of Aberdeen Maritime Museum’s Oil Panel and a founder member of the ‘Capturing the Energy’ oil industry archive project. Steering Group.
Members and guests are invited to convene between 17:30 and 18:00 for coffee/tea and biscuits (pay-bar available). The meeting commences at 18:00. An opportunity for informal discussion between members and guests will follow the presentation in the Cocktail Bar where a pay-bar is available until commencement of the Discussion Dinner (Chatham House Rules) at about 20:00.
Menu: Smoked salmon and prawns with a chervil dressing · Roast sirloin of Aberdeen Angus with a redcurrant and sherry jus · Chocolate truffle torte
Wine: Dec: White: Wolf Blass, Chardonnay, South East Australia 2005. Red: Wolf Blass, Eaglehawk, Cabernet Shiraz Merlot, Australia 2005
Cost: £31 inclusive of wine and VAT. (If vegetarian meal required, please order at time of booking).
Bookings finalised on 2 December 2006.
Reply to: The Scottish Oil Club, 2 March Pines, Edinburgh EH4 3PF or by email to
All remittances by cheque or BACs transfer. Please advise if you require an invoice.
BACS Bank of Scotland, 38 St. Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH2 2YR
Account Name: The Scottish Oil Club, Sort Code 80-41-21, Account Number:
00348827
