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Profile summary
Dave is a Chartered Mechanical Engineer, with 30 years oil and gas. Commencing with offshore oil rig module construction in the 90's. 20 years international with Occidental including 15 years in Qatar & Bahrain and 5 years USA, Ca. Project engineering and project management. Onshore and offshore. Projects have included compressor station design & build, new pipelines and design of platforms.
The focus of his research is Green hydrogen and offshore renewable energy (ORE) integration, how can hydrogen support support the roll-out of ORE. What are the uses for hydrogen? Aviation, marine, heavy transport, industry feed-stock and heat. Can hydrogen be used as an energy store? Should hydrogen be manufactured onshore or offshore?
Professional memberships
Chartered Engineer C.Eng Institute of Mechanical Engineers
Roles on external bodies
Secretary of Devon & Somerset IMechE
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):