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We welcome Samantha Dickinson, Petrofac's Chief Information Officer, to Energy Talks.

In this episode, we discuss how data and AI are shaping transformation across the energy sector. She shares why getting the data foundations right is critical, how to turn the promise of AI into practical solutions, and why leading with purpose builds smarter, future-ready teams.

Episode highlights:

Why energy, why now: Samantha shares what drew her from aviation and consulting into energy, and why Petrofac felt like the right fit.

Resilience from day one: Joining the week of the global IT outage, Samantha reflects on teamwork and what she learned about Petrofac under pressure.

Building smarter with data: Why strong data foundations are essential for digital transformation, AI adoption, and smarter decision-making across the sector.

AI with purpose: Samantha shares how we're approaching AI - where there's data maturity, a clear problem statement, and real business value.

People and purpose: From psychological safety to cross-disciplinary collaboration, Samantha explains why culture and curiosity are key to future-ready teams.

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In this episode of Energy Talks, Jess Lyon, Petrofac’s Decommissioning Project Director, shares her insights from inside the world of decommissioning—from strategic planning to its growing role in the energy sector’s future. 
 
💡 Key takeaways from the episode: 
 
🔍 Decommissioning’s global growth: Jess explains how the decommissioning landscape is expanding rapidly, with mature markets leading the way and new opportunities emerging worldwide 
🌍 Lessons learned: Drawing from Petrofac’s work in the Gulf of Mexico and Australia, Jess highlights why client collaboration and transparency are essential to successful decommissioning projects 
♻️ Sustainability in action: Efficient and effective decommissioning can help to minimise environmental impact  
🤝 Planning for success: Jess discusses why planning early and staying agile are vital to a smooth decommissioning journey 
📈 Careers in Decommissioning: Decommissioning is a field full of opportunities—offering variety, challenges, and the chance to make a lasting impact 

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🚀 Building the future: Practical steps to power the Energy Transition with John Pearson⚡🎙️ 

In the latest episode of Energy Talks, we speak with John Pearson, Chief Operating Officer. We unpack the complexities of the industry's energy transition journey and Petrofac's crucial role in driving change. 

💡 Key Takeaways from the episode: 

🔍 Marginal Gains in Energy Transition: How small, actionable steps can accumulate to create a significant impact in the Energy Transition.  

⚡ Progress Report: The energy transition is underway, but not at the pace we need. While we’re moving in the right direction, practical, immediate actions are critical to achieving our goals. 

🏗️ Petrofac's Role in the Transition: From the TenneT 2GW programme to SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) projects, Petrofac is at the forefront, building and operating the infrastructure needed for a sustainable energy future. 

🌍 Overcoming Challenges: With economic and infrastructure challenges to overcome, why better incentives and swift action will propel the energy sector forward. 

🚀 Looking Ahead: Why agility and efficiency are needed to meet the world's growing energy demands. 

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In this episode of Energy Talks, Charla Tekun, Petrofac's Head of Talent Acquisition, discusses recruitment and attracting the best people to Petrofac and the energy sector. 

We explore the changing landscape of talent acquisition, how Petrofac's growth is impacting hiring strategies, how to attract graduates on one and experienced career engineers on the other side, and the importance of attracting external talent while developing our own within the company.

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In this episode, we speak to Petrofac's New Energy Services Chief Operating Officer, John Pearson. We explore how to be a futurist and predict what the energy market will look like by 2030.

We also discuss the driving forces behind the energy transition and Petrofac's role in shaping the future.

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We speak to Margaret Muller, Head of Environment and Sustainability, and Greg Ross, Head of Sustainability, to learn about Petrofac's plan to decrease scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. They also share how they empower employees to contribute to our net zero journey and why sustainability is more than a job.

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We talk to our resident hydrogen specialists, Alex Haynes and Jonathan Carpenter, about production, usage, and offtake opportunities and how the global energy map could evolve as new technologies move from theory into implementation.

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In this episode of Energy Talks, we speak to our Asia-Pacific Regional Director Josie Philips about her career with Petrofac, growing from unknown to key operator in Australia, and how saying yes to opportunity changed her career.

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Welcome to Energy Talks, the podcast where we speak to the people powering the energy sector.

In each episode, we'll bring you conversations with our experts and people across the industry. You'll get to know our leaders, hear from our subject matter specialists, and find out what's next in energy.

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