Authors & Contributors Authors & Contributors X Andrew Blaquiere Andrew Blaquiere is a mechanical engineer by trade and brings extensive knowledge on risers, moorings and flex-lay operations from a detailed engineering and project management perspective. In 2020 he relocated from MDL US office in Houston, TX to Aberdeen, UK to take on the role of Managing Director. X Steve Grotsky Vice President of Engineering, Steve Grotsky, leads ABS Group’s Global Engineering team across multiple sectors, including marine and offshore. The team specializes in complex CAPEX and OPEX engineering projects that support the risk management needs of its clients serving the global critical infrastructure. X Wendy Laursen Wendy Laursen has 20 years of experience as a journalist. In that time, she has written news and features for a range of maritime, engineering and science publications. She has completed a Master of Science research degree in marine ecology as well as diplomas in journalism, communication and subediting. X Philip Lewis Philip Lewis is Director Research at Intelatus Global Partners. He has extensive market analysis and strategic planning experience in the global energy, maritime and offshore oil and gas sectors. Intelatus Global Partners has been formed from the merger of International Maritime Associates and World Energy Reports. X Barry Parker Barry Parker of bdp1 Consulting Ltd provides strategic and tactical support, including analytics and communications, to businesses across the maritime spectrum. He is a freelance writer and regular contributor to this magazine. X Carl Pilmer With more than 15 years’ experience in the energy industry, both on and offshore, Carl Pilmer is responsible for driving the development, sales and promotion of JDR’s energy products and services. X Jesper Skjong Jesper Skjong is a market analyst at shipbrokerage Fearnley Offshore Supply covering the offshore support vessel market, including O&G and offshore renewables. X Fernando Tamayo Fernando Tamayo currently leads the Emissions team at Welligence Energy Analytics, based in Houston. He has extensive knowledge in the upstream oil and gas sector, with a focus on emissions and decarbonization. He was responsible for the design and implementation of the Welligence Greenhouse Gas (GHG) offering. X Svenn Magen Wigen Svenn Magen Wigen is a Cathodic Protection and corrosion control expert having worked across engineering, design, modelling, project management, inspection, sales, marketing and management in the sector since 2001. X Teresa Wilkie Teresa Wilkie is the Director of RigLogix within Westwood Global Energy Group, leading a team of experienced offshore rig market analysts. She has over a decade of knowledge as an analyst in the oil and gas industry bringing expertise from her time at IHS-Markit (formerly ODS-Petrodata) and Esgian (formerly Bassoe Offshore).
