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Shell Icons Discuss the Challenges of the Global Energy Transition
As the world looks to promote renewable energy in response to the mounting climate crisis, two of Shell’s most influential figures in recent decades maintain the sector has an important role to play. Mark Moody-Stuart and Jeroen van der Veer sat down with UMS Group leader Ennio Senese to discuss how the oil and gas industry can adapt its business models to keep up with the times. Read more

SCE Spearheads Global Effort to Reduce Wildfire Risk
UMS Group’s IWRMC is launching its initial set of deep-dive projects, and SCE has volunteered to lead the first one, which is the study of vegetation management and hazard tree best practices. Read more

Ennio Neumann Senese on UMS Group’s edge in utilities and energy
Ennio Neumann Senese, Group Chief Operating Officer, spoke to Consultancy.eu about how the firm’s deep knowledge and holistic approach can help plan for and deliver long-term change at its clients. Read more

How Oil and Gas Recovery Will Impact Procurement and Supply Chain
While the Covid-19 pandemic is impacting every sector across the globe, few industries are facing such sustained and profound challenges as that of oil and gas. Ennio Senese, a managing director at UMS Group, and Patrick Heuer, oil and gas leader at GEP, share how the industry could recover from the pandemic and outline the impact on procurement and supply chain management. Read more

Companies Should Adopt a Broader Asset Management Horizon
When an asset-intensive company is enjoying a period of healthy performance, it is difficult to remain focused on preparing for possible challenges in the longer perspective, according to UMS Group expert Gunnar Norström. However, by trying to anticipate trouble ahead, organizations can maintain a stable value of their assets, while adapting to major changes for a competitive edge. Read more

Ennio Senese leads niche consultancy UMS Group in Europe
International consulting firm UMS Group has appointed a new Managing Director for its European footprint. Read more

How small utility companies can adopt asset management
Asset management might seem complicated, but according to UMS Group expert Phil Caffyn, even small utility companies can realise big savings by adopting an asset management system. While bigger firms might deploy expensive software to undertake asset management, Caffyn believes that all players really need to start their journey with clearly defined objectives and an aligned approach. Read more

UMS Group on best practices in project change management
Asset management might seem complicated, but according to UMS Group expert Phil Caffyn, even small utility companies can realize big savings by adopting an asset management system. While bigger firms might deploy expensive software to undertake asset management, Caffyn believes that all players really need to start their journey with clearly defined objectives and an aligned approach. Read more

Why IEA, OPEC and EIA have such different outlooks for energy consumption
Energy is a hot topic that transcends the worlds of business, science, government and international relations. Yet new analysis from consultancy UMS Group highlights how an evolving technological landscape, competing interests, and poor quality information, make forecasting future energy trends an extremely complex endeavour. Read more
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