Gary McWilliam

Product Champion for DecomX at Geoactive Limited | Gary brings more than 25 years of experience in the energy industry, having started his career with Expro before progressing through technical and leadership roles with Baker Hughes, Petrofac, Shell, Maersk, CNR and TotalEnergies. Throughout his career, Gary has specialised in plug and abandonment (P&A), well integrity and the application of innovative technologies to improve decommissioning outcomes. He is a published SPE author, patent holder and recognised industry expert in well decommissioning.

ALARP: Friend or Foe? When the Decision Isn't Enough

Making an ALARP decision is only half the challenge. The other half is being able to demonstrate how and why that decision was made.

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ALARP: Friend or Foe? The Human Factor in ALARP Decision-Making

ALARP is often presented as a structured, objective process. In reality, every ALARP assessment involves people making judgement calls. And people...

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ALARP: Friend or Foe? Navigating the Grey Areas of Risk Reduction

In safety-critical industries, ALARP - As Low As Reasonably Practicable - is a principle everyone recognises. But despite decades of use, it's still...

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Why Decision-Making Is the Silent Constraint in North Sea Decommissioning

Ask most people where North Sea decommissioning gets stuck and they’ll point to rigs, vessels, or the supply chain. They’re not entirely wrong – but...

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