FEATURE SPONSOR
CORROSION CONTROL
EMBRACE THE CHANGE
The government subsidies for offshore wind energy are facing dramatic cuts. At the same time, low prices of oil are leading to lower prices of gas and coal
Since the forward price of electricity is influenced by the costs of production sources, investments in renewables such as wind could become less profitable and whole sectors may end up in survival mode. There are several possible consequences, one of which is cost savings including staff reductions, the results of which may be a higher amount of qualified labour force responsive to immediate demand.
DECREASED PRODUCTION COSTS Generally, there is a decreasing trend in production costs, thanks to technological innovations such as larger and more effective turbines.
Implementing routine control of protective coating of offshore structures is crucial to ensure a successful operation long term and to reduce the probability of future damage. Preventing mistakes is preferable and cheaper than the cost of repair.
UNFORESEEN PROBLEMS Construction as a field, especially of
Projects can be fragile and when things start to get complicated, it can quickly
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large structures, is forever evolving and not only in the technological terms. Everything has speeded up, but we still need to work with long-term horizons. To keep on track, we need to find quick solutions for unforeseen problems.
become a downward spiral. Difficulties accumulate and everyone is trying to find an immediate solution. The Paint Inspector has first-hand experience of many urgent requests for immediate coating inspections.
Changes in the way paint inspectors operate and growing demand for rapid response has created a new norm for the company.
CONFIDENT
The company is confident that sooner or later the market will begin to grow. It might evolve to something more fluid and adaptable and it may even be a beneficial change. Crisis and volatility of the market could then be for the greater good.
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