ITF, the global technology facilitator, has surpassed more than 200 joint industry projects (JIPs) in its 14 year history. Oil and gas industry leaders and the Rt Hon Michael Fallon MP, UK government Minister of State for Business and Enterprise and Minister of State for Energy joined the organisation on its 'Technology Street' stand (Stand 3B175) at Offshore Europe today to congratulate the company and discuss developments with the UK oil and gas strategy.

ITF is championing eight technology developers on its display space. ITF CEO Dr Patrick O'Brien not only shared details of ITF's most recent achievements, but also presented progress on the UK government's Oil & Gas sector strategy, which was announced in March this year. ITF, alongside Oil & Gas UK, is working on the part of the strategy relating to technology development.

The single strategy, the first of its kind for the industry, aims to develop and deliver priority technology needs for the industry and identify vital innovations that will enable the UK to maintain its global reputation for innovation, whilst supporting local technology companies and the economy.

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