In this episode. Our host, Stuart Broadley, is joined by Anna Apostolopoulou, Chris Thornton, and Karen Cowie from Lloyd’s Register for an in-depth discussion on one of the energy industry’s most pressing operational challenges: extending the life of aging offshore assets. Focusing on floating production systems, offshore platforms, and critical topside infrastructure, the conversation explores how operators are balancing safety, reliability, cost discipline, and energy security in an increasingly uncertain market. Drawing on decades of engineering and operational experience, the panel explains how life extension decisions are made from structural fatigue analysis and digital twin modelling to maintenance optimization, remote inspections, and long-term investment planning. The discussion also examines the growing role of digital technologies, including robotics, remote diagnostics, predictive maintenance, and automation, as operators seek to reduce operational risk while maximizing asset value. At the same time, the episode highlights the very human side of life extension: workforce engagement, knowledge retention, leadership, and the challenge of preparing aging assets for a more digital future. At the heart of the conversation is a broader question facing the global energy sector: how can companies safely and responsibly adapt existing infrastructure to meet evolving operational, financial, and environmental demands while supporting the transition to future-ready energy systems? What Is the EIC? The Energy Industries Council (EIC) is one of the world’s largest energy trade associations. As a not-for-profit organisation, it supports more than 950 member companies involved in the global energy value chain. EIC operates internationally, with offices in London, Kuala Lumpur, Rio de Janeiro, Houston, Dubai, and soon, Berlin. It is energy agnostic, supporting all parts of the energy sector. From mature renewable onshore and offshore sectors like wind, solar and hydropower; to grid infrastructure and large nuclear; to hydrocarbon sectors like oil & gas, LNG, FPSO, decommissioning, upstream, midstream and downstream; to emerging low-carbon sectors like hydrogen, carbon capture, CCUS, energy storage, BESS, biofuels, SAF (sustainable aviation fuels), and geothermal. EIC provides a wide range of services, including access to global market intelligence, CAPEX and OPEX project data, consulting support, events, business development opportunities, and advocacy. It also facilitates connections with key decision-makers and policymakers in the energy sector worldwide. Stay Connected with EIC Learn more about the EICExplore EIC membership Learn more about the Five Golden Rules for a Healthy Energy Supply ChainLearn about EIC ConsultContact Stuart Broadley about doing your own C-level EIC podcast at Stuart.Broadley@the-eic.com Produced, engineered, and promoted by: Samara Bernardo, Lucas Almeida, João Otero, Isabella Costa, Laura Carvalho, and Clara Machado.
