Welcome to the
RGU Oil & Gas Institute

Over the past forty years, RGU has built up strong associations with the oil & gas industry in the North Sea and around the world. We now have an international reputation for delivering high quality education and research.
A RICH HISTORY

With a heritage going back to 1729, Robert Gordon University is known for engaging with businesses, training and education, delivering industry relevant research and designing bespoke business solutions.

We now have 3 Faculties, over 17,000 students and around 1,500 academic, professional and support staff. We export knowledge, skills and best practice and support organisations around the world.

THE RGU OIL & GAS INSTITUTE

The RGU Oil & Gas Institute was set up to provide easy access for companies looking to take advantage of our extensive knowledge and expertise in oil & gas. We have a network of partner institutions and a team of experts who can support your business needs. We deliver thought-leadership, exclusive facilities, education, training, consultancy and research for business.

The institute provides access to world-class expertise in the critical areas of drilling & wells, operations, decommissioning, operations, subsea and business excellence. Led by industry experts and academics, the Institute works closely with the sector on the research and education required to maximise recovery of the world’s hydrocarbon resources and to address the key challenges in the oil and gas industry.

MEET THE TEAM

The RGU Oil and Gas Institute is led by industry experts and academics.
Paul de Leeuw

Paul de Leeuw

Director

E: p.de-leeuw@rgu.ac.uk
T: +44 (0) 1224 263528
Peter Howell

Peter Howell

Drilling & Wells Manager

E: p.howell@rgu.ac.uk
T: +44 (0) 1224 262318
Phil Hassard

Phil Hassard

Drilling Simulator Manager

E: p.hassard@rgu.ac.uk
T: +44 (0) 1224 263547
Donella Beaton

Donella Beaton

Head of Business Development

E: d.beaton1@rgu.ac.uk
T: +44 (0) 1224 262038
Sarah Hillyear

Sarah Hillyear

Business Development Manager

E: s.c.hillyear@rgu.ac.uk
T: +44 (0) 1224 263108
Chris Moule

Chris Moule

Business Development Manager

E: c.j.moule@rgu.ac.uk
T: +44 (0) 7855 277742
Janet Chylinski

Janet Chylinski

Oil & Gas Institute Administration Manager

E: j.m.chylinski@rgu.ac.uk
T: +44 (0) 1224 263526