From enforcer to ally: How the NSTA's approach to data is changing the oil industry

The regulator has a 'completely different relationship with the data community', says CIO John Seabourn

Tom Allen
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From enforcer to ally: How the NSTA's approach to data is changing the oil industry

By engaging data professionals and executives, the NSTA is welcomed with respect instead of being treated with suspicion.

Regulators are a little like a new baby: important but demanding, and best held at arm's length.* * Please don't try this at home. John Seabourn, CIO at the North Sea Transition Authority (NS...

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