Bilfinger tells employees to get back to work or face ‘dismissal proceedings’, Wood ceases action
Bilfinger UK has told North Sea workers to cease their unofficial strikes or it will consider “dismissal proceedings”.
Oil tycoon Sir Ian Wood on Sunday Times Rich List 2022
Some of the richest people in Scotland, including Sir Ian Wood, have links to the north and north-east, The Sunday Times Rich List 2022 has revealed.
Unite and Bilfinger ask workers to stand down from North Sea strikes
Workers carrying out strikes across the North Sea have been asked to stand down as Bilfinger UK has today joined a collective bargaining deal.
Son of Piper Alpha victim criticises lack of consultation on garden plans
A man whose father was never recovered from the Piper Alpha disaster has criticised an "unthinkable" lack of consultation on plans to revamp the memorial gardens.
North Sea strikes: ‘Wildcat action is in no one’s interest’ says trade body
The industry trade body has hit back at a series of unofficial strikes taking place in the North Sea.
Workers on several North Sea platforms stage wildcat walkout in ‘wage revolution’
There was widespread disruption on several North Sea platforms on Wednesday after crew members staged unplanned walkouts.
Gallery: CNR International and Petrofac emerge as big winners at Decom North Sea Awards
The best and brightest in the industry were celebrated at the Decom North Sea Awards last night.
STATS Group eyes international growth after ‘excellent’ 2021
Pipeline specialist STATS Group plans to boost its international footprint following an “excellent” 2021.
Ballymore: Chevron sanctions $1.6 billion Gulf of Mexico project
Chevron has sanctioned the Ballymore development, a 150 million-barrel oil field in the US Gulf of Mexico.
Offshore rig day rates heading for highest level in ‘almost a decade’
The offshore drilling rig market is “much tighter” than previously thought, according to new analysis, with some segments “nearly sold-out”.
Weatherford CFO to step down
The chief financial officer (CFO) of oilfield services giant Weatherford will leave the company at the end of July.
Euro Area would barely grow if Russian gas cut off, EU Says
The euro area’s pandemic recovery would almost grind to a halt, while prices would surge even more quickly if there are serious disruptions to natural-gas supplies from Russia, according to new projections from the European Commission.
Shell joins Exxon with $1 billion Brazil exploration setback
Expensive offshore exploration setbacks for international oil majors including Shell and Exxon Mobil are throwing cold water on their plans to turn Brazil into a profit center.
Oil protestors flooded Kwasi Kwarteng with 20,000 emails to block Cambo
The Tory energy secretary was dealing with 100 campaign messages a day as climate activists fought to block the controversial Cambo oil field expansion off Shetland.
Tornado vs Wind Turbine: Video captures dramatic storm
Incredible footage appears to have captured what happens when a wind turbine meets a tornado.
Storegga raises £51.3m as gas infrastructure giant Snam joins as investor
Storegga has raised £51.3 million as Snam, Europe’s largest gas infrastructure operator, joins as an investor.
Kwarteng to classify natural gas as ‘green’ investment to support North Sea
Natural gas is to be classified as a “green” investment under proposals from business secretary Kwasi Kwarteng, according to a report.
UK North Sea sees chance for political reprieve in energy crisis
Six months ago, UK North Sea oil and gas faced the bleakest outlook in its 50-year history.
Approval of Shell Jackdaw field in North Sea ‘imminent’, report claims
Approval of the Shell Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea is now “imminent”, according to a newspaper report.
The Not-So-Dirty Dozen: Key North Sea hubs still producing in 2032
There are several hubs around the North Sea which will still be producing in a decade’s time – but 12 of these will be “key” thanks to their production upsides and emissions intensity, according to new research.
Shell and Siemens Energy deliver ‘uncomfortable truths’ on natural gas at All-Energy
Industry leaders delivered what they termed “uncomfortable truths” on the use of natural gas in the UK at a major renewables and low-carbon industry event this week.
Petrodec takes over North Sea platform from Perenco ahead of decom
Petrodec has taken over operatorship of a North Sea platform from Perenco as decommissioning gets underway.
BP boss says UK windfall tax would challenge energy investment
A windfall tax could crimp investment in the UK’s energy system, said the chief executive of BP.
Decision date pushed back for CHC takeover of Babcock
Competition authorities have pushed back their planned decision date on whether CHC will be able to take over fellow North Sea helicopter firm Babcock.
Shell and Scottish Power explore floating wind skills initiative in Aberdeen
Shell and Scottish Power have announced they are exploring a new plan to develop floating offshore wind skills in Aberdeen.