Mass survey to ‘put a human face’ on Aberdeen’s oil downturn
A new study has been launched to “put a human face” on the north-east’s oil and gas downturn- and recommend how to better share the wealth in the region.
Maersk Drilling ‘delivering’ on 2019 plan despite challenging times, says CEO
Maersk Drilling’s chief executive said yesterday the firm is “delivering” on its 2019 strategy despite a slump in first half profits.
ConocoPhillips’ North Sea exit sparks pensions row
US energy major Conoco Phillips has been accused of leaving an “appalling legacy” as it exits the North Sea after 50 years.
Growth drive sees Dutch firm WellGear open new UK base
A Dutch well services firm has made a multi-million pound investment in a new UK base in Aberdeenshire.
Crown Office in ‘final phase’ of preparing Sumburgh crash inquiry
The Crown Office has said it is in the “final phase” of preparing an inquiry into a fatal crash involving a Super Puma helicopter off the coast of Shetland.
Maersk Drilling ‘on track’ despite drop in earnings
Maersk Drilling has said it is “on track” to deliver its 2019 goals despite a £4m pre-tax loss for the first half of the year.
Aberdeen to benefit from multi-million pound electricity network boost
A £10million investment project to make Aberdeen’s electricity network more resilient has been announced.
Scotland in £12.6bn ‘black hole’ despite North Sea tax receipts
Scotland had a £12.6bn deficit last year despite more than £1.4billion in North Sea receipts, according to new tax and spending figures.
New tool to add ‘millions’ of barrels to North Sea production
A new tool has been launched which will help companies produce millions of extra barrels of oil through their North Sea operations.
Argyll wind farm plan fails to gain backing
Plans for a 17-turbine wind farm in Argyll failed to gain the support of local councillors yesterday who feared it would have a detrimental impact on peat resources in the area.
Energy firms going global at Northern Star awards
The 2019 Northern Star Business Awards ceremony is shaping up to be one of the biggest to date.
Greenland row: Potential oil reserves could boost island’s fortunes
Donald Trump's decision to cancel a visit to Denmark next month after the prime minister described his plan to buy Greenland as "absurd" has taken the Danish royal palace by surprise, a spokeswoman said.
Aberdeen engineering firm GDi joins EquIP growth programme
Law firm CMS said Aberdeen-based engineering and design business GDi had become the first Scottish company to join its EquIP programme.
Silicon Valley tech firm teams up with RGU to boost wind turbine output
A cutting-edge technology firm headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, has teamed up with a Scottish university for a project aimed at boosting the output from wind farms.
‘New perspectives’ as Subsea Expo 2020 looks beyond oil and gas
Next year’s Subsea Expo will be focussed on new opportunities across the underwater industry, “not just oil and gas and renewables”.
Subsea pipeline due to be installed at Ithaca’s Cook field
A pipeline is expected to be installed next month as part of plans to revitalise Ithaca’s Cook field in the North Sea.
Petrofac completes offshore wind project in German North Sea
Petrofac has hailed the start of power generation from a major offshore wind project in Germany.
Three running for award celebrating women in energy industry
Three people are in the running for the prestigious Dr Mildred Dresselhaus Award, which celebrates the role of women in the energy industry.
UK tech firms secure record foreign investment
Investment in the UK tech sector has continued to surge, as British firms secured more foreign funding in the first seven months of 2019 than during the whole of 2018, according to new research.
More than 100 suppliers to converge at Scottish offshore wind event
An event in Inverness today will bring together more than 100 supply chain companies that have joined the recently established DeepWind Offshore Wind Cluster.
Hunterston nuclear plant to temporarily return to service
A nuclear reactor at a power station will temporarily return to service after being shut down last year when cracks were found in its core.
Aberdeen Harbour hails surge of imports thanks to rising oil price
Aberdeen Harbour has hailed a burst of new activity thanks to the rising oil price.
Updated: HSE stats reveal 235 dangerous occurrences in UK North Sea last year
New figures published by the UK’s safety regulator have revealed there were 235 dangerous occurrences in the North Sea last year.
Fraud claims facing GE are ‘bigger than Enron’
International oilfield service giant Baker Hughes, a GE company (BHGE), is at the heart of “bigger than Enron” fraud claims levelled against the parent.
Serving up home foods in the North Sea
Mackie’s ice creams have been served in some unusual locations over the years, from Blair Drummond Safari Park and Edinburgh Zoo all the way through to the far-flung corners of South Korea and the United Arab Emirates. But maybe nowhere quite as unusual as an oil rig out in the North Sea.