New ‘buzz’ at offshore conference
A hectic week of exhibiting, networking, negotiating and golfing has come to a close in Texas for a host of north-east energy industry leaders.
Skills for safer future, 30 years since Piper Alpha
It’s almost 30 years since the Piper Alpha disaster shocked the world; the devastating events on July 6, 1988 will never be forgotten. In the wake of the incident, the oil and gas industry collectively vowed to do everything it could to protect the safety of its people and prevent a cataclysm like this from ever happening in the future.
Show me the money (again)
Spring has finally sprung, bringing with it some renewed vigour across all markets and especially in oil and gas.
Areg – celebrating 15 years
The north-east has always been well positioned to capitalise on the emerging renewable energy market, with our decades of experience of working in oil and gas.
Still time to strike gold at Energy Voice awards
Time is running out toapply for one of the most prestigious award ceremonies in the Scottish business calendar.
Wireless technology gets smart
Can you remember life without your smart phone? Do you remember the days when you had to get behind a desk, log in and dial up to access the wealth of information on the internet?
Fatigue – the silent killer
Fatigue is more than just tiredness. In the workplace it is a potential hazard – one that employers should proactively strive to manage. The first step to tackling this growing issue is understanding exactly what it is.
BiFab – frustrated UK ambition
That the BiFab yard has been rescued from oblivion is good news; that the arm which reached out is Canadian is good news, too.
High-pressure connectors critical to operations in current climate, according to subsea technology firm
A subsea technology specialist that has deployed revolutionary products for the global oil and gas industry says the sector needs to address the growing urgency for high-pressure connectors – as deep-water field developments are on the rise once again.
Statoil begins mobilising crew for Johan Sverdrup
Statoil has started mobilising its staff of up to 2,400 people who will eventually start-up the Johan Sverdrup field.
Doing the “Rope a Dope”
Energy Voice’s boxing theme this month made me think about my favourite fight; the Muhammad Ali v George Foreman world heavyweight fight held in Zaire in 1974, or as it’s more commonly known “The Rumble in the Jungle”.
Oil and gas accountants make multi-million pound investment in new office
An oil and gas accountancy firm has made a multi-million pound investment in new offices in anticipation of growth.
Focus on quality assurance crucial for long-term success of drilling sector
Oil and gas operators could save millions of dollars each year by investing in tighter quality assurance and controls on drilling and well completion equipment that would reduce equipment-related Non-Productive Time – failures that are a substantial and potentially “avoidable” cost, according to a leading industry specialist.
N-Sea to clear unexploded WW2 bombs for Viking Link project
N-Sea has received a contract worth over £5million to clear unexploded WW2 bombs to make way for an electricity cable between the UK and the Netherlands.
Shearwater wins scanning contract for Premier’s Tolmount field
Shearwater Geoservices has landed a deal to carry out 3D surveying for Premier Oil’s Tolmount field.
Aker Solutions makes offer to end Mariner dispute
Three offshore unions are balloting members on an offer from Aker Solutions on pay and conditions aimed at ending a dispute on the Mariner platform.
McDermott and CB&I merger approved by shareholders, thwarting Subsea 7
A merger deal between McDermott International and Chicago Bridge and Iron (CB&I) has been approved by shareholders, thwarting attempts by Subsea 7 to block it.
Family looks up for hope after Harvey
Mark Lammey talks to a former Inverness family who have found that living in Houston for a decade has raised their game – in more ways than one
100 new offshore projects to be sanctioned in 2018
The current “tailwind” in the energy industry is likely to propel 100 new offshore projects to be sanctioned this year, according to Rystad Energy.
Fresh cracks discovered at Scottish nuclear plant
One of the reactors at the Hunterston B power station could remain out of operation for much of the year following the recent discovery of cracks in its core.
16 high impact wells to be drilled in UK and Norway this year
The energy industry is aiming to drill out 3.7billion barrels of oil equivalent from high-impact wells in the UK and Norway this year, according to Westwood Global
XL Global Group takes the biscuit for growth
Contracts with “biscuit factories and timber mills” helped the boss of an
Westerton telling it like it is and fishing for bigger catches
Westerton USA will “tell it like it is” even if it means saying no to clients, the company’s general manager said.
‘Continued momentum’ for Apache in Q1 results
North Sea operator Apache has posted net income of £285million for the first quarter of 2018.
Efforts to rejuvenate Aberdeen at OTC
A new body tasked with bringing international investment to the north-east has ambitious plans to attract a digital software company.