Scottish Government urged to set date for travel quarantine review for non-exempt oil workers
The Scottish Government is being urged to set a date for reviewing current restrictions for Scots returning from oil jobs overseas.
Total E&P Angola awards contract to Aberdeen technology firm
An Aberdeen subsea technology firm has secured a contract with Total E&P Angola after executing its first marine services project in West Africa.
Oil falls with US crude supplies above half a billion barrels
Oil slid after U.S. crude inventories surged for a fourth week, further fueling the downbeat sentiment generated by the International Energy Agency describing global stockpiles as plentiful.
IEA sees no oil supercycle as supplies remain plentiful
Oil markets aren’t on the verge of a new price supercycle as plentiful supplies mean any concerns of a shortfall are misguided, the International Energy Agency said.
Expro, FTAI Ocean team up to deliver well intervention services to subsea sector
Oilfield services firm Expro has formed an exclusive partnership with FTAI Ocean for the supply of its well intervention vessel.
North Sea’s ‘fragile confidence’ would be undermined by exploration ban, warns industry expert
A ban on future exploration licences would “undermine the fragile confidence” within the oil and gas sector, an industry expert has warned.
While Scotland is windy, not everything blows our way
The past decade has been a tough one for Scotland’s offshore wind sector.
Premier COREX opens hi-tech independent formation damage testing facility in Abu Dhabi
Premier COREX has announced the opening of its first hi-tech independent formation damage testing facility in the Middle East.
St Fergus to benefit from share of £1bn of UK Government funding aimed at axing CO2 emissions
A north-east decarbonisation project is to receive a share of £1 billion of UK Government funding aimed at driving down emissions and creating jobs.
North Star to expand workforce after bagging £270m offshore wind contract
Shipping group North Star is to take on 130 new workers after landing a £270 million contract for the world’s largest offshore wind farm.
Capturing a golden opportunity for Scotland
Since 1980, Peterhead Power Station, in the North East of Scotland, has played an essential role in keeping the lights on across the country. This has rarely been more evident than over the last year, with our critical workers ensuring the station continues to provide the energy needed throughout the coronavirus pandemic.
Helicopter forced into emergency landing after being struck by lightning
An offshore helicopter was forced into an emergency landing at a Shetland airport today after being struck by lightning.
Cnooc aiming to catch up on delayed projects after booking accommodation vessel for Buzzard
Cnooc is aiming to clear some of its project backlog after booking Prosafe's Safe Boreas accommodation vessel for the Buzzard field.
OGUK report underlines need for ‘vital support’, says 30,000 job losses remains ‘reasonable estimate’
Oil and Gas UK (OGUK) has warned that the UK’s energy transition is at risk of stalling unless the industry receives “vital support” from government.
Retrofitting ‘revolution’ could create 150,000 new jobs before 2030, says Bankers for Net Zero
The UK Government is being urged to seize the “major” economic, environmental and political opportunities presented by retrofitting homes.
Scottish Renewables announces new chairman
Scottish Renewables has announced the appointment of Adam Morrison as its new chairman.
Big oil’s ‘problematic’ ESG claims alienate some investors
As companies across virtually all sectors try to latch on to the sustainability bandwagon, some investors are sounding the alarm.
Brent crude retreats as $70 hurdle proves tough to break
Oil reversed course in London, despite a raft of economic data from China adding to signs of recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
Governments mulling financial support for turbine manufacturing facility at Highlands port, says report
Port of Nigg could be in line to receive government funding to allow it to manufacture turbines for what will be the world’s largest offshore wind farm, according to a news report.
Repurposed oil rigs could be used to service Scottish fish farms under ambitious concept
Jack-up barges currently used in oil and gas operations could soon be refitted and deployed off the coast of Scotland to service fish farms.
Nest to invest millions in green energy with Octopus Renewables
Nest, the automatic enrolment scheme managing the pensions of nearly a third of the UK workforce, has appointed Octopus Renewables, part of Octopus Group, to boost its investment in clean energy infrastructure.
Study to set out opportunities for Scottish supply chain in floating offshore wind
The potential for Scottish businesses to produce commercial scale concrete foundations for floating wind projects is to be explored by a new partnership.
Seadrill hit with coercive fine after ‘serious breaches’ identified on North Sea platform
Seadrill Europe Management has been hit with a coercive fine after “serious breaches” were identified on one of its North Sea platform.
Expro and Frank’s merger unlikely to lead to ‘significant’ changes in Aberdeen
Expro’s chief executive says he doesn’t anticipate its amalgamation with Frank’s International to lead to any “significant headcount changes” in Aberdeen.
North Sea flaring falls to lowest level on record
Flaring in the North Sea fell by 22% in 2020 as production facilities cut the overall volume to 33 billion cubic feet (bcf).