Serious investment in carbon capture ‘only option’ to reduce oil and gas emissions
Serious investment in technology to store emissions underground is the ‘only option right now’ for the oil industry to cut its climate change impact.
Offshore Europe
New beginnings as thousands descend on Offshore Europe
There was an air of new beginnings at Offshore Europe yesterday as thousands of industry experts from around the world descended on the new P&J Live venue in Aberdeen.
Industry must adapt or go the way of the dinosaurs, Total CEO tells Offshore Europe
The oil and gas industry has been warned by French energy giant Total that it must adapt or go the way of the dinosaurs
Exploration wells and FIDs beckon for UKCS
The UK upstream oil and gas sector will be a hive of activity over the coming years, two global energy consultancies have said.
OGUK unveils 10 ‘principles’ to support battered supply chain
Trade body Oil and Gas UK (OGUK) has published a list of 10 “principles” aimed at helping a "fragile" supply chain whose margins have been squeezed tight by customers in recent years.
North Sea ‘not a sunset industry for us’, Total finance chief says
The finance boss of French oil giant Total claimed last night that the North Sea wasn't a "sunset industry" for her firm.
Extinction Rebellion stages climate protest at Offshore Europe
Climate activists staged a choreographed ‘die-in’ outside the Offshore Europe Conference in Aberdeen yesterday to “send a message” to big oil and gas majors.
Intelligent subsea brings North Sea closer to unmanned platforms, Aker Solutions boss claims
The development of intelligent subsea design brings the North Sea closer to a "safer" future with unmanned platforms, the boss of Aker Solutions has said.
Investigation is first step
“Knowledge is everything” may be an overstatement, but every aspect of all businesses, from planning, to project management, to safe operations, requires detailed knowledge.
Tide is turning for Clyde Training
If you are still seeking indications of recovery in the offshore industry in 2019, then it may be worth observing developments by the River Clyde.
Denholm specialist solutions pay off
As part of a corporate family with a history stretching back more than 150 years, Denholm Zholdas and Denholm MacNamee represent the epitome of tried, tested and trusted solutions.
Ace upgrade for winch
With the focus of the oil and gas industry on Aberdeen as the city welcomes Offshore Europe 2019 to new venue P&J Live, the global engineering, manufacturing, rental and service company ACE Winches is looking forward to exhibiting in the Scotland Pavilion.
‘Strong likelihood’ of climate protesters at Offshore Europe
The Offshore Europe conference chairman has said there is a “strong likelihood” that climate change protesters will target the biennial showcase in Aberdeen this week.
Change of venue this year for key oil show
SPE Offshore Europe is back in Aberdeen this week, with the biennial oil and gas exhibition and conference notching up its 23rd edition since it was launched for a nascent North Sea industry in 1973.
‘Eddie the Eagle’ to bring tales of tenacity to Subsea UK event
Celebrated underdog Eddie ‘The Eagle’ Edwards will discuss the value of persevering “even through the toughest of times” at an offshore industry event this week.
Aberdeen ready to welcome mayors from World Energy Cities Partnership
Mayors and senior officials from 12 of the world’s leading energy cities will arrive in Aberdeen for the World Energy Cities Partnership (WECP) annual general meeting (AGM) and Offshore Europe.
Spotlight is on international opportunities for decom
Given that you’re reading this on the eve of Offshore Europe, it seems like a fitting opportunity to discuss a key focus for Decom North Sea in 2019 (and beyond): internationalisation.
Energy is now the word on the streets of Aberdeen rather than oil
Once again Aberdeen and Scotland gear up to welcome the world for Offshore Europe.
Kingdom companies look to impress a worldwide audience at Offshore Europe
Fife will have a strong presence at next month’s SPE Offshore Europe conference in Aberdeen.
MONTIPOWER UK launches game-changing subsea tool at Offshore Europe
MontiPower UK, part of Cactus Industrial, will showcase the latest surface preparation technology from MONTI at SPE Offshore Europe 2019.
Getting to Offshore Europe: Buses, travel info and parking
Exhibitors and visitors alike are expected to turn up in droves for Offshore Europe at P&J Live next week.
RGU brings world-first decom simulator to OE 2019
Robert Gordon University (RGU) will showcase three industry-leading simulators at next week’s SPE Offshore Europe conference and exhibition in Aberdeen.
OGUK reveals line-ups for key breakfast events
Industry bosses will chew over the findings of Oil and Gas UK’s new flagship economic report at joint breakfast events in Aberdeen and London next month.
New session at Offshore Europe to focus on extending life of fields
Underwater operations and their potential for extending the life of UK North Sea fields will be in the spotlight at the fast-looming SPE Offshore Europe oil and gas show.
Thousands welcomed to preview P&J Live
More than 9,000 people were thrilled by a first look at P&J Live when the north-east’s newest and biggest venue held a special preview event on Saturday.