“The UK is not a Well, Fair State . . .”
It is reasonable to say, given the current economic state of the nation, all is clearly not well and all is not fair in the UK either. The phrase the "State of the Nation" is sadly a rather apt phrase . . .
Insights
A whining Aberdonian
Welcome to our new look and, we believe, dramatically improved web presence, with more news and features that ever before, including material specifically written for the site . . . like this . . . er . . . blog. We're of course all hoping that the gremlins stay in their box, especially since this is Offshore Europe week.
Jeremy Cresswell: ‘We need more than a belated apology from Shell’
Shell is having a rough time just now, with the Brent field having been out of action for many months because of the need to carry out major repairs before production from this ageing North Sea giant resumed a few days ago.
Joint venturing on the rise in oil and gas sector
OIL and gas merger and acquisition activity was strong in 2010 and has continued in 2011. , Total global industry transaction value topped $266billion in 2010, up 33% from 2009.
Risk and the Arab Spring
THE Arab Spring has caused massive upheaval in one of the world's most strategic oil producing regions.
Sending the right message to the leaders of tomorrow
DO WE deserve to attract the next generation? It's a question I have been increasingly asking myself over the past weeks and months.
Early interest in this year’s share fair from across UK
DELEGATES from supply chain companies throughout the UK are already signing up for the 2011 PILOT Share Fair, ensuring they will be among the first to hear from major operators about future projects on the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS).
Preparing for seasonal flu
FOR most people who are unfortunate enough to catch seasonal flu it is a very nasty experience, but for some it can have serious consequences.
Brazil nuts about growth
JUST as the threat of a double-dip recession reappears across North America and Europe, Brazil is reinforcing its position as an economic powerhouse.
New challenge on UKCS
IT'S been a fascinating story so far, hasn't it?
Coalition is ‘clueless’ over UK oil and gas
UKTI (UK Trade and Investment) will, as usual, be much in evidence during Offshore Europe, a biannual opportunity to showcase Britain's oil and gas wares to the world.
Showing the way forward
THE biennial Offshore Europe exhibition and conference kicks off in Aberdeen on September 6.
The Rochelle determination
HERE WE go again, it's Offshore Europe time and with it, an embarrassment of invitations to dinners and other corporate celebrations.
Oiling the cogs of big business
MORE than ever before corporate corruption scandals are making the headlines.
Working to kick the dreaded weed
MOST of us by now know that smoking is bad for us and is linked to serious ill health. Just in case anyone is in any doubt, here's some facts and figures that back this up.
Coming to terms with Macondo
IT'S just over a year since the monstrous Macondo oil spillage was finally stopped on July 15, 2010 - more than three months after the devastating explosion on the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig killed 11 people and injured 17 others.
Facing up to the challenges of the new UK Bribery Act
THE introduction of the Bribery Act 2010 on July 1 represented the biggest change to UK laws in respect of this area of business in generations.
Huhne’s white paper – it’s common sense
THERE have been other matters jostling for the headlines these past few weeks, so perhaps it's no surprise that the coalition government's plans for energy market reform attracted so little attention.
Have we the energy for Scottish independence?
IF EVER there was an issue that has resulted in some of the most outrageous and irresponsible commentary from people who really ought to know better, it has to be the possible consequences of Scottish independence on Scotland's energy policy.
IEA looks to pour oil on troubled markets
FEW readers of Energy will be particularly familiar with the work of the International Energy Agency (IEA).
Not North Sea tax again . . .
WELCOME to the new-look Energy. We hope you like the wash and brush up that it has been taken through and we hope that it is even more readable than ever.