UK North Sea needs wind powered oil and gas platforms ‘as soon as possible’, Wheelhouse says
The UK needs to see floating wind projects power North Sea oil and gas installations “as soon as possible”, according to Scotland’s energy minister.
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Preliminary hearing to begin for 2013 Super Puma crash
A preliminary hearing for a fatal accident inquiry into a helicopter crash off Shetland in 2013 begins in Aberdeen today.
Exclusive: Figures show ‘resurgence’ for oil and gas university courses in Aberdeen following downturn
University chiefs have hailed a “resurgence” in applications to oil and gas courses in Aberdeen following a sharp drop during the downturn.
Repsol Sinopec going after more Blake field oil
Repsol Sinopec Resources UK (RSRUK) has submitted a key document for a project aimed at boosting production from the Blake field in the central North Sea.
Diversity at centre stage for Oil and Gas UK event
A compelling line-up of speakers has been confirmed for an event aiming to put issues surrounding diversity and inclusion centre stage in the oil and gas sector.
Equinor sells back stake in ‘disappointing’ Verbier field to Jersey Oil and Gas
Jersey Oil and Gas is back on the hunt for partners to develop its Verbier discovery after energy giant Equinor decided to sell back its 70% stake.
Creditor vows to pose ‘series of questions’ about Premier Oil deals
Premier Oil’s largest creditor is refusing to back down in its challenge to the company’s planned acquisitions and debt maturity extensions.
CHC Scotia posts worst losses in a decade amid ‘challenging market’
An Aberdeen helicopter operator has blamed “challenging market conditions” after posting its worst set of financial losses in more than a decade.
Digital development ‘key’ to securing oil and gas industry’s future
Digital technology will be key to helping the oil and gas industry ride out a “perfect storm” of challenges facing its future, the audience heard at an event in Aberdeen last night.
IR35 could be ‘death knell’ for one-man band offshore contractors
A looming tax change may be the “death knell” for many one-man band offshore contractors, a leading north-east accountant has warned.
Exxon Mobil ‘poised’ to kick off UK North Sea, Germany sales
Exxon Mobil Corp. plans to start gauging buyer interest in its U.K. and German upstream operations in the coming weeks as the oil major continues to divest overseas assets, people with knowledge of the matter said.
Chrysaor hands in decom plan for southern North Sea platform
Chrysaor has submitted its decommissioning plans for a southern North Sea platform to the UK Government.
No magic wand to deal with off-payroll working rules
Aberdeen-based consultancy Hunter Adams recently convened 40 senior HR leaders from the oil and gas sector to debate the practicalities around the implementation of the IR35 reforms, due on April 6, 2020.
North-east pupils explore future careers in energy sector
Hundreds of north-east school pupils have been exploring future careers in the energy industry at an inspirational event organised by TechFest in partnership with Equinor.
Blackstone gets final bids for North Sea oil producer
Siccar Point Energy Ltd., the North Sea oil producer backed by Blackstone Group Inc., has received final bids from suitors including Chrysaor Holdings Ltd. and Equinor ASA, people with knowledge of the matter said.
‘Upswing’ for offshore mental health but morale better on two-week rotas – oil chaplain
The North Sea's oil chaplain detects an “upswing” on mental health awareness offshore, but morale tends to be improved on installations with two-week rotas.
Transocean pushing for jail time despite favourable North Sea ruling, Greenpeace claim
Drilling contractor Transocean is understood to pushing for jail time and fines against Greenpeace bosses, despite receiving a favourable ruling halting any further North Sea action.
SSE announces plans to axe Peterhead Power Station jobs
Energy giant SSE has announced it is slashing jobs at a north-east power station following years of uncertainty.
North Sea chaplain expects Church of Scotland to make ‘wrong decision’ to divest from fossil fuels
The North Sea’s oil and gas chaplain believes the Church of Scotland will make the “wrong decision” in coming years to divest from fossil fuels.
New Flowline Specialists boss says renewables growth backs up diversification call
North-east energy services firm Flowline Specialists has delivered its first set of results under new boss Ross Whittingham, who said growth in renewables work vindicated its decision to diversify.
Shell agrees farm-in for UK North Sea licences
Oil major Shell will farm into a pair of UK North Sea licences currently held by Egdon Resources.
Oil investing in a carbon-averse world
The world continues to need investment in the oil and gas sector, according to most forecasts, but this is an increasingly difficult pitch for investors given concerns over carbon emissions.
Shell making progress on Jackdaw plans
Shell has reached another checkpoint on the way to developing the Jackdaw field in the central North Sea.
Prosafe booked by Total for Elgin assignment in spring
Prosafe said today that its Safe Caledonia offshore accommodation vessel would start a contract with Total at the Elgin field in the UK North Sea in April.
Aquaterra rebuilds as it targets decom
Offshore engineering firm Aquaterra Energy is targeting the decommissioning market as it continues to rebuild its Aberdeen team.