EnerMech hit with cyber attack across global business
Aberdeen-headquartered energy services firm EnerMech has confirmed it has been hit by a cyber attack.
North Sea
Schlumberger appoints former North Sea boss as new chief executive
Oilfield services giant Schlumberger has appointed a former North Sea boss as its new chief executive.
Noble rig gets extension with Total in UK
Drilling rig operator Noble has given an update on its fleet, including two new contract extensions in the UK and Middle East.
Total kicks off Glendronach appraisal in West of Shetland
Total has started drilling an appraisal well at its Glendronach discovery in the West of Shetland.
Ithaca revises down debt fundraiser for Chevron North Sea acquisition
Ithaca Energy has revised down the level of debt it will take on to help pay for its £1.6bn acquisition of Chevron’s North Sea business.
Aberdeen-based Appetite has the recipe for success
An Aberdeen-based firm with an oil and gas client list has been awarded elite status as part of the annual report produced by the Learning and Performance Institute (LPI), the UK’s top learning and development organisation.
North Sea producers adopting US shale philosophy
The U.S. oil boom changed the petroleum industry forever. Now its philosophy is being adopted by conventional producers in the North Sea.
Malaysian firm Hibiscus clinches deal to buy Crown discovery
Malaysian firm Hibiscus Petroleum has struck a deal to acquire a North Sea discovery from two UK oil and gas businesses.
Hurricane still counting on Kerogen support despite share sale
Hurricane Energy yesterday insisted it had the “continued support” of Kerogen despite the private-equity firm selling about a quarter of its shares in the oil company.
Premier says new North Sea well imminent, keeps chipping away at debt
UK-headquartered Premier Oil said today that drilling of the Tolmount East appraisal well would start "imminently" in the southern North Sea.
Opex Group on the charge with new city centre HQ
Aberdeen-based Operational Excellence (OPEX) Group has moved into new West End headquarters after a jump in customers and headcount.
£4m up for grabs for Scottish decommissioning projects
Funding worth £4 million is up for grabs in a fresh attempt to boost Scotland’s share of North Sea decommissioning work.
Aberdeen firm lands 20 jobs in landmark wind farm deal
An Aberdeen-headquartered offshore services firm has created 20 jobs thanks to a deal with Swedish wind farm developer Vattenfall.
Climate activists hold protest outside BP meeting in Elgin
Climate change activists made their way to Elgin yesterday to protest as energy bosses met in the town.
Equinor unveils £225m water injection plan for Gudrun
Equinor and partners will breathe new life into the Gudrun field offshore Norway by investing £225 million in water injection equipment.
Chrysaor makes ‘material impact’ on UK while other newcomers ‘look to exit’
Chrysaor is the only new private equity-backed firm to make a “material impact” on the UK North Sea, according to new analysis.
Ministers won’t commit to copter safety inquiry despite union pressure
Trade union bosses have issued fresh calls for a public inquiry into North Sea helicopter safety after a report showed fatigue was a factor in a “near miss” at Aberdeen Airport.
New OGUK board members to drive North Sea ‘competitiveness and energy transition’
Oil and Gas UK (OGUK) has said its two new boardroom appointments will be tasked with boltering ongoing efforts at increasing North Sea competitiveness and leading the charge toward the UK's net zero emissions target.
Union to push for helicopter inquiry in wake of ‘disturbing’ report
The RMT trade union has vowed to step up pressure for a public inquiry into offshore helicopter safety after a report showed engineer fatigue contributed to the collapse of an aircraft's landing gear.
Draft plans for IR35 contractor changes raise concern for North Sea talent pool
Concern has been raised over the cost to businesses and the potential shrinking of the North Sea workforce over plans to change contractor pay rules.
BP hires remote-controlled boats for ‘groundbreaking’ North Sea projects
BP has employed the use of remote-controlled boats for a “groundbreaking” inspection project in the North Sea.
Borr Drilling looks to add jobs as it shifts services to Aberdeen from Dubai
Oslo-listed Borr Drilling has announced that it will be looking to add jobs once it moves into new office space, as work shifts from Dubai to Aberdeen.
Hurricane Energy spuds Lincoln Crestal in West of Shetland
Hurricane Energy has started drilling its Lincoln Crestal well in the West of Shetland.
New pay deal agreed for North Sea diving crews
A new pay deal has been agreed which covers around 1,000 workers who are part of North Sea diving crews.
Taxpayers foot £140k Greenpeace-BP protest bill for police overtime
A recent North Sea protest row that erupted between BP and Greenpeace cost the taxpayer nearly £140,000 due to Police Scotland clocking up hundreds of hours of overtime.