Sophisticated acoustic technology has been developed by Aberdeen company Nautronix for use in Arctic and other challenging conditions where a rig uses a surface blow-out preventer (BOP) and pre-positioned emergency well capping system.
The boss of Aberdeen company Axis Well Technology said international expansion was on the cards after a private-equity house bought a majority stake in the business.
An ex-Army officer has launched a pioneering north-east initiative aimed at smoothing the path for former military personnel looking to transfer their skills into the energy industry.
The boss of Aberdeen Harbour Board (AHB) said yesterday the port would press ahead with proposals to expand into Nigg Bay after the Scottish Government backed the project.
Six gas and electricity companies are being investigated by the energy watchdog for missing UK Government targets to slash emissions and help households to cut their bills.
Global oilfield service firm Archer said yesterday growing demand for its services meant it needed more than 220 new workers for its North Sea operations.
The oil and gas industry's national awareness campaign was launched yesterday, with a warning to leaders that the sector could no longer run the risk of "staying in the shadows".
The organisation set up to improve health and safety conditions in the UK oil and gas industry, Step Change in Safety, has received European recognition for its work.
New UK Energy Minister Michael Fallon said yesterday the government was determined to break away from the revolving-door policy that has given the north-east 14 energy ministers in 16 years.