Centrica jumps as price cap for energy bills ends uncertainty
Centrica Plc shares rose the most in more than six months after Britain’s energy regulator published its long-awaited cap on power and gas bills for as many as 11 million customers.
Helicopter pilot feared crashing into plane
A helicopter pilot took a sharp turn to avoid a plane colliding with him over Caithness, an official probe has heard.
£1.5bn North Sea savings if sector ‘sorts out’ data issue, tech boss claims
A tech boss has claimed that £1.5 billion North Sea savings could be made if the sector "sorted out" its relationship with big data.
Job losses mount in Germany as wind companies seek growth abroad
For Heiner Kleen, Germany’s renewable energy revolution looks like it will end in redundancy.
Top-performing reliance is shaking off past decade’s slumber
Reliance Industries Ltd.’s recent gains are helping one of India’s most-valuable companies catch up with the benchmark index, which it had trailed for much of the past decade.
ONGC $1.6bn stake sale faces subsidy hurdle
India’s efforts to sell a $1.6 billion stake in Oil & Natural Gas Corp. has run into concerns that government policies on fuel pricing would weigh on the state-run explorer’s share price, according to people with knowledge of the situation.
Exxon moves ahead on China projects as trade tensions simmer
Exxon Mobil Corp., the U.S. energy behemoth, signed deals to move ahead on a proposed multibillion-dollar petrochemical project and a gas import terminal in southern China, contrasting with trade tensions between the two nations that may escalate this week.
Azinor ‘could have the next Buzzard’ as it seeks 2019 partners
Bosses at UK North Sea minnow Azinor Catalyst bosses say they “could have the next Buzzard” in their portfolio.
Peterhead to Norway power connector could bring 600 local jobs during construction
An electricity superhighway planned between Peterhead and Norway could bring a 600-job boom to the area, according to plans submitted by developers.
UK to ‘miss out’ on subsea growth without ‘critical’ sector deal
The north east subsea sector could miss out on a multi-billion pound opportunity without “critical” support from the UK government, an industry veteran has warned.
Scottish Government ‘reviewing’ whether to back helicopter inquiry
The Scottish Government is “reviewing” whether it will back calls for a full public inquiry into helicopter safety offshore.
Aberdeen-headquartered Water Weights taken over by Unique Group
Aberdeen-headquartered Water Weights has been taken over by offshore services provider Unique Group.
£18m Nova tidal project gets EU approval
Edinburgh-based Nova Innovation has been given the go-ahead by the European Commission for the next stage of its tidal energy project.
VIDEO: Ailsa FSO arrives at Culzean field
The vessel for Total’s huge Culzean gas field has completed its 12,000 mile journey to the North Sea.
Aberdeen transport firm gets oil workers back into employment
An Aberdeen transport and logistics recruiter is looking to get oil and gas workers back on the road to employment with new careers in haulage.
Firms not fully alert to dangers of cyber crime
North and north-east firms have “patchy” awareness of the growing threat to their businesses from cyber crime, an expert has said.
World’s biggest working wind farm opens in the UK – built by Danes
The world's largest working offshore wind farm opens today off the north west coast of England.
Complete the GETI energy survey to win an Apple Watch
Tuesday, August 14 marked the release of the third annual Global Energy Talent Index (GETI) survey. The survey is an industry-leading workforce project led by top energy recruitment firm, Airswift, and Energy Jobline, the world’s largest energy job site.
Oil Plus inks deals worth £625k in Middle East, India
An oil and gas consultancy owned by a north-east entrepreneur secured contracts worth more than £625,000 in the Middle East and India in July and August.
OPINION: Culture, values and technology – the world of compliance is changing
The current compliance landscape is one of rapidly changing regulatory requirements, continuous advances in technologies, and declining consumer trust. Energy companies’ compliance functions are being asked to deliver more in a constrained cost environment, facing increasing regulation and responding to the demands of multiple regulators. Luckily technology changes in the form of Automated Compliance are now able to really help.
Energy price cap to save households £75 a year
The incoming energy price cap will save 11 million households around £75 a year on average under plans to cap rip-off tariffs at £1,136, energy watchdog Ofgem has announced.
Worker in coma following horror fall from AECC site
A construction worker is fighting for his life in hospital after a serious accident on the site of the new Aberdeen Exhibition Centre (AECC).