Oil and gas-funded malaria doc urges calm over coronavirus
An oil and gas-funded malaria doctor, who lectured at Aberdeen University for 10 years, has urged people not to “panic” about the coronavirus.
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Updated: Virus-induced oil price slump harks back to Sars, Aberdeen oil experts say
Oil and gas shares were hit yesterday by a drop in crude prices brought on by the deadly Coronavirus outbreak originating in China.
Potential for ‘thousands’ of jobs as Sir Ian Wood unveils plans for Aberdeen ‘Energy Transition Zone’
Sir Ian Wood has unveiled ambitious plans to help the north-east economy capitalise on the energy transition, potentially creating “thousands” of jobs in the process.
Oil downturn brings end to North Sea Bird Club after 40 years
The effects of the oil downturn have brought the end to a 40-year-old scheme to record sightings of birds and marine life in the North Sea.
‘Elevation’ for oil prices as Iran threatens retaliation for US attacks, Kemp says
Oil prices are likely to remain “elevated” after a US airstrike heightened the prospect of supply disruption from the Middle East, a prominent Aberdeen petro-economist said today.
Oil industry welcomes new UK government ahead of sector deal and IR35 changes
The oil and gas industry has welcomed the new UK government as it looks ahead to a “transformational” sector deal and braces for tax changes for thousands of contractors.
Smart solutions needed to meet decommissioning challenge
With a decommissioning bill currently estimated at around £50 billion for the UKCS alone, the pressure is on to get the job done for even less – and smarter.
VIDEO: Critically endangered shark spotted at UK gas field
Stunning footage has been captured of a critically endangered shark swimming at a gas field in the UK North Sea.
Residual liability rule could be ‘key part’ of Shell’s Brent debate
A rule placing liability on operators for any post-decommissioning incidents could be a “key part” of the Shell Brent debate, according to a petroleum economist.
Winners and losers of the energy transition
The oil and gas industry currently finds itself in a situation which is far from comfortable.
Equinor looking ‘very closely’ at North Sea as it plots big commercial floating wind project
Norwegian energy giant Equinor said yesterday it was following the next Scottish North Sea offshore wind leasing round “very closely”.
Oil price spike a welcome but short-lived boost for North Sea, Prof Kemp says
The oil price spike caused by a drone attack on a major Saudi processing facility will provide a welcome − but short-lived − boost to North Sea revenues, a prominent petroleum economist has said.
New project looks to unlock oil and gas big data ‘treasure trove’
A new joint project in the north-east of Scotland is looking to unlock a "treasure trove" of big data in the North Sea oil and gas sector.
Aberdeen’s destiny as global energy capital in its own hands
Aberdeen’s destiny as a global energy capital of the 21st Century is very much in its own hands. But to fulfil this destiny it must heed the lessons of history.
OGIC and Aberdeen University team up on £1.3million of new drilling technologies
The Oil and Gas Innnovation Centre (OGIC) has joined forces with Aberdeen University to develop £1.3million of new offshore drilling technologies.
Untapped ‘clusters’ present two billion barrel prize for North Sea
The North Sea energy industry could recover another two billion barrels of oil if operators can collaborate on untapped discoveries, according to a new study.
Aberdeen stages Women in Engineering conference
Dozens of girls from schools throughout the UK are in Aberdeen for a conference designed to attract more young women into engineering careers.
OGA hands out awards for Greater Buchan Area licensing round
A handful of firms have been awarded blocks in a specific offshore licensing round to develop the Greater Buchan Area in the North Sea.
‘Fantastic outcome’ as Aberdeen Uni scoop Shell electric car award
Students from Aberdeen University scooped a prestigious electric car award over the weekend, despite being first-time competitors at the Shell Eco-marathon in London.
Aberdeen Uni shows off carbon capture credentials
Aberdeen University showcased its pioneering work in carbon capture technology when it hosted a delegation of US Senators earlier this week.
Oil and gas ‘bible’ just gets better
A new resource for quickly upskilling new recruits to the oil and gas sector is getting better and better, and even better.
Oil above $70 ‘must be a positive’ as North Sea investors remain cautious
Higher crude prices should encourage North Sea oil companies to dial down the caution and bring forward more new projects, a prominent petro-economist said yesterday.
Exclusive: Treasury paying £400m decommissioning relief to Japanese giant Mitsubishi
The UK Government has agreed to pay up to £400million in oil and gas decommissioning relief to one of Japan’s largest trading companies.
Analysis: Government relief deeds for decommissioning
The Decommissioning Relief Deed dates back to a statement by the then Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, in September 2013.
The Grand Tour mocks Aberdeen electric vehicle project
Aberdeen University has responded after an electric vehicle project it worked on was mocked by presenters on The Grand Tour.