New Aberdeen conference to spotlight North Sea health and safety
A new conference has been announced which will focus on the most pressing health and safety issues in the North Sea.
Deirdre Michie
Offshore Europe will mark milestone for North Sea vision
Under a month from now, more than 35,000 people will descend on Aberdeen for the biennial SPE Offshore Europe event.
Vision 2035 roadmap to be launched at Offshore Europe
Industry bosses are planning to publish a “roadmap” at next month’s Offshore Europe on how to achieve the Vision 2035 scenario.
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.
UK oil industry getting ‘very good’ at decommissioning, OGA boss says
The UK oil and gas industry is starting to get “very good” at decommissioning, the sector’s top regulator said yesterday.
Industry failing to meet climate change expectations, warns OGUK boss
The head of Oil and Gas UK has warned the industry that it is not meeting the expectations of society around climate change.
Industry must address ‘real and present danger’ of climate change, warns OGUK chief
Oil and Gas UK’s CEO will insist the industry must address the “real and present danger” of climate change at a major conference in Aberdeen later.
Southern North Sea ‘well placed’ to meet dual challenge
The southern North Sea (SNS) is well placed to support the transition to a low carbon future while meeting higher energy demand, an industry chief will say at a conference in Norwich today.
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Industry report shows ‘scary and disappointing’ progress on gender balance
A new report for the UK oil and gas industry shows a “scary and disappointing” lack of progress on gender diversity, according to a Wood boss.
Conoco deal gives us ‘potential to chase’ says Chrysaor boss
US oil firm ConocoPhillips has agreed a £2billion deal to sell its North Sea assets to Chrysaor.
Industry will prevail against ‘Darwinian’ fate, says OGUK chief
The chief executive of Oil and Gas UK has said the industry will prevail against claims it faces “extinction” in the fight against climate change.
‘Disappointing’ progress on gender diversity, says oil and gas leader
An oil and gas industry leader has said there is a “disappointing” lack of progress being made on gender diversity.
New network to promote diversity in North Sea workforce
Industry body Oil and Gas UK (OGUK) has announced plans to encourage more diversity in the workforce.
Acceleration for North Sea investment ‘key’ for 2019
As we come towards the end of the year, it’s always a good time to pause and reflect on the last 12 months and set our sights on the year ahead.
Peer urges more incentives for oil and gas search
A leading north-east politician has claimed that more UK Government investment is needed for oil and gas exploration.
Honours: Deirdre Michie recognised for services to the oil and gas industry
Oil and gas stalwart Deirdre Michie is being recognised as part of the Queen’s Birthday Honours for her services to the industry.
OGUK chief: Diversity will aid survival
North Sea industry is in a better place after three tough years, but fresh thinking and new ways of working will be needed to help plot a course to a sustainable future, the head of Oil and Gas UK (OGUK) has said.
Nexen chief takes Oil and Gas UK co-chair position
Ray Riddoch, Nexen’s UK managing director and senior vice president of Europe, has taken over as co-chair of Oil and Gas UK.
OGUK warns against complacency after poll heralds end of downturn
Oil and Gas UK (OGUK) has warned North Sea industry against complacency after a new report heralded the end of the downturn.
North Sea lifting costs to hit $14 by end of year, says Oil and Gas UK chief
Oil and Gas UK Chief Executive, Deirdre Michie today said the ‘tide is turning’ in the industry with $14 lifting cost anticipated for the end of the year.
Deirdre Michie: What’s next for the North Sea?
As Aberdeen welcomes delegates from more than 140 countries to the city for an intensive week of stimulating debate, fact-packed presentations and networking at Offshore Europe, Oil & Gas UK looks forward to sharing its update on where our UK offshore industry is heading next.
Kraken first oil welcomed by Oil and Gas UK
Industry body Oil and Gas UK has welcomed the announcement of first oil from the North Sea's Kraken development.
Decommissioning tax relief high on the post-election agenda for OGUK
The head of Oil and Gas UK (OGUK) has said industry is ready to resume the push for decommissioning tax relief after next week’s general election.
Terror attack survivor Frank Gardner to speak at SPE Offshore Europe 2017
A journalist who survived being shot six times by Al-Qaeda sympathisers is heading to Aberdeen to warn the oil and gas industry about the threat of terrorism.