Next phase of world-first project to see robots working on oil platforms
The next phase has been announced of a world-first project to see autonomous robots working on offshore oil and gas installations.
Offshore Europe
Bilfinger concerned over potential labour shortage within ‘two or three years’
The head of Bilfinger has said an industry labour shortage, which could materialise in “two or three years”, is among his main concerns for the oil and gas sector.
More commercial innovation in North Sea than any other part of the world, says BHGE
The North Sea is producing more commercial innovations than any other part of the world, according to a boss at Baker Hughes GE (BHGE).
Visitor numbers increase by 3,000 for Offshore Europe 2019
More than 38,000 people visited Offshore Europe last week, an increase of 3,000 on the 2017 event.
Saudi Aramco says ‘everybody’ will eventually be hit by cyberattacks
The world’s most profitable company told Offshore Europe delegates last week that “everybody” will eventually be hit by a cyberattack.
Next gen ‘energised’ by Opito event at Offshore Europe
School pupils raced salt-water-fuelled cars, operated drilling simulators, calculated their carbon footprints and donned “smart goggles” at Offshore Europe in Aberdeen today.
Fighter jet engineer tells Offshore Europe the value of standardising
A fighter jet engineer told the offshore industry yesterday of the need to standardise its processes to improve costs and safety.
Watch: AAB offers cutting insight on North Sea M&A scene
M&A activity in the North Sea has picked up again after a slow down in the wake of the oil price crash. Private equity has penetrated the market and provided the catalyst for multiple deals to be done.
Cities will drive the energy transition agenda, Lord Provost says
Cities will be the key drivers of change in the transition to a low-carbon economy, Aberdeen’s Lord Provost said yesterday.
Decommissioning ‘implies getting rid of rubbish’ – time for a new brand?
Industry leaders discussed the potential need for a “new brand” for decommissioning at Offshore Europe yesterday as it “implies you’re getting rid of rubbish”.
Opportunities galore for graduates in energy transition, Scottish Enterprise says
The energy transition is dominating debate at the Offshore Europe 2019 conference in Aberdeen this week.
Total sees ‘new potential’ for North Sea investment
Energy giant Total has said it sees “new potential for investments” in the North Sea off the back of exploration successes in the UK.
Serious investment in carbon capture ‘only option’ to reduce oil and gas emissions
Serious investment in technology to store emissions underground is the ‘only option right now’ for the oil industry to cut its climate change impact.
New beginnings as thousands descend on Offshore Europe
There was an air of new beginnings at Offshore Europe yesterday as thousands of industry experts from around the world descended on the new P&J Live venue in Aberdeen.
Industry must adapt or go the way of the dinosaurs, Total CEO tells Offshore Europe
The oil and gas industry has been warned by French energy giant Total that it must adapt or go the way of the dinosaurs
Extinction Rebellion stages climate protest at Offshore Europe
Climate activists staged a choreographed ‘die-in’ outside the Offshore Europe Conference in Aberdeen yesterday to “send a message” to big oil and gas majors.
‘Strong likelihood’ of climate protesters at Offshore Europe
The Offshore Europe conference chairman has said there is a “strong likelihood” that climate change protesters will target the biennial showcase in Aberdeen this week.
Nick Dalgarno: ‘Let’s not allow misinformed views to control the agenda’
With global climate change protests, declarations of climate emergency and the media hype around Greta Thunberg, there is every likelihood of some sort of attempt by protestors to target Offshore Europe and hi-jack the headlines with their agenda.
Change of venue this year for key oil show
SPE Offshore Europe is back in Aberdeen this week, with the biennial oil and gas exhibition and conference notching up its 23rd edition since it was launched for a nascent North Sea industry in 1973.
OGTC working to ‘debunk’ idea of industry reluctance on tech adoption
Since opening two-and-a-half years ago, the boss of the Oil and Gas Technology Centre (OGTC) believes it has come some way to “debunk” the concept the UK industry is reluctant to try new ideas.
‘Eddie the Eagle’ to bring tales of tenacity to Subsea UK event
Celebrated underdog Eddie ‘The Eagle’ Edwards will discuss the value of persevering “even through the toughest of times” at an offshore industry event this week.
Spotlight is on international opportunities for decom
Given that you’re reading this on the eve of Offshore Europe, it seems like a fitting opportunity to discuss a key focus for Decom North Sea in 2019 (and beyond): internationalisation.
Kingdom companies look to impress a worldwide audience at Offshore Europe
Fife will have a strong presence at next month’s SPE Offshore Europe conference in Aberdeen.
Getting to Offshore Europe: Buses, travel info and parking
Exhibitors and visitors alike are expected to turn up in droves for Offshore Europe at P&J Live next week.
RGU brings world-first decom simulator to OE 2019
Robert Gordon University (RGU) will showcase three industry-leading simulators at next week’s SPE Offshore Europe conference and exhibition in Aberdeen.