‘American-style’ hardball approach rising in North Sea firms, lawyer claims
An American-style hardball approach to contracts and working conditions is rising among North Sea firms, according to a top employment lawyer.
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UK ‘contemplating CCUS for too long’ warns industry report
A new report has called for rapid action on a vital technology for reducing carbon emissions which the UK has been “contemplating for too long”.
Sun sets on a slow year for North Sea sanctions
A bumper year for new project sanctions on the UK continental shelf (UKCS) in 2018 has been followed by an underwhelming 2019, analysts have said.
North Sea leaders to launch ‘reinvention’ research for sector’s transition
North Sea oil and gas leaders are set to produce new industry research outlining how the sector is "reinventing" itself for the energy transition.
North Sea industry putting profits before helicopter safety, new report claims
North Sea oil and gas companies are dodging responsibility for the well-being of offshore workers at the expense of profit, according to a damning new helicopter safety report.
Future energy leaders programme seeks new applicants
Scottish Enterprise (SE) is seeking applicants for its next Future Industry Leaders Programme for the energy sector.
HSE chairman calls out cyber security ‘complacency’ during oil conference
The chairman of the Health and Safety Executive has called out “complacency” on cyber security within oil and gas and other sectors across the UK.
‘First time in my North Sea history’ industry aligns on common leadership principles – OGUK boss
A North Sea boss has hailed new leadership measures to prevent major hazards offshore as being the “first time” in her career the industry has aligned in such a way.
EnQuest platform evacuation shows need for ‘vigilance’, warns HSE chairman
The chairman of the Health and safety Executive (HSE) has warned the North Sea needs to be “constantly vigilant” after a platform was evacuated over structural concerns.
Industry body says ‘much more to be done’ to prevent oil and gas leaks
An industry body will warn there is “much more to be done” to prevent major leaks in the North Sea at an Aberdeen conference later.
Contractors move to block unskilled labour ahead of ‘challenging shutdown period’
Several North Sea contractors have joined forces to prevent unskilled workers entering the market as a “challenging shutdown period” approaches.
Oil and gas industry spotlights benefits of digital tech
The leading trade body for the North Sea energy sector put the benefits of digital technology under the spotlight yesterday.
New North Sea industry event looks to 2035 and beyond
The next generation of the UK’s oil and gas industry is being called upon to make their voices heard on key issues including the energy transition and climate change.
BP and HSE face-off over North Sea lifeboat training concerns
Oil and gas giant BP is understood to be at loggerheads with a UK safety authority over how it is preparing North Sea workers for lifeboat evacuation.
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.
New gender measures welcomed by sector but ‘still work to be done’
New measures set out by the UK Government to increase gender equality have been firmly welcomed by the sector, but Oil and Gas UK (OGUK) warned there was "still more work to be done" to improve diversity.
OGUK focussing in on mental health and safety
One in four people in the UK will experience a diagnosable mental health problem in their lives, according to leading mental health charity, Mind.
‘No winners’ from BP-Greenpeace North Sea battle, OGUK say
"No winners" have resulted from a 12-day North Sea standoff involving BP and climate group Greenpeace, accordinging to the representative body for the oil and gas sector.
‘I agree’ with climate protestors, Shell North Sea boss says
A Shell North Sea boss has said he "agrees" with many of the climate campaigners who took to the streets of the UK's major cities in April.
Lord Duncan tells north-east energy sector ‘we’re all on the same team’
Former BP policy analyst Lord Duncan has told north-east energy firms to remember that they are "all on the same team" if they are to pull together in the same direction on climate targets.
Energy sector moving in right direction ‘but not fast enough’ for effective transition, climate strategist claims
The UK energy sector is moving in the right direction "but not fast enough" to achieve an effective transition to net zero carbon emissions, according to a top climate strategist.
‘Shortage of women’ blamed for North Sea gender pay gap
Energy chiefs have insisted a shortage of women looking to join the sector is partly to blame for the gender pay gap in the north-east.
New finds add to confidence over shelf life
We’ve had encouraging exploration news recently with two exciting discoveries, Glendronach and Glengorm, proving that significant oil and gas resources still exist on the UK Continental Shelf.
Aberdeen women’s business network appoints new chief
An Aberdeen-based female-led business network last night announced the appointment of a new chairwoman.
Flagship event to focus on North Sea ‘balance’ with climate change
Oil and Gas UK has revealed its 2019 flagship event will focus on striking a “balance” between maximising North Sea recovery and meeting climate change targets.