New Aberdeen lifeboat to be named after helicopter crash victim
A new Aberdeen lifeboat is set to be named for a man who died in a tragic helicopter crash.
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DNV GL adds Triton FPSO to Dana Petroleum contract
Quality assurance firm DNV GL has won a fresh work with Dana Petroleum in the North Sea.
HSE investigation after 80kg gas leak from North Sea platform
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is investigating after a gas leak from a North Sea platform.
Delek and Ineos said to be front-runners for Chevron’s North Sea fields
Israel’s Delek Group Ltd. and U.K. chemicals company Ineos Group are emerging as the front-runners for a package of North Sea oil and gas fields put on sale by Chevron Corp., according to people familiar with the matter.
VIDEO: Dog rescued at oil platform 135miles from shore
A dog has been rescued by a drilling crew at an oil platform which lies 135 miles off the coast of Thailand.
Subsea veteran appointed to head up new venture
Malin React, a newly launched arm of Malin Group, has appointed industry expert Graham Penman to head up its operation in Aberdeen.
Industry leaders go for gold
An industry leader who has taken their firm through digital transformation is being sought to entre this year’s prestigious oil and gas awards.
Fear of ‘false dawn’ for north-east jobs from delays on CCS plans
Fears have been raised of “another false dawn” for north-east jobs on carbon capture and storage (CCS) as the government risks falling behind on delivery plans.
IR35: The clock is ticking down
Employment law can be complex and the energy sector is not immune from the confusion that surrounds IR35.
Cluff bids farewell to North Sea after nearly 50 years
One of the North Sea’s original pioneers has bid farewell to a basin he first operated in almost 50 years ago.
EnQuest confirms rota change for hundreds of North Sea workers
North Sea oil firm EnQuest has confirmed it will change rota patterns for hundreds of its offshore workers.
Shearwater wins North Sea seismic survey contract with Shell
Shearwater GeoServices has been awarded a contract for seismic survey work with energy giant Shell.
Shell to sell stake in Gulf of Mexico asset for £738million
Shell has announced it will sell its interest in an offshore field in the US Gulf of Mexico for £738million.
Transocean Leader on its way to West of Shetland for Spirit Energy
After weeks of delays, the Transocean Leader rig is now heading to the Greater Warwick Area (GWA) west of Shetland for Spirit Energy.
Innovators and renewables leaders urged to go for gold
Innovative thinkers and renewable leaders are being sought to enter this year’s highly coveted Gold Awards.
Saudi Aramco sells $12 billion of bonds in unprecedented debut
Saudi Arabia took its first major step onto the global financial stage to fund the heady ambitions of its crown prince, issuing $12 billion of bonds for its state-run oil company in one of the most oversubscribed debt offerings in history.
Survivex instructor Billy ‘The Butcher’ ready for first shot at pro boxing title
An oil and gas training instructor is preparing for his first title shot as a professional boxer.
Saudis emerge from Khashoggi crisis with $75 billion orders
Saudi Aramco, the world’s largest oil company, has received $75 billion in orders for its debut bond sale, kickstarting an offering with yields likely to fall in line or below Saudi Arabia’s sovereign debt.
Former legal expert for Total joins Aberdeen law firm
A former legal expert for French oil giant Total has has been appointed partner at Brodies’ Aberdeen office.
Cairn Energy appoints former National Grid and BAE Systems exec to board
Scottish oil and gas explorer Cairn Energy has appointed a former executive of National Grid and aerospace firm BAE Systems to its board.
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.
BP finds platform’s water safe to drink after testing
The water supply on BP’s Clair platform, west of Shetland, has been restored after contamination fears were dismissed.
Saudi Aramco set for mega debt deal pitched by JPMorgan’s Dimon
In a bond sale closely watched by investors globally, Saudi Aramco and its bankers are preparing to kick off what could be at least a $10 billion offering this week. Early indications suggest investors are already crowding in.
Oil and gas industry sees return of investment in the workforce
The oil and gas industry has experienced a period of stress with the downturn in energy prices.
EnQuest takes on 146 staff from Petrofac
Dozens of Petrofac workers have this week transferred over to North Sea operator EnQuest.