OGUK conference to explore decommissioning in a low carbon future
The contribution decommissioning can make to the low carbon future will be a key theme at OGUK’s first ever virtual conference later this month.
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Aberdeen has ‘key role to play’ in reducing emissions but Scot Gov ‘clarity’ needed, industry warns
The north-east energy sector has a ‘key role to play’ in reducing emissions but the Scottish Government must provide ‘clarity’ on targets, according to industry chiefs.
RGU institute director joins transition debate at Energy Voice event
North Sea oil and gas industry veteran Paul de Leeuw will take part in a panel debate on the sector’s biggest challenge to date — the energy transition.
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.
Need for shift in skills unveiled in vital industry report
Leading figures from the North Sea’s oil and gas industry will take centre stage at the launch of a key industry report next month to discuss how changing skills requirements will impact on the industry over the next six years.
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.
Data to bring ‘unprecedented change’ to oil and gas
The oil and gas sector is assessing the range of new skills that will be required as it looks ahead to the next 20 years.
Transition careers event aims to take students to the next level
The energy sector’s next generation is to be given advice on how to make it in the industry.
Time to deliver a workable Brexit deal, energy chiefs say
Energy sector chiefs have urged all parties and governments to deliver a workable Brexit agreement as deliberations entered “unchartered territory”.
Your chance to shape North Sea skills strategy
Efforts are being made to map out the need for new skills and retraining of workers in the oil and gas sector.
Your chance to shape North Sea skills strategy
Efforts are being made to map out the need for new skills and retraining of workers in the oil and gas sector.
Strategy for ‘changing shape’ of North Sea skills
Efforts are being made to map out the need for new skills and retraining of workers in the oil and gas sector.
‘Damaging’ uncertainty for oil and gas in draft Brexit deal
The oil and gas industry was last night warned it will feel the hit of increased costs in retaining skilled workers as a result of Theresa May’s “unclear” draft Brexit deal.
Aberdeen energy students shortlisted in Total-sponsored competition
Six Aberdeen-based energy students have been shortlisted to compete in a Total E&P-sponsored competition.
Wells decom solutions programme building momentum
Around 1,400 UKCS wells will have to be abandoned over the next 10 years alone at a cost of £7-8billion of which the UK taxpayer will fund around half, according to Malcolm Banks, wells solution centre manager at the Oil and Gas Technology Centre (OGTC).
Vice-principal leaves after boss quits RGU
A vice-principal of Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen has left his position – just weeks after the controversial departure of the institution’s high-profile boss.
More firms take RGU’s workplace apprentices
Aberdeen’s Robert Gordon University (RGU) has partnered with more businesses to expand its programme of graduate apprenticeships.
Research into North Sea’s ‘race to second place’ for new tech
New research is to be carried out into the North Sea’s “race to be second” for adopting new technology.
RGU principal ‘entirely happy’ with inquiry launch
The principal of Robert Gordon University says he is “fully confident” an investigation into the appointment of his business associate to a key role will be “fair and impartial”.
North Sea helicopter safety study recognised with top award
A ground-breaking study to ensure North Sea workers could escape from helicopter windows has been recognised with a prestigious award.
Awards for oil and gas leadership
Robert Gordon University (RGU) has teamed with the Energy Industries Council (EIC) for a second year to run an awards scheme aimed at future leaders in the oil and gas sector.
North Sea needs 10,000 new roles by 2035, says ‘crucial’ review
The North Sea workforce will require 10,000 new roles in emerging areas such as robotics and data management by 2035, according to a new report.
£1.6m RGU initiative to fund new entrepreneurs
The Robert Gordon University has announced a £1.6 million initiative to find the next generation of start-ups and entrepreneurs.
First Minister questioned on offshore safety following series of reports
The First Minister has been questioned on the Scottish Government’s support of offshore safety following a series of reports outlining concerns.
NASA Aberdeen: inspiring the next generation
An event set for this week will see the return of NASA to Aberdeen with the arrival of three representatives.