The Energy Institute (EI) has announced the results of its annual thesis competition, commending Aberdeen’s best MSc students for work on solar monitoring, subsea engineering and wells.
Interesting as it is to ponder flying or subsea drones, or even walking past a robot on an offshore platform, the future of the North Sea is just as much about strides in data and digitalisation.
A trio of emerging low carbon technologies could generate almost 30,000 new UK jobs by 2030, according to research by Robert Gordon University (RGU).
A new report from Robert Gordon University (RGU) suggests £17 billion of investment could secure the north-east’s position as a leading global energy hub, but a lack of ambition may lead to significant job losses.
Robert Gordon University (RGU) and the University of Strathclyde have signed a five-year agreement which will see them collaborate in supporting new postgraduate marine research and developing new technologies.
The UK Government has announced plans for regulatory “accelerators" which it claimed could shave "years off” development time for new oil and gas projects in the North Sea.
There is a “candidate shortage” for the increasing levels of work being seen in the North Sea with the oil price now beyond $100.
A former BP vice president has joined Robert Gordon University (RGU) in Aberdeen as its entrepreneur in residence.
Record high gas prices could be a permanent fixture in the coming months until supply is able to catch up with global demand, experts have warned.
A new cross-sector alliance has been launched to show the benefits a thriving green hydrogen sector would bring to Scotland and across the UK.
The energy sector is highly competitive and it is undeniable that the use of information technology plays a vital role in the success of a company. As a result, there is a high demand for professionals who can apply IT solutions to problems faced within this industry.
More than half of offshore workers could be involved in low carbon energy activities by the end of the decade, according to new research.
A series of trials using the oil and gas industry’s “first ever” integrated managed pressure drilling (MPD) and automated well control (AWC) technology system has been completed.
Rollout of CCS technology is likely to be very "place-specific", rather than widespread, as a measure to tackle climate change, according to new research.
It’s hoped a new first of its kind survey will give a "much-needed" insight into diversity and inclusion (D&I) in the oil and gas industry.
Students from both of Aberdeen’s universities have been honoured for their engineering talent with a series of awards.
There is a saying: “To err is human.” We make mistakes and this can lead to difficulties, even disaster.
One in four UK oil and gas sector employees could be cut in the event of a prolonged downturn, with north-east Scotland expected to “bear the brunt”, new analysis shows.
An Aberdeen energy expert has said the North Sea has an opportunity to demonstrate its “resilience” as global oil demand reaches a 25-year low.
A call to action been made after new figures revealed a “shocking” lack of women applying to oil and gas and energy-related university courses in Aberdeen.
An Aberdeen-based independence group is to screen a documentary focussing on the energy transition.
University chiefs have hailed a “resurgence” in applications to oil and gas courses in Aberdeen following a sharp drop during the downturn.
The risks of working in the offshore energy industry are well-documented – long hours, dangerous equipment, extreme weather and weeks away from family and friends. The results can be catastrophic, illustrated by the 2010 blowout on the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig, which killed 11 people and spilled millions of barrels of crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico.
Sir Ian Wood has unveiled ambitious plans to help the north-east economy capitalise on the energy transition, potentially creating “thousands” of jobs in the process.
A vision of Aberdeen’s energy future was outlined by two of the Grantie City’s top industry experts last night.