Transition deal hailed for recognising industry’s role, but some reserving judgement
Energy sector figures have hailed the North Sea Transition Deal for recognising the oil and gas industry’s key role in the UK’s shift to net zero.
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Who wants North Sea CCS, and why?
The idea of an energy transition itself is not new. We have been experiencing it for decades already in the search for reliable, affordable, and less-polluting sources of energy. However, the need to get to net-zero quickly in response to a growing climate emergency is taking us all through uncharted territory.
What is the point of technology if no one uses it?
A sustainable future is closely linked to creating and adopting innovative technologies. These new products, services and ways of working may solve many of the challenges we face as individuals and as a society. However, to unlock the power of innovation, these technologies must be adopted and deployed. How we produce and consume energy is a critical element of a sustainable future.
Green power to the people
After a truly challenging 2020, hopefully 2021 will offer something to look forward to.
With oil and gas exploration tailing off, what’s next for exploration geologists?
What the future might hold for exploration geology in the oil and gas industry is as unclear as it is for the majority of other professions in the energy sector.
RGU spinout Safe Influx entices Weatherford with oil well technology
A spinout from Robert Gordon University (RGU) has caught the eye of US oilfield service giant Weatherford with its blowout prevention technology.
OGUK Industry Insights webinar inspires next generation on route to net zero
More than 200 people joined OGUK’s Industry Insights webinar for young professionals today (Thursday, September 17) to hear how the sector is working to advance new technologies on the route to net zero.
Covid-19 surge in the US creates dilemma for oil producers
A Covid-19 surge in the US creates a dilemma for oil producers going into crunch talks today and tomorrow.
Covid-19: a turning point for UK jobs
It has been another eventful couple of weeks in the global energy sector. The COVID-19 situation continues to create havoc across the world, as countries deal with the fall-out of the health crisis and associated economic impact.
BP, Cnooc and Equinor partner with RGU spin-out to save industry millions
Artificial intelligence-based software being developed in Aberdeen is said to have the potential to unlock “significant value” from the UK North Sea.
‘Relief’ for some as oil rises past $40, but North Sea activity to remain depressed
Oil prices rose past $40 per barrel mark on Wednesday amid speculation that quotas for international production cuts could be kept higher for longer.
North Sea can weather oil market storm, tax expert says
The UK North Sea offshore industry can weather a raging storm in global oil markets, a leading expert said yesterday.
Turning negative oil positive
Unprecedented, unbelievable, ‘off-the-scale’ can’t really sum up what happened to oil prices in North America on Monday April 20. Both WTI (West Texas intermediate) and WCS (Western Canadian Select) plunged to below $0 per barrel and recorded an oil price of minus $38 per barrel for the first time in history. Although there has been talk about negative oil prices for months, nobody really predicted anything on this scale.
Next generation rewarded with bursaries for innovation
The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Aberdeen has awarded £27,500 to 21 students as part of its 2020 bursary programme.
A Step Change in thinking – embracing the digital age
The Covid-19 pandemic is driving us to find new ways of getting things done. In these uncertain times, digital technology is leading the way.
Prolonged price war threatens return of ‘brutal’ cost cuts, experts say
A price war between two of the world’s biggest oil producers has sparked one of the worst crude routs in decades, putting companies under “huge pressure” and threatening “brutal” cost cuts.
Director hired to spearhead National Subsea Centre in Aberdeen
A director has been appointed to spearhead a new, multi-million-pound Aberdeen centre for the research and development of pioneering subsea energy technologies.
‘Decaf gas’ can help to tackle climate change
The debate around fossil fuels and the impact on climate change is getting increasingly polarised. What we urgently need is a more informed debate based on facts and evidence.
Updated: Virus-induced oil price slump harks back to Sars, Aberdeen oil experts say
Oil and gas shares were hit yesterday by a drop in crude prices brought on by the deadly Coronavirus outbreak originating in China.
We’re having our ‘999 moment’ on the climate emergency – it’s time to respond accordingly
It is estimated that during 2019 over 20 million people in the UK contacted the 999 emergency services to request immediate police, ambulance, fire or coastguard support or to report an emergency.
Cluff appoints RGU graduate as chief financial officer
North Sea exploration firm Cluff Natural Resources has appointed a Robert Gordon University (RGU) graduate as chief financial officer (CFO).
Student’s trophy design selected for this year’s Offshore Achievement Awards
With just over two weeks left until entries close for the 2020 Offshore Achievement Awards, the design for this year’s trophy has been chosen following a competition amongst 3D Design students at Robert Gordon University (RGU).
St Fergus manager rises to occasion
St Fergus gas processing plant engineering manager Brian Geddes has been named the winner of the Energy Industry Council (EIC)’s rising star award for 2019.
Data science firm backs apprenticeship scheme
Opex Group, an Aberdeen-based technology firm specialising in data science and predictive analysis, has moved quickly to support a new graduate apprenticeship scheme at Robert Gordon University (RGU).
Significant concerted action needed to address gender imbalance
The energy sector gender pay gap (GPG) remained relatively high last year thanks in part to the traditionally male-dominated oil and gas sector – but the changing nature of employment could offer the chance to change that.