Prof Alex Kemp: Even at $60 a barrel North Sea might struggle
A leading oil economist claims that even if Brent crude reached the milestone of $60 a barrel it is not going to "transform" the struggling North Sea industry.
UK Government responds to oil worker discrimination claims
The UK Government has responded to claims that ex-oil and gas workers are being turned down for jobs outwith the industry.
Aberdeen-based Iqarus buys up Afghan medical centres
Frontline health service provider Iqarus has made its first international acquisition after buying a medical centre in Afghanistan.
ProSep awarded Statoil Troll contact
Drone firm Sky-Futures takes to skies with three-year global contract to inspect Eni facilities
Drone firm Sky-Futures is flying high after winning a contract to inspect Eni facilities worldwide in the first contract of its kind.
Montrose Area Redevelopment still on course for first oil next month
A flagship £1.6billion North Sea project is expected to come onstream at the end of next month despite substantial delays caused by bad weather.
Cobalt being bought up due to surge of interest in electric cars
Physical stocks of cobalt are being bought up after a surge of interest in the future of electrical cars, according to market reports.
Oceaneering to supply eight ROVs to Maersk
Oceaneering International (NYSE:OII) is to supply eight remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) to Maersk.
Noble Group jumps as trader confirms strategic stake talks
Noble Group Ltd. surged the most in over a year after it said it’s in discussions with a strategic investor, which sources identified as China’s Sinochem Group.
Jobseeking offshore workers being discriminated against, claims MSP
Former offshore workers are being turned down for jobs outside the struggling industry due to their previous lifestyle, according to a north-east MSP.
Case study: I was discriminated against but it made me more determined to succeed
A north-east MSP has raised fears of discrimination against out of work oil and gas workers.
Life after oil: Hobby became reality with 3D printer
For IT expert Gavin Bain, 3D modelling had always been a creative outlet - something to take his mind off his senior management position with one of the world's largest oil and gas companies.
Rolls Royce job cuts to conclude by summer
Rolls Royce plans to conclude worldwide jobs cuts in its embattled offshore division by the summer.
Watch: Supply ship makes choppy exit from harbour in heavy swell
A North Sea supply vessel has been caught on camera exiting Aberdeen Harbour amid a heavy swell.
North Sea industry could learn from Formula One pace
The North Sea's oil and gas industry could learn from Formula One's advanced engineering practices and speed.
This is not the end of the North Sea, Sir Ian Wood claims
Sir Ian Wood claims the North Sea oil and gas industry is "nowhere near the end of its life".
Scotland could become world leader in decomm and field life extenstion
Scotland could become a world leading exporter of oil and gas field extension and decommissioning solutions, according to government ministers.
HSE appoints new director of energy division
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has appointed Chris Flint as director of its energy division.
Oil and gas jobseekers urged to take up Transition Training
Jobseekers leaving the oil and gas industry are being urged to apply for one of more than 400 training places.
Union’s pay offer revealed in ongoing OCA dispute
More details have emerged on the latest pay offer on the table for offshore workers in an ongoing dispute with employers.
Total hopes to pilot new tech this summer in venture with OGTC
French oil supermajor Total hopes to be involved in piloting new cost-cutting technology this summer.
‘Old Nokia’ oil sector in for upgrade
The new Oil and Gas Technology Centre (OGTC) in Aberdeen aims to bridge the gap between a bright idea and a useful piece of equipment.
£180 million Oil & Gas Technology Centre opened in Aberdeen
A new £180million centre aimed at developing shelved, under-developed and early-stage oil and gas technology opens in Aberdeen today.
Wind boost for EU grid amid claims of a lack of long-term renewables support
Renewables accounted for almost 90 per cent of new power added to Europe's electricity grids last year - but industry experts claim that green schemes are facing a lack of long term support.
Lundin Norway granted drilling permission for wildcat
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Lundin Norway AS a drilling permit for a wildcat well around three kilometres west of the Edvard Grieg platform.