North-east MP welcomes commitment on importance of Aberdeen Airport
A north-east MP has welcomed a commitment on the importance of Aberdeen Airport to air expansion in the south-east of England.
Coos Bay potential seen by investment firm
Alternative investment firm First Sentinel has bought into a US based oil and gas operator.
Watchdog to probe refinery leak
The Norwegian safety watchdog is investigating after a hydrocarbon leak at a refinery.
UK Gov’s CCS plans falls short, claims research group
The largest Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) research group in the UK is "extremely concerned" that Westminster's clean growth startegy will be found lacking.
INEOS contracts two new ERRVs to support North Sea operations
Petrochemical giant INEOS has contracted two modern rescue vessels as the group continues to build a fledgling North Sea empire.
Pressure mounts over offshore workforce’s Super Puma concerns
Scotland's transport minister has said it is "critical" for confidence to be restored in controversial offshore helicopters before North Sea workers are asked to step back aboard.
Ineos brands Scottish fracking ban ‘bizarre’
Petrochemical giant INEOS has branded the blanket ban on fracking in Scotland as "bizarre".
Scottish Secretary ‘does not recognise’ expert analysis of Brexit hit to Aberdeen
Scottish Secretary David Mundell has told opponents of Brexit to stop bandying about “damning figures” such as an analysis that Aberdeen will be worst hit by the divorce from Brussels.
Offshore catering row rumbles on
Unions representing offshore catering staff are going back to the negotiating table.
Mother endures 10-month gas firm battle
A mother-of-two says she has suffered a “huge amount” of stress in a 10-month battle with her energy supplier.
Heerema to axe 250 jobs worldwide as low oil price cuts deep
Offshore contractor Heerema Marine Contractors (HMC) is to axe 250 jobs worldwide due to the "continuing low oil price".
Trump administration to lease 77 million acres in Gulf of Mexico
The Trump administration will sell leases for some 77 million acres in the Gulf of Mexico for oil and gas drilling, the largest sale of offshore leases in US history.
Diesel motorists in Edinburgh could face surcharge on parking permits
Diesel motorists in Scotland's capital could face paying extra for their parking permits.
Energy firm branding, not deals influences customer switching, claims research
Energy companies in the UK are using specific branding approaches instead of product innovation to keep customers, according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA).
Watch: Tanker braves stormy seas
This tanker was caught out in some incredibly rough seas. The vessel can be seeing bouncing about in the heavy swell as it struggles to make headway against the weather. Do you have a video you would like to share on Energy Voice? Email alan.shields@ajl.co.uk
Live blog: Holyrood’s offshore helicopter debate
The Scottish Parliament is to hear about issues over confidence in controversial offshore helicopters - branded by one union chief as a "flying coffin" - this afternoon.
Saipem swings to profit
Oilfield services and drilling giant Saipem has reduced the red ink on its bottom line due to lower impairments.
Greka Drilling wins contracts in China
Asian drilling giant Greka has been awarded two new contracts in China.
Kosmos Energy expands position in Gulf of Guinea
Kosmos Energy (NYSE/LSE: KOS) has agreed to acquire an interest in three exploration licenses offshore Guinea.
UK start up prepares to spud first well
An independent oil and gas start-up is poised to spud its first well.
Opinion: Flying offshore -not just any journey to work
It’s easy to take for granted the journey to work, especially if you do the same trip every day.
KPMG: Oil and gas CEOs will invest in data analytics and cognitive tech to achieve growth
Oil and gas chief executives will invest in data analytics and cognitive technology to achieve growth, a study by KPMG has found.
MSPs to vote for ‘immediate and effective ban’ on fracking
A debate on whether to ban fracking in Scotland is to be held at the Scottish Parliament today.
What we know so far: The story of the Catcher field
Premier Oil announced yesterday that it had hooked up the floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel for its Catcher North Sea development.
Watch: Dolphins play with supply ship
This footage shows a pod of dolphins playing with a supply ship in sparkling blue waters. It was shared online by an employee from Solstad Farstad, the Norwegian offshore service and supply ship company. The distinctive orange bow of the Solstad vessel can be seen in the video.