Offshore industry voices concern over repeat skill shortage post Brexit
The offshore industry has voiced concerns to the UK Government about losing access to skilled workers from outside the UK post Brexit.
Premier Oil recommits to advancing oil and gas technology development through ITF
UK operator Premier Oil has shown its continued commitment to using advances in technology to further problem solving in the offshore environment.
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PM shrugs off leadership questions as Japan tour concludes
Theresa May has been given an audience with Emperor Akihito on the last day of her visit to Japan.
Harvey pushed this Texas wind farm all the way to the max
For a wind farm in the path of a hurricane, location matters.
Key issues in ‘high-stress week’ for officials
The latest round of Brexit talks have concluded in Brussels with the European Union’s chief negotiator Michel Barnier complaining about a lack of progress on key issues and a bitter row over the financial settlement.
Eland to drill sidetrack at Niger Delta swampland
Eland Oil & Gas PLC (AIM: ELA) is to drill a sidetrack at the Opuma-7 well in the Niger Delta swampland.
Ofgem releases latest data on Big Six energy suppliers
Four of the Big Six energy suppliers saw pre-tax profits in the black last year.
Exxon Mobil increases Harvey support, provides operational update to Gulf operations
Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) has increased its financial commitment for Harvey relief to up to $9.5 million.
Rugby doyen to give pep talk to oil and gas industry
A Rugby World Cup-winning coach will meet with leaders of the offshore oil and gas industry next week in Aberdeen to explain the importance of training and improvement to a successful business.
Harvey spurs emergency oil from reserve Trump wants to kill
A deadly storm ravaging the Texas and Louisiana coasts has led to a rare release of oil from emergency U.S. stockpiles that President Donald Trump wants to slash.
Shell explorer hired as director for Norwegian petroleum ministry
Shell geologist Torgeir Stordal has been hired as the exploration director in North Sea government agency the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate.
Gold Awards will celebrate the great and the good of the north-east’s oil and gas industry
In just one week the great and the good of the north-east’s oil and gas industry will be celebrated in the Press and Journal’s annual Gold Awards.
Boris Johnson urges Nigeria trade boost
Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has called for a major boost in trade with Nigeria during a visit to the west African country.
‘Optimist’ Davis ignores Fox’s warning over Brexit ‘blackmail’
Brexit Secretary David Davis says he is a “determined optimist” over Britain’s withdrawal from the EU, despite the International Trade Secretary warning that Brussels must not be allowed to blackmail the UK.
Divorce bill row dominates latest Brexit talks in Brussels
A row over the Brexit divorce bill has dominated the latest round of talks between the UK and the European Union, with both sides in the Brussels negotiations voicing their frustrations.
Statoil rapped over potentially fatal crane crash on Gullfaks
Norwegian operator Statoil has been reprimanded by a safety watchdog over a potentially fatal accident involving a crane on an offshore platform.
Sturgeon in £45million business call to ‘shape the future’
Nicola Sturgeon has called on Scotland’s businesses to come up with the hi-tech products that will shape the future, as she announced £45 million of extra public funding for research and development work.
North-east family caught up in Texas troubles volunteer to help
A north-east family caught up in the floods in Houston have decided to volunteer in a bid to help others.
Explosions and smoke reported at Texas chemical plant, 10 in hospital
Two explosions and black smoke was seen rising from a chemical plant near Houston early third morning, US state officials have said.
Trump rolled back Obama’s disaster aid order – two weeks before Texas floods
Two weeks before flooding engulfed Houston, Donald Trump quietly rolled back an order by his predecessor that would have made it easier for communities to use federal emergency aid to rebuild so they could better withstand future disasters.
Aker Solutions wins contract from Shell in Norway
Aker Solutions has secured a framework agreement from Shell to provide brownfield modifications services and maintenance support for the Nyhamna and Draugen facilities in Norway.
Atlantis reinstalls third turbine for MeyGen in Pentland Firth
Marine power firm Atlantis Resources has reinstalled the third turbine for its groundbreaking MeyGen project in the Pentland Firth.
North-east praised for resolve in standing by oil and gas industry
The north-east has been praised for its resolve in standing by the struggling North Sea industry and “reshaping” for the future.
No magic price tag for cost of barrel of oil, Scottish energy minister says
There is no sought after 'magic' price tag for a barrel of oil, the Scottish energy minister has said.