Petrofac strikes record $120m training facilities deal
International oil and gas company Petrofac will provide all-round training facilities for Petronas in a $120million (£75.3million) deal – the company’s biggest to date.
San Leon records positive fracking in Polish Baltic Basin
The fracking operations of Polish shale on two Baltic Basin concessions has brought “encouraging results”, San Leon Energy announced today.
New board members for Oil & Gas UK
Oil & Gas UK has today announced five new director appointments to its board.
Max Petroleum records “excellent” Uytas finds
Kazakhstan-focused oil and gas company Max Petroleum says it has made an “excellent quality” finds at its latest Uytas appraisal well.
Communities consulted on nuclear waste destination
A new consultation has been launched to ask communities where radioactive waste should be disposed of in the UK.
Abbott named as new Shell downstream director
Shell has announced the appointment of John Abbott as the company's downstream director.
New technical leads named at Apply Altra
Aberdeen-based engineering consultancy Apply Altra has bolstered its technical team with two new appointments.
Guendalina-3 string remains shut
Production from part of the Italian Guendalina-3 well operated by Eni has stopped indefinitely, shareholders announced today.
Kashagan finally produces first oil as operators target 180,000 barrels per day
The Kashagan field has produced its first oil, the consortium behind the project has confirmed – ten years overdue.
Green eggs for firm after switching to solar
An egg company has gone green after installing a 200kw solar energy.
40 Years: How the oil industry has changed Aberdeen
In a special mini-documentary, Energy Voice speaks to the workers, the officials and the experts who have watched and contributed to the oil and gas industry in the North Sea over the last 40 years.
Caspian pipeline delay threat to Kashagan exports
The expansion of a key Kashagan oil pipeline is up to one year behind schedule, Russian pipeline major Transneft announced today.
Keiller to lead Wood Group Engineering as Straughen departs
The head of Wood Group Engineering is to retire next year, after more than six years at the head of the company.
Faroe’s Norwegian Sea oil fields’ start-up put on hold
The start-up of Njord and Hyme fields in the Norwegian North Sea oil fields has been delayed until later this month, it has emerged.
Falklands turn to Scotland to avoid South American supply issues
A Falkland marine company is hoping to use supply services from Aberdeen to develop its offshore oil and gas operations.
Students build salt-fueled cars for a taster of the industry
Aberdeenshire students could test their engineering skills at a special racing competition organised by Shell.
Offshore Europe: Jeremy Cresswell’s take
The Press and Journal Energy editor, Jeremy Cresswell, described Offshore Europe 2013 as "the best that there's been."
China buys into Yamal LNG plant project
Russian Novatek has sold 20% of its shares in the Yamal Peninsula LNG plant project to China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC).
Aiken eyes further expansion
Aberdeen-based Aiken Group is looking to move into new 15 acre premisses to accommodate more workshops and meet the growing demand, said the company's boss.
Offshore Europe 2013: Highlights from the floor
Wondering what you've been missing at this year's Offshore Europe?
Ewing: Training next generation of energy talent should start at primary school
Oil and gas companies should do more to entice young talent into the industry from an early age – but so should the public education sector, believes the Scottish Energy Minister.
The former soldiers bringing new perspective on offshore industry
An ex-military company has taken the opportunity at Offshore Europe to prove the oil and gas industry can benefit from the transferable skills Army-men have on offer.
Spitfire takes to the skies above Offshore Europe 2013
This year’s Offshore Europe was set to a flying start - by a Spitfire performance outside the exhibition centre.
Stott: Aberdeen is key to offshore industry
Aberdeen will always be the key place for offshore oil and gas activity, believes the man behind the successful Offshore Europe conference.
Independent companies are “the lifeblood of the industry”, claims conference chair
The oil industry must acknowledge the potential of smaller independent companies and their role in the development of the sector, believes one of this year’s Offshore Europe conference chairs.