Shell contract win for Ocean Installer
Subsea construction firm Ocean Installer UK said today it had been awarded a multi-million pound contract for pipe-laying work at Shell's Bittern field in the UK North Sea.
Serica’s Columbus tendering gets under way
Serica Energy said today it had started the tendering process for the construction of subsea facilities at its North Sea Columbus development project.
I’ll fight your corner – energy minister
UK Energy Minister John Hayes has promised Press and Journal readers he will become a regular visitor to the oil capital of Europe.
‘Major rethink needed on siting of new windfarms’
UK Energy Minister John Hayes believes a major rethink is needed on the siting of new windfarms.
Focus on leadership challenges
A seminar in Aberdeen tomorrow will look at the challenges faced by both women and men in becoming effective leaders.
Faroe announces the start of Darwin drilling
Faroe Petroleum said today drilling had started at its Darwin exploration well in the Norwegian Barents Sea.
Young Energy Alphabet competition
We are over half way through our A-Z of energy alphabet - can you help us with the next letter and win your school one of the latest iPads?
Sam is just glad to be in oil and gas . . .
Sam Cavender was 16 when he decided on a career in IT, but the schoolboy from Great Yarmouth knew he really wanted a hands-on job figuring out how things worked.
Halliburton teams with university to provide unique opportunities
A new scholarship scheme launched by energy services company Halliburton will enable students from sub-Saharan Africa to gain all the benefits of postgraduate education at the heart of the mature North Sea industry.
Luke faces fire in Dragon’s Den
Dozens of S3 pupils faced the fire of the Dragon's Den when they went head-to-head with top business leaders last month.
Home-rule Scotland faces oil and gas tax ‘volatility’
A senior UK Government minister has warned that an independent Scotland would have to rely heavily on a “volatile” source of revenue with oil and gas.
North-east firm ROVOP, a specialist in subsea oil and gas technology, has spent £4million on two new submersible vehicles for its fleet.
Energy firm in £290m rig deal
Aberdeen-based oil company Talisman Sinopec Energy UK has agreed a £290million deal with US firm Transocean to use its Sedco 712 drilling rig.
Oil industry ‘big picture’ is fantastic news for Scotland
Energy Secretary Ed Davey said the North Sea investment boom was proof that the partnership between the UK Government and the energy industry had never been stronger.
Brussels ‘inspired’ by UK safety regime
European Union energy chief Gunther Oettinger said yesterday the North Sea oil and gas industry was the inspiration behind a move by Brussels to improve safety rules offshore.
Drilling under way
Aberdeen-based oil firm Dana Petroleum has started drilling the Magnolia prospect in the Moray Firth.
ETI in £1.4m link-up with wavepower firm
The Energy Technologies Institute (ETI) is working with Edinburgh-based Pelamis Wave Power on a £1.4million project to reduce the costs involved in generating electricity from the waves.
Shell looks at future scenarios
Oil major Royal Dutch Shell has unveiled two scenarios for how the 21st century could unfold, with different implications for the global energy market.
Faroe adds assets in UK and Norway
Oil and gas firm Faroe Petroleum said yesterday it had acquired a 25% stake in the Pil prospect in the Norwegian Sea and a 50% share in the Lowlander discovery in the UK central North Sea.
Net profits jump 20% at Centrica’s upstream operations
UK energy firm Centrica said yesterday net profits at its gas and oil production business rose 20% to £919million last year, thanks to an increase in production and higher output prices.
UK at centre of offshore operations
Energy service giant Petrofac said yesterday the UK North Sea would remain at the heart of its offshore business as it reported a 17% rise in net profits to £418million in 2012.
Trade missions to Africa pay off for firms
A trio of north-east firms have won contracts in Ghana after Scottish Development International trade missions to west Africa.
Darling to warn of risks to sector
Former chancellor Alistair Darling will warn business leaders about the risks of independence to the North Sea energy sector at an annual dinner in Aberdeen tonight.
Oil boss fears staff shortage jeopardises North Sea safety
An oil company boss has warned a shortage of experienced staff is jeopardising the North Sea's world-leading safety standards as the sector prepares for its biggest boom for 30 years.
SMS looking to grow Aberdeen operation
Hydraulic control system manufacturer Specialised Management Services (SMS) said yesterday it was looking to expand its operations centre in Aberdeen, after turnover rose 55% to £10million in 2012.