North Sea automation should be about ‘education, not job losses’ says Danish union
Unite’s assistant general secretary has been told by his Danish counterpart to prepare for certain offshore jobs to be lost as automation comes through the industry.
Unite calls for investigation amid claims of Culzean NRB threat
Offshore union Unite has called for an investigation into claims of blacklisting threats at one of the UK’s biggest gas fields.
Equinor in move to create artificial intelligence ‘powerhouse’
Equinor has joined forces with other leading firms in Norway to establish a “national powerhouse” for artificial intelligence.
Three missing after explosion rips through oil tanker
Three crew members are missing after an explosion ripped through an oil tanker off the coast of Oman.
Europe may have stable weather until October. But not everyone is happy
The high pressure system that brought record temperatures to parts of Europe this summer and blocked wind from blowing through the region looks set to last until October, potentially limiting returns for wind-farm operators from SSE Plc to Orsted AS.
Good news for drivers as section of AWPR opens
Months of travel misery will come to an end this week for motorists north of Aberdeen as a major road fully reopens.
Oil and gas worker caught by vigilantes for sex offences
An oil and gas worker was caught trying to meet up with a young boy for sex after being snared by paedophile hunters.
Faroe farms-in to Agar Plantain well
Faroe Petroleum has farmed in to the Agar Plantain exploration well in the North Sea.
Tie-backs to dominate North Sea projects to 2023
Subsea tie-backs will be the most common development solution in the North Sea until 2023, according to new research,
ConocoPhillips to make US staff cuts next month
ConocoPhillips will implement “modest” workforce reductions in the US next month.
More North Sea firms expected to deploy artificial intelligence
As artificial intelligence (AI) makes a "powerful impact" on other sectors, more North Sea players are expected to deploy digital innovations.
Industry ‘finally getting it right’ on upstream projects, says WoodMac
Signs of improved execution show that companies are finally getting it right after a “dismal period” on upstream project returns, according to Wood Mackenzie.
Strikes averted on Mariner following new pay offer
The Unite and GMB unions have called off strike action on Equinor's Mariner platform after accepting a new pay offer.
Oil and gas demand improving for Bilfinger
German engineering services giant Bilfinger said oil and gas demand was improving, as it posted improved pre-tax earnings for its Q2 results.
Musk’s belated explanation is unlikely to get SEC off his back
Elon Musk is finally offering more details on his bombshell tweet that he had “funding secured” to take Tesla Inc. private. It’s unlikely to get U.S. regulators off his back.
VIDEO: Shell could have ‘another 50 years’ in North Sea, as others seek exit
Shell has said it could still be operating in the North Sea for another 50 years, as some other majors eye an exit.
Shell to make decision on rotas amid mental health questions
Shell will make a decision by the end of the year on whether to change its offshore rotas, amid questions around its effects on mental health.
Stornoway deep water port to bring decom opportunities
Stornoway is seeking bids to develop a deep water port, which could bring in fresh opportunities in decommissioning and renewables.
North Sea strikes to continue until end of October
North Sea strike action will continue until the end of October if a resolution cannot be met, according to a union boss.
Plea to businesses on remaining Piper Alpha prints
Business are being asked to help in a fundraising effort for the Piper Alpha memorial gardens in Aberdeen.
Glacier in transatlantic partnership for £1m annual revenue boost
Glacier Energy Services has entered into a transatlantic partnership to boost revenues by £1million per year.
North-east project could ‘kick-off’ UK carbon capture plans
A north-east project could be the “stepping point” to begin large-scale use of technology to reduce carbon emissions in the UK, according to its manager.
Aberdeenshire wind turbine to power 550 homes in Bristol
A single wind turbine in Aberdeenshire is to produce power for more than 550 homes in Bristol.
Manifold on its way to Hurricane’s Lancaster field
The manifold for Hurricane Energy’s huge Lancaster development is now on its way to the field.
COSL wins Buzzard Phase 2 contract
COSL has signed a deal with Nexen for a drilling campaign on its Buzzard Phase 2 development.