Milestone for world’s largest windfarm
Danish operator Orsted has passed a milestone for what is set to become the world's largest windfarm off the coast of the UK.
Decom plans approved for Shell’s Brent Alpha, Bravo and Charlie topsides
The UK Government has approved Shell's plans to remove the topsides for the iconic Brent Alpha, Bravo and Charlie platforms in the North Sea.
VIDEO: Online hit for ‘Rig Life’ on Deepsea Aberdeen
Four workers on Odfjell’s Deepsea Aberdeen have become internet sensations after writing a song about “Rig Life”.
Reduced activity takes its toll on TechnipFMC’s revenues
Energy services giant TechnipFMC saw its income dip in the first half of the year as a result of declining project activity.
Ofgem to increase safeguard tariff due to oil price hike
Energy regulator Ofgem is to increase the level of the safeguard tariff which protects five million households from being overcharged.
Tight fit as massive vessel reverses into Moray port
A huge supply vessel had to reverse into a Moray port to squeeze through its narrow entrance.
Aberdeen platform supply vessel saves stranded seal pup
A platform supply vessel rescued an exhausted seal pup over the weekend.
Trump restores Iran sanctions as Rouhani feels economic pressure
he first round of renewed U.S. sanctions on Iran took effect as President Hassan Rouhani -- under increasing economic and political pressure -- spurned President Donald Trump’s suggestion for talks with “no preconditions.”
China explorer Cnooc may reward investors even if oil won’t
Chinese offshore oil giant Cnooc Ltd. may have more to offer equity investors betting on the recovery in global crude prices, even if the rally appears to be taking a bit of a breather.
Preservation expert calls for Union Street revamp
A leading preservation specialist has called on Aberdeen businesses to take steps to revitalise Union Street.
KCA Deutag subsidiary in partnership with Kavin Engineering
Aberdeen-headquartered KCA Deutag has entered into a partnership with India’s Kavin Engineering to jointly pursue engineering projects for oil and gas market.
Cyberhawk reduces tanker inspection time with UAVs
Technology specialist Cyberhawk has used UAVs to complete an inspection of an oil tanker, seven times more quickly than through traditional means.
VIDEO: ‘Outstanding’ collaboration on tech to improve subsea lifting
A collaboration between Aberdeen University and a North Sea oil firm on underwater lifting technology has been rated “outstanding” by Innovate UK.
Prosafe in £1.8m contract extension for BP’s Clair Ridge
Vessel contractor Prosafe has been awarded a one-month contract extension for BP’s Clair Ridge platform, worth £1.8million.
Petrofac wins £15million North Sea contract renewal
Petrofac has been awarded a £15million contract renewal with Oranje-Nassau Energie Resources (ONE) for the Sean gas field in the southern North Sea.
Rosneft approves £1.5bn share buyback scheme
Russian oil company Rosneft has approved a £1.5billion share buyback scheme as it looks to become more attractive to investors.
Centrica makes multi-million pound investment in Israeli EV start-up
British Gas owner Centrica has made a multi-million pound investment in an Israeli start-up which develops software for electric vehicle charging.
Reinvestment in infrastructure ‘critical to unlocking North Sea potential’
The manager of a major pipeline system has said reinvestment in ageing infrastructure is “critical” to the North Sea reaching its potential.
‘Demand is surging…it’s a sign we have turned a corner’ says BGF
The Business Growth Fund’s (BGF’s) investment director hasn’t been this busy for three years.
Shell fined £60,000 after worker severely injured on Brent Delta
Shell has been fined £60,000 after a technician was severely injured by a gas cylinder on a North Sea platform.
Further 24-hour strike on Total platforms
Workers will down tools for another 24-hour period today amid a series of strikes on three Total platforms.
Sparrows appoints director for global growth
Sparrows Group has created a director-level role to drive its growing diversification efforts forward.
Kosmos enters Gulf of Mexico with £942million acquisition
Dallas-headquartered Kosmos Energy has entered the Gulf of Mexico with a £942million acquisition.
Former oil boss joins Duncan & Todd
A former oil industry boss has landed a new job as finance director at Aberdeen-based eyecare specialist Duncan & Todd Group.
North Sea ‘something to feel good about’ says US ambassador
America’s Ambassador to the UK has said moves to make the North Sea more efficient are "something to feel good about".