Cargo ship arrives at Scapa Flow following salvage operation
The MV Priscilla cargo ship has arrived in Scapa Flow after it was refloated in a successful overnight salvage operation.
North Sea port signs deal for 600tonne crane
A North Sea port has signed a deal for a 600tonne crane to be stationed there.
KCA Deutag in Caspian joint venture with Azerbaijan’s SOCAR
Aberdeen-headquartered KCA Deutag has entered into a joint venture (JV) with Azerbaijan’s SOCAR AQS for drilling opportunities in the Caspian region.
VIDEO: Expert discusses Brexit ‘uncertainty window’ for North Sea
Access to Europe is “absolutely critical” to the North Sea as Brexit approaches, according to an industry expert.
Innospection with Shell on £6.8m robotics project
Aberdeen-based Innospection has partnered with Shell on a £6.8 million scheme to develop robots to inspect tanks of floating production, storage and offloading vessels (FPSOs).
Renewables plan creates ‘greater certainty’ for Aberdeen supply chain
UK government plans to boost investment in renewables creates "greater certainty" for Aberdeen companies, according to an industry body.
More than a dozen jobs at risk as oil equipment factory shuts
An oil and gas equipment manufacturer has closed a section of its factory in Aberdeenshire, putting more than a dozen jobs at risk.
Shell, BP and Total to reap benefits of higher oil prices – Moody’s
Shell, BP and Total are among the majors set to reap the benefits of the higher oil price, according to Moody’s.
North Sea showing ‘insatiable appetite for transparent data’, says OGA
Offshore regulator the Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) has said the industry is showing an “insatiable appetite for transparent data” following the latest licensing round.
Drilling contractors ‘testing pricing’ for North Sea rig work
Contractors are starting to ‘test pricing’ on North Sea drilling work as demand grows for heavy-duty jackup rigs.
GMB votes to strike on Mariner platform
Members of the GMB union have voted for strike action on Equinor’s Mariner platform.
America’s RMI takes over North Sea medic firm in bid to boost revenues
A supplier of medics and HSE advisors to the North Sea has been taken over by a US firm looking to grow its footprint in the UK.
Aberdeen tax expert named EY’s global oil and gas lead
A top north-east accountant has been appointed as EY’s global oil and gas tax lead.
‘Perilous’ oil and gas releases being treated ‘seriously and appropriately’ OGUK tells HSE
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has been told the industry is taking “perilous” oil and gas releases “seriously” after a warning was issued by the regulator.
More costs on their way for contractors & service companies?
Aberdeen, more than most, has given much thought to the effects of the off-payroll working rules introduced into the public sector in April 2017, and the potential repercussions if these rules were rolled out into the private sector.
Small loss for BHGE despite boost to orders
Baker Hughes GE has posted a small loss in its second quarter results, brought on in part due to a drop in oilfield equipment work.
Perenco launches Tyne decommissioning programme
Perenco has launched plans to decommission its North Sea Tyne platform.
Engine overhaul for Shell FPSO
Engineering specialists Roystyon have completed an overhaul of the engines on the FPSO, for Shell’s Pierce field.
UK government taskforce earmarks North East for carbon capture – three years after pulling £1billion funding
A UK Government taskforce has highlighted Peterhead as a key region to deploy Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology, less than three years after Westminster cut a £1billion fund to develop it.
North Sea ‘suffering’ as majors offload assets, says analyst
The North Sea is “suffering” due to firms looking to more attractive regions of the world to invest, according to an analyst.
Norway strike ends after agreement reached
Norwegian drilling workers have ended their strike action after a deal was reached with employers.
‘Substantial’ contract for TechnipFMC for India’s largest hydrogen unit
Energy services giant TechnipFMC has been awarded a “substantial” contract for India’s largest hydrogen generation unit.
How to solve Europe’s energy trilemma
Recent events in the UK and Europe have highlighted important questions surrounding the provision and types of energy that will be required to fuel our future needs.
DNO gets £48m payment for Tawke oil deliveries
Norwegian oil firm DNO has been paid £47.8million from the Kurdistan Government for crude oil deliveries from the Tawke license.
Saudis pump more oil to please Trump, then doubt if it’s needed
nder pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump, Saudi Arabia has rushed to boost oil production -- only to discover that global markets might not yet need it.