Explorers targeting ‘multiple new discoveries’ following licensing round
Several oil explorers, including Aberdeen’s Faroe Petroleum, have said they are targeting “multiple new discoveries” following the latest North Sea licensing round.
Aberdeen MP seeks ‘urgent clarity’ on BP job cuts
An Aberdeen MP has written to BP asking for “urgent clarity” on whether North Sea jobs will be lost in its latest round of cuts.
Changes at the top for Aquaterra
Engineering firm Aquaterra Energy, which has a base in Aberdeen, has appointed a new managing director.
Bristow secures three-year contract extension for Southern North Sea
Helicopter operator Bristow has secured a three-year contract extension to transport workers offshore in the Southern North Sea.
Campaigners brand Scotland’s climate change bill ‘hugely disappointing’
The Scottish Government’s draft climate change bill has been branded “hugely disappointing” by campaigners.
‘Threat’ to supply chain over arrival of decom work
The oil and gas industry has been told the supply chain needs greater clarity on when decommissioning work will arrive in order to secure its future.
‘Frightening picture’ over decom cost uncertainty, says OGA
The head of decommissioning at the Oil and Gas Authority has said operators remain “very uncertain” over their costs for shutting down North Sea assets.
Regulator ‘worried operators lack appetite for decommissioning’
The head of decommissioning at an offshore industry regulator is “worried” some operators lack the appetite to deliver decommissioning.
BP to cut around 540 upstream jobs
BP has confirmed it plans to cut around 540 jobs from its global upstream business.
Coalition formed over lack of women in energy leadership roles
Energy firms including Shell, Orsted and Scottish Power have signed up to a new initiative to increase the number of women in senior and middle management roles in the sector.
VIDEO: Watch Catcher’s journey from Asia to the North Sea
Premier Oil has released a video tracking the three-year journey of its Catcher floating production, storage and offloading vessel (FPSO), from approval to eventual production in the North Sea.
New decommissioning guidelines launched at industry conference
Bureau Veritas has launched new guidelines for removal of oil and gas assets.
Council’s emissions drop ‘like taking 471 cars off the road’
Investing in green energy sources and focusing on efficiency measures like insulation helped Shetland Islands Council make a “significant reduction” in its carbon emissions over the past financial year.
Bibby Offshore wins multimillion pound North Sea contract
Bibby Offshore has secured a multimillion pound contract for inspection, maintenance and repair services in the North Sea.
Proserv opens Centre of Excellence in Great Yarmouth
Westhill-based Proserv has announced the opening of a new Centre of Excellence in Great Yarmouth’s Beacon Park.
Fresh bribery charges against Unaoil over £555million pipeline contract
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has brought fresh bribery charges against Unaoil in relation to a £555million contract.
Culzean topsides leave Singapore for North Sea
The topsides for Total’s huge Culzean gas field have set off for their destination in the North Sea.
Aberdeen firm reuses 15miles of North Sea pipes for new AECC
A scrap metal company that supplied 15 miles of old North Sea pipes for the new Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre (AECC) has called for incentives for the oil and gas industry to increase the amount of reused material from decommissioned assets.
Life after oil: Mechanic now ‘blinging’ up cars after losing management job
A mechanic who was laid off during the oil downturn is now spending his time “blinging” up cars in Aberdeen.
Scores of pylons being levelled in £1.1bn Far North upgrade
Scores of redundant electricity pylons are being levelled in the final phase of work in the Far North on a £1.1billion scheme to upgrade the mains power network between Caithness and Moray.
Total threatens to pull out of Iran deal over US sanctions
Total has threatened to pull out of its major South Pars deal in Iran if it cannot secure an exemption from US sanctions on the country.
GALLERY: Killer whales spotted by North Sea vessel
An emergency response vehicle has spotted a pod of Orcas in the North Sea.
EnerMech makes senior appointment to help double African revenues to £50m
EnerMech, of Aberdeen, is looking to double revenue from its operations in Africa to £50 million over the next three years.
North Sea helicopter safety study recognised with top award
A ground-breaking study to ensure North Sea workers could escape from helicopter windows has been recognised with a prestigious award.
OGTC: SMEs must overcome ‘naivety’ to meet operator needs
The Oil and Gas Technology Centre (OGTC) has said that small tech developers need to overcome “naivety” in order to meet the needs of North Sea operators.