UK Government to loan Petrobras nearly £300m
The UK Government has agreed to loan Brazilian state-owned oil firm Petrobras nearly £300million.
Understanding the EU clean energy package is the first step to success
The EU clean energy package will introduce major changes that could transform how the energy market operates.
VIDEO: Nuclear sector joins mental health campaign ‘This is Me’
The UK’s nuclear energy sector has joined a global effort to raise awareness for Mental Health Awareness Week.
Figures confirm Aberdeen hotels still feeling oil downturn
New figures from PwC reinforce other recent data highlighting the woes of hotels in Aberdeen during 2017.
Oil and gas “megatrends” to be examined in professional lecture
So-called “megatrends” facing the world over the coming decades will be examined at a professorial lecture in Aberdeen tomorrow.
More than 500 energy sector jobs to be ‘sustained or created’ due to OGIC backing
More than 500 jobs will be sustained or created in Scotland over the next six years as a result of backing from the Oil and Gas Innovation Centre (OGIC).
OEG appoints senior vice president for Gulf of Mexico
Aberdeen-headquartered OEG Offshore has appointed a senior vice president to take over its business in the Gulf of Mexico.
Rovco to launch subsea tech after £1.2million investment
Rovco will triple its workforce and launch a new subsea surveying system after securing a £1.2million investment.
GALLERY: Naming ceremony for Culzean FSO
The vessel which will be used for the massive North Sea Culzean gas field has been officially named.
SNS Conference to be ‘best ever’ following ‘devastating’ cancellation
Organisers of the Southern North Sea conference are determined it will be the “best ever” when it returns this week.
Galapagos redevelopment plan is achievable, says analyst
Bridge Petroleum’s plan to redevelop its Galapagos field, which has up to 800million barrels remaining, is achievable, according to an analyst.
GALLERY: Shell’s Appomattox sails into Gulf of Mexico
Shell’s giant Appomattox floating platform has set sail for its final destination in the Gulf of Mexico.
Plan to awaken ‘dormant Brent giant’ in North Sea
London-based oil explorer Bridge Petroleum has launched plans to awaken “a dormant Brent giant” in the North Sea.
Daughter takes on ultra-marathons for Piper Alpha memorial
A woman whose father died in the Piper Alpha disaster is running a series of ultra-marathons to raise money for the upkeep of the memorial gardens in Aberdeen.
Paul Wheelhouse: ‘Crucial’ Scotland unlocks all decom opportunities
I recently visited the Oil and Gas Technology Centre’s Decommissioning Centre of Excellence in Aberdeen to see how the Centre will support the significant opportunities that the decommissioning market presents for Scotland.
North Sea needs 10,000 new roles by 2035, says ‘crucial’ review
The North Sea workforce will require 10,000 new roles in emerging areas such as robotics and data management by 2035, according to a new report.
Oil could breach $80 due to Trump’s Iran sanctions, Aberdeen analysts say
A tough line from the US on imposing sanctions on Iran could see the oil price reach $80 a barrel, according to a pair of leading analysts.
New owner of Bibby Offshore appoints chief executive
The new owner of north-east subsea firm Bibby Offshore has installed a seasoned oil industry professional to head up the group.
AWPR journey times will help ‘anchor’ oil firms to Aberdeen
The new Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR) along with other major infrastructure improvements will help “anchor” the oil and gas supply chain to the north-east.
‘Perfect time’ for expansion, Crondall Energy boss says
“A lot of people last year were talking about cautious optimism, but it’s beyond cautious optimism for us now”, said Steve Booth, managing director at Crondall Energy Subsea.
Pryme Group benefits from rise in oil and gas activity
Dundee-based manufacturing services group Pryme said its sales grew more than 20% last year due to increased levels of activity in the oil and gas sector.
New partnership to boost Aberdeen’s digital sector
A new partnership has been formed to help entrepreneurs in the digital sector grow and flourish within the north-east.
Subsea 7 wins ‘substantial’ five-year contract with Statoil
Subsea 7 has won an inspection maintenance and repair contract with Statoil for 560 subsea wells in Norway.
Construction under way on Shell’s Penguins FPSO
Shell has confirmed construction has started on the Penguins redevelopment – its first new manned installation in the North Sea for nearly 30 years.
Apache moves up first oil date for multi-million barrel Garten discovery
North Sea operator Apache has moved up the production date for its Garten discovery.