Gallery: Open day at NOV’s new £41.7million Kintore HQ
NOV yesterday held an open day at its newly-opened £41.7million facility in Kintore.
Renewables and decommissioning for Fraserbrugh harbour revamp
An ambitious project to modernise and diversify Fraserburgh Harbour has been unveiled.
Offshore firms face £145million bill due to Brexit customs charges
Customs charges due to Brexit could cost the offshore industry £145million this summer and £120million every year thereafter, north-east firms have been warned.
Ministers under fire after North Sea bulletin axed
The Scottish Government was accused of “actively disowning” the North Sea industry last night after it emerged its oil and gas analytical bulletin had been officially dumped.
Concern “industrial wasteland” of oil rigs is affecting hotel’s business
A hotel owner is concerned that an “industrial wasteland” of oil rigs stationed near Cromarty could be putting tourists off the area.
Cluff to generate £750,000 through placing ahead of OGA licensing round
Cluff Natural Resources (CLNR) has announced plans to raise £750,000 through share placing ahead of the next North Sea licensing round.
Foresight acquires five UK solar parks in £40million deal
Foresight Solar Fund has announced the acquisition of five UK solar parks for £40.8million deal.
SDX makes gas discovery in Morocco
London-headquartered SDX Energy has announced the discovery of a natural gas well in Morocco.
Oil rally stalls as OPEC is said to see goal nearly accomplished
Oil’s rally stalled as OPEC and allied crude producers gathered in Saudi Arabia amid signs a worldwide glut has been mostly eradicated.
Shell pilots in-car fuel payments
Energy giant Shell has teamed up with a manufacturer in the US to deliver in-car fueling payments.
OPINION: North Sea firms need to evolve to attract new talent
Following four consecutive years of global job losses, NES Global Talent conducted a major piece of research which shows that for the first time since 2014, the oil and gas industry expects more new jobs to be created than lost over the next 12 months.
Coal-free record for British power grid
Britain has seen a new record set for coal-free power generation as the country went more than two days without electricity from the fossil fuel.
Renewable targets among key issues for Lib Dems – Rennie
The Scottish Liberal Democrats can "set the agenda" on public policy in Scotland, leader Willie Rennie will tell supporters at the party's spring conference in Aviemore.
Westcon appeals £31million legal decision in Prosafe dispute
Westcon has appealed a court decision forcing it to pay over £31million to Prosafe amid a legal spat over a tender support vessel.
OGTC helps launch new drones for offshore inspection
The Oil and Gas Technology Centre has helped launch three new unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) aimed at reducing the costs of offshore inspection by up to 50%.
Drilling ship in search for toy boat making 3,000 mile Atlantic trek
An offshore drilling ship has been drafted in to help the search for a toy boat currently on a 3,000 mile journey across the Atlantic Ocean.
Swire takes over fellow Aberdeen firm Gordon Engineering Services
Entrepreneur Phil Gordon has sold his oil and gas aviation business to a fellow Aberdeen firm after setting it up 23 years ago.
OPINION: Still time for hazardous industry operators to get ahead in digitisation
Today’s digital innovation is reshaping industries, disrupting business models and operating practices, and transforming business ecosystems.
Westhill’s Eland hails 2017 as ‘most successful year’
A Scottish oil exploration firm has hailed 2017 as “the most successful year in its history”.
Life after oil: Recruiter made redundant five times sets up event to help others
A former oil and gas recruitment specialist, who has been made redundant five times through the downturn, has put together an event to help others struggling to cope with job loss.
Over £1m worth of contracts for Oil Plus since takeover by Aberdeen businessman
North-east entrepreneur Mark Cavanagh’s new Oil Plus business has reported contract wins worth a total of more than £1million over the past three months.
Former BP employee pleads guilty to attempting $1m extortion scheme
A 28-year-old man pleaded guilty Monday to a wire fraud scheme he planned to use in an effort to extort money from his former company, BP America Inc, according to a U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas.
Former petroleum engineer says Scotland must find way to retain foreign talent post-Brexit
The president of Brammer Bio believes Scotland must find a way to retain foreign talent post-Brexit if it expects to be at the forefront of scientific discoveries.
Are car manufacturers deliberately delaying green models?
Green transport campaigners say carmakers are holding back electrified models to clear diesel stock, but the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) disagrees.
BiSN appoints operations manager to boost global growth
North Sea well services firm BiSN has appointed a new operations manager as part of plans for global growth.