Wood wins Saudi contract to develop world’s largest crude oil to chemicals project
Aberdeen-headquartered energy services firm Wood has won a contract to develop the world’s largest crude oil to chemicals (COTC) project for Saudi Aramco and SABIC.
UK has “systemic problem” getting young women into engineering, says head of SPE Aberdeen
“The UK has got a problem where there is almost a systemic lack of information and encouragement for capable young women to consider, not just engineering, but broadly the science and technology careers.”
Feel the new wind blowing for Aberdeen’s energy industry
Everyone knows that when you cut Aberdeen it bleeds energy, but that doesn’t mean the imminent arrival of the world’s most powerful windfarm just off the coastline of Aberdeen hasn’t been a long time coming for Morag McCorkindale and Jean Morrison.
Understanding differences is the key to our diversity
Women make up close to 40% of the world’s workforce. In the global oil and gas industry, that figure is a more modest 22%, however, with more than 2.1million people being employed by the world’s 10 largest oil and gas companies alone, the number of women involved is certainly significant.
Middle East was the making of Jo
A posting to the Middle East was the making of Aberdeen businesswoman Jo McIntosh.
All signs point to bright 2018 for Aberdeen oilfield signage designer
All signs point to a brighter 2018 for an Aberdeen-based oilfield signage designer.
Aberdeen students designing hydrogen vehicle for Shell eco-marathon
Students from the University of Aberdeen are designing a hydrogen-fuelled car as they prepare to compete against teams from around the world in Shell’s Eco-marathon.
OPINION: Industry rethink needed on job cuts
The oil and gas industry can be doing significantly more when it comes to investment in technology and, in turn, protecting jobs in the new year.
Export figures show “confidence” in Scotland’s oil sector, says minister
Scottish goods exports have risen by nearly a fifth, with oil and gas the fastest rising, according to new figures.
Wintershall dismisses doubts around Nova tie-back
Wintershall has dismissed concerns that a ruling from the Norwegian energy ministry could cause issues for its Nova project.
Wintershall to ‘address concerns’ over Russian billionaire closing in on North Sea gas field
German exploration firm Wintershall says it will engage with the UK government over a move which would see a Russian billionaire becoming part-owner of a North Sea gas field.
Groningen production cap shows need for controversial Nordstream 2, says analyst
A production cap on the earthquake-stricken Groningen gas field proves the need for Europe’s controversial Nordstream 2 pipeline, according to a leading analyst.
Wintershall to enter bidding in Brazil licensing rounds
German exploration and production firm Witnershall has confirmed it intends make bids in the next offshore licensing round in Brazil.
Wintershall doubles profits in annual results, ahead of DEA merger
Wintershall CEO Mario Mehren has claimed that the German oil company will continue to grow, even if its planned merger with DEA does not go through.
Beast from the East disrupts several North Sea platforms
Freezing temperatures have resulted in several North Sea platforms being down-manned, with one understood to be facing a crew revolt over working conditions.
Total to roll out mobile app for paying at the pump
French energy giant Total has announced the rollout of a new app for paying at the pumps.
WATCH: Offshore supply vessels battle waves to reach Aberdeen harbour
A pair of North Sea vessels have been filmed fighting huge waves to make it to Aberdeen Harbour today.
“Biggest ever” leg encircling crane installed on offshore vessel
The "biggest ever" leg encircling crane (LEC) has been installed on an offshore platform in a Dutch port.
Workers evacuated from North Sea platform due to water supply issue
Workers have been evacuated from a North Sea platform following an issue with its water supply.
“We cannot rest on our laurels” on making the North Sea more competitive, says OGUK
2018 will be a "critical" year for ensuring progress made in making the North Sea more efficient is not lost, according to Oil and Gas UK (OGUK).
Plan to collaborate with Dutch sector on SNS decommissioning
Work is underway to encourage cross-sector collaboration between the UK and the Netherlands on future decommissioning opportunities.
Efficiencies made amid downturn could leave oil firms open to cyber attacks
Efficiency savings made amid the oil and gas downturn could be leaving firms open to cyber security attacks.
SNS Conference may still happen in 2018, says organiser
The organiser of the Southern North Sea (SNS) conference says the event may make a return later this year after hazardous weather conditions forced its cancellation.
Bibby Offshore completes £2million BP North Sea contract
Subsea services firm Bibby Offshore has completed a £2million North Sea contract for BP.
“It’s devastating for us” say organisers after cancelling SNS Conference
"It's devastating for us. We're a small trade organisation and it takes us a year to plan this," says Simon Gray, chief executive of East of England Energy Group (EEEGR).