Decommissioning could create ‘several thousands of jobs’ for Aberdeen
North Sea decommissioning could result in “several thousands of jobs for the Aberdeen area” according to a leading academic.
Call for presentations for Piper Alpha event
Oil and Gas UK has issued a call for people wishing to make a presentation for an event marking 30 years since the Piper Alpha tragedy.
Next Geosolutions launches new branch to boost North Sea presence
Next Geosolutions has launched a new UK division to focus on the operations and maintenance market after taking over RMS Submarine last year.
RGU delivers pilot leadership scheme for Mexican energy sector
Aberdeen’s Robert Gordon University (RGU) has delivered a pilot leadership development programme in Mexico to help maximise growth from the country’s oil and gas sector.
Global oil demand to peak by late 2030s, says BP
Energy giant BP has predicted global oil demand could peak by the late 2030s.
Bilfinger to sue former directors for damages of at least £88million
Engineering firm Bilfinger SE has announced it plans to pursue former executives for damages worth at least 100 million euros (£88million).
Vattenfall funding to help track “mysterious” fish migration routes
A ground-breaking project to track the “mysterious” migration routes of fish from three of the north-east’s rivers is now underway.
BP petrol station employee fired after alleged racist incident
An employee of a BP petrol station has been fired after an alleged racist incident.
Over 500 ships sent to treacherous South Asian breaking beaches in 2017
New data shows 835 large ocean-going commercial vessels were sold to scrap yards in 2017, with over 500 broken down by hand on tidal beaches in Bangladesh, India and Pakistan.
Non fossil-fuels to produce a third of world’s energy by 2040, says BP’s Bob Dudley
Non fossil-fuels are set to produce around a quarter of the world’s energy by 2040, if current trends continue according to BP chief executive Bob Dudley.
Aberdeen-Mozambique pact signed to take advantage of Rovuma Basin reserves
Aberdeen has signed a pact with the city of Pemba in Mozambique to mutually benefit from emerging oil and gas opportunities in the region.
Catcher production passes 1 million barrel mark
Premier Oil has announced that production from its North Sea Catcher field has reached over 1 million barrels since first oil was struck.
Oil firm Petroceltic seeks damages from former manager
Oil and gas company Petroceltic International has launched a civil action against an Aberdeenshire man over claims of millions of pounds being defrauded from the business.
New report contradicts workforce fears over automation
A new report, billed as the world’s largest analysis of recruitment trends and employment in the energy sector, says 77% of professionals are positive around automation and digitisation, “overriding concerns about job security”.
Add Energy doubles Aberdeen and Houston staff after contract wins
Add Energy has more than doubled its Aberdeen and Houston workforce as a result of recent contract wins worth more than £4million.
Aquaterra Energy opens Norway site amid European expansion
Norwich-headquartered Aquaterra Energy has opened new offices in Stavanger amid plans to boost operations in Europe.
Bristow wins five-year ExxonMobil contract in Guyana
Helicopter operator Bristow has announced it has secured a five-year contract for offshore crew changes in Guyana.
Total enters joint venture for gulf coast petrochemical production
French energy giant Total has entered into an agreement for a petrochemical processing along the US Gulf coast.
EU could double renewables cost-effectively by 2030 says industry report
The European Union could cost-effectively double the amount of renewables in its energy mix by 2030, according to a new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
Australian divers to sue over brain damage on LNG project
Saturation divers, who sustained brain damage while working on pipeline off the coast of Australia, have engaged a law firm to sue for damages.
Oil worker seeking damages after jackup rig partially capsized
Court proceedings are due to begin in Houston where an oil worker is seeking damages of more than $1million for injuries sustained when a rig partially capsized in 2012.
OGTC kicks off Tech20 series to create “culture of innovation”
Aberdeen’s Oil and Gas Technology Centre has launched a series of weekly events to help create a “culture of innovation” in north-east Scotland.
Plenty of longevity in North Sea despite mixed messages, says KPMG
An oil and gas expert insists there is investment “for many years to come” in the UK Continental Shelf, despite recent mixed messages about its longevity.
Unite fights to protect jobs amid robotics revolution
The UK’s largest offshore union has launched a campaign to protect workers' jobs as the energy sector starts to rely more heavily on robotics.
Investigation after uranium powder spill at nuclear plant
An investigation has been carried out after a bottle containing uranium powder was spilled at a UK nuclear site.