Homemade hydrogen and oxygen may mean greener space flights from Shetland
Energy developer Nova Innovation is leading a consortium to look at the potential of producing green hydrogen and oxygen from its tidal projects in Shetland.
Struggling with the energy transition? Aberdeen conference to help oil and gas supply chain
An Aberdeen conference take place this month to help oil and gas suppliers manage opportunities and risks around the energy transition.
Thousands descend on Glasgow for All-Energy conference
Thousands of people are descending on Glasgow for the All-Energy conference, Scotland’s largest renewables and low carbon showcase.
Decommissioning: The Gulf of Mexico’s $30bn unplugged oil well problem
In the US waters of the Gulf of Mexico alone, there are 14,000 unplugged, non-producing offshore oil wells, according to a new study, which could cost $30bn to decommission.
Diamond Offshore wins $212m contracts in North Sea and US
The Ocean Patriot, released early from its Apache North Sea contract, is off to work for Repsol Sinopec.
Lamprell names former McDermott exec as new CEO
UAE-based fabrication firm Lamprell has named former McDermott executive Ian Prescott as its new CEO.
North Star orders offshore wind construction ships creating 200 jobs
Aberdeen-based North Star is expected to create around 200 seafaring jobs with the order of a series of new construction ships for the offshore wind industry.
Former P&J editor launches ‘digital twin’ drone business
Damian Bates, the former editor of the Press and Journal (P&J) newspaper in Aberdeen, has launched a drone – digital twin business serving the oil and gas sector.
Shell launches fresh sales process for stake in Cambo oilfield
Shell has launched a six-month marketing process for its 30% stake in the Cambo oilfield in the West of Shetland.
Shell results: Oil giant’s profits reach $9.6bn in Q1
That's a "big beat" from Shell, noted analysts, with earnings arounf $1.5bn higher than expected.
Equinor results: Norwegian energy firm’s Q1 earnings hit $5bn
Equinor (OSLO: EQNR) took in net income of $4.9bn in its first quarter 2023 results, despite reduced prices for oil and gas.
The role of education in supporting a transitioning energy sector
ISA celebrates 50 years of educational excellence with an eye on the future
Ostend signs North Sea wind mega-bonanza – but there’s no scope for error
Well, they’ve signed the pledge; taken vows that they will drastically accelerate the North Sea’s offshore wind capacity to 300 Gigawatts by 2050, with a near-term target of 120GW by 2030.
Rise of solar panels brings giant waste problem
Solar panel technology has come a long way over the past 40-50 years, however, it is clear that effective, comprehensive global recycling is not.
Offshore Europe: Boom and bust in the 80s
In Part One of this celebration of Offshore Europe, we closed with news that the brand new Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre would be ready for the 1985 show.
Repsol and Sinopec end North Sea dispute with $2.1bn deal
Spain’s Repsol will become the 100% owner of North Sea subsidiary Repsol Sinopec Resources UK after striking a $2.1bn deal.
WellGear eyes 100% workforce growth on contracts drive
A clutch of new contracts, including three signed in the UK over the last month, are expected to help energy services firm WellGear globally double in size over the next two years.
Profits leap 34% in ‘very successful year’ for Ashtead Technology
Revenues for oil and gas and offshore wind have jumped for the Aberdeenshire-based, AIM-listed subsea firm.
Arctic Oil drilling plans revived in Norway as priorities change
Norway’s biggest oil and gas companies are reviving exploration plans in Arctic waters, as the government agitates for fresh discoveries in the Barents Sea to secure the country’s future as a key energy supplier to Europe.
North Sea Transition Deal: Two years strong, seven years to soar
A clean energy revolution is on the horizon, writes OEUK's Emily Taylor.
BP top brass hail ‘step change’ in operations at Schiehallion
Digitisation efforts at the field are like “nothing I’ve ever seen in my career", said CFO Murray Auchincloss.
Power to the People! Hydrogen plans advance in Europe
Scotland’s friends in Europe are now surging ahead with their support for hydrogen and especially green hydrogen.
BP’s UK windfall tax payments hit $1bn
The oil giant, which made over $27bn net profits last year, previously said the UK accounts for around 15% its global total.
JAPEX to invest millions in Norway oil exploration via Longboat Energy
Japan’s JAPEX is to invest millions of dollars in exploration in Norway via Longboat Energy.
BP profits hit $5bn in first quarter with more cash for share buybacks
BP (LON: BP) has reported first quarter 2023 profits of $5bn, as more cash is pushed towards shareholder returns.