Concern over EU offshore safety move
The UK Government fears that EU plans to shake up offshore safety rules will increase the risk of a major North Sea "disaster".
PM’s pledge for ‘vital’ industry
Prime Minister David Cameron has pledged to deliver a "good" tax regime for the North Sea oil and gas industry.
Davey told top priority is oil and gas policy
New Energy Secretary Ed Davey has been told his first job should be to get a grip of oil and gas industry policy and avoid any more "shocks".
‘Serious concerns’ with EU oil and gas safety regime
THE UK Government has "serious concerns" about the impact of European Union plans to seize regulatory control of the North Sea oil and gas industry.
Minister’s speech will praise offshore workers
OFFSHORE workers in the North Sea oil and gas industry will be praised today for powering Britain's economy and keeping the lights on.
Oil and gas tax raid ‘worrying’
NEW shadow energy secretary Caroline Flint has vowed to listen to the concerns of the North Sea oil and gas industry - as she branded the UK Government's handling of its tax raid as worrying.
Britain can store only 14 days’ worth of gas
BRITAIN has been urged to "significantly increase" gas storage capacity - or risk the whole country's energy security.
Cash in on Brazil, oil firms urged
ENERGY industry companies in the north and north-east have been urged to cash in on the "rich opportunities" offered by Brazil's rapidly growing economy.
Oil firms in frame as MoD looks at Moray base selloff
Defence chiefs have held detailed talks with business leaders in Moray over plans to sell off parts of RAF Kinloss to the private sector.
New-look pylons contest going down to the wire
New exhibits at a famous art museum could soon be going on permanent display across the length and breadth of the countryside.
Question on oil revenues stupid, says Cameron
Prime Minister David Cameron was accused of disrespecting the views of most Scots yesterday after he dismissed as "stupid" a question on devolution of North Sea oil revenues.
Shell may face prosecution over North Sea oil spill
Energy Secretary Chris Huhne has confirmed that a full report will be sent to the procurator fiscal after a probe is held into the worst oil spill in the North Sea for more than a decade.
Trump group vows to fight plans for £200m windfarm
PLANS have been tabled for a £200million windfarm off the coast of Aberdeen which could help turn the north-east into a global leader in the renewable energy industry.
Miliband’s warning on green power windfall
A LABOUR leadership contender has warned Aberdeen risks missing out on a green energy windfall unless the UK Government ends the "uncertainty" hanging over the industry.
Conservative leader pledges stability
David Cameron pledged yesterday to deliver "stability" to the offshore industry if he is elected prime minister next month.
City could be green energy world leader, says minister
Aberdeen could become a global leader in the £3trillion green energy revolution that is under way, a UK Government minister has said.
Square could fast-track energy aim
A £140million civic square proposed for Aberdeen city centre could fast-track the north-east's drive to become a world leader in the development of renewable energy technology.
Salmond hails green energy revolution as plans get nod
First Minister Alex Salmond hailed a new green energy revolution yesterday, claiming it would create 20,000 jobs and boost Scotland's struggling economy.