Jobs boom as investors view bright future for oil and gas
Global investors are targeting the North Sea oil industry and creating a new jobs boom.
North Sea sector lags behind
Offshore safety in the UK North Sea has seen major improvements - but in one area still lags behind the rest of the world, it was revealed in Aberdeen yesterday.
EnQuest hails safety record on platform
Independent North Sea oil and gas producer EnQuest marked a major safety milestone yesterday.
Maersk policy yields results
Maersk Oil has turned itself around after being among the worst performers in safety standards in the UK North Sea, according to its regional boss.
First oil from Huntington a step nearer
An arm of German utility E.ON is a step closer to its first oil from its Huntington field in the central North Sea.
GE Oil and Gas’s site extension expected to create 40 jobs
GE Oil and Gas has started work on a £9million expansion of its centre of excellence facility at Montrose.
Dana in charge of Triton
Aberdeen-based North Sea oil firm Dana Petroleum took control yesterday of the Triton floating production vessel - the first time it has been in charge of a major offshore installation.
Introducing new methods of waste disposal ‘not always easy’
Waste disposal in the UK offshore industry is getting better, but the sector's ageing assets are keeping operators and waste contractors on their toes.
SPE Star shines brightly for William
A student from the Robert Gordon University has been awarded with the Society of Petroleum Engineers' SPE Star Fellowship Award for the North Sea Region for 2012-13.
Fuelling into the future
Aberdeen helifuel services firm Harran is eyeing expansion after making a move into new premises in Altens.
Racing towards Technology challenge final
A team of former Aberdeen Grammar School pupils are to compete in a global F1 car design competition in Abu Dhabi later this month.
Energy alphabet competition
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Demand for engineering courses reaches all-time high
Demand from school leavers for careers in engineering has shot up, according to Aberdeen's two universities.
First steps in creating future opportunities
Aberdeen-born mechanical engineering student Joseph Kennedy joined 90 Scottish students travelling the world to work with some of the top blue chip firms this summer.
North-east apprentices Score top marks
North-east apprentices picked up awards at Score Group in Peterhead after scoring top marks in a national mechanical engineering competition.
New £5m base brings jobs boost for Buchan
MORE than 160 jobs are to be created after a £5million investment by a Buchan-based engineering group.
Offshore wind targets could be doubled, says consultancy
An Aberdeen energy consultant says the UK Government could more than double its offshore wind target for 2020.
Providence sells onshore assets
Irish oil explorer Providence Resources is selling its UK onshore assets in a £41million deal to concentrate on offshore exploration.
Europa Oil & Gas considering options
Onshore oil and gas explorer Europa Oil & Gas is "considering its options" after an appeal over plans to drill in Surrey was thrown out.
Russian energy policy to feature in gas debate
Russia's energy minister Alexander Novak is to host a Russian Day at a gas industry conference in London next month.
North renewables boost
The north's renewable-energy credentials will be given a boost today with the official opening of a new facility at Thurso.
Hopes over Libya’s security situation improving
Libya's government is taking strong steps to improve security in the country and boost the return of foreign investment, guests heard at an oil and gas dinner in the north-east last night.
Bridge Energy shares start trading in London
North Sea oil and gas exploration and production company Bridge Energy made its debut on the stock market today, with first day trading valuing it at £75million.
Young energy professionals to hold inaugural dinner dance
Aberdeen's Energy Institute Young Professional Network (EIYPN) is hosting its inaugural black tie event next month.
Unique pours £3.2m into Aberdeen base upgrade
Subsea equipment-rental firm Unique System UK unveiled £3.2million of investment at its Aberdeen base yesterday.