DONG and Siemens lined up for EEEGR conference
Major international firms including DONG, Siemens and Areva, have been lined up for this summer's annual East of England Energy Group (EEEGR) conference.
Onshore oil and gas groups merge
The UK Onshore Oil Operators Group (UKOOG) and the Unconventional Gas Group have now amalgamated under UKOOG.
Energy minister to speak against EU regulations
Energy minister Charles Hendry is speak against European Union proposals to take regulatory control of the North Sea sector in Aberdeen next week.
ROV training driving activity at Fort William Underwater Centre
Remotely operated vehicle (ROV) training is driving activity at Fort William's Underwater Centre - and not just in the UK.
Three iPad2s up for grabs in our Young Energy competition
The summer holidays are nearly here and to make sure the school term ends on a high note we have three iPad2s to give away.
Meeting high demand at Aberdeen Drilling School
Aberdeen Drilling School had its busiest month in its 30-year history this year and the demand for training does not look set to subside.
Heat . . . the Cinderella of UK energy sustainability
In the move to a renewable future, heating has sometimes been overlooked - but is the subject hotting up?
Delays push Jasmine first oil back to 2013
Start up on the ConocoPhillips-operated central North Sea Jasmine field is now not expected until 2013.
Teams jet off to compete in Florida
Budding engineers from the north-east are set to jet off to Orlando, Florida, this month to take part in an international ROV (remotely operated vehicle) design challenge.
No regrets for US students
Two students have hopped across the pond to gain international experience in the energy industry.
Graduate profile: Graeme Falconer
Had it not been for a career in the oil industry, 27-year-old Graeme Falconer, from Garthdee, would have liked to be an astronaut.
New boss at the helm of EEEGR
Simon Gray has been appointed chief executive of the East of England Energy Group (EEEGR). Currently CEO of Wells Community Hospital in Norfolk, he replaces EEEGR founder John Best.
SMS creates graduate fast-track programme
Aberdeen sand management firm SMS has created a fast-track graduate scheme and plans to recruit four graduates into it this year.
Dart plans rocket ahead
Coal bed methane (CBM) firm Dart Energy said it plans to secure first gas-to-electricity revenues from its Airth project in Scotland in the coming months.
Cooking up a unique opportunity
More than 130 students from the north-east have been put through their paces by an Aberdeen-based oil and gas industry catering and facilities management firm.
Kvaerner prepares for major growth
Reborn oil and gas engineering and construction firm Kvaerner has announced plans to invest £26million in its Norwegian Stord yard as it looks to stay ahead in an increasingly busy market in the region.
New role for Mair
Dana Petroleum has appointed Jim Mair as director of new business development to be based in Aberdeen.
RGU in accord with Russia
Research directors from Robert Gordon University (RGU) have signed an international cooperation agreement with Russia's principal oil and gas university.
Gryphon FPSO payout could leap to £640m
Insurance payouts on a North Sea floating production vessel which broke loose in a storm have already reached £193million and could rise to £640million.
Prodrill to supply oil major with specialist workers
Prodrill Energy Resource Solutions said yesterday it had picked up a three-year contract to supply drilling and well-engineering staff to a French oil major.
Berenx could be company maker for Europa
Onshore oil and gas explorer Europa Oil & Gas has said its Berenx onshore France discovery could be a “company maker”.
BP looking to exit TNK-BP venture
BP has this morning said it is looking into a sale of its share of the Russian oil venture TNK-BP.
Maersk seeks further UK opportunities
Maersk Oil North Sea said yesterday it was looking at further opportunities in the UK after agreeing to spend £81.4million taking take full control of two fields and a floating production vessel.
Lack of rigs pushing up UK day rates
A lack of available North Sea rigs is pushing day rates up to £230,000, according to a Westhill-based rig operator.
Sterling to start Black Sea drilling in September
Oil and gas explorer Sterling Resources said today it is to drill two offshore wells in the Black Sea off Romania.