Smart idea a winner for Dyce Academy pupils
Pupils from Dyce Academy have been crowned winners of ICoTA (Intervention and Coil Tubing Association) and SPE Europe's Energy Apprentice competition.
Hunt for Scotland’s future marine renewables experts
Interested in wave and tidal energy? Why not get involved in the 2013 Junior Saltire Awards?
Jury out over fracking vote
MEPs have voted against a halt to any new shale gas fracking operations in the EU - but said regulation of the industry should be subject to "thorough analysis".
Best team award in Abu Dhabi
A team of six former Aberdeen Grammar School pupils have picked up awards after competing in a global F1 car design competition in Abu Dhabi.
Europe needs a clear position on future energy policy
Europe needs to come up with a common position on gas - including shale - if it is to be able to exploit the resource, reduce carbon emissions and imports and re-industrialise the union, according to OMV's chief executive.
Plans to double number of trainees
Design and engineering consultant Atkins has had its oil and gas training scheme for graduate chemical engineers re-accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) for a further four years.
Scheme aims to spark human potential
A scheme offering funded internships for Scottish students in firms from GE to Wood Group has had record applications for its 2013 scheme.
Rig hire rates soaring in the North sea
The daily cost of hiring a standard semi-submersible drilling rig in the North Sea has shot up to more than £250,000 for the first time since 2008, a north east firm says.
Sterling agrees farm-out to Shell
Oil and gas explorer Sterling Resources has agreed a farm-in deal with Shell for two central North Sea exploration blocks.
Total takes Romeo stake
Total has agreed to buy a 11.9% stake in the North Sea Romeo prospect from the UK arm of Norwegian oil explorer Noreco.
Drilling halts on Brugdan
Bad weather has halted a exploration well in Faroese waters by Norwegian oil and gas firm Statoil.
Survival capsule firm to open down under
Great Yarmouth-based Survival Systems International UK is to open its first service company in Australia.
Elgin gas-leak well ‘fully cemented in’
Total's Elgin G4 well has now been fully cemented in and the firm is working towards bringing the platform back into production, an event will hear in Aberdeen this week.
Exploiting Falklands finds now on agenda
Oil explorer Desire Petroleum said yesterday it was now focused on finding extra funds to develop its Falklands discoveries.
Contender gets the go-ahead
Plans to develop the Cormorant East field in the northern North Sea have been approved by the UK Government.
Rhum’s future still uncertain
The future of a UK North Sea gas field still remains uncertain some two years after sanctions against Iran forced its closure, and the loss of tens of millions of pounds of revenue for BP.
Talisman could do more with Sinopec
The boss of Canadian oil explorer Talisman has said the firm would look to expand its relationship with new partner Sinopec - both in the UK North Sea and beyond.
Oilfield trading healthy, says deal advisor
North Sea trading in oil an gas fields is healthy and strong, according to a deal adviser.
Founder mulling Valiant buyout
Valiant Petroleum's chief executive is considering a takeover bid of the stock market-listed firm, it was revealed yesterday.
Premier to miss target
Oil and gas firm Premier Oil said yesterday first output on two North Sea projects had slipped, delaying a production target.
Gazprom takes stake in North Sea
Russian oil firm Gazprom has agreed a deal which will see it take a 50% stake in a German North Sea exploration and production firm.
Three new marine energy sites agreed
An Orkney firm has secured rights to help it progress a tidal energy development in the islands as part of a new wave of marine energy leases agreed off UK shores.
Shell ups stake in BP field
Oil supermajor Shell said yesterday a deal taking its stake in the BP-operated Schiehallion field to 55% would give it access to extra reserves in its North Sea heartland.
Fastnet picks up more acreage in Celtic Sea
Offshore Ireland explorer Fastnet Oil and Gas said today it had picked up additional Irish acreage, agreed a farm-in and appointed a new director.
Sterling aims to raise cash in share placement
Oil and gas explorer Sterling Resources plans to raise more than £28million in a new share placing.