Subsea Expo 2014: Wave power technology could replace North Sea diesel
Innovative wave power technology being pioneered by the US Navy in the fight against drugs has the potential to remove the need for diesel-powered generators in the North Sea.
Subsea Expo 2014: East Africa offers great potential for north-east firms
East Africa is a region of great potential for north-east energy companies as the drive for liquified natural gas production intensifies, according to the UK Government's trade body.
Njord field set to restart production by the summer, says Faroe Petroleum
Aberdeen-based Faroe Petroleum says the beleaguered Njord field, which has been shut down since July last year, will not start producing again until summer 2014.
Householders told ‘be ready’ for domestic RHI launch this spring
People with renewable heating systems in their homes must be ready to apply for government support under a new subsidy support scheme launching this spring, claims a leading accountant.
Fastnet gets more time for Irish fields
Fastnet Oil & Gas has extended its licences at the Irish Mizzen and Molly Malone fields.
Subsea Expo 2014: Offshore firms warned to stop poaching staff
Offshore industry bosses have pleaded with oil and gas firms to stop poaching each other’s staff amid a culture of spiralling wages and a deepening skills crisis.
Subsea Expo 2014: Onshore shale oil could overtake offshore investment, claims leading financier
Onshore shale oil production has the potential to lure investment away from offshore, according to the chief of a leading financial firm.
GE Oil & Gas invests £4m in Aberdeen subsea division
Global energy giant GE Oil & Gas is creating 20 new jobs at its north-east subsea base following £4m investment in the business.
Aubin launches Flexlife subsea integrity link-up
Two energy service firms - Aubin Integrity and Flexlife - are teaming up to provide a full service of subsea integrity management solutions for the oil and gas sector.
Hydrus invests in success after plant upgrades
Aberdeen engineering firm Hydrus has invested £200,000 on upgrades to its manufacturing plant in Brechin following a record quarter at the end of 2013.
Hydro Group forges ahead
Aberdeen-based Hydro Group has started the year in a strong position, securing contracts worth £2million in the last quarter.
Proserv lands £10.5m deals
Aberdeenshire energy firm Proserv has won two major contracts in the Gulf of Mexico worth around £10.5million.
Renewable energy projects still viable despite FiT cut, claims consultant
Renewable energy projects still offer a viable investment opportunity to landowners and developers despite government cuts to Feed-in Tariff support, according to a leading energy consultant.
New directors for Falklands oil firm Rockhopper
Falklands-focused oil firm Rockhopper Exploration has appointed Dr John Summers as a non-executive director to its board.
Total sells off offshore Angola interest for £460m
French energy giant Total is selling off its interests in a deep offshore Angola block in a deal worth around £460million.
Premier Oil chief Simon Lockett to quit after nine years
Shares at North Sea operator Premier Oil were on the up this morning in the wake of news the firm's chief executive Simon Lockett is set to step down after nine years in the role.
First oil platform passengers take flight from new helicopter terminal
Oil and gas workers heading to Nexen Petroleum’s NTVL platform were the first to fly through Bond Offshore Helicopter’s new second terminal at Aberdeen International Airport yesterday.
Green power benefits islands’ communities
Income from a 900kW community-owned wind turbine in the Outer Hebrides will help fund community projects on the islands of Barra and Vatersay.
Farm renewables: Meeting the country’s future energy needs
Scottish renewables generation wouldn't be where it is today without the input and co-operation of rural and agricultural communities.
Borders farming pioneer transforms business with sustainable schemes
Renewable energy is an integral part of John Seed's mixed farming enterprise in the Scottish Borders.
Ellon-based subsea firm’s high growth potential
A baby subsea company is making waves in the market having completed just over 100 projects since its launch in July 2012.
Chevron and GE to launch oil and gas technology partnership
Two global energy giants - Chevron and GE Oil & Gas - are teaming up to develop new technologies for the oil and gas sector.
Faroe Petroleum spuds Solberg appraisal
Aberdeen-based North Sea exploration firm Faroe Petroleum today confirmed the Wintershall operated Solberg appraisal well has been spudded.
ATR Group forms partnership with Hendrik Veder for Norwegian ropes business
ATR Group has formed a strategic partnership with Hendrik Veder Group for the Cosalt Offshore business.
Offshore Wind 2014: SeaEnergy launches industry project to drive technology improvement
North-east energy service firm SeaEnergy has launched a joint industry project to drive forward efficiency and technology innovation in the offshore wind sector.