Plan to turn surplus oil rigs into floating missile bases
Naval architecture group Gibbs & Cox has floated a plan to convert old oil rigs into missile defence platforms and resupply bases.
‘The threat alone is something’: Security experts weigh China’s role in North Sea
Questions have been raised by security expert on the roles of Chinese state-owned firms like CNOOC in the UK's energy sector.
STATS Group CEO retires in leadership transition
The chief executive officer of pipeline engineering company STATS Group, Leigh Howarth, will step down as part of a planned leadership transition.
SNP has ‘mountain to climb’ meeting north-east energy job promises, says trade unions chief
Roz Foyer, general secretary of the STUC, said there was “deep concern” among workers about the future of the industry.
HSE: Workers put at risk on BP Clair Ridge platform
BP (LON:BP) has been slapped on the wrist by the safety watchdog for putting workers at risk on the Clair Ridge platform in the West of Shetland.
ORE Catapult chief executive to retire this year
Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult chief executive Andrew Jamieson will step down from the role later this year.
Borr Drilling secures over $150m in rig contracts
Bermuda-registered Borr Drilling has received $158.6 million of rig contract commitments from unspecified operators.
Industry challenges analysis claiming windfall tax win for UK Treasury
Industry boffins have challenged analysis that the windfall tax will deliver a win for the UK Treasury.
NESA on track to help 700 people into energy transition courses
Scotland’s National Energy Skills Accelerator (NESA) is on track to support over 700 individuals access fully funded places on energy transition focused courses during 2023/24.
Craig International scores QatarEnergy contract
Aberdeen-headquartered Craig International has received a contract from QatarEnergy LNG, formerly Qatargas.
Report warns of growing uncertainties hampering energy transition
New research has warned that growing uncertainty, driven by rising commodity prices and conflicts, risks undermining the global energy transition.
D2Zero adds ex-SGN director Angus McIntosh as CCO
Former SGN director of energy futures Angus McIntosh has taken on the role of chief commercial officer for decarbonisation and clean energy solutions company D2Zero.
Scottish support for Chinese wind manufacturer could ‘undermine’ energy security
Support for a Chinese wind turbine manufacturer has drawn criticism, with commentators warning it could risk undermining Scotland’s energy security.
CNRL starts contractor race on Ninian decommissioning campaign
Contract race also started 60-well P&A campaign for Spirit Energy
Memorial service marks 15th anniversary of Super Puma crash
Family, friends and colleagues of the 16 people who died in the 2009 Super Puma crash will gather to mark the 15th anniversary of the incident.
Update: HSE takes down Point of Ayr prohibition notice
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has taken down an immediate prohibition notice served on Eni UK over safety concerns at its Point of Ayr Gas Terminal in Wales.
Harbour Energy CEO Linda Cook takes home multi-million-pound pay package
The CEO of Harbour Energy (LON: HBR), the UK’s largest oil and gas producer, earned an overall pay package of £2.4m last year, new figures have revealed.
OEUK says industry committed to OGA Plan goals
Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) has voiced its support for the goals of the North Sea Transition Authority’s (NSTA’s) recently released OGA Plan.
RWE completes Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone purchase
RWE has completed its £963 million purchase of the 4.2GW Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone from Vattenfall.
HSE: 85kg dropped object on Valaris rig could have been fatal
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has reprimanded Valaris after an 85kg object was dropped on one the company’s rigs that could have resulted in a fatality.
Tough decisions needed to balance UK energy security and net zero
Getting to net zero, producing oil and gas from the North Sea as we transition, and ensuring economic benefits for the UK don’t make an obvious trinity, and we are well aware of tensions.
Operators voice investment doubts as NSTA emissions plan published
The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) has pushed ahead with plans to require developers to electrify their oil and gas assets, with operators voicing concern it could drive away investment.
Falling confidence puts £450bn of UK North Sea growth at risk, report warns
“If we get things right here, we can compete internationally,” says OEUK marketing intelligence manager Ross Dornan.
Verlume and SeaTwirl team up to electrify oil and gas assets
Aberdeen-based energy storage specialist Verlume has teamed up with Swedish vertical-axis wind turbine developer SeaTwirl to electrify offshore oil and gas assets and decarbonise the oil and gas industry.
Scottish renewable energy jobs grew 70%, research suggests
Analysis from Global Witness shows Scotland’s renewable energy jobs grew 70% between 2015 and 2022, according to latest Office of National Statistics (ONS) estimates.