Low oil prices hit Global Energy Group’s profits and turnover
Falling oil prices have again hit energy sector services company Global Energy Group's profits and turnover.
Life After Oil: Redundancy leads to technology innovation for budding entrepreneur
Iain Lees was an early victim of the oil price crash.
Opinion: Expecting the unexpected in 2017
If ever there was a year which the phrase ‘expect the unexpected’ seemed relevant – 2016 is it. From the referendum decision to leave the European Union, and the resulting new leadership in the UK Government, to the election of Donald Trump, it’s been a year of unpredicted events.
Energy Voice’s top stories: Transocean Winner runs aground off Lewis coast
Energy Voice has delved into its archives to bring you the top stories of 2016.
Life After Oil: From BP to floristry
For years creating beautiful bouquets of flowers had simply been a hobby for Yvonne Gibson as she made special gifts for family and friends.
A year in review: DECC overhaul… welcome to BEIS
This year saw an end to the Department of Energy and Climate Change after it was scrapped by Prime Minister Theresa May.
Energy Voice’s top stories: First strike action in a generation begins
Energy Voice has delved into its archives to bring some of the top stories from 2016.
Life After Oil: Bob Keiller – You wanna be starting something
Since stepping down from the oil and gas industry last December I have been involved in lots of other business sectors. I have been mentoring some leaders of medium-sized businesses and working with several charities.
Opinion: The political masters of Holyrood have a contradictory stance on power generation
I am never quite clear why the government department that is now BEIS publish the latest breakdown of how power was generated to the grid a few days before Christmas, but it does mean there is less attention than there should be on what those changes show us.
Energy Voice’s top stories: BP creates 500 jobs on North Sea project
Energy Voice has delved into its archives from this year to bring you some of the top stories for 2016.
Shell signs agreement with Vitol to sell 20% stake in downstream assets
Oil major Shell has signed an agreement with Vitol Africa BV to sell its 20% shareholding in Vivo Energy for $250million.
Oil workers could be left stranded offshore as Storm Barbara hits flights
Around 100 oil workers face being stuck offshore over Christmas as Storm Barbara brings gale force winds.
Shell reduces production rates at Qatar plant after “unforeseen” maintenance
Oil major Shell said its Pearl gas-to-liquids (GTL) plant in Qatar is currently operating at a reduced rate of production due to unforeseen maintenance required on some or all of the plant's 18 gasifier units.
Life After Oil: How one oil worker spun his life around by becoming a pole dancer
An Aberdeen man who was made redundant from his decade long career in the oil and gas industry has spun his life back around by becoming a champion pole dancer.
Strike action to begin at Campos Basin over Petrobras pay deal
Strike action will begin today by staff at Petrobras in Brazil.
Blackstone Group said to be in talks with Energy Transfer Partners
Blackstone Group is in talks to buy a stake in assets owned by Energy Transfer Partners.
Peterson nets Engie marine services contract
Peterson has netted a contract with Engie for marine services.
Energy Voice’s top stories: FMC Technologies and Technip confirm merger
Energy Voice has delved into its archives to take a look at the top stories for 2016.
Unions call for total ban on Super Pumas offshore Norway
Unions in Norway have issued a joint statement calling for a ban on the country's use of Super Puma helicopters.
Life After Oil: From North Sea rigs to the supermarket
Last Christmas Kenneth Leggat was an offshore oil worker. This year the grandfather-of-one will be working in his local supermarket.
New CAA directives to come into effect after fatal helicopter crash
A new directive designed to improve the safety of offshore workers will come into force on January 1.
Top stories 2016: Last flight takes off from Murchison
Energy Voice has delved into its archives for this year to bring you some of the top stories from 2016.
Countdown begins for union and OCA to reach pay and conditions deal
Union members have gone into official dispute with employers in a move which could lead to a vote on industrial action.
Life After Oil: From two redundancies to the Post Office
Leaving the oil and gas industry had never been a consideration for Charis Gray until the most recent global downturn.
2016 Top Stories: Whatever you do, don’t tell GE’s chairman the oil price
Energy Voice has taken a look through this year's archives to bring you the top stories from 2016.