24th Oil and Gas survey report makes grim reading for North Sea
Oil and gas operators have seen a 15% reduction in their UK-based headcount over the past 12 months – and they expect a further decline of 17% in the year ahead.
Wood Group considers revisions to Shell contract proposals
Wood Group has said it is considering revisions to the terms and conditions proposed for employees working on Shell platforms in the North Sea.
OPEC strategy “working” as oil nears $50 on demand
OPEC’s strategy to defend market share over prices is working as oil approaches $50 a barrel amid rising demand and declining output from producers including U.S. shale companies, Kuwait’s acting oil minister said.
Fracking ban calls issued as Keith Brown takes on Scottish energy portfolio
Fracking opponents have welcomed Fergus Ewing’s removal from the Scotland Government’s energy brief and called on his successor Keith Brown to ban the divisive gas extraction technology.
Fergus Ewing removed from energy brief in Scottish cabinet reshuffle
Nicola Sturgeon has unveiled her new Cabinet in a reshuffle which has removed Fergus Ewing from his energy role.
Total boss says French shale import ban may be unworkable
Total boss Patrick Pouyanne said plans to ban imports of US shale gas to France may be unworkable.
Nigeria unions divided on strike to protest fuel price rise
A general strike called in Nigeria to protest against higher fuel prices drew only partial compliance after the main unions failed to take a common stand following talks with the government and an injunction imposed by an industrial court.
Statoil eyes Barents opportunities following 23rd licensing round
Statoil will look to open up new acreage in the southern Barents sea after it was awarded five licences from the Norway's Petroleum and Energy ministry in its 23rd licensing round.
Low carbon economy sustains 238,500 jobs across UK
The low carbon economy is worth £46.2 billion and sustains 238,500 jobs, official figures show.
North Sea helicopter crash: Statoil launches independent investigation into disaster
Statoil has said it is ready to begin its own investigation into the North Sea helicopter crash that killed 13 people.
GC Rieber secures Black Sea hire for Polar Marquis
Norwegian shipping firm GC Rieber has secured a 45-day contract for its Polar Marquis vessel in the Black Sea.
Decom Offshore 2016: North Sea decommissioning worth $100billion, double original estimates, says top boss
Scotland has the opportunity to be at the heart of a $100billion decommissioning industry, more than double the value previously estimated, according to the chairman of the industry body Decom North Sea.
Video: Aberdeen Harbour Board’s latest fly-through of Nigg extension
Aberdeen Harbour Board has released the latest animation illustrating the proposed new harbour extension at Nigg Bay.
Lingering US sanctions dissuading businesses entering Iran according to survey
The greatest concern for businesses looking to enter Iran is the remaining US sanctions, and its effect on the ability to raise finance according to research.
Shell concludes skimming operations at scene of Gulf oil spil
Shell and the US Coast Guard have agreed to conclude skimming operations in their joint response to oil spill at the Glider field in the Gulf of Mexico.
NDT Global opens new office in Aberdeen as part of expansion plans
Pipeline inspection specialist NDT Global has opened a new office in Aberdeen, bucking the trend during the prolonged oil and gas downturn.
BP’s $520million Fair Fund now accepting Macando spill claims
BP's $525million Fair Fund is now open for claims from those affected by the Macondo oil spill disaster in 2010.
Empyrean working with IRS over US tax hold up
Empyrean said it intends to proceed with a return to shareholders as soon as the US taxation situation can be confirmed.
Conservationists attack UK burning of wood from US forests
Wood from forests “teeming with wildlife” in the US is being burned for electricity in the UK, conservationists have claimed.
Scottish firm using Internet of Things to boost energy efficiency
A Scottish internet of things company is taking part in a £900,000 research and development project to develop breakthrough technology in the energy efficiency market.
Tech Tuesday: University uses isotopes to date oil spills
Scientists are using radioactive isotopes to offer a geological snapshot of the past and help oil companies track gas and wastewater spills from fracking operations.
Sub $50: Laid off oil worker taking his job search to the streets
Visitors to OTC in Houston earlier this month may well have caught the incongruous sight of a well dressed man touting a placard on a busy street corner that read: Hiring? Take my resume.
Chevron looks to lay off another 800 staff
Chevron plans to lay off 800 staff this year in Thailand as it looks to cut $500 million in costs at the Thai business to weather the fall in global oil prices, the company said.
Rescued diver recounts ordeal at SUT event
A diver who survived being trapped 90 metres below the surface of the North Sea without gas to breathe will recount his terrifying ordeal at a special event in Aberdeen.
North Sea helicopter declares emergency landing
An offshore helicopter heading to Aberdeen carrying 18 people was forced to make an emergency landing today.