CNOOC launches Wenchang 13-6 output
China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) has started production from its latest Wenchang development, in the country's Pearl River Mouth Basin.
SeaBird scoops $11million in Gulf of Guinea seismic
Oil and gas seismic firm SeaBird exploration has won a 3D survey deal in Gulf of Guinea, West Africa, worth approximately $11million.
Sureclean focuses cash on cameras
Ross-shire firm Sureclean is investing £3million in its equipment fleet to support domestic and international operations.
ONS: ACE Winches unveils new technology
ACE Winches has launched its latest technology - Reel Drive Systems (RDS) - at this year’s ONS.
Warning on independence oil revenue
An independent Scotland faces a basic income tax rate of 30% or 5% cuts to public spending across the board when new oil and gas estimates from one of the industry’s most respected figures are taken into account, according to Treasury Chief Secretary Danny Alexander.
Opinion: Why are employees the first to go?
The workflow in most businesses, including energy, is subject to seasonal fluctuations. But layoffs and pay cuts should always be the last resort for employers when they need to cut costs.
EDF Energy to pay out millions
EDF Energy is the latest of the Big Six energy companies to pay out millions after an investigation by watchdog Ofgem found it had breached complaint handling rules.
Les Linklater: One year on
I’m writing this column with a painful and poignant date at the forefront of my thoughts.
Scottish Independence: Danny Alexander writes exclusively for Energy Voice
Yesterday we discovered a massive black hole in Alex Salmond’s economic case for independence. Sir Ian Wood, one of the world’s foremost oil industry experts, issued a clear warning about the Scottish Government’s projections for North Sea oil extraction. He said that their prediction that 24 billion barrels of oil still remain to be extracted from the North Sea is between 45% and 60% too high. His view is that the correct figure is between 15 and 16.5 billion barrels remaining.
Scottish Independence: Sir Ian Wood in his own words
Following comments I made in an interview requested with Energy Voice, I find myself reluctantly drawn into the public debate on Scottish Independence, despite my lifelong resolve to avoid politics.
Costain scoops £12million Premier deal
Engineering group Costain Upstream has secured a contract extension with Premier Oil worth £12million.
Calecore sets sail in name of energy friendship
The start of a Norwegian energy conference has been marked with a Friendship Sail between the twinned cities of Aberdeen and Stavanger.
Oil boss speaks to ‘angels’
The co-founder of an Aberdeenshire oil and gas engineering business will be the keynote speaker at an event uniting female business ‘angels’ with start-up companies.
Norwegians acquire Derrick Offshore
Aberdeen-based Derrick Offshore is being acquired by Pareto JGO Shipbrokers.
XPD8 scoops £2.25million global contracts
Asset integrity management specialist XPD8 Solutions secured more than £2.25million in contract wins for work in the North Sea and Malaysia.
Wind provides 22% of power
Wind power has generated a new record high of 22% of the UK“s electricity over a 24-hour period, industry body RenewableUK said.
Ineos buys shale gas licence stake
Petrochemical company Ineos has bought a majority share in a licence for shale gas exploration and development in Scotland.
Opinion: Condoms – the forgotten PPE?
Those who work abroad, for the oil industry or other business sectors, have always been encouraged to ensure they look after their health. It is considered essential to have all the necessary vaccines, perhaps take a course of malaria tablets, avoid drinking the tap water, use sunscreen and keep hydrated. Workers are expected to protect themselves from harm by using personal protective equipment, and safety messages surround us all in our everyday working lives.
Ewing objects to fracking change
e Scottish Government is to oppose controversial plans that would remove the right of people to object to fracking companies drilling below their homes.
Government accused of using “misleading” information regarding fracking
The Government has been accused of using “misleading” information in a public consultation over new under-house fracking plans.
RMEC confirms two senior appointments
RMEC has made two senior appointments.
Protesters set up anti-frack camp
An anti-fracking protest camp has been set up near to a proposed exploration site for shale gas in Lancashire.
Ferguson Group sales up after investment
Offshore rentals firm Ferguson Group saw its £15million investment in the business translate into sales and profits last year.
Video: Jeremy Cresswell tests helicopter breathing systems
As part of Energy Voice’s series examining the monumental transformation the offshore helicopter industry is undergoing, The Press and Journal’s energy editor Jeremy Cresswell took a dive to give his own verdict.
Aberdeen SME secures contracts with industry heavyweights
Zenith Energy has landed contracts with Tullow Oil and Total E&P.