Opinion: The unwanted gift
Overcoming a challenge without tapping into the knowledge and information that already exists within a culture or community is one of the oldest human follies.
Special forces sent to protect Libya’s petrol stations
Libya is set to deploy special forces to protect the petrol stations in the country’s capital as it struggles to meet the motorists’ demand.
Community unveils £2.6m solar project plans
A community energy project is transforming an old gravel pit site into a solar farm to power nearly 600 local homes.
Russia cuts off gas to Ukraine
Russia is to cut off gas supplies to Ukraine as a payment deadline passed and negotiators failed to reach a deal on prices and unpaid bills.
Gulf Keystone makes director switch
Gulf Keystone Petroleum confirmed finance director Ewen Ainsworth will leave the firm “to pursue other interests” after six years of service.
Subsea 7 lands $50million contract
Subsea 7 has been awarded a $50million contract in the Gulf of Mexico.
FAR looks for partner in Kenya amid drilling spike
FAR confirmed it was on the hunt to secure a partner for its drilling operations in Kenya as work picks up in the region.
SgurrControl launches new wind reliability project
SgurrControl has launched a new offshore wind reliability project.
Opinion: ‘When a corner office isn’t enough it’s time to rethink your strategy’
In the energy world, the battle to win and keep the best workers is well and truly underway. New job vacancies appear every day, the number of skilled workers is declining and in their desperation to recruit the brightest and best talent, companies offer fat pay cheques, bumper benefits and the opportunity to travel to far-flung locations. And in order to stop employees from succumbing to external temptations, employers offer even more: more zeros on a pay cheque, a corner office, the promise of promotion, luxury business travel – the list goes on.
Ukraine rejects Russia’s gas offer
Ukraine has rejected Russia’s offer of a discount for gas shipments, which president Vladimir Putin touted as a “partnership deal”.
New kit to tackle oil spills tested
New equipment to clean up oil spills in the UK will operate five times faster than previous responses, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) said.
Salmond heralds strong ‘oil future’
Scotland’s oil industry can look forward to “a strong and stable future in an independent Scotland”, First Minister Alex Salmond will say today.
President buys extra Paraguay stakes
South-America focused President Energy has taken over an additional 5% stake in the Pirity Concession in Paraguay via an acquisition of a concession shareholder.
Davey: Lights will stay on throughout the World Cup
Television screens would stay on despite a record power surge predicted in the unlikely event Steven Gerrard lifts the World Cup this summer, Ed Davey said.
Glacier invests £1million in Fife facility
Glacier Energy Services is investing £1million in a warehouse in Fife to support the ongoing growth in the energy sector.
Viking secures £33million in Asia Pacific contracts
Viking SeaTech has secured contracts worth £33million in the Asia Pacific region.
Opinion: Malaysia the next subsea frontier
This week will see 11 Scottish oil and gas firms visit Subsea Asia 2014 (June 11 – 13) to explore opportunities in the rapidly emerging subsea sector. Malaysia has long been one of Asia’s most important oil and gas hubs since oil was first discovered off the coast of Sarawak in 1910. However, much of the exploration and production activity has occurred in shallow waters.
Petrofac staff forced to abandon offices in Tunisia
Petrofac staff in Tunisia were forced to abandon their offices after two incidents in just as many weeks.
Storing up trouble: CCS and a stop-go government
Extracting and using fossil fuels is fundamentally embedded in industrial society. But carbon dioxide emissions from these cause climate change, sea level rise and ocean acidification.
Petraco loans Urals Energy millions
Urals Energy has entered into a short-term loan agreement with Petraco.
Statoil’s Snorre B platform resumes full production
Statoil has resumed full production of its Snorre B platform after it was shut down following a leak.
Opinion: Oil companies already paying more than enough
The release of Sir Ian Wood’s report in February marked a seminal moment in the history of the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS).
Oil and gas industry is used to change, says Aberdeen expert
The headline finding of today’s survey is that the Scottish independence referendum is impacting on the plans and investment proposals of 45% of firms in the oil and gas sector.
New Infrastructure Bill faces strong backlash
The government is risking the ire of environmental campaigners and its own supporters with changes to laws to make it easier to frack under people’s homes. A new Infrastructure Bill could include measures to change the law so that companies would not need permission from homeowners to drill under houses and land for shale oil and gas.
Blaze at Dutch Shell chemical plant smothered
A major fire broke out at a chemical plant operated by oil giant Royal Dutch Shell near the Netherlands port city of Rotterdam.