ONS: North Sea issues to be examined at this year’s ONS
Crucial issues affecting the North Sea will be examined at this year's ONS.
ONS: NOV Elmar leaves Stavanger
NOV Elmar has left Stavanger to accommodate growing staff numbers.
ONS: Swire takes its cue from the military
Swire Oilfield Services has roped in the expertise of military logistics professionals and the retail sector to create a sophisticated tracking device aimed at alleviating the issues of a stretched supply chain.
ONS: Expro makes $40m investment in new Norwegian base
Expro has announced a $40million investment into a new Norwegian base.
Hunting Energy Services makes senior appointment
Hunting Energy Services has appointed a new regional manager for Norway as it shifts its focus to the Scandinavian market.
Gordon Brown joins the Scottish Independence oil debate
Former prime minister Gordon Brown has urged Scots to “think twice” before backing independence as he issued a stark warning that oil cash would only pay for a “fraction” of public services if the country left the UK.
Sinopec records profits boost
Sinopec has recorded a 7.5% profit increase for the first half of the year.
More Scottish Independence highlights: Sir Ian Wood on the likelihood of an oil fund and more
This week Energy Voice exclusively sat down with Sir Ian Wood when the industry veteran broke his silence regarding the monumental September 18 vote for the first time ever. Here is a round-up of some additional highlights from the exclusive interview, where he discusses the likelihood of an oil fund, the role of decommissioning and the future of onshore exploration.
Memorial Video: One year on – the industry remembers its own
On August 23 last year four people died when a CHC-operated Super Puma L2 plunged into the sea two miles from Sumburgh Airport.
Scottish Independence: Yes vote ‘gives oil wealth chance’
Independence would give Scotland a second chance to harness its oil wealth for the “benefit of the nation”, a Scottish Government report has claimed.
Deep Offshore Technology Conference confirms keynote speaker
Chevron Upstream Europe’s managing director Craig May will anchor Aberdeen’s first Deep Offshore Technology Conference (DOT) as keynote speaker.
Maersk Training makes senior appointment
Maersk Training has appointed a new general manager in Aberdeen.
Costain confirms record order book
Engineering contractor Costain has announced a record order book after securing work on a series of major infrastructure project.
Exclusive: Scottish independence – Sir Ian Wood breaks his silence
A leading light of the energy industry today revealed he fears for Scotland's future if it votes for independence and warned it would have just 15 years left before depleting North Sea oil reserves began to hit jobs and the economy.
Aiken Group launches new business stream
Aitken Group has launched a new business stream Aiken Burke.
Robust North Sea operations boost Wood Group results
Robust North Sea operations and a booming US shale market were credited for Wood Group’s revenue uplift.
New SPE Caspian conference aims to tackle exploration challenges
A new Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) conference aims to tackle the exploration and production challenges in the Caspian region.
Fracking protesters super-glued to Defra doors
Anti-fracking protesters have super-glued themselves to the doors at the main entrance of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), campaigners have said.
Oil industry to join fight against HIV as more workers become infected
A call was today made for oil and gas companies to play a more active role in the fight against HIV.
Hungary and Slovakia call on EU to relax Russia sanctions
Hungary and Slovakia have joined forces to call on the European Union to relax its sanctions against Russia.
‘Oil revenue should be used to fight hunger in South Sudan’
New fighting has broken out in South Sudan, forcing aid workers to take cover in a city where more than 40,000 civilians are huddled in a UN base, an aid group has said.
Part of Shell’s major FLNG sets sail
The largest piece of turret for Shell’s Prelude Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) facility has set sale.
President Energy completes farm-in
dent Energy has successfully farmed into the Hernandarias Block in Paraguay.
Noreco’s production boost helps firm make revenue gains
Norwegian Energy Company ASA (Noreco) recorded a boost in production and revenue after experiencing a lift in production.
Shell shifts assets for a billion dollar price tag
Shell has sold two of its assets in two bumper deals.