Inquiry into renewables holdups
Energy Secretary Ed Davey said yesterday that he would launch a steering group to investigate why renewable-energy projects in Scotland's western and northern isles were being held up.
Tapping into overseas oil and gas
More than 60 people gathered in Aberdeen yesterday to discuss international opportunities for north-east oil and gas firms.
£9.6bn Nexen sale review extended
The Canadian government has given itself more time to consider Chinese state-owned CNOOC's proposed takeover of Nexen.
Plexus lands deal in Norway
Aberdeen oil and gas firm Plexus Holdings says it has signed a £1million contract with a new client in Norway.
Offshore windfarm wins for firm
Aberdeenshire energy service business ROVOP said yesterday it had won a string of contracts worth a combined £7million.
MEPs reject EC oil safety regime bid
A Brussels bid to seize control of the safety regime for the North Sea's oil and gas industry has been rejected by MEPs.
Focus on new subsea technology
Nearly 200 oil and gas leaders visited the Aberdeen base of Aker Solutions yesterday to learn more about its new technology.
MEPs to rule on safety rules
Controversial plans for EU-wide safety rules for the oil and gas industry will go before members of the European Parliament today.
Sectors can help to re-energise economy
Scotland's oil and gas and tourism businesses can help lead the UK's economic recovery, according to a senior director of the Bank of England.
Windfarms work plea
A windfarm developer behind several proposed schemes in the Highlands has urged north companies to bid for work on its projects.
Amec chief quits board in shake-up
Amec announced yesterday that one of its Aberdeen-based senior directors had left the business.
Profits target on track, says Wood Group
Wood Group said yesterday it was on track to increase profits by more than 15% this year, thanks to worldwide growth across its divisions.
Sodexo achieves safety record
Outsourcing firm Sodexo said yesterday one of its Scottish divisions had gone 7million man-hours without a serious incident.
Firm rejects ‘scantily-clad’ advert claims
The oil and gas industry rejected claims it is turning women away from the sector in a row over campaigns featuring "scantily-clad women in hard hats".
Piper 25 event
Industry body Oil & Gas UK has called for papers to be presented at its offshore safety conference, which will be held next summer to mark the 25th anniversary of the Piper Alpha disaster. The three-day Piper 25 event will be held at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre from June 18, and OGUK has encouraged industry leaders to contribute ideas for issues which could be considered at the event. The deadline for papers is Friday, November 30.
Apache’s record output
Operator Apache said yesterday it was producing a record 800,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day. It said resumption of operations in the North Sea after platform maintenance and in the Gulf of Mexico after Hurricane Isaac had led to the new high
Insight into energy sector
More than 300 pupils from across the north-east gathered yesterday to find out about the range of careers in the oil and gas industry.
First Reserve sells Acteon to rival firm
Oil and gas services business Acteon has been sold by one private equity firm to another in a deal thought to be worth up to £405million.
Oil explorer reports losses
North-east oil explorer Eland Oil and Gas reported losses in its first set of interim accounts as a listed company.
Viking chief joins at a ‘significant time’
The head of Aberdeen-based BIS Salamis has left the industrial services provider to join offshore support specialist Viking SeaTech.
Success stories wanted for OAAs
Organisations and individuals in the energy industry have been encouraged to share their success stories and enter the annual Offshore Achievement Awards (OAAs).
Safety in spotlight
Trade body Oil & Gas UK will host a breakfast briefing tomorrow to discuss the work of Step Change in Safety, the organisation set up to improve safety in offshore operations.
SeaEnergy confident of growth despite wider deficit
North-east energy service firm SeaEnergy said yesterday it was confident of growth in the coming months despite widening losses.
Oil and gas award finalists revealed
Firms and workers from across the oil and gas sector are vying for annual industry awards.
Archer signs another big deal
Oilfield service business Archer has signed a second major North Sea deal in the space of two days.