Fort centre trains first Angolan specialist divers
A Fort William subsea diver-training school and equipment-trial centre will play a key role in the development of Angola's oil and gas industry in the coming years.
Energy giant starts work on relief well to stem gas leak
Total has started operations to stem the gas leak at its stricken Elgin platform in the North Sea.
Testing: Gas leak has not contaminated surrounding area
The gas leak at the Elgin platform has not contaminated the surrounding area, according to test results. Scientists at the Marine Scotland laboratory in Aberdeen carried out chemical tests of water and sediment collected two miles from the platform.
Praise for ‘very best of the best’
Oil and gas workers were celebrating yesterday at a ceremony in Aberdeen recognising leaders in health-and-safety practice.
Counting cost of gas loss
The leak on the Elgin platform could lead to the loss of enough gas to heat all the homes in Aberdeen for nearly a decade, new figures have revealed.
Interest in Brinker assets – liquidator
Several firms have shown an interest in the assets of collapsed energy service business Brinker Technology, the company's liquidator said yesterday.
Renewables event ‘set to be bigger and better’
An annual renewable-energy conference is expected to be bigger and better when it returns to Aberdeen next month.
North-east firm brings experience on board
North-east oilfield service firm STATS Group said yesterday it had appointed two experienced directors as part of international expansion plans.
Total steps up efforts to seal leaking well
Total said yesterday it had sent another team out to the stricken Elgin platform as part of its preparations to plug the gas leak.
Trump steps up opposition
American businessman Donald Trump has stepped up his campaign againsta proposal to develop an offshore windfarm near Aberdeen.
Sector ‘key role model’
The chairman of development agency Scottish Enterprise (SE) said yesterday businesses across the country could learn from the north-east oil and gas sector.
Shareholders oust North Sea oil firm’s boss
The chief executive of North Sea oil firm Lochard Energy has been voted out by shareholders.
Millions in tax leaking away with gas each day
The UK Government is losing around £2.5million per day in tax revenues because of the gas leak on Total's stricken Elgin platform, according to an analyst.
A good day for SeaHold Geoships
North-east firm SeaHold Geoships said yesterday it had added a second vessel to its fleet to meet an expected rise in demand in the North Sea.
EU plan impact ‘poses risk’
European Union plans to take regulatory control of the North Sea industry would be more damaging to oil and gas operators than a spill, according to analysts.
Moray firm snaps up rival
Moray manufacturer Forsyths said yesterday it had bought smaller Elgin-based rival Northern Fabricators.
Service firm scoops 13th BSC award
Sodexo said yesterday it had received its 13th consecutive British Safety Council (BSC) International Award.
Wilton wins Danish deal with Subsea 7
Wilton Engineering Services said yesterday it had won a multimillion-pound contract with Subsea 7.
Mead: £20m scheme great opportunity for north
A £20million fund aimed at developing marine energy technology in UK waters has been hailed as great opportunity for the north of Scotland.
Twin-blade turbines to be tested in Scottish waters
Wind turbines which are expected to cost much less to maintain than traditional designs will be tested in Scottish waters.
Rothes biomass plant still on track, says Helius
Helius Energy said its Rothes biomass processing plant was still on track and revealed yesterday it had moved into the black. The renewable-energy firm is developing the Moray project as part of a joint venture with the Combination of Rothes Distillers (CoRDe) group and said it was on schedule to start operations in the second half of this year.
Parkmead set to drill first well within weeks
Fledgling oil and gas independent Parkmead Group will drill its first well in the North Sea within weeks.
Crew at Gulf spill called in
A US company which helped tackle the Gulf of Mexico oil spill has been called in to help avert disaster at the Elgin platform.
New boss at Senergy
Aberdeen-based energy-service company Senergy says it has appointed Alasdair Buchanan as chief operating officer.
Energy news in brief
£100m-plus win for firm in North Sea