Shetland oil fields spark boom time at Lerwick Harbour
A Shetland port has reported a 26% increase in business due to booming oil and gas activity around the islands.
New offshore energy project could revitalise Scottish fishing fleet
Scotland’s struggling fishing fleet could be given a new lease of life servicing offshore wind turbines around the country.
Rising order book underlines Kentz attraction
Half-year results from Kentz have revealed why interest in the engineering firm is soaring; it has orders worth £1.8billion on its books.
Wood Group ramps up Aberdeen GTS capabilities
Wood Group GTS has expanded its Aberdeen maintenance capabilities.
Oil and gas air link between Aberdeen and Kristiansund restored after five years
Air links to a Norweigian oil city lost when a north-east airline collapsed will resume today.
Step Change in Safety urges offshore workers to not ‘sit in silence’ over flight fears
A North Sea safety boss has told workers not to “sit in silence” if they have fears about flying offshore.
Total boss says helicopter grounding could shut down North Sea platforms
Exclusive: Work may have to stop on some North Sea platforms following the latest helicopter tragedy, according to a leading UK oil boss.
“Huge step” for windfarms as Government backs new system to avoid radar interference
The UK Government has backed new technology that stops windfarms interfering with crucial radar systems – a development is being hailed as a “huge step” for renewable energy.
Amec target Kentz names price of takeover
Top shareholders at an engineering group subject to a takeover bid by one of the North Sea's biggest firms named their price last night.
Macondo claims deadline could be extended to 2015
Oil giant BP is facing more financial woe over its Gulf of Mexico oil spill as the deadline for people to make compensation claims against the firm looks set to be extended.
Costain hails surge in orders as it eyes bigger North Sea role
A raft of new contracts worth more than £900million helped infrastructure group Costain to notch up a record half-year order book despite tough construction markets.
New concerns over death probe FPSO
Exclusive: Fresh safety concerns have been raised about a North Sea vessel at the centre of a death probe in 2007.
Oil and Gas UK 2013 report: Output forecast to pick up this year
Oil and Gas UK predicts that North Sea exploration will pick up this year; with 37 exploration wells planned.
Oil and Gas UK 2013 report: North Sea set for record £13.5bn investment in 2013
Investment in the North Sea will reach a record £13.5billion this year according to a new report; keeping more than 450,000 jobs in the UK
Wood Group eyes UK shale gas ‘opportunity’ after US success
Wood Group enjoyed a jump in profits during the first half of the year after cashing in on the shale-gas boom in America.
Global trouble spots leading to ‘perfect storm’ in oil market
Brent crude is continuing to trade above $110 a barrel amid continuing unrest in the Middle East, and there are now fears tensions between the west and Iran could inflate it further.
Windfarm operator Greencoat looking to north Scotland for projects
A major new UK windfarm operator is on the hunt for projects in the north and north-east after raising £260million from investors.
Plans for new EnQuest HQ backed
Plans to build new North Sea headquarters for EnQuest have been backed by council planners.
Drilling revolution predicted as Aberdeen leads innovation in new technique for marginal fields
Exclusive: Aberdeen is to lead a drilling revolution which could save oil companies billions of pounds and turn marginal North Sea fields into money-spinners.
Ex-military personnel redeployed in North Sea
Specialist equipment being used by the Army in warzones is to be deployed in the oil and gas industry.
Oil majors begin Egypt pullout as violence escalates
Major oil companies were pulling staff out of Egypt as the death toll from clashes between police and supporters of the country's ousted president exceeded 600 last night.
Giant windfarm battery being tested in Orkney
A huge battery has been installed in Orkney to keep the lights on when there is not enough wind to blow Scottish turbines.
Clydesdale Bank nearly pushed us over edge, says Caledyne
Exclusive: North Sea engineering firm Caledyne has been pushed to the brink of liquidation after its bank pulled the plug on more than £1million worth of loans.
Watchdog wants probe into green subsidies on energy bills
The National Audit Office (NAO) is being urged to launch a full-scale investigation into whether households are being ripped-off by rising green levies on their energy bills.
Hounsome adds experience to Flexlife after appointment
Subsea pipe specialist Flexlife has appointed a new director.