Clooney to adapt film about North Sea oil pioneers
Pioneering divers who built the foundations of the North Sea oil and gas industry are to have their incredible story turned into a Hollywood movie – thanks to George Clooney.
Council takes charge of controversial Scots windfarm project
Aberdeen City Council has taken over the running of the controversial windfarm project which bunkered Donald Trump’s golf resort.
Safety probe launched after sprinkler scare during North Sea platform blaze
Exclusive: A North Sea oil company is at the centre of a major offshore safety investigation after a fire put more than 100 workers at risk of an explosion on the Tiffany platform.
Maven snaps up seventh new oil firm to bring industry investment to £30m
An Aberdeen private equity firm has bought into another oil services company – its seventh in just nine months.
Underwater Centre takes plunge with new training course
The first commercial diver training course in the use of Enriched Air Nitrox has been launched by the Fort William-based subsea training and trials facility, the Underwater Centre.
Pay jump for Wood Group boss as US shale market drives growth
Wood Group boss Bob Keiller has seen his overall pay rise by more than 50% following his promotion.
Nessco founder joins ISN Solutions
One of the north-east’s leading entrepreneurs has joined the board of an IT firm following a multimillion pound investment.
Yes vote “would put industry at risk” claims Amec boss
The boss of one of the North Sea’s biggest engineering companies has urged Scots voters to reject independence.
North Sea firms expanding despite crisis, survey finds
Nearly 40,000 jobs could be created in the North Sea over the next two years, according to the Bank of Scotland.
North Sea oil industry warned to cut costs or risk ‘early sunset’
The North Sea oil and gas industry needs to “significantly” reduce costs by billions of pounds to remain competitive, a new report warns today.
Crude edges towards all-time high on back of Ukraine crisis
Oil prices are edging towards a 2014 high as tensions continue to mount between Russia and the West.
Energy Ball 2014 shaping up to be best yet
An unforgettable night will be signed, sealed and delivered at the Press and Journal Energy Ball this year after Soul Legends were confirmed as the headline act.
Energy minister urges rethink over bareboat tax move
Scottish Energy Minister Fergus Ewing has made an 11th-hour plea to Westminster over a fresh tax raid on the North Sea.
New weatherman to provide North Sea forecasts
The North Sea is to get its own weatherman, it has emerged.
Petrofac boss sees bonus cut by quarter after safety targets missed
Exclusive: The boss of a North Sea oil services giant has seen his bonus cut by a quarter of a million pounds following the deaths of three workers.
Wood: Oil industry needs a super-hero to lead new industry regulator
Sir Ian Wood has told oil bosses that the industry needs a “superman” to come forward and lead the new regulator which will govern the North Sea.
Bibby begins work for Maersk
Bibby Offshore has started work on a multimillion-pound contract with Maersk.
Shetland oil hub set for new airport terminal
The operator of the north’s airports is to unveil multimillion-pound plans to build a new terminal at Sumburgh Airport in Shetland.
Government rejects call for North Sea national insurance delay
Industry calls for a delay in the imposition of a 13.8% national insurance rate for North Sea workers has been rejected by the UK Government, according to KPMG in Aberdeen.
Drilling firms ‘ready to abandon North Sea’ over bareboat tax row
Offshore drilling firms are ready to turn their backs on Aberdeen after George Osborne’s new tax raid on the oil and gas industry.
Budget 2014: Osborne accused of ignoring Wood plan
George Osborne has ordered a full review of North Sea taxes – but he will still press ahead with a £1billion raid on the oil and gas industry.
Ecosse enjoys 72% revenue boost
Subsea engineering specialist Ecosse Subsea Systems has posted a 72% increase in revenue and a £1million profit in its latest published accounts.
ATR lands £40m North Sea deal with Wood Group
Aberdeen’s ATR Group has won a North Sea contract worth nearly £40million.
Alkane opens talks over UK shale link-ups
London-listed Alkane Energy is in talks with several companies in the shale gas industry about taking a partnership share in its British onshore concessions likely to contain sizeable shale gas resources.
Oil tycoon clinches Global Integrated Services deal
Multimillionaire Ian Suttie has confirmed his acquisition of an Aberdeen oil services firm.