European stocks kick off 2024 with gains as oil companies climb
European stocks gained on the first day of trading in 2024, with energy shares leading the advance as crude oil prices rose amid increased tensions over the Red Sea.
Viaro acquires 15% interest in Bressay and EnQuest Producer FPSO
A subsidiary of Viaro Energy, RockRose UKCS 10, has picked up a 15% stake in the Bressay field and EnQuest Producer FPSO.
Shell extends job cuts as CEO seeks to trim costs
When asked by Energy Voice Shell could not confirm what role it would be cutting or where the cut jobs will be from.
RWE picks up Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone from Vattenfall
RWE is set to acquire the UK Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone portfolio, which represents a potential 4.2 gigawatt in production, from Vattenfall.
North Sea divers ‘Wish it could be Christmas everyday’
A group of North Sea divers are getting into the festive spirit by belting out Wizard's ‘I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday’ while in saturation.
Valaris splashes out $337m on new Drillships this Christmas
Valaris has given itself an early Christmas present with the gift of two drillships.
North Sea flights cancelled over high winds days before Xmas
Aberdeen has been issued a yellow wind warning today which is causing North Sea flights to be cancelled or delayed less than a week before Christmas.
Global Energy Group hits energy transition ‘watershed’ amid surging sales
Chairman Roy MacGregor looks back on a 'momentous' 12 months for the Inverness company.
Vattenfall and Vestas strike UK wind deal following CfD price overhaul
Vattenfall has signed a deal with Vestas for three UK wind projects following changes to the country's Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction round.
More detail ‘when time is right’ on Petrofac cash plans
Petrofac is considering sales on non-core parts of the business as part of its bid to improve cash flow.
Blood pressure and diabetes top causes of failed North Sea medicals
Offshore medevacs are meanwhile at their highest level in five years.
BP shortlists three internal candidates for CEO replacement
BP is said to be preferring internal candidates as it searches for its next chief executive, following Bernard Loony’s resignation amid scandal earlier in the year.
‘Disappointment’ as hundreds of North Sea firms fail to respond to D&I questions
Hundreds of North Sea energy firms have failed to respond to a key survey on their diversity and inclusion (D&I) practices, raising questions about their progress and commitment.
Harbour Energy expands Noble Intrepid contract for Judy field
The Noble Intrepid will spend three extra months at the Judy field following a brief stint in Aberdeen's south Harbour.
Video: Hill of Fare wind farm opponents launch NaeFare campaign
They claim construction work on proposed Royal Deeside development would cause 'chaos and distress'.
Aberdeen’s OSSO has ‘extraordinarily successful year’ seeing a 40% growth in headcount
The Aberdeen-based fluid temperature control and separation solutions firm, OSSO, has seen a 40% growth in headcount in 2024.
Number of offshore travellers down by 10,000 since 2019
Covid and new technology could be reducing the number of people travelling offshore in the UK North Sea.
Scotland is not on track to deliver Just Transition, Commission says
The Just Transition Commission claims that Scotland is not on track to deliver, and that “significant” further action is needed to support the workforce.
Peterhead Port bosses predict boom times ahead
Port of Peterhead bosses say energy transition has put the Blue Toon firmly on the map.
Shifting Netherlands debt ‘positive update’ for Kistos amid Shetland Gas Plant shutdown
Kistos (KIST.L) has paid its outstanding bond debt in the Netherlands, creating an opportunity for the firm to return more cash to shareholders, said an industry analyst.
BW Ideol floaters to be built at Port Talbot following ABP MoU
BW Ideol has teamed up with Associated British Ports in Port Talbot for floating foundation industrialisation for the Celtic Sea.
Offshore wind R&I programme to offer up to £300k per project
The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) backed offshore wind research and innovation (R&I) programme is set to launch an innovation call to help deliver projects.
North Sea firms relinquish swathes of licences to NSTA regulator
Almost 57% of licence awards from the 32nd round three years ago have now been handed back.
ROVOP founder named chairman of subsea tech firm HonuWorx
Steven Gray, founder and former chief executive of Aberdeen-based ROV firm ROVOP, has been named chairman of robotics company HonuWorx.
Innovation cements Aberdeen’s ‘pioneering energy legacy’
I recognise that drive for technological disruption and challenging accepted constraints in HonuWorx, writes Steven Gray.