North Sea billionaire stalwart steps down from Wood Foundation
Sir Ian Wood has stepped down as chairman of his namesake charity after nearly two decades at the helm.
Over 70% of Scots champion UK oil and gas as majority back clean power plans
The latest in a series of polls gauging opinion on the UK energy sector has found that the vast majority of locals yet again support domestic North Sea oil and gas production.
Scottish wind farms forge ahead as surveys wrap up
As attention turns to Glasgow’s offshore wind conference, developers behind ScotWind project Ossian and INTOG development Salamander have announced some survey completion milestones.
EnQuest picks up Harbour Energy Vietnam assets in $84 million deal
Aberdeen-based EnQuest (LON: ENQ) has acquired Harbour Energy's (LON: HBR) Vietnam business as part of a $84 million deal to "grow its international operating footprint".
Aberdeen tech seeks to pump millions of barrels of North Sea oil from shut-in wells
A patented tool that cleans blocks out of subsea pipes could clear the way for the production of tens of millions of barrels of North Sea oil and gas.
Prepare your global energy workforce for the second Trump administration
As President Trump embarks on his second term, leaders in the global energy sector are examining how potential shifts in immigration policy might impact their workforce and operations.
Triton return to production results in ‘promising’ year for Serica
Serica (AIM: SQZ) has forecast a "promising" year as the Triton FPSO has resumed production following reports of a "disappointing" end to 2024.
Wood lands ‘big win’ contact with Esso Australia
Aberdeen’s Wood (LON:WG) has landed a second contract with Esso Australia, a move that it claims will create 250 jobs.
Over half of Aberdeen businesses say profits will drop in 2025
As businesses contend with rising bills, difficulties with recruitment and dwindling orders, 51% of Aberdeen firms project reduced profits in 2025.
Union campaign to save oil worker jobs receives backing from over 70 politicians
The full list of MPs and MSPs that have backed Unite the Union's 'No Ban Without a Plan' campaign revealed. Is your representative on the list?
BP job cuts: ‘They’ll be losing a lot of very good people’
BP’s confirmation that it will be cutting 7,700 jobs has served as a “hammer blow to the north-east" of Scotland, one politician said in response to the news, as industry observers weigh in with their reactions.
BP to slash nearly 8,000 jobs as it looks to cut costs
London-listed supermajor BP (LON:BP) has confirmed plans to cut 8,000 jobs as it continues its plans to “simplify and focus” the company.
Firms struggle to hire as nuclear workforce exceeds oil and gas figures
Nuclear has outstripped oil and gas as the UK’s largest sector in the engineering construction industry as 71% of employers experience recruitment challenges.
Hunting’s 200 UK jobs face restructure risk as it rethinks EMEA activities
Hunting (LON:HTG), the oil and gas supplier, has announced it will undergo a restructuring that threatens the jobs of 200 people across the UK.
EVOL: Welcome to the 2025 rollercoaster
The Energy Voice Out Loud team of Erikka Askeland, Mathew Perry and Ryan Duff welcome the new year in the first recording of this popular podcast series in 2025.
Shell finds ‘suspected unexploded ordnance’ at Shetland gas pipeline
Shell has found what it suspects could be unexploded ordnance around 50 miles off the east coast of Shetland, near a pipeline that runs from the Brent platforms to the St Fergus Gas Terminal near Peterhead.
Flood of tributes to Bill Petrie, Balmedie oil and gas ‘legend’
As compassionate as he was tough, Bill Petrie was described as a father figure by those who knew him in the industry.
Morson Group acquires Manchester engineering firm Orange Solutions
Morson Group has expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of Orange Solutions, a Manchester-based safety and control systems engineering firm.
Former Lloyds Register consultants find success in Cyprus
A firm set up by former members of the Lloyds Register upstream consulting team has landed a contract with the Cyprus state-backed oil and gas management firm.
Aberdeen’s ASCO wins £70m contract with Aker BP in Norway
Aberdeen-headquartered ASCO has been awarded a £70 million contract by Aker BP for work across its Norwegian operations.
Scottish Government counters Kintore to Tealing power line criticism
Shadow energy secretary Douglas Lumsden claims Scottish ministers have failed to meet with concerned citizens regarding the proposed Kintore to Tealing power line.
Dutch and Norwegians cashing in on wind and cable ship boom
2024 ended on a high at Concordia Damen, with the Dutch shipbuilding group reaching the roughly halfway stage in the design, build and delivery of two 550ft (167.5m) roll–on–roll–off wind turbine systems carriers for fellow Dutch company Amasus, with delivery of the first sister expected later this year (2025).
Wood offloads stake in Ethos Energy to US private equity firm
Wood completes $138m deal to offload its controlling stake in Aberdeen’s Ethos Energy after “disappointing” third quarter.
Power Moves: Kistos appoints CFO as Jersey board member retires
To close out 2024 Kistos (LON: KIST) announced that its deputy chief financial officer, James Thomson, had become the firm's CFO as of 1 January.
‘Cockpit warning’ forces Bristow helicopter to make emergency landing
A Bristow helicopter was forced to make an emergency landing at Aberdeen Airport as the region was hit by snowfall and a yellow weather warning.