Aberdeen hosts first ever fully remote offshore wind ROV inspection
The world’s first fully remote inspection of offshore wind farm assets has been carried out by Fugro at the Aberdeen offshore wind farm.
Pierce – done. Here’s the other North Sea projects set to begin production in 2023
Shell (LON:SHEL) recently restarted operations at the Pierce field in the UK Central North Sea, following this we looked at the other projects that are set to come online this year.
Mental Health in Energy: Answering the industry’s ‘rallying cry’
It's not every day, or any old occasion, that sees me happily bundle myself up the A90 to Aberdeen at 6 am on a cold, periodically snowy, morning in April.
New industry-led charter seeks to tackle mental health challenges for offshore workforce
It follows an IADC study which found 40% of offshore workers had experienced suicidal thoughts while on duty
‘Disenchanted’ North Sea workers look ahead to further strikes
North Sea workers said they feel “disenchanted” with the industry as 48 hours of strikes continue today - and are looking ahead to downing tools again next month.
Government looks to expand NSTA jurisdiction to encompass hydrogen
The UK government is proposing that the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) should oversee hydrogen pipelines in addition to its current workload.
Registrations open for Offshore Europe as event celebrates 50 years
Registrations for the energy transition-themed Offshore Europe have opened as the Aberdeen event celebrates its 50th anniversary.
UN chief challenges Joe Biden and other world leaders over climate efforts
UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres has bluntly challenged the climate efforts of President Joe Biden and other world leaders in a message for a White House summit.
Extinction Rebellion ‘expects up to 50,000 protestors’ on day of London Marathon
Extinction Rebellion has promised to avoid disrupting the London Marathon as it prepares for "40,000 to 50,000" activists to protest in the capital while the race is on.
Six north and north-east firms celebrate King’s Awards success
More than half of the Scottish winner’s from the first King’s Awards are from the north and north-east as the energy industry is honoured.
No Mission Impossible for this North Sea vessel as it takes on Hollywood gig
Deep Ocean has announced that one of its North Sea vessels was involved in the next instalment of the Hollywood blockbuster film series, Mission Impossible.
Protestors to form ‘blockades’ to ‘shut down the fossil fuel industry’
The climate protestors that have been disrupting First Minister’s Question Time have vowed “shutting down the fossil fuel industry” as they’re set to form “blockades”.
EIC wins the King’s International Trade award
The Energy Industries Council (EIC) has been awarded the King's Award for Enterprise: International Trade, in recognition of its outstanding contribution to UK exports.
Analysts warn that oil firms against ‘protecting the status quo’
Analysts at Wood Mackenzie have warned oil and gas firms to avoid "protecting the status quo" as they balance shareholder demands and low carbon guidelines.
Shell and Deltic looks for ‘similar sized prospect to Pensacola’ for next summer
Deltic Energy (LON: DELT) looks to drill a "similar sized prospect to Pensacola in the summer of 2024".
Peterhead’s JBS secures £3 million worth of contracts in 2023 so far
The Peterhead-based engineering firm, JBS Group, has had what it describes as its "best ever start to a year", securing £3 million worth of contracts.
EU and Norway to Form ‘Green Alliance’ on Carbon Capture and Hydrogen
The European Union and Norway will form a “Green Alliance” to bolster cooperation in clean industries like carbon capture and storage and hydrogen as they look to strengthen the region’s potential as an energy technology hub.
Kistos moves into Norway as UK is a ‘difficult’ place to invest
Kistos looks to Norway as it sets out to acquire Mime Petroleum, citing "windfall taxes and a lack of fiscal certainty" for the lack of UK investment.
Russian ships accused of North Sea ‘sabotage’ in documentary due to air tonight
Documentary makers have accused Russia of having a programme to “sabotage” wind farms and communication cables in the North Sea.
New Aberdeen energy services firm launched by former EnerMech team
EnerMech veterans Doug Duguid and Michael Buchan have launched a new energy services firm in Aberdeen.
Big Oil Bosses: What the CEOs made as their companies broke records
It has been well documented how the oil and gas supermajors made record profits last year, however, how much does it pay to be in charge of these firms as they take home billions?
Aberdeen-based safety firm Salus reports record breaking year
Aberdeen-based process safety firm, Salus Technical, has reported a record-breaking year as, annual turnover has jumped by over 50%, taking in more than £550k.
Aberdeenshire Council backs Conrad Energy battery storage site
Councillors have backed plans for a battery energy storage facility near Kintore that could store enough energy to power 115,000 homes.
MPs laugh at Graham Stuart’s net zero comments
An energy minister was met with laughter from the opposition benches when he told the Commons the rest of the world is "playing catch-up" with the UK when it comes to net zero.
Oil Ekes Out a Gain as OPEC-Led Rally, Demand Outlook Fade
Oil clung to a slim gain as a weaker demand outlook blunts the impact from OPEC+ production cuts.