Jobs are ‘primary concern’ of Decom Mission boss following budget
Following the first budget of the Labour Party’s premiership, saving jobs and retaining skills within the sector are the core concerns of Decom Mission’s Sam Long.
Post Budget stroll offers clarity
Reeves' Autumn budget was "not the apocalypse" for oil and gas as Labour laid out energy transition plans, writes Brian Wilson.
‘Torturing’ budget serves as ‘devastating blow’ to oil sector, says BRINDEX
Changes to the energy profits levy brought in under the UK government's budget serve a "devastating blow" to oil firms, the chairman of a body representing independent oil and gas producers has warned,
‘Super tax’ cannot be justified: Energy firms react to Autumn budget
Labour's budget has brought "a difficult day for the sector" as oil and gas firms face a "super tax", say industry commentators.
Stick or Twist: The North Sea operators who are warning they will leave the UK
Read our compilation of the UK oil and gas firms who wave made their views clear as Labour’s first budget looms.
‘What we ask people to do isn’t normal’: North Sea mental health expert launches business
As specialist offshore mental health consultancy firm IntrospeXion launched, business leaders were told “mental health truly does matter and it's really under-supported right now.”
Yak attack: Offshore worker’s plan to scale an Everest peak
An Aberdeen oil and gas worker contended with record snow, yak attacks and his diabetes while scaling Everest.
Production stops amid ‘smoke development’ on Sleipner B
Smoke detected on Equinor's Sleipner B platform in Norweigan waters has stopped production and emergency vessels have been called in.
‘Business as usual’ won’t help: UK to produce long-term energy infrastructure plan
The newly founded National Energy System Operator (NESO), alongside the UK, Scottish and Welsh governments, aims to set out a long-term energy infrastructure plan for the country.
Paul de Leeuw: From artificial intelligence to energy intelligence
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is at the heart of a transformative wave reshaping industries and societies. Its application in combating climate change is crucial as the world confronts the current climate emergency.
SSEN lays out plans to deliver 1,000 homes in North Scotland
SSEN Transmission has committed to support the building of more than 1,000 homes for workers across the north of Scotland.
‘Uncertainty’: North Sea safety concerns as budget draws near
As the energy sector waits with bated breath for the Labour government’s first budget this month, the head of a leading safety trade body lists “uncertainty” as a major concern for offshore safety.
Eggar retires seven months late as NSTA appoints chairperson
The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) has concluded its search for a new chairperson after delaying current chair Tim Eggar's retirement by seven months.
Woodside to delist from London Stock Exchange
Australian oil and gas firm Woodside (LON: WDS) is set to delist from the London Stock Exchange (LSE) following a review of its "current listing structure".
NEO Energy management ‘clear out’ earlier than expected, analyst
A string of senior business leaders will be leaving private equity-backed NEO Energy the firm announced on Tuesday.
NEO Energy senior leadership steps down
Aberdeen-based NEO Energy's chief executive, Paul Harris, and chief technical officer Martin Rowe have announced they will be stepping away from the firm.
Deltic CEO steps down after more than six years at the helm
The chief executive of Deltic Energy (AIM:DELT) Graham Swindells has announced he will be stepping down from his role.
Salamander boss calls for government backing for smaller floating wind projects
As Salamander continues to await government approval, project director Hugh Yendole calls for support for innovation projects.
EVOL: Floating offshore wind extravaganza!
This week, Scottish Renewables and RenewableUK hosted the Floating Offshore Wind conference in Aberdeen.
Green Volt to work with supply chain to bring about standardised design
Vårgrønn boss Stephen Bull discusses UK manufacturing, progress on Green Volt and the role of Chinese manufacturing in floating wind.
Transgender people in sport: ‘political aspects are overriding the human aspect’
This summer saw Paris host the Summer Olympics and with that came mounting debate surrounding transgender athletes and how they compete.
How BP’s radio show was set up inside a 400-year-old Scottish castle
An unlikely tale of folk singing, Johnny Cash and the first women in the North Sea…
Safelift marks 30 years with £1 million investment
Aberdeenshire’s Safelift Offshore is looking to open a new fabrication facility and create jobs through a £1million investment to mark its 30th anniversary.
Kintore Hydrogen submits planning application to Aberdeenshire Council
Developers behind the largest proposed hydrogen production scheme in the UK have reached a preliminary stage in the planning process.
Petrofac reports net loss of $162m in half year results
In “another challenging period for Petrofac” the firm has reported a net loss of $162 million in the first half of 2024.