Energy sector trade bodies discuss new Prime Minister Liz Truss
With Liz Truss announced as the new leader of the conservative party, the energy sector will not be exempt from the shockwaves felt across the UK that come with a new PM.
Protecting today to secure tomorrow
Cyber Security is one of the fastest evolving concerns for the world when it comes to protecting technology and people.
Siemens Energy report outlines Net Zero strategy for Truss
Siemens Energy says delivering energy security and a net zero electricity system by 2035 must be a ‘national endeavor’ ahead of today's Parliamentary Reception.
Liz Truss wins Tory leadership contest to become prime minister
Liz Truss will be the UK’s new prime minister after beating Rishi Sunak to take over the Conservative party.
UK has to build ‘three new turbines every two days’ to meet 2030 wind targets
Nearly half of the UK offshore wind projects needed to reach 2030 net zero targets are only at the concept stage, according to new research.
UK law makes it ‘nearly impossible’ to challenge new oil developments
The UK legal system makes it “nearly impossible” to challenge new oil and gas developments on climate grounds, according to an Aberdeen University lecturer.
Allseas lands huge North Sea decommissioning contract with Taqa
Allseas has won what it has described as the largest ever single decommissioning contract for the UK North Sea by weight with operator Taqa.
Norway steps up for Europe’s energy security
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has brought energy security into the spotlight and Norway is stepping up to meet demands while providing stable finances for producers and leading the way in decarbonisation.
War of the roses: Aberdeen councillors clash over £16,000 for new flowers in Piper Alpha memorial garden
Aberdeen councillors have clashed over planting thousands of pounds worth of roses in the Piper Alpha memorial garden.
Repsol Sinopec appoints new chief executive
Repsol Sinopec Resources UK has appointed Nicolas Foucart as its new chief executive, replacing Jose Luis Muñoz as of today.
BP-owned STRYDE signs seven-figure deal with Polaris Natural Resources
UK-based seismic technology provider, STRYDE, has signed a contract with Polaris Natural Resources following its successful use of the STRYDE nodal system in Namibia and Zimbabwe.
European Energy Prices Plunge as EU Plans to Intervene in Crisis
European energy prices plunged on signs that the region is stepping up efforts to curb a crisis that threatens to tip the region into recession with winter approaching.
Halliburton and CeraPhi enters exclusive services agreement
CeraPhi Energy has signed an agreement to provide drilling and intervention services to Halliburton in exchange for in-kind engineering and project management support.
Turbine collapse in Wales chalked up to ‘overspeed’
A 300ft wind turbine in South Wales collapsed in 50mph winds causing it to "overspeed", snapping its blades.
North Sea wildcat strikes rumoured for next week, OEUK calls for calm
North Sea oil and gas workers could be poised to stage a second series of wildcat strikes in less than a year.
Equinor and Windershall Dea set to develop Norwegian-German CCS pipeline
Equinor and Wintershall Dea have partnered up in the development of a Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) value chain connecting continental European CO2 emitters to offshore storage sites on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
Aquaterra Energy focuses on green energy with new Renewables Director
Offshore equipment and solutions provider, Aquaterra Energy has appointed Anne Haase as renewables director to drive the offshore renewable energy arm of the business.
Ping helps propel DNeX to over £134m in profits
Ping Petroleum owner DNeX has published "stellar results" for the financial year ended 30 June 2022, with nearly £135 million in profits after tax and revenues of £270m.
European Energy Slumps as German Gas Stores Fill Ahead of Target
European natural gas prices plunged the most since March after Germany said its gas stores are filling up faster than planned.
Three ECITB scholars secure apprenticeships with Trillium
Three young Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) scholars have received apprenticeship positions with Trillium Flow Technologies.
Verlume appoints new chief commercial officer to bolster leadership team
Aberdeen-based Verlume has appointed Andy Martin as its new chief commercial officer and has made two internal promotions for chief technology officer and chief operating officer roles.
The ONS conference ‘provides a platform for our evolving industry to learn’
With ONS 2022 starting today and making an in-person return after four years, the energy industry is excited to see what the conference has in store.
Neptune Energy confirms new oil and gas in Norway
London-based Neptune Energy announced a new commercial oil discovery at the Ofelia exploration well, near the Gjøa field in Norway.
OPINION: HSE ‘we must get the learning right!’
“The past is where you learned the lesson. The future is where you apply the lesson. Don’t give up in the middle!” Dale Carnegie, American writer and lecturer.
Future Offshore 2022 kicks off with UK’s ambassador to Norway and energy transition
This year's Future Offshore (FOS) event in Aberdeen today kicked off with a keynote speech from the UK's ambassador to Norway.