North Sea helicopter crash: Super Puma returned to base twice due to safety alert
A helicopter that crashed in Norway killing 13 people had to return to base twice in the days before the tragedy after a warning light was triggered.
North Sea helicopter crash: Schlumberger and WellTec staff on flight
Plans for windfarm off Kincardine coast
Plans for a floating windfarm nine miles off the coast of Aberdeenshire could be lodged with Marine Scotland early next year.
Copter crash victim blames solicitors for lack of compensation
A Moray man who was involved in a North Sea helicopter ditching has hit out at his trade union solicitors’ handling of his case.
Oil and gas staff donate £20,000 to charities
An Aberdeen-based oil and gas operator has donated more than £20,000 to four children’s charities, thanks to donations from staff.
Super Puma FAI: Helicopter crash was ‘not survivable’, says investigator
The pilots of a Super Puma helicopter could do nothing to prevent it from crashing into the North Sea, an inquiry has heard.
Super Puma FAI: ‘Discrepancies’ in technical records, says investigator
An air accidents investigator has told an inquiry that Bond Offshore Helicopters had not followed maintenance records “by the book” in the week leading up to a fatal crash involving one of the firm’s aircraft.
Super Puma FAI: Copter crash cause may never be known, inquiry told
An air accidents investigator has said the reasons why a Super Puma helicopter’s gearbox suffered a “catastrophic” failure may never be known.
Super Puma FAI: Crash copter’s log accuracy in doubt, admits engineering boss
An engineering boss has told the inquiry into the 2009 North Sea Super Puma disaster it would be “very tight” to carry out the necessary checks on a helicopter in the 10 minutes claimed in the technical log for the ill-fated aircraft.
Super Puma FAI: Copter firm not under pressure before crash, says ex-boss
The former boss of Bond Offshore Helicopters has insisted the firm was not under pressure to meet its contractual demands prior to a crash which claimed the lives of 16 men.
Super Puma FAI: Helicopter fell ‘like a torpedo’, inquiry told
The families of 16 men killed when a helicopter crashed into the North Sea heard yesterday how the tragedy unfolded – from the only man who saw it happen.
Joy for campaigners as EOWDC substation plan rejected by councillors over asbestos fears
A bid to build an electricity substation to serve the controversial 11-turbine windfarm planned for Aberdeen Bay has been kicked out by councillors.
Residents make last-ditch plea to scrap EOWDC substation plan
Residents fighting plans for an electricity substation in their village have made an 11th-hour plea to councillors to reject the scheme.
Inquiry calls after fake letters of support for windfarm plan
Fake letters of support for a wind turbine were lodged with Aberdeenshire Council during a second consultation on the controversial project, it has emerged.
Support for windfarm near Trump course
An offshore windfarm opposed by US billionaire Donald Trump has attracted more than 400 letters of support.
Bid to advance start date for renewable energy scheme
COUNCILLORS have urged their colleagues to continue lobbying the UK Government to reveal when householders can benefit from a renewable energy scheme.
Turbine could provide power for new homes
PLANS to put a wind turbine in an area of Aberdeenshire where more than 100 schemes are either in the system or already built will be discussed by councillors tomorrow.
Decision expected on turbines proposals next week
PROPOSALS to build two wind turbines near a controversial windfarm in Aberdeenshire will go before councillors again next week.
Oil and gas chiefs discuss way ahead for green energy
Oil and gas leaders met in Aberdeen yesterday to discuss how to develop renewable energy offshore.
New technology boosts offshore safety
A NEW surveillance system to make it easier to track helicopters over the North Sea has been described as a "huge safety enhancement".
Natural hydrogen production discovery
SCIENTISTS from Aberdeen University have discovered a natural and renewable way of producing hydrogen to generate electricity.
Christmas meals for a hungry drill crew, North Sea style
FOR most people, Christmas Day consists of opening presents and enjoying a turkey dinner.
Volunteers put energy into school revamp
PUPILS at an Aberdeen special-needs school have been enjoying lessons in newly refurbished surroundings this term.
Energy firm boosts cancer-centre bid
A NORTH-EAST cancer charity's appeal to build a new support centre has been given a massive boost after an energy services company pledged £20,000 to the cause.